COVID-19 updates: 417 new cases, 6 new deaths
The state Department of Health says there have been over 70,000 cases of coronavirus in Washington state and 1,857 people have died from the virus.6 years ago
Seattle Police declare riot in SODO Sunday night, arrest 18
Seattle Police declared a riot in SODO late Sunday night after officers were struck by explosives and injured during an anti-police union demonstration.6 years ago
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How far does your constitutional right to protest go in Washington and beyond?
Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna discusses the balance between the right to protest and protecting public property and safety.6 years ago
WA gym owner: Inslee’s mandates make it hard for small gyms to survive
Ginny Pietila, owner of Mercer Island Athletic Club, discusses her attempt to take on Gov Inslee’s coronavirus gym mandates.6 years ago
Campers, aid tables return after SPD clears homeless out of Cal Anderson Park
Campers and aid tables have returned to Cal Anderson Park, after police cleared the area early Friday morning, making four arrests for criminal trespass.6 years ago
Washington to teach all officers to ‘redefine loyalty’ when cops break rules
At the state Criminal Justice Training Commission, all new officers will learn "active bystandership." Former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr explains.6 years ago
Return to in-person learning in Washington will take ‘tremendous community effort’
Chris Reykdal, state Superintendent of Public Instruction, says there has to be a drop in community transmission before it's safe for in-person learning.6 years ago
K9 killed, suspect injured after officer involved shooting in Tacoma
Reports are surfacing of an officer involved shooting in Tacoma overnight. This is a developing story.6 years ago
How will council’s SPD cuts impact Washington’s statewide elections?
Washington State GOP chairman Caleb Heimlich weighs in on how the SPD cuts could have the potential to impact statewide elections.6 years ago
‘Devastated’ Seattle police officer slams council’s defund vote
Seattle Police officer and former city council candidate Sergio Garcia reacts to the budget cuts, and Chief Best's resignation.6 years ago
Russia COVID-19 vaccine appears to lack crucial data
Does the Russian vaccine meet the American standard for testing? Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen joined Seattle’s Morning News to discuss.6 years ago
Seattle and beyond react to Chief Best’s retirement announcement
Lawmakers and leaders across the region are responding to an announcement from Chief Carmen Best that she will be retiring, effective September 2.6 years ago
Seattle journalist Omari Salisbury says city is treating symptoms, not the disease
Omari Salisbury with Converge Media says the Seattle City Council needs to be listening to the Black community, and step up to make real, systemic change.6 years ago
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County calls Chief Best’s retirement a loss
Late Monday night Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best confirmed she would announce her retirement, following a City Council vote to make major cuts to SPD's budget.6 years ago
AG candidate Larkin: Ferguson shouldn’t be suing a sitting president 69 times
Matt Larkin will face AG Bob Ferguson in the general election. He discusses the game plan knowing how much more Ferguson has raised for his campaign.6 years ago
How long will COVID-19 be around after we develop a vaccine?
It's difficult to develop antibodies to COVID-19, so it may be around a while in lesser forms even after a vaccine, but that doesn't mean we’ll be shutdown.6 years ago
Man killed Sunday in officer-involved shooting in Pierce County
A man was killed Sunday night in an officer-involved shooting in Pierce County. No officers were injured.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: 67,462 confirmed cases, 1,781 deaths in Washington
Health officials say there have been 67,461 positive cases of coronavirus in Washington state, and 1,781 deaths. There have been 6,255 people hospitalized with the virus.6 years ago
Thousands of supporters attend pro-police rally in Seattle
The day before the Seattle City Council is expected to vote to defund the city's police department, people rallied in front of City Hall on Sunday to show support for officers.6 years ago
Chief Best’s lawyer says Seattle City Council ‘retaliating’ by reducing her salary
Chief Carmen Best’s attorney, Anne Bremner, responds to the Seattle City Council cutting the chief’s salary and is considering a lawsuit.6 years ago
Geofencing warrants use data to catch criminals, but concerns over privacy
Former WA AG Rob McKenna on using geofencing data to zero in on a suspect, and why it's become controversial.6 years ago
Flower World owner appealing fine for employees not wearing masks
John Postema, owner of Flower World in Maltby, describes the hot water his business is in and the difficulty in complying with mask rules in greenhouses.6 years ago
