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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

Fahrenthold: What recent ruling means for Trump’s long-hidden tax returns

The New York County DA will get a look at Donald Trump's tax returns. Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold shares what this means for the public.
6 years ago