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Fahrenthold: Chance of success for Trump’s election lawsuits fades

As Arizona and Wisconsin have certified votes, Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold talks about what's next for the president's election lawsuits.
6 years ago

Support SnoCo campaign encourages shopping at local businesses

Snohomish County launched Support SnoCo, which features businesses across the county and encourages people to spend holiday dollars locally this year.
6 years ago

Four arrested Monday during demonstration in Seattle’s Capitol Hill

Four arrests were made by Seattle police Monday night during a demonstration in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
6 years ago

Washington launches statewide COVID-19 exposure notification tool

Governor Jay Inslee announced the launch of WA Notify, a statewide COVID-19 exposure notification tool to help stop the spread of COVID-19. 
6 years ago

Peninsula School District launches school-based COVID testing program

The Peninsula School District is teaming up with Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to provide COVID-19 tests to staff and students in a pilot program.
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: King County health officials with latest advice on holiday travel

The state Department of Health says there have been over 177,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,925 people have died from the virus statewide.
6 years ago

SPD investigating shooting near Alki Beach, suspect in custody

Seattle police are investigating a shooting Sunday near Alki Beach. The suspect is now in custody. It is not yet known what led the shooting.
6 years ago

Inslee: High transmission risk at restaurants until we ‘invent a way’ to eat with a mask on

Gov. Inslee says while most Washington restaurants have taken steps to reduce COVID transmission, the risk cannot be avoided in these indoor environments.
6 years ago

Lawsuit against Seattle over CHOP zone moving forward, alleges endangerment

Former Washington state attorney general Rob McKenna discusses the class action lawsuit filed against Seattle over CHOP, and its chances going forward.
6 years ago

What travelers should expect over a holiday weekend

Some of you may be traveling this holiday weekend. KIRO Radio traffic reporter Tracy Taylor talked to Inrix and AAA about what you can expect. 
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee says income tax not part of a plan to fund COVID relief

Gov. Inslee says he's working with state legislators to find more relief for not just restaurants, but for small businesses. The challenge will be in how to pay for the relief packages.
6 years ago

How to support local, small businesses for your holiday shopping

Small Business Saturday may be more important than ever in 2020 as many local shops are struggling to survive the COVID related closures and restrictions.
6 years ago

Voter turnout in Washington reaches 84.1%, just below all-time record

There were a record number of voters participating in the Nov. 3 election in Washington, but the state did not set a record for overall turnout percentage.
6 years ago

Fahrenthold’s three takeaways from Biden’s cabinet choices

Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold has noticed three trends in the Biden Administration's picks for cabinet positions.
6 years ago

Traveling for the holidays? New rules to follow

Gov. Inslee issued a travel advisory, advising a 14-day quarantine for travelers moving through the state. However, some travel is essential. If you're venturing out, be aware that conditions might have changed.
6 years ago

CDC Director: Schools ‘one of the safest places’ for kids during COVID

New studies suggest that schools are a safe place for kids during COVID, and that a more targeted approach protecting the vulnerable may be better than lockdowns.
6 years ago

Mountain Loop Highway seasonal closure starts Monday

Beginning at noon on Monday, Nov. 23, a 14-mile stretch of the Mountain Loop Highway will be closed for the season for traffic in both directions.
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: Fauci says US may see ‘surge upon surge’

The state Department of Health says there have been 162,700 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,703 people have died from the virus statewide.
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee announces $135M in economic relief for businesses, families

Gov. Inslee said the state was able to develop an economic relief package of $135 million for businesses and families impacted by COVID-19.
6 years ago

The laws behind the delay in the presidential transition of Trump to Biden

Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna discusses the laws behind the presidential transition between Trump and Biden, and why there may be delays.
6 years ago

‘We’re at the edge of losing our properties’: WA landlords suing to lift eviction moratorium

Four Washington landlords are suing against a statewide eviction moratorium. One of them is Enrique Jevons, who manages 93 rental properties.
6 years ago

Seattle woman who participated in early Moderna vaccine trial is ‘optimistic’

After Moderna announced that early data for its vaccine has shown to be 95% effective, a Seattle woman who participated in phase one shared her thoughts.
6 years ago

Amber Alert canceled after missing Montana girl found

The Washington State Patrol has extended an Amber Alert issued by the Montana Department of Justice for a missing 11-year-old girl.
6 years ago

New study finds that COVID-19 can spread even when rules are followed

Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen discusses a military COVID study where the participants did everything right but still got infected.
6 years ago