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Tim Eyman promotes new ballot initiatives to stop income tax, carbon tax

Tim Eyman announced Wednesday that he is helping to promote two ballot initiatives to stop a state income tax and a carbon tax in Washington. 
6 years ago

Two dead in small plane crash on Whidbey Island

Two people have died in a small plane crash on Whidbey Island that happened around noon Wednesday. 
6 years ago

Updated CDC guidance shows masks protect the wearer and others

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated guidance recommending "community use of masks," and adds that masks protect the wearer and others.
6 years ago

Health officials issue dire warning to change behaviors as COVID cases increase

Accelerated COVID-19 transmission is occurring across Washington, and health officials say "time is running out to reverse course and flatten the curve."
6 years ago

David Fahrenthold: Why Trump lawsuits aren’t likely to flip election results

Is there a chance Trump's lawsuits could flip the results of the 2020 election? Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold remains skeptical.
6 years ago

Two King County deputies shot in Woodinville, investigation ongoing

Two King County Sheriff's deputies were involved in a shooting in Woodinville on Monday afternoon that left the suspect dead and two deputies injured.
6 years ago

What might a Biden COVID task force do differently?

What are options for Biden COVID task force and how may the approach be different? Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen joined SMN to discuss.
6 years ago

‘Don’t pop the champagne’ for Pfizer’s COVID vaccine yet, warns virologist

Columbia University virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen, weekly guest of the Gee & Ursula Show, offers some context about the announcement from Pfizer.
6 years ago

Man shot, killed on Capitol Hill after Biden celebrations

Seattle Police are still investigating after a deadly shooting on Capitol Hill early Sunday morning.
6 years ago

New survey highlights homeless crisis as ‘top concern’ among Seattle residents

A new survey released Monday morning details issues Seattle residents find most troubling, including increasing concerns over the city's homeless crisis.
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: Daily cases continue increasing

The state Department of Health says there have been over 130,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,519 people have died from the virus statewide.
6 years ago

Local politicians react to Biden, Harris presidential win

State and local politicians, including Gov. Inslee, took to social media Saturday to congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their win.
6 years ago

CBS host Margaret Brennan: No evidence so far of election fraud, illegal ballots

Following the president's claims of election fraud, Margaret Brennan, host of Face the Nation, confirmed that CBS News has no evidence to support that.
6 years ago

Virologist: We need to adjust expectations for the COVID vaccine

Dr. William Haseltine on the effectiveness of a COVID vaccine, his concerns for the current trials, and why we need to asjust our expectations for what it will do.
6 years ago

IDM report outlines measures schools could take to reopen

A new report from the Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM), released by the state Department of Health, supports the recommendation that in-person learning isn't wise of community transmission rates of COVID-19 are high.
6 years ago

Small earthquake shakes west of Monroe early Thursday

A small earthquake hit near Monroe in Snohomish County just after 4:20 a.m. Thursday morning, roughly two-and-a-half miles west of Monroe.
6 years ago

Seattle police arrest 7 Wednesday night at Capitol Hill demonstration

Seattle police arrested seven people during a Wednesday night demonstration that moved through the city's Capitol Hill neighborhood. 
6 years ago

Loren Culp still not conceding gubernatorial race, loses job as Republic police chief

In a live video Wednesday, Loren Culp -- candidate for governor and police chief of Republic -- said the city council voted to defund his police department.
6 years ago

AG Ferguson: What Trump did last night ‘shocking on many levels’

Attorney General Bob Ferguson joined Seattle's Morning News to discuss Trump, what we may expect legally for the election, and the parallels to 2000.
6 years ago

Seattle police arrest 8 people after election night marches

Seattle police arrested eight people Tuesday night for pedestrian interference, obstruction, assault on an officer, reckless driving, and criminal mischief.
6 years ago

Jaime Herrera Beutler leads in Congressional District 3 race

Jaime Herrera Beutler leads in the race for Washington state’s 3rd Congressional District, according to updated election results on Wednesday, with 54% of the vote.
6 years ago

Kim Schrier leading in Washington’s 8th Congressional District

As of Wednesday afternoon, Kim Schrier was leading in the race for Washington's 8th Congressional District, by a margin of 53% to 47% over challenger Jesse Jensen.
6 years ago

Tarleton concedes as Wyman holds lead in race for Washington Secretary of State

In early results, Kim Wyman is leading with 52% of the vote against Gael Tarleton the race for Washington's Secretary of State. That number held on Wednesday, too.
6 years ago

Chris Reykdal leads in race for Superintendent of Public Instruction

In what has become somewhat of a closely watched local race, Chris Reykdal is leading with 56% of the vote in early results for Washington state's Superintendent of Public Instruction.
6 years ago