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Gov. Inslee: Recent fires in Washington are ‘not natural,’ ‘not an act of God’

As of Friday morning, there are 14 active fires in the state of Washington that have burned a total of 626,982 acres since Monday.

6 years ago

Air quality remains ‘very unhealthy to hazardous’ with stubborn smoke across Washington

Forecasters say smoke is gradually moving east as a weak system moves into the area. The new system also brings with it a chance of rain Monday night.

6 years ago

Issaquah High School seniors start nonprofit to give food to first responders

Tommy and Cody are seniors at Issaquah High School and over this past summer, started a nonprofit charity to provide food to first responders in the region.

6 years ago

WA Sec of State candidate Tarleton: ‘Our voting rights are under attack’

Rep. Gael Tarleton, challenger in the Secretary of State race, believes voting rights are under attack by the Trump administration, and Wyman isn't doing enough.

6 years ago

Why Joshua Freed launched write-in campaign for WA lieutenant governor

Joshua Freed discusses his write-in campaign for Lt Governor, and how his focus on trade, economic development, and drug addiction will differentiate him.

6 years ago

Housing market inventory at 20-year low for Puget Sound region

Matthew Gardner, chief economist at Windermere Real Estate, says active listings and inventory in the region for August was the lowest he's seen since 1999.

6 years ago

Air quality warning extended into Monday when rain returns

The National Weather Service has extended an air quality warning ends at 11 a.m. Monday across western Washington.

6 years ago

Wildfires burn through 330,000 acres in Washington in 24 hours

Several wildfires have continued to grow and spread across Washington state on Tuesday due to hot temperatures, low humidity, and high winds.

6 years ago

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.