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
Clarkston School District brings students back to class in person with hybrid model
The Clarkston School District in southeast Washington brought students back to campus on Wednesday for a hybrid learning model.6 years ago
Messages to Seattleites while city leaders are on summer break
While the Seattle City Council is on a break and Mayor Jenny Durkan hasn't addressed recent violence on Capitol Hill, Gee and Ursula have messages for residents.6 years ago
SPD sergeant placed on leave pending investigation for actions at protest
A police sergeant in Seattle is being investigated for improper actions during an Aug. 13 protest, and has been placed on paid administrative leave.6 years ago
Workers say St. Michael Medical Center outbreak could have been prevented
Some workers at Bremerton's St. Michael Medical Center say the COVID-19 outbreak there might have been prevented with better protection and notification.6 years ago
Puget Sound charter school let students meet teachers before virtual learning
Impact Public Schools, which runs public charter schools in the Puget Sound area, is emphasizing student-teacher relationships before class begins.6 years ago
Police precinct vandalized, one officer injured during protests Monday
One police officer was injured and one arrest was made Monday after protests that began at Cal Anderson Park. The West Precinct was vandalized and damaged.6 years ago
Former WA Attorney General: Trump claim of total authority as president is ‘false’
Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna on presidential emergency action documents and authority as president. He says they're worrisome, but trusts our system of checks and balances.6 years ago
Pierce County Sheriff candidate: ‘We’re not a reflection of our community’
Cyndie Fajardo is running for Pierce County Sheriff and she makes her case, emphasizing a more diverse force that better reflects the community.6 years ago
Letters to the editor: A voice for blue collar workers and no comments
Have something to say? Drop us a line here. We may publish your Letter to the Editor on MyNorthwest.com.6 years ago
FDA authorizes COVID-19 plasma treatment, but more testing needed
The FDA has given an emergency use authorization to plasma treatment for coronavirus, but more testing is needed. Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen discusses.6 years ago
Auburn police officer pleads not guilty to murder charges, placed on house arrest
An Auburn police officer, Jeff Nelson, charged with second-degree murder has been placed on house arrest at $500,000 bail.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: Washington sees increase of 441 cases
The state Department of Health reports nearly 73,000 cases of coronavirus in Washington state. The DOH says 1,890 people have died from the virus.6 years ago
Snohomish County council president hopes budget cuts don’t hit sheriff’s department
Snohomish County is looking at a potential 10% cut to its general fun in 2021 and Executive Dave Somers said that could mean hundreds of county employees could lose their jobs.6 years ago
Pacific Lutheran University offering tuition-free year to offset COVID interruption
Alan Belton, Pacific Lutheran University President, explains their "Plus Year" program, which is year of tuition free school due to COVID.6 years ago
Gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp: Washington is not a business friendly state
Gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp discusses his belief that state spending is out of control and hurting the pockets of Washingtonians.6 years ago
