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Economist: COVID crisis could bring ‘significant spike in homelessness’ to Puget Sound

As housing values are increasing despite the recession, Windermere's chief economist says he's more worried for the rental market and small businesses.
6 years ago

Collision blocking I-5 southbound express lanes south of Mercer

On the I-5 southbound express lanes just south of Mercer Street, there is a collision blocking the two right express lanes.
6 years ago

Arrest warrant issued, murder charge filed for suspect in fatal CHOP shooting

The King County Prosecutor's Office filed a first degree murder charge in a deadly shooting at the former Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP) zone.
6 years ago

How coronavirus is impacting mail-in voting in Washington and nationally

Secretary of State Kim Wyman discusses the state of mail-in voting in Washington and nationally, as well as concerns about understaffing impacts.
6 years ago

UW study: Parentese most effective method for teaching toddlers language

Dr. Naja Ferjan Ramirez, linguistics and cognitive science professor at the UW, on the benefits of speaking "parentese" to young kids.
6 years ago

Seattle council committee OKs SPD layoffs, cuts to Navigation Team, more

Wednesday marks a big day in the conversation over police reform in Seattle, with councilmembers approving a sizable package of cuts to SPD's budget.
6 years ago

Early Primary election results may indicate tough competition to come

State Democrats say early results show voters are fed up with the president's failure to lead. But in many races, Republican candidates aren't far behind.
6 years ago

Marilyn Strickland, Beth Doglio leading District 10 race in early results

Marilyn Strickland is leading in the race for Washington state's District 10 Congressional seat. The top two vote-getters move on to the general election.
6 years ago

Chris Reykdal, Maia Espinoza early leaders in Washington Superintendent race

Chris Reykdal and Maia Espinoza are leading in the race of Washington's Superintendent of Schools on Primary election night.
6 years ago

Bob Ferguson, Matt Larkin leading in race for Washington Attorney General

Incumbent Bob Ferguson is leading the race for Washington State Attorney General in the Primary election, garnering nearly 57% of the vote early on.
6 years ago

Jay Inslee, Loren Culp leading in Washington governor race

Jay Inslee is leading in the race for Washington's governor in the Primary election. The top two vote-getters will move on to November's general election.
6 years ago

Primary election voter turnout already pacing ahead of 2016 in Washington state

Turnout for Washington state's 2020 primary election is already trending ahead of 2016's total with ballots continuing to flow in.
6 years ago

Memorial service for fallen Bothell Police Officer Shoop

A memorial service for fallen Bothell Police Officer Jonathan Shoop is being held Aug. 4. It is a private event, but there will be a livestream available.
6 years ago

Sen. Fortunato emphasizes repeat offenders, homeless in bid for governor

Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-Auburn) on his run for Governor, emphasizing his legislative experience in combating repeat offenders and homelessness.
6 years ago

Denny Heck, Marko Liias lead in Lieutenant Governor race

Denny Heck and Marko Liias are leading in the race for Lieutenant Governor in Washington's 2020 Primary Election.
6 years ago

Kim Wyman, Gael Tarleton lead race for Washington Secretary of State

In early election results Tuesday night, incumbent Kim Wyman and Democrat Gael Tarleton are leading the in the race for Secretary of State.
6 years ago

Neighbors defend Police Chief Best’s home, claim crowd terrorized area

Police Chief Best’s neighbors tell Dori they'll keep defending their neighbors and neighborhood from groups who come to intimidate officials at their homes.
6 years ago

Find a ballot drop box location near you

It's time to get your ballot in the mail or off to a drop box if you haven't already. 
6 years ago

Why resistance to wearing masks is enduring months into coronavirus

Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen explains why resistance to wearing masks has endured and the evidence behind their utility.
6 years ago

WA Secretary of State: Trump comments about mail-in voting fraud ‘undermines confidence’

Secretary of State Kim Wyman says the President's comments about mail-in voting systems being fraudulent undermines public trust in election results.
6 years ago

SPD Chief Best pens letter to city council after crowd marches to her home

A crowd showed up at a home owned by Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best this weekend. She sent a letter to the city council, urging them to end these tactics.
6 years ago

Police investigating shooting, robbery at Issaquah Costco

Thieves drove a vehicle through the front of the Issaquah Costco and stole an unknown amount of jewelry early Sunday morning before the store was open. 
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: 63,072 cases, 1,688 total deaths in Washington

The state DOH says 1,600 people have died from coronavirus in Washington state.
6 years ago

Assistant Sec of Health: Time to act, but ‘don’t hit the panic button in Seattle’

ADM Brett P. Giroir, M.D., coronavirus task force member, on the push for more tests in Washington and elsewhere, and what we've learned about COVID-19.
6 years ago