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Mercer Island MD: COVID vaccine side effects can be uncomfortable, but temporary

Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen describes his experience getting the COVID vaccine, and the temporary side effects he experienced.
6 years ago

Mobile phone service down in Skykomish, fix expected to take ‘several hours’

Mobile phone service in and around Skykomish is currently down, according to the King County Sheriff's Office. 
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: All 8 regions to remain in Phase 1 until at least Jan. 18

The state Department of Health says there have been more than 257,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 3,699 people have died from the virus statewide.
6 years ago

How to set goals, make resolutions for the new year during a pandemic

The calendar has flipped to 2021, but psychologist Dr. Kira Mauseth suggests being realistic as you set goals and look forward to the new year.
6 years ago

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6 years ago

Minimum wage increase, protections for orcas among new laws taking effect in 2021

With 2021 now here, a handful of new laws took effect the second the clock struck midnight, while others will be delayed until later on in the year. 
6 years ago

Tacoma to end glass recycling pickup at homes starting next week

Starting Monday, Tacoma will no longer be picking up glass at homes and duplexes, a move that the city says will save nearly $500,000.
6 years ago

Certain lots of Sportmix pet food recalled after 28 dogs die

The FDA is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about certain Sportmix pet food products that may contain potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin. 
6 years ago

Restauranteur: West Seattle businesses ‘hanging in’ with community help

Lora Radford, executive director of the West Seattle Junction, and Todd Carden of Elliott Bay Brewing on the state of businesses in West Seattle.
6 years ago

Former Seattle resident arrested after body parts found scattered in Arizona

Walter Mitchell, a former Seattle resident, is accused of dumping human body parts in Arizona. Mitchell was arrested and booked into jail Tuesday.
6 years ago

Spiffy’s Restaurant gets court hearing over COVID restrictions

Spiffy’s Restaurant in Chehalis will wait one more week to hear if a judge will uphold a state order forcing the restaurant to stop serving food indoors.
6 years ago

Bomb threat forces evacuations of downtown Leavenworth late Tuesday

A bomb threat forced evacuations in downtown Leavenworth late Tuesday night. The area is now clear, but the investigation is ongoing.
6 years ago

David Fahrenthold explains why Lindsey Graham is to thank for Trump signing COVID bill

Reporter David Fahrenthold says there was a golf course persuasion from Senator Graham to get President Trump to agree to the stimulus package.
6 years ago

Boeing 737 MAX returns to the air Tuesday with first flight by US airline

American Airlines put the Boeing 737 MAX back in the air Tuesday as the first flight by a major U.S. airline since the aircraft was recertified last month. 
6 years ago

Fire at strip mall in Seattle’s Lake City determined to be incendiary

At least three businesses were destroyed in a fire at a one-story strip mall on Northeast 127th Street in Lake City, the north end of Seattle, late Monday.
6 years ago

Concerns with WA ESD remain on verge of new stimulus package

Paul Roberts from The Seattle Times on trouble at the Employment Security Department and what to expect when the new stimulus package begins in Washington state.
6 years ago

Edmonds/Kingston ferry route back in service after log spill

The Edmonds/Kingston ferry route has resumed service, after logs spilled off of an oversized vehicle onto a ramp and blocked access to the boat for several hours on Monday.
6 years ago

Even doctors have trouble getting necessary procedures approved by insurance

Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen on his recent experience trying to get necessary procedures approved by insurance.
6 years ago

How Seattle is preparing with chance of major snow event on the horizon

With Seattle fast approaching a potential major snow event, SDOT has details on how it's preparing streets and roads for the pending inclement weather.
6 years ago

Derailed train cars in Whatcom County to be removed Monday

Officials with the state Department of Ecology say they plan to start removing the train cars that derailed last week in Whatcom County starting Monday. 
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: Fast rollout of virus vaccine trials reveals tribal distrust

The state Department of Health says there have been more than 245,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 3,459 people have died from the virus statewide.
6 years ago

Two small earthquakes rattle Monroe, Carnation

A 2.9 magnitude quake hit around 2:40 a.m. Monday, about three miles south of Monroe, Wash. So far there is no word of any damage. 
6 years ago

A holiday greeting from MyNorthwest, KIRO Radio, KTTH, and 710 ESPN Seattle

All of your favorite personalities, reporters, anchors, producers, and writers are here to wish you a happy holiday, and all the best as we head into the new year. 
6 years ago

‘This year has been like none other’: Interim SPD chief pens holiday letter to officers

Interim Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz penned a lengthy letter to his officers on Christmas Eve, detailing a trying year in the realm of law enforcement. 
6 years ago