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Fahrenthold: Testing ‘self-control’ of candidates should be part of debate

In an effort to reduce a repeat of the chaos in the first presidential debate, microphones will be muted during each two-minute statement.

6 years ago

Gov. Inslee open to reforming car tab system in Washington state

Gov. Inslee says he's open to reforming the car tab system, but that the state would need to find ways to replace any lost transportation funds.

6 years ago

No tsunami threat for Washington state after earthquake

The Tsunami Warning Center has concluded there is no threat to the West Coast, including Washington state, after a 7.5 earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean on Monday.

6 years ago

The difficulty in developing immunity to COVID-19

Is it possible to develop a long-term immunity to COVID? Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen joins Seattle's Morning News to discuss.

6 years ago

SPD Chief Diaz points to ‘sharp difference’ between peaceful protests and riots

Interim Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz held a press conference Monday, denouncing ongoing instances of property destruction and violence.

6 years ago

Local live music venues hope to survive COVID closures with help from fans

As pandemic closures threaten music venues nationwide and in Washington state, a new local organization called Keep Music Live is asking for help.

6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: U.S. coronavirus caseload has reached record heights

The state Department of Health says there have been nearly 103K coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,296 people have died from the virus statewide.

6 years ago

Washington voters rush to ballot boxes over first weekend of voting

Ballots just showed up in mailboxes across the Puget Sound region and already, King County Elections is reporting a large turnout.

6 years ago

Election Town Hall: Mike Lewis, Jason Rantz debate the impact of I-976 on the 2020 election

In this week's Election Town Hall, KTTH's Jason Rantz and KIRO Radio's Mike Lewis discuss the state Supreme Court's ruling against I-976.

6 years ago

Looking at previous Amy Coney Barrett cases involving abortion, gun rights

Former Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna on two previous Amy Coney Barrett rulings involving gun rights and abortion.

6 years ago

Outdoor sports allowed to resume in Washington with restrictions

On Oct. 6, Gov. Inslee announced that he would be relaxing some of the COVID-19 restrictions for outdoor sports, but don't expect a full restart just yet.

6 years ago

Small plane crashes into Party City parking lot

A small plane crash landed into a Party City parking lot in South Hill on Thursday afternoon.

6 years ago

SPD arrests suspect for setting fire to police vehicle with officer inside

The Seattle Police Department says it has arrested a person it suspects set fire to a police vehicle while officers were still inside.

6 years ago

Washington leaders, lawmakers react to decision to strike down I-976

With the Washington Supreme Court striking down $30 car tab measure I-976, local leaders and lawmakers are reacting to the decision.

6 years ago

Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake drill takes place Thursday

At 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, it's time for the earthquake drill known as the Great Washington ShakeOut. Practice drop, cover, and hold on.

6 years ago

I-5 reopens through Marysville after semi-truck crash

Southbound I-5 is open again after a semi truck crashed at 88th Street NE in Marysville. The freeway was blocked for about three hours.

6 years ago

UW assistant professor ‘a little disturbed’ by Barrett’s SCOTUS hearing answers

Assistant teaching professor at the UW Scott Lemieux joined Seattle’s Morning News to discuss Judge Barrett and whether nominees should be more forthcoming.

6 years ago

Seattle launches Equitable Communities Initiative Task Force to guide BIPOC investment

The city of Seattle announced the members of a new task force that will make recommendations for a $100 million investment in BIPOC communities.

6 years ago

King County undersheriff recommends firing of detective for social media posts

A King County undersheriff is recommending the firing of a detective who posted inappropriate memes on social media after the death of a protester on I-5.

6 years ago

Pierce County man killed in windstorm that knocked out power across Puget Sound region

Heavy winds Tuesday left thousands of people across Western Washington without power Wednesday following a destructive and deadly windstorm that took down several trees and power lines.