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Report: Washington among top 10 best states to be a police officer

Washington is among the top 10 best states to be a police officer in 2021, according to WalletHub. In overall rank, California takes the top spot.
6 years ago

COVID updates: Adjusting to new mask guidance

The state Department of Health says there have been over 389,882 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,622 people have died statewide.
6 years ago

UW study hopes to figure out if it’s possible to have a productive internet argument

Imagine a world where you could conduct a productive but contentious argument on the internet. Two researchers at the UW are trying to make that possible.
6 years ago

King County health officer: Decreasing COVID-19 trends are ‘hopeful signs’

There seems to be hope on the horizon this week in terms of COVID-19 case and hospitalization trends in Washington, particularly in King County. 
6 years ago

How suspect in serial crow killings made it ‘much easier’ for police to find him

The Mountlake Terrace Police Department believes it has finally identified the man responsible for a recent spate of crow killings.
6 years ago

Bellevue parent upset School Resource Officers have been asked not to return to campus

The Bellevue School District has pulled police officers from its campuses, sparking outrage in some parents. One mom says the decision surprised everyone.
6 years ago

All lanes reopen after 2 major collisions shut down NB I-5 in Fife

All northbound lanes have reopened on I-5 through Fife just south of the King - Pierce county line hours after two collisions shut down the freeway early Friday morning.
6 years ago

Former Washington AG: Juror wearing BLM shirt ‘not enough’ to overturn Chauvin verdict

A juror in the trial of Derek Chauvin attended the anniversary of the March on Washington, which will now be part of the defense's request for a retrial.
6 years ago

Puget Sound home buyers ‘finally got some good news’ amid rising prices

Despite Puget Sound home prices continuing to skyrocket, economist Matthew Gardner believes that there's also a bit of good news for buyers.
6 years ago

Seattle police remove concrete barriers outside East Precinct

The Seattle Police Department says the concrete barriers around the East Precinct have been removed, but building will still be fenced.
6 years ago

Pause in rollback ‘welcome news’ for many Washington residents, businesses

So far, the announcement of a pause in all phase rollbacks in Washington for the next two weeks seems to have been received as good news.
6 years ago

Fahrenthold: Biden is fact-checked, he just ‘doesn’t lie as much as Trump’

Is Joe Biden fact-checked as much as Donald Trump? Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold says yes, but he just lies less often and speaks less often.
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee announces two-week pause on Phase 2 rollbacks

Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that the state will be enacting a two-week pause on rollbacks for all counties statewide.
6 years ago

‘Confusion is a real problem’ for bar suing Seattle NHL team over Kraken name

While Seattle's NHL team has agreed to rename its Kraken-themed restaurant, a local bar is still looking to move forward with its lawsuit.
6 years ago

Total of 182 COVID-19 outbreaks at K-12 schools in Washington since last August

According to a report from the state Department of Health, there's been 182 reported COVID-19 outbreaks in K-12 schools between August 2020 and March 2021.
6 years ago

Pierce County does not expect to have to roll back to Phase 1

Numbers just released by the local health deapartment make it appear as if Pierce County will not have to roll back to Phase 1 this week. 
6 years ago

Spectator events, religious organizations can increase capacity with vaccinated sections

Gov. Inslee issued new guidance for spectator events and religious organizations that allows increased capacity by adding sections for vaccinated attendees. 
6 years ago

Study shows impact of Cascadia tsunami on Puget Sound communities

A new study gives us an idea of the potential tsunami impact in Puget Sound if there were a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on the Cascadia subduction zone. 
6 years ago

COVID updates: ‘Majority of cases’ in Washington associated with variants of concern

The state Department of Health says there have been over 382,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,564 people have died statewide.
6 years ago

Two men injured in shooting at Southcenter Mall

Two men were injured in a shooting at Southcenter Mall in Tukwila on Saturday.
6 years ago

Climate Pledge Arena lays out plan to become world’s first carbon neutral arena

With Climate Pledge Arena set to open this fall, it kicked off a new series this last week explaining its plans to become the world's carbon neutral arena.
6 years ago

SPD makes 14 arrests stemming from Saturday May Day march

Demonstrators took to the streets on Saturday for the city's annual May Day marches, with SPD reporting 14 total arrests. 
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee says more places, events may require proof of vaccination

Gov. Inslee says to expect to see more places asking for your vaccination card for entry, which could include cruises, sporting events, and performing arts.
6 years ago

Mayor Durkan: Seattle ‘so close’ to becoming first US city to be fully vaccinated

Seattle continues to push resources into its COVID-19 vaccination efforts, with Mayor Durkan speaking Thursday to provide an update on the city's progress. 
6 years ago