Gov. Inslee: ‘We want people to get vaccines, not just be eligible for them’
President Biden says all U.S. adults must be eligible for the vaccine May 1. Some states are doing so earlier, but Washington is unlikely to be one of them.5 years ago
Iconic century-old Seattle bakery announces permanent closure
Longtime local retail icon Borracchini’s Bakery announced Saturday that the Rainier Avenue landmark is now permanently closed.5 years ago
Medved: Immigration is not a conservative or liberal issue
Michael Medved told KIRO Radio's Gee and Ursula Show that President Biden must be clear with the American people about stopping the flow of unauthorized entry into the United States.5 years ago
Restaurant workers in Washington added to next eligibility tier for vaccine
Restaurant workers in Washington were not included in the COVID vaccine tier that opened this week, but they will now be eligible on March 31.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee: Vaccine eligibility in Washington expands again March 31
Gov. Inslee announced Thursday that the state will open up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for the next two tiers earlier than expected, on March 31.5 years ago
Some argue American Rescue Plan limitations on tax cuts ‘violate state sovereignty’
The American Rescue Plan includes a provision that says a state can't just give everybody a tax refund with the money. Former state AG Rob McKenna explains.5 years ago
Man shot and killed inside South Seattle church
Seattle police are looking for suspect who may be connected to a shooting at the Emerald City Bible Fellowship on Rainier Avenue in South Seattle.5 years ago
Local leaders speak out to condemn anti-Asian violence, hate crimes
Seattle's mayor and interim police chief, as well as other local leaders, spoke out to condemn the violence in Atlanta and rise in anti-Asian hate crimes.5 years ago
List ranks Sammamish as the safest place to live in Washington
A new list crowns Sammamish as the safest place to live in Washington, the latest in a long line of accolades the city has garnered over the years.5 years ago
Seattle venture capitalist: Wealthy residents ‘can still afford that yacht’ with capital gains tax
As state lawmakers weigh a controversial capital gains tax proposal, venture capitalist and billionaire Nick Hanauer is voicing his support for the measure.5 years ago
Seattle Public Schools reaches tentative agreement with teachers’ union for return to school
Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association teachers' union came to a tentative agreement Tuesday for a safe return to school buildings.5 years ago
David Fahrenthold explains Republican ‘effort to reduce the number of people who vote’
Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold explains how the election changes proposed in Congress could hurt or help voters if passed.5 years ago
Reports of blood clots with AstraZeneca vaccine contributes to hesitancy
Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen discusses the AstraZeneca vaccine and reports of blood clots, as well as vaccine hesitancy.6 years ago
CDC recommends you do not travel for spring break to limit COVID spread
With spring break just around the corner, more people may be turning their attention to travel. However, the CDC does not recommend travel at this time.6 years ago
Kitsap Peninsula, Hood Canal wake up to early morning snow
Parts of the Hood Canal and Kitsap Peninsula woke up to snow early Monday morning, ahead of sunshine in the forecast for the early part of the week.6 years ago
COVID updates: Washington set to move into Phase 3 of reopening
The state Department of Health says there have been over 331,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,168 people have died from the virus.6 years ago
Former state AG explains the act in Congress that would set federal election rules
Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna explains the act that has Republicans and Democrats trying to set the ground rules for the next federal election.6 years ago
Hundreds gather at Seattle park to protest attacks on Asian Americans
Hundreds of people gathered at Hing Hay Park in Seattle's Chinatown-International District on Saturday to protest attacks on Asian Americans.6 years ago
Anyone with an open mind would have felt encouraged by Biden’s speech
KTTH's Michael Medved said he thought President Biden did well in his Thursday night speech regarding the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
To have all adults eligible for vaccine by May, Washington needs increased supply
President Biden set a May 1 target to have all U.S. adults eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, but local leaders say vaccine supply needs to increase first.6 years ago
UW researchers develop smart speaker heart monitor
Researchers Anran Wang, Dan Nguyen, and Arun Sridhar from the University of Washington explain their smart speaker heart monitor.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee issues proclamation requiring schools to offer in-person classes with hybrid model
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Friday that he is issuing an emergency proclamation requiring all schools to offer K-12 students an in-person learning option.6 years ago
Trooper grabs gun from shooting suspect on I-5 during Wednesday commute
A shooting on I-5 near Bridgeport Way in Lakewood backed up traffic in both directions Wednesday evening. All lanes on the freeway have since reopened.6 years ago
