Potential coronavirus mutations impacting infection rate and vaccines
Coronavirus mutations may play a major role in infection rates and potential vaccines. How will that impact us? Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen joined Seattle's Morning News to discuss.6 years ago
King County Council looking to appoint rather than elect sheriff
King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht on the move to appoint, rather than elect, her position.6 years ago
Responders battle large fire on Aurora Avenue in Seattle
Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire in the 2400 block of Aurora Avenue North in Seattle Monday morning, where several people were reportedly injured.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: 920 new coronavirus cases in Washington state
The number of positive coronavirus cases in Washington state is closing in on 47,000 cases, with 920 new cases reported on Sunday.6 years ago
Creating police reform without the ‘us versus them’ mentality
King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski on a King County detective's offensive social media posts and what police oversight should look like.6 years ago
Two dead, two wounded after shooting, stabbing in downtown Bellevue
Two people are dead and two more wounded, one critically, after a shooting and stabbing at an apartment complex in downtown Bellevue on Saturday night.6 years ago
SPD Chief Best: Council bid to defund police is ‘height of recklessness’
SPD Chief Carmen Best on Seattle City Council's proposed plan to defund the department by 50% and why they're putting politics ahead of safety.6 years ago
Spokane councilmember urges Seattle businesses to move after tax bill
Spokane Councilman Michael Cathcart urges Seattle businesses to move in light of payroll taxes and what happened with CHOP.6 years ago
Former WA Attorney General: Businesses ‘should be protecting their employees’ returning to work
Cases of COVID-19 are rising, businesses are reopening, and some employers are worried. So what are the protections for employers, employees, and customers?6 years ago
Gov. Inslee holds first meeting of task force on police use of force
One of the first topics the task force will cover is whether the current system for investigating the use of force needs to be modified or rebuilt.6 years ago
WA resident on her maze-like experience getting unemployment
Lisa from Bellevue documents the big hoops she jumped through to get her unemployment -- after the state claimed she owed them money.6 years ago
New WA bill would outlaw CHOP zones and withdrawal of police services
State Senator Steve O’Ban (R-University Place) on bill to outlaw CHOP areas in Washington state where cities intentionally withdraw services and police.6 years ago
Getting his family to the US was a lengthy process for Josh Holt
A Utah man arrested and held in a Venezuela prison for nearly two years has new details about the behind-the-scenes effort to bring his family to the U.S.6 years ago
All lanes reopen on I-5 Southbound after collision near SR 516
On I-5 Southbound just north of SR 516 there is a collision blocking the four right lanes due to a crash.6 years ago
King County Sheriff’s Deputy placed on leave for social media posts about protesters
A King County Sheriff's Deputy, Mike Brown, has been placed on leave for "concerning posts" that surfaced on social media over the weekend.6 years ago
Why Climate Pledge Arena’s ‘greenest ice’ claim may miss the target
Todd Myers from the Washington Policy Center cuts through the good and useless from the Climate Pledge Arena action plan.6 years ago
Seattle protesters march through downtown, block Mercer intersection
Seattle protesters marched through downtown Monday evening, and are now blocking the intersection of Mercer Street and Fairview Avenue North.6 years ago
Mercer Island doctor: COVID-19 causing ‘other complex problems’ for patients who recover
COVID hospitalization side effects are both a function of being treated in the ICU and the fact that the virus can attack various parts of our body.6 years ago
What the end of Moore’s Law will mean for the tech world and consumers
David Rotman, editor of MIT Technology Review, on the end of Moore's Law and the impact it will have on the tech world and our lives.6 years ago
Confederate monument knocked down in Capitol Hill cemetery
A Confederate monument in Capitol Hill's Lake View Cemetery was toppled over the weekend. City officials and others have called for its removal in the past.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: 40,656 cases statewide, with 1,438 deaths
Washington saw over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases reported Monday. Beginning Tuesday, businesses are not allowed to serve customers who are not wearing a mask.6 years ago
The conversation that happens when you get a contact tracing call
One of the keys to keeping the coronavirus under control is contact tracing, which helps sort out the source of outbreaks and potentially contain them. Kim Steele-Peter, public health branch director for Pierce County, explains how it works.6 years ago
Protester hit by car on I-5 in Seattle dies at hospital
Two people were struck by a car during a protest-related closure on I-5 in Seattle. One protester has died at Harborview, another is in serious condition.6 years ago
