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
Homeless encampment near North Seattle school will be allowed to remain
A homeless encampment near a North Seattle K-8 school will be allowed to remain, at least for now, with students set to return to in-person instruction.6 years ago
UW virologist: Any new vaccine warrants ‘very careful observation’ for rare side effects
Dr. Keith Jerome, director of the UW Virology Lab, says the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine matches standard procedure.6 years ago
City clears homeless encampment near Seattle middle school
Seattle city officials have now finished clearing a homeless encampment previously located at Miller Playfield near Capitol Hill’s Meany Middle School.6 years ago
Beware of the dangers of distracted driving
KIRO Radio's Tracy Taylor wants you to be aware of the dangers during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.6 years ago
Dog Aging Project co-directed by UW researchers needs participants
The Dog Aging Project is looking for dogs to enroll in a study, especially big dogs, service animals and working dogs, puppies, and dogs in rural areas.6 years ago
There’s ‘still time’ to slow the spread of COVID-19, prevent fourth wave
Despite the state's progress in vaccinations against COVID-19, local health officials say we are on the brink of a fourth wave.6 years ago
Three arrested in Seattle for graffiti, obstruction during vigil
Seattle police arrested three people overnight -- two for graffiti, one for obstruction -- during a vigil and protest following the death of Daunte Wright.6 years ago
David Fahrenthold explains why we’re still talking about Donald Trump
The people who worship Donald Trump and people who despise him have one thing in common: They get mad because we're still talking about Donald Trump.6 years ago
Hospitalization rates rising in Washington as COVID vaccination effort lags
Hospitalization rates are going up statewide, and so are visits to the emergency rooms for COVID-like symptoms, according to state hospital leaders.6 years ago
State Secretary of Health: Must ‘act fast’ in counties with rising COVID cases
Cowlitz, Pierce, and Whitman counties will roll back to Phase 2, which the state Secretary of Health indicates is the right thing to do at this time.6 years ago
What to expect with the developing Pfizer COVID pill for those already sick
Dr. Cohen explains how pills might be the future of fighting COVID for those who are already sick, and potentially unvaccinated.6 years ago
Seattle area set for first 70-degree day of the year by the end of the week
Warm weather is on the horizon for the Puget Sound region, with Western Washington due for its first 70-degree day of the year by Friday.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee announces rollback to Phase 2 for Cowlitz, Pierce, and Whitman counties
Gov. Inslee announced Monday that Cowlitz, Pierce, and Whitman counties will be rolling back to Phase 2 of reopening.6 years ago
