Seattle Police Department signs pledge to advance women in policing
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) has committed to taking actions to improve the representation and experiences of women in law enforcement.6 years ago
COVID-19 strain in Brazil more contagious, not just impacting at-risk people
A new strain of COVID-19 is heavily impacting Brazil. Will vaccines protect against it? Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen discusses.6 years ago
COVID updates: 1,260 new cases in Washington state
The state Department of Health says there have been over 344,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,278 people have died.6 years ago
Sun returns to Puget Sound region after wild weekend weather
After a weekend of hail, heavy rain, and even light snowflakes, the Puget Sound region's weather is calming down.6 years ago
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputy, man injured in Yelm shooting
Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a Thurston County deputy and a man injured Friday night in Yelm.6 years ago
Medved: Georgia’s voter bill is ridiculous, but it’s not Jim Crow
He admits it is not a great bill, but KTTH's Michael Medved says Georgia's voting legislation is absolutely not Jim Crow.6 years ago
Supreme Court review of Boston Marathon bombing case could have wider impacts
Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna explains how the Supreme Court reconsidering the sentence for the Boston Marathon bomber could impact other cases.6 years ago
Fife street racers risk getting their cars impounded for two weeks
Fife's city council voted in an emergency law that builds on its "stay out of areas of racing" laws. Violators could have their car impounded for 15 days.6 years ago
Carjacker hits multiple vehicles, speeds through group of Seattle protesters
Seattle police arrested a suspected carjacker Thursday night, after he was alleged to have driven the stolen vehicle through a crowd of protesters.6 years ago
Washington moves distance requirements from 6 to 3 feet in schools
Washington is moving the social distance requirement between K-12 students from 6 feet to 3 feet, consistent with revised guidance from the CDC.6 years ago
Chance of snow Monday as opportunity ‘quickly running out toward April’
After a dry weekend in Seattle, the rain should return Sunday into Monday. Most precipitation will then taper off, but snow levels will be below 1,000 feet.6 years ago
Proposed ordinance in Tacoma targets illegal street racing
The Tacoma City Council may crack down on street racing with an ordinance that amends the city's traffic rules by targeting the illegal activity.6 years ago
Two recent mass shootings reignite local, national gun control discussions
Following mass shootings in Colorado and Georgia in the past week, local and national calls for gun control are once again coming to the forefront.6 years ago
State Insurance Commissioner prohibits insurers from using credit scores to set rates
An emergency order issued Tuesday demands that insurance companies stop using credit scores to help set auto, renter, and homeowner rates in Washington.6 years ago
Fahrenthold: USPS ‘monetary problems’ will get worse if people stop using mail
Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold explains the plan from Postmaster General Louis Dejoy to deliberately slow down the mail.6 years ago
Bill requiring paddlesport safety course stalls, but boating laws still apply
A bill to require paddlesport participants to take a safety course has stalled this year, but kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards are subject to boating laws.6 years ago
Employees at Moses Lake health care facility test positive for COVID after being vaccinated
Washington state may have its first cases of breakthrough coronavirus, when someone who has been fully vaccinated still catches COVID-19.6 years ago
Confusion remains after patients have been vaccinated
Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen joined Seattle's Morning News to discuss COVID vaccines and precautions while reopening.6 years ago
COVID updates: State health department to stop use of Phase Finder this week
The state Department of Health says there have been over 338,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,218 people have died from the virus.6 years ago
Washington is now in Phase 3 of reopening — here’s what that means
As of Monday, all of Washington state has now moved into Phase 3 of reopening, affording restaurants and other indoor spaces more flexibility.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee: ‘We want people to get vaccines, not just be eligible for them’
President Biden says all U.S. adults must be eligible for the vaccine May 1. Some states are doing so earlier, but Washington is unlikely to be one of them.6 years ago
Iconic century-old Seattle bakery announces permanent closure
Longtime local retail icon Borracchini’s Bakery announced Saturday that the Rainier Avenue landmark is now permanently closed.6 years ago
Medved: Immigration is not a conservative or liberal issue
Michael Medved told KIRO Radio's Gee and Ursula Show that President Biden must be clear with the American people about stopping the flow of unauthorized entry into the United States.6 years ago
