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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

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.