Washington ranked best state in country for second time in a row
For the second time in a row, Washington has been ranked by U.S. News as the best state to live in across the entire country.6 years ago
3 feet should be default distance for schools, say district leaders
The Washington Association of School Administrators is asking the governor and health department for flexibility in the 6 foot distance rule in schools.6 years ago
Understand what’s in a bill before you pass it
"We need a Covid relief bill, that's for sure. Did we need one that costs $1.9 trillion and that runs on for 10 hours and 40 minutes?" Michael Medved asked. "No, I don't think we did."6 years ago
As COVID appears to wane, what will the new normal look like?
Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen on whether society will decide to always wear masks and socially distance to reduce illness.6 years ago
Seattle police ‘committed’ to investigating all anti-Asian hate crimes
The Seattle Police Department reports that there has been a rise in the number of anti-Asian hate crimes in the city over the past year.6 years ago
Seattle CEO: Billionaires are obscuring will of voters on taxes, minimum wage
While some argue that Washingtonians don't support taxes on billionaires, Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price believes that might not actually be true.6 years ago
COVID updates: Hundreds of educators vaccinated over the weekend
The state Department of Health says there have been nearly 329,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,123 people have died from the virus statewide.6 years ago
Washington Senate narrowly approves capital gains tax
A 7% tax on capital gains is one step closer to the governor's desk after winning approval in a divided state Senate on Saturday.6 years ago
SDOT finishes lowering speed limit on most Seattle streets to 25mph
The Seattle Department of Transportation finished reducing the speed limit on most major streets in the city to 25 miles per hour.6 years ago
Economist: Unsustainable for Puget Sound home values to be up every year
Matthew Gardner, chief economist at Windermere Real Estate, expects a slowing down in the appreciation of home values over the course of the year.6 years ago
Former AG McKenna: Supreme Court may agree that states can prohibit ballot harvesting
Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna with a SCOTUS update about Arizona voting laws and rules against ballot harvesting.6 years ago
Seattle’s First Avenue Bridge to get new bearing, masonry pads
Seattle's First Avenue Bridge is under repair this weekend, which will cause plenty of traffic congestion.6 years ago
Org offers tuition-free nursing assistant training, guaranteeing a job
Chris Hedrick, CEO of Next Step joins Seattle's Morning News to discuss a tuition-free health care worker training program.6 years ago
Essential workers’ unions in Washington respond to updated vaccine eligibility
The expanded eligibility for the next vaccine tiers in Washington state added some essential workers to the next phase, while leaving others off.6 years ago
Seattle teachers’ union votes not to return to class on Monday
The teachers' union in Seattle voted Wednesday night to not return to the classroom. It said it's not confident in the district's plan to keep educators safe from COVID-19.6 years ago
UW expert on how ‘genetic ancestry’ can impact reactions to medical treatments
Different races react differently to certain medical treatments, in part based on genetic ancestry. Dr. Timothy Thornton explains genetic health risks.6 years ago
Former Sonic James ‘Dukes’ Donaldson launches campaign for Seattle mayor
James Donaldson, a former Seattle SuperSonic, launched his campaign for Seattle Mayor on Thursday.6 years ago
Seattle-area Proud Boy facing charges from Capitol siege released from prison pending trial
The president of the Proud Boys Seattle chapter will be released from prison pending trial, facing charges for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol siege.6 years ago
David Fahrenthold: Trump could be keeping funds ‘for his own purposes’
Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold speaks with KIRO Radio's Dave Ross about the latest fundraising efforts by former president Donald Trump.6 years ago
Rise in fentanyl overdoses has Pacific Northwest ‘under siege’ from cartel, says DEA
With the state reporting a sizable increase in fentanyl overdoses over the last year, the DEA believes that a Mexican-based cartel could be to blame.6 years ago
Educators, school staff added to current vaccine tier in Washington
Gov. Inslee issued a statement announcing that Washington will move educators, school staff, and licensed child care workers to the current vaccine tier.6 years ago
Washington hospitals pact helps avoid being overrun by COVID patients
An innovative pact among hospitals in Washington state has helped prevent the health care system from becoming overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients.6 years ago
Counterfeit masks sold to Washington hospitals may actually be effective
Millions of counterfeit N95 masks sold to Washington hospitals may actually be usable, despite the fact that they're all being removed from circulation.6 years ago
