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
Seattle teachers’ union files unfair labor practice complaints against district
The teachers union in Seattle has filed three unfair labor practice complaints against the school district for "shortcutting the bargaining agreement."6 years ago
Mercer Island MD: ‘Not possible’ for genetic material in COVID vaccines to harm DNA
Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen discusses fears about the COVID vaccines, and says it will not impact our genetic material.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: Washington hits goal of 45,000 vaccine doses per day
The state Department of Health says there have been over 325,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,041 people have died from the virus.6 years ago
UW researcher: Misinformation on COVID vaccine is not a new narrative
Kolina Koltai (UW center for an informed public) on COVID vaccine misinformation and where the narratives come from.6 years ago
Video: Remembering the Nisqually earthquake 20 years later
Twenty years ago Sunday, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Olympia. What became known as the Nisqually earthquake shook the area for almost a minute.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee announces all regions will stay in Phase 2 for next ‘several’ weeks
Gov. Inslee announced Thursday that all Washington counties will remain in Phase 2 of reopening for at least the next two weeks.6 years ago
Former Washington AG: Proposed capital gains tax is income tax in disguise
The state's capital gains tax proposal is styled as an excise tax. Former state AG Rob McKenna explains the difference between excise and income taxes.6 years ago
Costco set to increase minimum wage to $16 nationwide
Costco Chief Executive Craig Jelinek said Thursday at a U.S. Senate Budget Committee hearing that Costco will increase its minimum wage to $16 next week.6 years ago
Report: Vaccinating school staff less impact on COVID outbreaks than countermeasures
A new report by the state Department of Health and Institute for Disease Modeling says students are likely a main source of COVID introductions at schools.6 years ago
Seattle Public Schools Board approves interim superintendent
The Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors named Dr. Brent Jones as the district's interim superintendent. He will serve in the role until June 2022.6 years ago
Renton police release photo of suspect in Amber Alert
An Amber Alert has been canceled for a 5-year-old girl named Azalia, last seen inside a vehicle in a Renton Safeway parking lot.6 years ago
WA lawmakers call on Biden to make reopening US/Canada border ‘immediate priority’
Washington state's Congressional delegation issued a letter to President Biden, calling on him prioritize the reopening of the U.S./Canada border.6 years ago
Light snow falls across Puget Sound region Tuesday evening
A band of light snow fell across the Puget Sound region on Tuesday evening, reaching areas north and south of downtown Seattle.6 years ago
Dash cam video shows dump truck hopping concrete barrier onto I-405
New dash cam video sent to the Washington State Patrol is helping investigators map out the events that led to a dump truck hopping a concrete barrier and landing onto I-405 last week.6 years ago
