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Dr. Fauci emails, reaction show how much he’s become a ‘really polarizing figure’

Washington Post reporter Yasmeen Abutaleb shares what she discovered in 866 pages of emails from Dr. Anthony Fauci in April and March 2020.
5 years ago

Fahrenthold: Election reform aims to benefit Republicans, but some ‘may get snagged’

There is an ongoing effort in a number of states, including Texas, to implement election reform. Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold explains.
5 years ago

Crews battle 2-alarm fire near Seattle Center

Seattle Fire crews battled a 2-alarm fire in a vacant building near the Seattle Center on Tuesday afternoon. No injuries have yet been reported.
5 years ago

Economist: It’ll be ‘some time into next year’ before Puget Sound jobs rebound

Jobs lost in the Puget Sound due to COVID-19 are starting to come back, but Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner warns it's not yet a full recovery.
5 years ago

Woman shot, injured by police; man found dead during Puyallup welfare check

A woman shot at officers as they responded to a welfare check at a home on Valley Avenue Northeast on Monday night.
5 years ago

DOH: ‘Will take time’ for Washington state, federal data to align on vaccine totals

Federal vaccine data doesn't currently align with Washington's own numbers, and that discrepancy isn't likely to be resolved anytime soon.
6 years ago

New law clears way for 114 Washington inmates seeking early release

Washington has seen two inmates serving life without parole under the "Three-Strikes Law" get re-sentenced and released from prison under a new law.
6 years ago

COVID updates: Washington inches toward benchmark needed to reopen early

The state Department of Health says there have been over 407,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,815 people have died from the virus statewide
6 years ago

First-of-its-kind murder trial against Auburn police officer set for early 2022

A King County judge officially set a trial date for Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who was charged with second-degree murder late last summer. 
6 years ago

Seattle’s equity task force releases investment recommendations

Seattle's Equitable Communities Initiative Task Force released recommendations Thursday on how to invest in improving equity for communities of color.
6 years ago

Woman’s body found in Montlake greenbelt

A woman's body was discovered in a greenbelt near the Montlake neighborhood on Sunday, according to Seattle police.
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee announces COVID-19 vaccine incentives

Gov. Inslee announced the state is offering incentives for people in Washington to get the COVID-19 vaccine with chances to win money, prizes, or tuition.
6 years ago

Norovirus-like outbreak associated with Habit Burger Grill in Shoreline

Public Health -- Seattle & King County is investigating an outbreak of norovirus-like illness associated with Habit Burger Grill in Shoreline. 
6 years ago

Vaccine-mobile to bring COVID-19 vaccines to the people

As cities and counties begin to phase out mass vaccination sites, the state health department is launching a new mobile vaccine clinic.
6 years ago

Republican leaders again call on Gov. Inslee to fully reopen Washington

State Republican leaders are again pushing Gov. Jay Inslee to fully reopen Washington state, arguing that an opening should come before June 30.
6 years ago

Seattle man arrested at Sea-Tac Airport for trying to join ISIS

A Seattle man was arrested at Sea-Tac Airport on Friday for trying to join Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), according to the Department of Justice.
6 years ago

King County Council votes to ban facial recognition software

The King County Council voted Tuesday 9-0 to ban government use of facial recognition software, which means King County is the first U.S. county to pass such a ban.
6 years ago

Liberty Orchards finds a buyer to keep Aplets & Cotlets production going

Liberty Orchards, the makers of the Aplets & Cotlets, will remain open after all. The company says it is currently negotiating with a prospective buyer.
6 years ago

Driving skills may be rusty post-pandemic, but shouldn’t be lost forever

Dr. Elizabeth Walshe studies the neuroscience of driving and assures Dave Ross that it's normal to feel a bit rusty if you haven't driven for a while.
6 years ago

COVID updates: Vaccination site at Lumen Field to close

The state Department of Health says there have been over 405,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,836 people have died from the virus statewide.
6 years ago

Four arrested during protests in downtown Seattle

Seattle police officers arrested four people Saturday afternoon for various charges as a protest weaved its way through downtown Seattle. 
6 years ago

Warm holiday weekend perfect for beach bonfires, markets, boating

Get your s'more supplies ready because beach bonfires are permitted to resume on Saturday, and the weather is expected to be warm for the holiday weekend.
6 years ago

Judge sets bail at $100,000 for three officers charged in death of Manuel Ellis

Bail has been set for the three officers charged in the death of Manuel Ellis, after their arraignment in Pierce County Superior Court on Friday. 
6 years ago

Tracy’s tips for Memorial Day weekend, summer travel on the roads

Tracy has tips on best road trip destinations, gas prices, and road projects to look out for this summer in Western Washington.
6 years ago