COVID updates: State to review data for potential rollbacks on Monday
The state Department of Health says there have been over 374,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,499 people have died from the virus statewide.6 years ago
Medved: Loren Culp ‘not a serious candidate’ in bid to unseat Republican in Congress
What are Loren Culp's chances of unseating Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse? KTTH's Michael Medved weighs in with his thoughts.6 years ago
Bumbershoot to reassess future of festival following 2021 cancellation
Seattle's Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival announced Friday that it will not be taking place for the second year in a row.6 years ago
State confirms Pierce County is getting fair share of vaccine doses
An investigation confirms Pierce County is getting its share of COVID-19 vaccine doses, though a lack of reporting at JBLM could make numbers seem skewed.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee: Proposed capital gains tax is ‘a very reasonable proposal’
With a controversial capital gains tax continuing to be debated in the state Legislature, Gov. Jay Inslee threw his support behind the measure.6 years ago
‘This is bad news for us’: Gov. Inslee expresses concerns over beginning of fourth wave
Gov. Jay Inslee delivered a press conference Thursday, acknowledging that Washington now appears to be entering into a fourth wave of COVID-19 cases.6 years ago
Man and woman shot at South Park encampment, suspect fled
Police are now investigating after a man shot two people at a South Park homeless encampment. Officers at the scene found an injured man and woman.6 years ago
Sen. Murray reintroduces child care act to help providers, families
Sen. Patty Murray addresses the need for quality, affordable child care in Washington after the pandemic forced hundreds of care providers to close.6 years ago
Canceled, alternate, and on-schedule local events into summer 2021
With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing in Washington, but the state planning to reopen by the end of June, local events are starting to plan ahead.6 years ago
Seafair to go virtual again in 2021 over ‘challenges with social distancing requirements’
Seafair announced Wednesday that for the second year in a row, it will take place virtually, citing concerns over social distancing requirements.6 years ago
Amber Alert canceled for missing 7-year-old boy, 13-year-old girl
An Amber Alert issued Wednesday morning for a missing 7-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl from Richland, Washington has been canceled.6 years ago
Washington leaders react to guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin in murder of George Floyd
Leaders in Washington state and beyond spoke out Tuesday, in the wake of a jury finding former Officer Derek Chauvin guilty of all three counts.6 years ago
Fahrenthold: Why gun control legislation is ‘difficult’ to pass, enforce
With more mass shootings in the United States over the weekend, what will be the thing that finally gets Congress to do something about gun control?6 years ago
Green Valley Fire near Auburn threatened some homes
A slow-moving fire in forest land between Black Diamond and Auburn is now contained after burning through a lot of undergrowth.6 years ago
Boeing union members ratify new contract, avoid a strike
Boeing union members with Teamsters Local 174 have a new contract, which the union representative says is a "total and complete victory."6 years ago
COVID updates: Gov. Inslee approves use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine for WA
The state Department of Health says there have been over 366,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,434 people have died statewide.6 years ago
Superintendent Reykdal: Phased return to schools is ‘building back’ support system
All schools statewide are poised to meet the Monday deadline for secondary students to return to at least a hybrid model, and many are already back.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee signs bill to put statue of tribal rights activist Billy Frank Jr. at U.S. Capitol
The family of Billy Frank Jr. joined Gov. Inslee this week as he signed a bill authorizing a statue at the U.S. Capitol to honor the tribal rights activist.6 years ago
Daunte Wright shooting trial may revolve around proving officer’s recklessness
Former Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna on the Daunte Wright shooting in Minnesota.6 years ago
How the WA Supreme Court drug possession ruling left a ‘void of treatment’
Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney Adam Cornell on the Supreme Court of Washington Blake decision involving drug possession.6 years ago
Medved: Vaccine resistance will destroy Republican revival
Congressmember Jim Jordan asked Dr. Anthony Fauci when masks can come off and Americans can get their freedom back. Fauci answered as soon as the level of infection in the U.S. is low enough.6 years ago
Delayed state tests will still show what happened in learning this year
All students statewide will have soon at least have the option to return to a hybrid learning model, but the usual state tests will be delayed this year.6 years ago
Virologist: Phase 2 rollback ‘bit of a blunt hammer,’ but necessary
UW virologist Dr. Keith Jerome explains why rolling back to Phase 2 is unfortunate but necessary if the state wants to avoid a fourth wave of COVID-19.6 years ago
