Investigation underway after police shot a man in Auburn
An Auburn police officer shot a man Thursday night after attempting to arrest the suspect, who had a warrant out for his arrest.6 years ago
State superintendent supports school reopening guidelines
Washington state's superintendent supports new school reopening guidelines laid out by Gov. Inslee. Superintendent Reykdal says since children are less likely to get coronavirus, they are generally less of a risk.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee renews push for capital gains tax in proposed budget
Gov. Inslee is renewing his push for a state capital gains tax on the sale of stocks, bonds and other assets.6 years ago
King County Elections certifies hand recount for 5th Legislative District seat
King County Elections is declaring Mark Mullet the winner of Washington's 5th Legislative District seat for the state Senate after a hand recount.6 years ago
UW Medicine doctor explains study suggesting COVID enters the brain
One of the lead study authors, and professor at UW School of Medicine, explains possible damage if all or part of the COVID virus crosses into the brain.6 years ago
What are the chances of a White Christmas in Seattle?
While it's still a bit too early to tell (we'll keep updating this story), forecasters are keeping an eye on the chances of a White Christmas in the greater Seattle area.6 years ago
WA Education Association: Safety requirements need to be ‘fully in place’ before in-person return
The Washington Education Association's president released a statement in response to Gov. Inslee's updated guidelines for a return to in-person learning.6 years ago
Seattle SoDo resident: ‘Our businesses feel abandoned by the city’
Erin Goodman and Alex Cooley on crime in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood, and how the city does not appear to be paying attention.6 years ago
Federal judge won’t stop sweep of Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park
With the city posting notices about a planned sweep of Cal Anderson Park, Councilmember Mosqueda issued a statement expressing her concerns.6 years ago
WSP looking for second suspect in shooting at weekend protest in Olympia
Washington State Patrol says it is now looking for a second suspect in a shooting that took place during a weekend protest in Olympia.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee unveils plan to use fight against climate change to grow WA economy
Gov. Inslee has a new plan to fight climate change, encompassing an expansive proposed bill, funding for a series of programs, and more.6 years ago
Fahrenthold: Votes from alternate Republican electors have ‘no legal force’
An alternate slate of Republican electors cast votes for Trump in what they say is a legal process. Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold explains.6 years ago
UW Medicine administers Washington’s first COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday
The first COVID-19 vaccinations at UW Medicine took place Tuesday as a group of frontline workers received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.6 years ago
Renton City Council votes to remove homeless people from hotel, restrict shelters
The Renton City Council passed emergency legislation Monday that will remove homeless people from a local hotel and restrict how shelters operate in Renton.6 years ago
Seattle will cover Mayor Durkan’s legal costs from fighting recall
Seattle will cover the legal costs incurred by Mayor Jenny Durkan while fighting a recall petition that was rejected by the state Supreme Court.6 years ago
Mercer Island MD on building trust in COVID vaccine despite how fast it was developed
One of the challenges is convincing people that the COVID vaccine is safe even though it was reached in what appears to be a short amount of time.6 years ago
WA COVID vaccine prioritized for those at high risk, heavily impacted areas
SheAnne Allen, Washington Department of Health COVID Vaccine Director, discusses the distribution and availability for the first doses in the state.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: Congress seals agreement on COVID relief, government funding
The state Department of Health says there have been over 209,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 3,117 people have died from the virus statewide.6 years ago
WA officials hope COVID app will offset contact tracing privacy concerns
Lacy Fahrenbach from the Department of Health on how WA Notify contact tracing app could help those uncomfortable with the privacy implications of contact tracing.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee: COVID vaccine ‘cannot come soon enough,’ first doses expected Tuesday
Gov. Inslee spoke Sunday as the first shipments of a COVID vaccine for widespread use in the United States head to distribution centers across the country.6 years ago
Seattle ramps up efforts to clean litter, needles out of parks and streets
A new initiative will see the City of Seattle invest over $3 million to ramp up efforts to clean up litter and remove graffiti.6 years ago
Two Washingtonians could be among first women to walk on the moon
Two Washington natives are part of NASA's next mission to the moon and they're in the running to be the first woman to walk on the lunar surface.6 years ago
Former gubernatorial candidate Culp files lawsuit against WA Sec of State
On Thursday, the "Culp for Governor" campaign filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Kim Wyman asking for injunctive relief and demand for an audit.6 years ago
