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Two pedestrians killed in Bothell hit-and-run

State troopers arrested a driver accused of hitting and killing two pedestrians in Bothell.
6 years ago

Will Washington teachers’ unions support the CDC’s reopening guidelines?

Larry Delaney, president of the Washington Education Association, on teachers getting vaccines and returning to in-person learning.
6 years ago

Former WA AG explains NAACP lawsuit against Trump for role in riot

The NAACP is suing former President Trump over his role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The lawsuit is based on the 1871 Ku Klux Klan Act.
6 years ago

Crews battle fire on commercial fishing boat in Tacoma most of Thursday

A firefight on a 200-foot fishing boat in Tacoma has mostly wrapped up Friday morning. Crews had been battling the fire since the early hours of Thursday. 
6 years ago

Another snowstorm heads for Cascades, mountain passes Thursday

According to the National Weather Service, snow will fall heavily Thursday night into Friday morning in the mountain passes, making travel difficult again.
6 years ago

UW physics professor helps design instrument on Mars Perseverance rover

UW physics professor Tim Elam is part of a team that will create chemical images of rocks on Mars on the Perseverance rover, set to land Thursday.
6 years ago

Amber Alert canceled for missing teen last seen in Chelan

Washington State Patrol has issued an Amber Alert for a missing 14-year-old girl out of Chelan, Washington. 
6 years ago

Mercer Island MD explains why CDC now recommends multi-layered masks

Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen explains why the CDC is now asking people to use two or more layers when wearing masks in public.
6 years ago

I-90, US 2 reopen after heavy mountain snow and avalanche danger

The snow may be done falling in the lowlands, but it's going to keep coming down all day in the mountain passes. Driving conditions are dangerous.
6 years ago

Snow helps Pierce County deputies apprehend pair of suspects in attempted burglary

Pierce County deputies were able to use tracks in the snow to apprehend a pair of suspects in an attempted burglary over the weekend.
6 years ago

Health officials get ‘encouraging news’ from studying 84 COVID outbreaks in Washington schools

Schools in Washington state are seeing low levels of COVID-19 transmission so far, according to the state Department of Health. New report tracks 84 outbreaks in schools.
6 years ago

COVID updates: State’s 4 mass vaccination sites forced to close for weather delays

Health officials say there have been 316,186 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Washington state, and 4,822 deaths since the outbreak began. 
6 years ago

Trivia: Which US President are you?

Think you've got what it takes to be the President of the United States? Celebrate President's Day with a little trivia.
6 years ago

All eight regions of Washington now in Phase 2

All eight regions in Washington are now able to move to Phase 2 after a reporting error was discovered at one of the hospitals in the South Central region.
6 years ago

Puget Sound Energy secures gas leak near Boeing Field

People were evacuated after a natural gas leak Friday afternoon near Boeing Field. Puget Sound Energy secured the leak and ventilated the area. 
6 years ago

Counties moving to Phase 2 reopen indoor dining in time for Valentine’s Day

Five additional regions will move to Phase 2 of reopening on Feb. 14, which means most counties can offer limited indoor dining for Valentine's Day. 
6 years ago

With snow on the way, a helpful reminder on safe driving in winter conditions

As we head into another potential snow event in the Puget Sound region, what are you doing to prepare for winter-like driving conditions?
6 years ago

New inhalable COVID treatment in Israel showing ‘dramatic results’

Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen on the new inhalable COVID treatment and acquired immunities.
6 years ago

King County Councilmembers condemn special access to COVID vaccine

The King County Council passed legislation Tuesday condemning hospitals for offering special access to the COVID-19 vaccine for donors and board members.
6 years ago

Burien joins Seattle in enacting hazard pay for grocery store workers

Burien became the latest city to enact a citywide grocery store hazard pay ordinance this week, voting to give grocery workers an extra $5 an hour. 
6 years ago

Homicide suspect dead after Seattle police return fire, second victim critically injured

Seattle police shot and killed a homicide suspect who they say opened fire on them Tuesday. The suspect shot two victims, one of whom has died.
6 years ago

All lanes of NB I-5 reopened in Everett after wrong way driver collision

All lanes of Northbound I-5 in Everett, near 41st Street, are now back open after a collision had blocked the four right lanes Tuesday morning.
6 years ago

Fahrenthold: Republicans had plenty of chances to ‘stick a fork in Trump’ and didn’t

Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold doubts any new evidence Democrats may have will be enough to sway 17 Republicans needed to impeach Trump.
6 years ago

Data breach at company that sends utility bills for Monroe, Redmond

The cities of Monroe and Redmond say the personal information of people with residential and commercial utility accounts may have been accessed by hackers. 
6 years ago