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Downtown Puyallup all clear after being evacuated for ‘major’ gas leak

Parts of downtown Puyallup have been ordered to either evacuate or shelter in place, after what the city is describing as a "major gas leak." 
6 years ago

Who is running for Washington State Governor in 2020?

In the upcoming primary election on Aug. 4, 2020, there will be 36 candidates on the ballot for Governor of Washington state.
6 years ago

Face mask exemption cards are not real, not endorsed

If you have a medical reason to not wear a mask or face covering, there is no need for you to carry an exemption card when you're out in public.
6 years ago

Seattle journalist Omari Salisbury shares an inside look at the CHOP

Omari Salisbury with Converge Media has been reporting on the ground from the CHOP every day. He stopped by Seattle's Morning News to provide an update.
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: 651 new cases, 5 new deaths

Health officials say there were 651 new cases coronavirus from Saturday to Sunday in Washington state. 
6 years ago

What Seattle could learn from Camden, NJ remaking their police force

Louis Cappelli, Camden County NJ Freeholder, on dismantling their police department and starting from scratch, and what other cities could learn.
6 years ago

Business owner in CHOP says city gave away the neighborhood

Bill Donner (Richmark Label) is one of the business owners suing the city of Seattle over CHOP, and says the area belongs to the community.
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee says Trump cares more about dead Confederates than living Americans

Gov. Inslee on Friday slammed President Trump for caring more about dead Confederates than living Americans.
6 years ago

Washington Mask Challenge encourages making, donating masks

A statewide order requiring masks to be worn in public settings takes effect Friday, making the Washington Mask Challenge even more relevant.
6 years ago

Pride Month in Seattle goes virtual with three full days of events

Pride Month in Seattle is going virtual for 2020. There will be three full days of speakers, performances, and activities hosted online from June 26-28.
6 years ago

Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County hosting Black-led Wellness Weekend

Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County is hosting a Black-led Wellness Weekend as a time for Black people to focus on health and healing.
6 years ago

Do business owners and residents in the CHOP have legal recourse?

Dave Ross called former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna to find out what the law has to say about something like the CHOP area.
6 years ago

What is Amazon’s Climate Pledge?

Amazon bought the naming rights to the former KeyArena and went with "Climate Pledge Arena," presumably to bring attention to its Climate Pledge.
6 years ago

Large fire burns through building in Seattle’s International District

A large, two-alarm fire is burned through a commercial building in Seattle's International District early Thursday morning.
6 years ago

Bellevue Police make 23 arrests in May looting, recover stolen items

Bellevue Police announced Tuesday that they've made nearly two dozen arrests and expect to make more following looting and vandalism in late May.
6 years ago

Edmonds School District votes to terminate contract with police

The Edmonds School District board voted Tuesday to terminate its contracts with police departments in Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Mountlake Terrace. 
6 years ago

Seattle Police Chief Best outlines ideas for department’s future

Under the national spotlight in the past two weeks, Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best says, despite working hard to meet goals set forth in a federal consent decree, her department has a lot of work to do to earn and maintain trust of the community. 
6 years ago

Are public officials failing to enforce the rule of law at CHOP?

Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan reacts to the weekend's shootings in CHOP and the feeling of lawlessness there.
6 years ago

Mayor Durkan, Chief Best say Seattle police need to return to East Precinct

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says the Seattle Police Department needs to return to the East Precinct to be able to respond to calls from the community.
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee names task force to address issues of policing, racial justice

Gov. Inslee announced members of a task force that will provide recommendations for legislation on independent investigation involving police use of force.
6 years ago

Readily available dexamethasone shows strong results against coronavirus

Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, is showing strong results against coronavirus, improving survival in patients with serious cases.
6 years ago

Yakima County in ‘desperate situation’ as COVID-19 outbreak escalates

COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Yakima County, described by Gov. Jay Inslee as the "epicenter" of Washington state's outbreak.
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: 1,310 deaths, 31,752 coronavirus cases in Washington state

Gov. Inslee and the state Secretary of Health issued a statewide mandate to take effect Friday, requiring face coverings or masks to be worn in public spaces.
6 years ago

Another shooting reported inside CHOP Sunday night

Seattle police are investigating after reports of another shooting inside the Capitol Hill Occupied Protested (CHOP) zone Sunday night. 
6 years ago