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Senator Mullet on Inslee endorsing opponent: ‘I thought he’d stay out of it’

Senator Mark Mullet (D - Issaquah) on his rift with Governor Inslee and special interests pushing against having a special legislative session.
6 years ago

Survey: Chiropractors seeing spate of injuries from at home workers

A recent study found that chiropractors are reporting a whole spate of cases from at home workers, since home offices lack often ergonomic design.
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: Nearly 80K cases and 1,991 deaths

The DOH says there have been nearly 80,000 coronavirus in Washington state, and 1,991 people have died from the virus. The rate of positive cases is 4.85%.
6 years ago

Could King County police be cross-deputized by feds to prosecute rioters?

Former State Attorney General Rob McKenna discusses Oregon police being crossed-deputized by the feds to prosecute rioters, and possibilities in Washington.
6 years ago

Donald Trump Jr: Mayors of Seattle, Portland allowed rioting

Donald Trump Jr. tackles Seattle lawlessness and argue that the mayors of Portland and Seattle allowed violence because they tacitly accept it.
6 years ago

Invasive green crab species spotted in Padilla Bay, Anacortes

An alert has been issued after more green crabs, which can damage habitat needed to support local sea life, were found near Anacortes, Wash. 
6 years ago

Seattle-based food delivery app Runner gives full cut to restaurants

A new Seattle based food delivery app called Runner has developed a system that doesn't take cuts from restaurants the way Uber Eats and DoorDash do.
6 years ago

WSU students find clever ways to pay party fines issued by Pullman police

Pullman police have issued 10 infractions to hosts of parties, but guests have been sending money to the host through Venmo to cover the fine. 
6 years ago

Several protests planned in Seattle over holiday weekend

Several protest-related events are planned in Seattle throughout the Labor Day weekend.
6 years ago

WA state auditor candidate seeks to repair rift between cops and community

Chris Leyba, GOP State Auditor candidate, on his plan for police oversight, and how it could help all communities feel like they have a seat at the table.
6 years ago

SPD officers line 5th Avenue to honor Chief Best on her last day with department

Wednesday marks the final day of Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best's tenure with the department, after announcing her retirement in August. 
6 years ago

King County Council could control, defund sheriff via charter amendments

The King County Council, via charter amendments five and six, would have the ability to hire the sheriff rather than leaving the position up for election.
6 years ago

One dead after brush fire at homeless encampment near I-5 in Seattle

One person is dead, after a brush fire at a homeless encampment near I-5 in Seattle on Seneca Street at 7th Avenue. 
6 years ago

Woman killed in King County Sheriff’s Office SUV crash identified as Seattle attorney

A woman killed after her car was struck by a King County Sheriff's Department SUV has been identified as 41-year-old Seattle attorney Sarah Leyrer. 
6 years ago

Chadwick Boseman’s early death shines light on colon cancer in young

The death last week of actor Chadwick Boseman at 43 from colon cancer shined a light on the issue of younger people and cancer detection.
6 years ago

Court rules voter-approved Initiative 1639 is constitutional

A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled that Initiative 1639 is constitutional and will remain law.
6 years ago

Assistant Sec. of Health: Data supports reopening WA schools and businesses

Assistant Secretary of Health Admiral Brett Giroir says data supports reopening the economy and schools in Washington state.
6 years ago

King County health officer: Still a chance schools could resume in person in 2020

With schools beginning to resume virtually in September, is there a chance students would return to class in person by the end of 2020?
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: 77,235 confirmed cases statewide, 1,953 deaths

The state Department of Health reports more than 77,000 cases of coronavirus in Washington state. The DOH says 1,953 people have died from the virus.
6 years ago

Former WA Attorney General on whether media outlets will have to hand over footage to SPD

Will Seattle media outlets be forced to hand over protest footage to SPD? Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna weighs in.
6 years ago

Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County releases statement on violence in Kenosha

Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County released a statement Friday on the recent violence in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
6 years ago

New Amazon Halo fitness device gets personal by measuring your body fat

Todd Bishop from GeekWire on the Amazon Halo and the privacy concerns around a feature that takes a picture of you and measures your body fat.
6 years ago

Will Seattle council decide not to override mayor’s veto of SPD budget cuts?

Will Seattle councilmembers opt against overriding Mayor Jenny Durkan's veto of their proposed SPD budget cuts?
6 years ago

Three arrests, SPD dispersal order issued after clash with protesters

The Seattle Police Department issued a dispersal order Wednesday after protesters and officers faced off during what was a peaceful vigil near Eastlake. 
6 years ago