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Gov. Inslee: Vaccine eligibility in Washington expands again March 31

Gov. Inslee announced Thursday that the state will open up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for the next two tiers earlier than expected, on March 31.  
6 years ago

Some argue American Rescue Plan limitations on tax cuts ‘violate state sovereignty’

The American Rescue Plan includes a provision that says a state can't just give everybody a tax refund with the money. Former state AG Rob McKenna explains.
6 years ago

Man shot and killed inside South Seattle church

Seattle police are looking for suspect who may be connected to a shooting at the Emerald City Bible Fellowship on Rainier Avenue in South Seattle.
6 years ago

Local leaders speak out to condemn anti-Asian violence, hate crimes

Seattle's mayor and interim police chief, as well as other local leaders, spoke out to condemn the violence in Atlanta and rise in anti-Asian hate crimes.
6 years ago

List ranks Sammamish as the safest place to live in Washington

A new list crowns Sammamish as the safest place to live in Washington, the latest in a long line of accolades the city has garnered over the years. 
6 years ago

Seattle venture capitalist: Wealthy residents ‘can still afford that yacht’ with capital gains tax

As state lawmakers weigh a controversial capital gains tax proposal, venture capitalist and billionaire Nick Hanauer is voicing his support for the measure.
6 years ago

Seattle Public Schools reaches tentative agreement with teachers’ union for return to school

Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association teachers' union came to a tentative agreement Tuesday for a safe return to school buildings.
6 years ago

David Fahrenthold explains Republican ‘effort to reduce the number of people who vote’

Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold explains how the election changes proposed in Congress could hurt or help voters if passed.
6 years ago

Reports of blood clots with AstraZeneca vaccine contributes to hesitancy

Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen discusses the AstraZeneca vaccine and reports of blood clots, as well as vaccine hesitancy.
6 years ago

CDC recommends you do not travel for spring break to limit COVID spread

With spring break just around the corner, more people may be turning their attention to travel. However, the CDC does not recommend travel at this time.
6 years ago

Kitsap Peninsula, Hood Canal wake up to early morning snow

Parts of the Hood Canal and Kitsap Peninsula woke up to snow early Monday morning, ahead of sunshine in the forecast for the early part of the week. 
6 years ago

COVID updates: Washington set to move into Phase 3 of reopening

The state Department of Health says there have been over 331,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,168 people have died from the virus.
6 years ago

Former state AG explains the act in Congress that would set federal election rules

Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna explains the act that has Republicans and Democrats trying to set the ground rules for the next federal election.
6 years ago

Hundreds gather at Seattle park to protest attacks on Asian Americans

Hundreds of people gathered at Hing Hay Park in Seattle's Chinatown-International District on Saturday to protest attacks on Asian Americans.
6 years ago

Anyone with an open mind would have felt encouraged by Biden’s speech

KTTH's Michael Medved said he thought President Biden did well in his Thursday night speech regarding the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 years ago

To have all adults eligible for vaccine by May, Washington needs increased supply

President Biden set a May 1 target to have all U.S. adults eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, but local leaders say vaccine supply needs to increase first.
6 years ago

UW researchers develop smart speaker heart monitor

Researchers Anran Wang, Dan Nguyen, and Arun Sridhar from the University of Washington explain their smart speaker heart monitor.
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee issues proclamation requiring schools to offer in-person classes with hybrid model

Gov. Jay Inslee announced Friday that he is issuing an emergency proclamation requiring all schools to offer K-12 students an in-person learning option.
6 years ago

Trooper grabs gun from shooting suspect on I-5 during Wednesday commute

A shooting on I-5 near Bridgeport Way in Lakewood backed up traffic in both directions Wednesday evening. All lanes on the freeway have since reopened.
6 years ago

SDOT reports filling nearly 15,000 potholes in 2020

The Seattle Department of Transportation revealed Tuesday that it filled 15,000 potholes in 2020, and then another 1,000 after recent snowstorms.
6 years ago

Progressive activist Nikkita Oliver announces run for Seattle City Council

Seattle activist Nikkita Oliver announced Wednesday that they will be running for the city's soon-to-be-vacant at-large Position 9 council seat.
6 years ago

Tax expert explains how the stimulus checks may affect your filings

The stimulus bill is on its way to final passage, which means there are some changes in the tax law to consider before this year's deadline.
6 years ago

King County Council establishes grocery store hazard pay for unincorporated areas

The King County Council voted 8-1 Tuesday to establish a hazard pay requirement for grocery employees working in the unincorporated area of King County.
6 years ago

David Fahrenthold: US border is the ‘same border that it was before Trump’

Dave Ross asks Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold about the events at the U.S. border, said in part to be motivated by turmoil in Venezuela.
6 years ago