Seattle Chief Best sends directive on mourning band on badges
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best sent a directive to the department on Thursday ordering all officers to have their badge numbers prominently displayed.6 years ago
Seattle Mayor announces free, citywide COVID-19 testing
Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Thursday that the city of Seattle will offer free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing.6 years ago
Without federal aid, forecasts show high unemployment rates through 2021
Josh Bivens, director of research at the Economic Policy Institute, warns if there isn't more federal aid, the U.S. may be in for a prolonged depression.6 years ago
Former WA AG: ‘Government may not prohibit the expression of an idea’
Former attorney general Rob McKenna explains the background of two issues protected by the First Amendment: flag burning and freedom of the press.6 years ago
Alaska seafood CEO on fishing industry coronavirus precautions
Joe Bundrant, Trident Seafoods CEO, on extensive COVID precautions for the fishing industry and why it's such a concern.6 years ago
Tacoma mayor vows answers after police custody death of black man ruled a homicide
Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards vows to get answers in death of Manuel Ellis after March death in police custody death similar to George Floyd is ruled a homicide.6 years ago
Six counties in Washington state apply to move to Phase 3
The vast majority of counties in Washington state are now in Phase 2 or have pending applications to move forward in Gov. Inslee's Safe Start plan.6 years ago
Seattle City Attorney to withdraw consent decree motion
Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes announced Wednesday that he intends to withdraw the city from the pending motion to end the federal consent decree.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee expects answers on Ellis’ death, police response at Seattle protests
Gov. Inslee said Seattle Mayor Durkan promised the Office of Police Accountability will investigate all complaints and he believes it's important she delivers on that promise.6 years ago
Protests continue in Seattle for a 7th night
A group of protesters remained in Capitol Hill through the night, and more are starting to gather together again Thursday afternoon near the East Precinct.6 years ago
What powers does the President have under the Insurrection Act?
President Trump warned he would send the U.S. military to any state that refused to take action against the riots be enacting the Insurrection Act of 1807.6 years ago
Mayor Durkan vows to meet with Seattle protest organizers
After speaking to protesters in downtown Seattle Tuesday, Mayor Jenny Durkan promised to address a handful of concerns voiced by them in recent days.6 years ago
Reports to SPD of armed person ‘case of mistaken identity’
Seattle police officers are currently responding to reports of an armed person at a South Seattle medical facility.6 years ago
Another night of Seattle protests ends in tear gas, flash bangs
Protesters gathered peacefully for hours Tuesday, before things escalated late, and tear gas once again flooded the streets of Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.6 years ago
Snohomish County Sheriff says they’re taking seriously all looting threats
Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney said the county has received social media threats from people saying they are going to be looting local businesses.6 years ago
Will we see a second coronavirus wave and what form will it take?
Have we learned something about the first wave to respond in a better way to the second wave and are we seeing a second wave?6 years ago
Police say ‘riot’ broke out in Seattle after hours of peaceful protests
Seattle police declared a riot on Capitol Hill around 9 p.m. after hours of peaceful protests downtown. Despite a 6 p.m. curfew imposed by Mayor Durkan on Monday, protesters walked around for hours.6 years ago
Why Yakima is seeing one of the worst outbreaks in Washington
Virus specialist Dr. Scott Lindquist on why Yakima is seeing one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks in Washington state.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: Almost 24,000 cases of COVID-19, 1,159 deaths in Washington
Washington now has more than 22,000 total coronavirus cases confirmed statewide, and just over 1,100 deaths. Meanwhile, King County plans to submit an application for a "modified Phase 1" this week.6 years ago
Protesters march through downtown Seattle
Demonstrators marched through downtown Seattle on Friday night to protest the death of George Floyd in police custody.6 years ago
Camas residents get discount on utilities if they shop locally
Cathy Huber Nickerson on the innovative idea in Camas, Washington, to get money back into the local economy, which is proving successful so far.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee announces county-by-county plan as stay-at-home order expires Sunday
Gov. Inslee's Stay Home, Stay Healthy order officially ends on Sunday, May 31. As the state moves away from a full lockdown, each county will be required to comply with the guidelines as outlined in their respective Phase.6 years ago
Pierce County looking to move into Phase 2, Inslee’s guidelines ‘unrealistic’
Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier on Inslee’s unrealistic guidelines to reopen, says they're ready to move into phase two.6 years ago
