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
WA Rep. Lekanoff: Banning use of Native mascots is ‘how we honor the first Americans’
A bill in the state legislature would ban the use of Native American mascots, logos, and team names at public schools in Washington state.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: State to focus on second doses of vaccine this week
The state Department of Health says there have been over 310,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 4,675 people have died from the virus statewide.6 years ago
Puget Sound region returns to ‘regularly scheduled’ rainy winter weather
In the Puget Sound, Saturday saw the most snow in a single day since the 1960s. As that snow begins to turn to slush, there's potential for urban flooding.6 years ago
How the pandemic is leaving a lasting footprint on the Puget Sound housing market
Over the last year, the pandemic has indelibly changed Puget Sound's housing market in a number of ways, according to economist Matthew Gardner.6 years ago
Sound Transit hits ‘exciting’ milestone as it wraps up work on Northgate light rail stations
Sound Transit announced an important milestone this last week, having "substantially" finished construction on all three Northgate Link light rail stations.6 years ago
Former WA AG McKenna: Biden ‘within his rights’ on mask, vaccine orders
How legal are Biden's federal programs regarding mask enforcement and COVID vaccine distribution? Former WA AG Rob McKenna weighs in.6 years ago
Washington now has capacity to administer 45,000 vaccines a day
Gov. Jay Inslee reported Thursday that Washington state now has the capacity to administer over 45,000 COVID-19 vaccines a day.6 years ago
Co-founder of Fremont Brewing Sara Nelson running for Seattle City Council
Sara Nelson, co-founder of Fremont Brewing, is running for Seattle City Council, Position 9, which is an at-large district covering all of Seattle.6 years ago
Seattle City Council President Lorena González running for mayor
Seattle City Council President Lorena González says she is running to be the city's next mayor. Mayor Jenny Durkan is not running for reelection.6 years ago
Gig Harbor restaurant owner says ‘it’s time that we start turning that dial up’
The owner of Pizzeria Fondi in Gig Harbor is frustrated with the state's frequently changing restaurant rules during the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
Mercer Island MD: How new single-dose vaccine could help get us to herd immunity
Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen joins Seattle's Morning News to discuss how the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was tested against COVID strains, and shown to be effective.6 years ago
Local organization pushes WA bill that would mandate electric cars by 2030
Coltura, a locally based organization, is working for a gasoline-free America by 2040. Founder Matthew Metz explains the Clean Cars 2030 bill in Washington.6 years ago
Criticism of Washington’s Phase 2 includes unpredictability, inaccurate metrics
Two regions move to Phase 2 on Monday, able to reopen almost all businesses. But some industry leaders are concerned that may change again in two weeks.6 years ago
Sequim residents express concern after mayor appears to support QAnon
Mayor William Armacost of Sequim is under fire for appearing to publicly support QAnon, and residents of the town are both outraged and concerned.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: Super Bowl in Tampa creates ‘craziness’ outside
The state Department of Health says there have been more than 302,782 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 4,416 people have died from the virus statewide.6 years ago
More contagious strain of COVID-19 now detected in King County
The new COVID-19 variant strain that has been reported in many states, and in Washington, has now been detected in King County.6 years ago
WA Superintendent Reykdal unveils plan to vaccinate state’s teachers
Washington Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced a new partnership Friday to fully vaccinate the state's teachers and school staff by the end of spring.6 years ago
Former WA Attorney General on QAnon theory claiming Trump will be president on March 4
QAnon thinks the U.S. is a corporation due to an 1871 act, but former state Attorney General Rob McKenna explains why that doesn't subvert the Constitution.6 years ago
COVID rates dropping in Whatcom County, the state’s previous hotspot
In Whatcom County, which was the state's hotspot two weeks ago, COVID-19 rates appear to be dropping after hitting an all-time high in January.6 years ago
Two regions to move to Phase 2; Inslee announces change to reopening criteria
Regions in Washington must now only meet three metrics, not all four, to move to Phase 2. The Puget Sound and West regions will move forward Monday.6 years ago
Four arrested in Bellingham as city workers clear camp at city hall
Four people were arrested Thursday for crimes, including disorderly conduct and assault third degree as city workers started to clear a homeless camp set up outside Bellingham City Hall.6 years ago
Seattle reduces speed limits, adds new signals as part of initiative to end traffic deaths
Last year, Seattle made progress on its "Vision Zero" initiative, which has a goal to end traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2030.6 years ago
