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Seattle cafe owner struggling amid lockdowns, concerned with crime

Ali Gambari, owner of Cherry Street Coffee, on what Seattle needs to do to help local business owners through the pandemic and the rise in crime.
6 years ago

David Fahrenthold: ‘Incredible’ how little Trump is doing in final days of presidency

Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold stopped by Seattle's Morning News to talk about how Trump is spending his final days as president.
6 years ago

Former WA AG McKenna: Unusual for Barr to resign early, but a ‘wise’ move

Former Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna on how history will remember William Barr, and why Trump's AG resigned early.
6 years ago

UW researchers push for ‘comprehensive approach’ to address food insecurity

Researchers at the University of Washington have been analyzing the effect of poverty locally, in particular focusing on "food insecurity."
6 years ago

Despite Puget Sound draped in clouds, rare ‘Great Conjunction’ was still visible across the globe

For the first time in nearly 400 years, the world was treated to a rare alignment of Jupiter and Saturn known as the Great Conjunction.
6 years ago

Vaccines should be effective against new, more infectious COVID strain in UK

There is a new strain of COVID-19 on the loose in England and South Africa. Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen joined Seattle's Morning News to discuss.
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: Local workers stress need for help as benefits expire

The state Department of Health says there have been over 221,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 3,162 people have died from the virus.
6 years ago

Snow, heavy rain wallop Puget Sound region on first day of winter

Forecasters say precipitation is moving east, to conclude a wild day of weather across the Puget Sound region. We saw with heavy rain, strong wind, urban flooding, and snow
6 years ago

Arrow crashes through rear window of Washington driver’s car on road

An arrow went a little off course and crashed through the rear window of a car while driving in south King County.
6 years ago

Over 1,000 high-risk health care workers in Washington get vaccine

As of late Wednesday night, a total of 1,159 high-risk health care workers in Washington state had received doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
6 years ago

24 arrested during sweep at Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park

Police say 24 people in all were arrested during a sweep of Cal Anderson Park in Seattle's Capitol neighborhood on Friday.
6 years ago

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