Power outage causes 11 million gallons of stormwater, sewage to spill into Puget Sound
An "extensive" overnight power outage inadvertently allowed 11 million gallons of untreated wastewater to flow into Puget Sound Wednesday.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee delivers inaugural address, statewide officials sworn in
It's Inauguration Day in Washington state. Newly elected or re-elected state officials were sworn in and Gov. Inslee delivered an inaugural address.6 years ago
New texts from state DOH aim to speed up COVID-19 exposure notification
The Washington State Department of Health will text a verification code to every person in the state who tests positive for COVID-19.6 years ago
Whatcom County COVID transmission rate highest in Washington state
Whatcom County is the state's current COVID-19 hotspot. The northern county is seeing a transmission rate higher than anywhere else in Washington.6 years ago
Fahrenthold: Trump was ‘hard to reach, slow to respond’ during siege of Capitol
As we continue to learn more about the events leading up to the siege on the Capitol, Trump's own role in inciting the mob has come into question.6 years ago
Windstorm knocks out power for thousands of Puget Sound residents
The National Weather Service says Thursday is expected to be a "fairly nice day" with morning fog. But thousands of people across the Puget Sound region.6 years ago
Seattle had ‘highest number of murders in 26 years’ in 2020
As part of a briefing Monday, interim Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz addressed the year-end crime data for 2020, focusing primarily on homicides.6 years ago
Study: Sweden didn’t see rise in COVID deaths with schools open
Sweden data on student and teacher COVID susceptibility shows little transmission of COVID with schools open before the vaccine.6 years ago
Man arrested at WA capitol part of group that breached gate at governor’s mansion
The Washington State Patrol arrested two people at the state capitol campus in Olympia on Monday as the 2021 legislative session kicked off.6 years ago
Monday marks ‘calm before storm’ ahead of heavy rain, wind across Puget Sound region
The Puget Sound region is in for another wild week of weather, with rain, flooding, wind, and more on the way for the next three days.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: First WA mass vaccination site opens in Sequim
The Washington Department of Health is now reporting 277,404 confirmed COVID-19 cases statewide since the start of the pandemic.6 years ago
WSDOT warns drivers to stop parking, sledding along the highways
It doesn't seem like a good idea to park along a snowy, icy highway, but that's what people are doing for a chance at a sledding hill.6 years ago
Report: Seattle man charged with assaulting federal officer during US Capitol riot
A Seattle man was charged with assaulting a federal police officer during a siege of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, according to The Seattle Times.6 years ago
State patrol, National Guard set up extra security in Olympia ahead of legislative session
Washington state troopers and the National Guard arrived on the Capitol Campus in Olympia early Sunday morning to set up security ahead of the start of the legislative session on Monday.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee activates National Guard to be in Olympia at start of 2021 session
As the Legislature is set to convene for the 2021 session Monday, Gov. Inslee activated the Washington State National Guard to be in Olympia.6 years ago
Patients encouraged to report side effects of COVID vaccine through app
Dr. Keith Jerome, head of the UW Virology Lab, says the big challenge now is having enough resources to get the COVID vaccine out and into people's arms.6 years ago
L&I considers modification to indoor dining rules for well-ventilated restaurants
The state Department of Labor & Industries says the current COVID-19 dining rules could soon be modified for restaurants that have good ventilation.6 years ago
King County to set up high-volume vaccine distribution sites
Executive Dow Constantine announced Friday that King County will be establishing high volume community vaccination sites.6 years ago
Lawmakers, protesters prepare for legislative session in Olympia next week
Out-of-control crowds in Washington D.C. and Olympia are part of the reason one local group is canceling plans to demonstrate at the state capitol in Olympia every day during the legislative session, which starts on Monday.6 years ago
President Trump says ‘those who broke the law will pay’
Just after about 24 hours since his video sympathizing with supporters before asking them to go home in peace, President Trump released a message disapproving of Wednesday's violence at the U.S. Capitol.6 years ago
Washington lawmakers describe Wednesday mayhem in the Capitol building
Washington lawmakers were in the midst of counting the Electoral College votes when protesters stormed their workplace on Wednesday. They describe the scene.6 years ago
Rep. Jayapal ‘stuck in the gallery’ above House floor as group tried to breach entry
Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal was in the House chambers when the unruly group came inside the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday.6 years ago
State Patrol disperses protesters on grounds of governor’s mansion
Washington State Patrol says it has peacefully dispersed a crowd of protesters after it made its way onto the grounds of the governor's mansion in Olympia on Wednesday afternoon.6 years ago
