Juneteenth set to become an official Washington state holiday
Juneteenth is going to become an official state holiday, as soon as the governor signs legislation that has now passed both the state Senate and House.6 years ago
COVID updates: Half of US adults have received at least one COVID-19 shot
The state Department of Health says there have been over 358,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,380 people have died statewide.6 years ago
King, Snohomish counties likely to avoid roll back to Phase 2 next week
Although several Washington counties will have to move back to Phase 2 next week, King and Snohomish counties won't likely be in that group.6 years ago
Local Boeing union says strike could be ‘imminent’ amid negotiations for new contract
The local Teamsters union representing over 220 Boeing workers in Washington announced Friday that it believes a strike is "imminent."6 years ago
Medved: Biden should take advantage of bipartisan support of gun regulations
KTTH's Michael Michael says there could actually be bipartisan support for the regulation of ghost guns if Democrats went to Congress with a bill.6 years ago
Employment rules mean you might not be able to work from anywhere
"Look before you leap," warns a benefits specialist as employers across the country retool their policies to allow more people to work from home.6 years ago
Boeing announces ‘potential electrical issue’ in some 737 MAX airplanes
Boeing is recommending 16 airlines stop flights and check a "potential electrical issue" in only some 737 MAX airplanes.6 years ago
New Amazon Fulfillment Center to open in Arlington
A new Amazon Fulfillment Center is being built in Arlington. The city had been under a confidentiality agreement during the development permitting process.6 years ago
Economist: How to ‘sympathetically’ upzone Seattle’s single-family neighborhoods
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner believes that moving past our single-family zone mindset is more important now than ever.6 years ago
Supreme Court Justice suggests social media companies be regulated
In the latest court opinion from Justice Thomas, he indicates there may be a point when the court tells social media companies what they can and cannot do.6 years ago
Rep. Walsh introduces bill prohibiting ‘vaccine passports’ in Washington
A state lawmaker has introduced a bill to prohibit COVID-19 "vaccine passports" from being used to keep Washington residents out of public places.6 years ago
Organization offering tuition-free nursing training begins to see results
Chris Hedrick from Next Step with an update on the organization's Seattle Certified Nursing Assistant training progress, which is offered tuition free.6 years ago
Construction underway on first of two new Amazon towers in Bellevue
Construction is underway for the first of two new downtown Bellevue office buildings for Amazon as it's set to grow its presence on the Eastside.6 years ago
Fahrenthold: Evidence that Trump ‘used the government to pay himself’
Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold discusses new evidence that shows how Donald Trump used the U.S. government to pay to his own businesses.6 years ago
Mercer Island MD: New study may prove coffee before exercise burns fat
Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen discusses a new study that suggests coffee and caffeine as a weight loss aide.6 years ago
Seattle’s Monorail closes through April for station remodel, construction
There will be no Monorail service from April 12-30. The improvements to Seattle's Monorail are part of an investment from Climate Pledge Arena and the Seattle Kraken.6 years ago
Infections linked to raw milk consumption in multiple Washington counties
Five cases of campylobacteriosis have been identified in individuals who bought Dungeness Valley Creamery raw milk in Washington state.6 years ago
Officials investigating string of fires in Renton, asking public for help
Officials are investigating four fires set in Renton on Sunday. Several buses at a Greyhound maintenance facility and a taco truck were damaged.6 years ago
COVID updates: State gears up for April 15 expansion of vaccine eligibility
The state Department of Health says there have been over 350,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,322 people have died from the virus statewide.6 years ago
What the prosecution and defense have to prove at Derek Chauvin trial
Former Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna joined Seattle’s Morning News to discuss the different approach from the defense and the prosecution in the Derek Chauvin trial.6 years ago
Medved says ‘Million Maskless March’ is no joking matter
KTTH's Michael Medved, who's lost a good friend to COVID-19 and has another friend very sick with the virus, says the Million Maskless March is "not a joking matter."6 years ago
Restaurants near Seattle’s Amazon offices look forward to employee return
The announcement this week that Amazon workers will be returning to their offices at the end of the pandemic is good news for nearby restaurants.6 years ago
Marysville School District promises student safety, parents call for resignations
Some Marysville School District families say administrators did not react properly to death threats made against students. The district issued a response.6 years ago