UW Medicine furloughs 4,000 employees in wake of budget shortfall
UW Medicine announced Monday it will temporarily lay off as many as 4,000 employees from its unionized workforce for up to two months.6 years ago
All lanes of NB I-5 reopen in Mt. Vernon after collision closes lanes
All lanes of northbound I-5 at Anderson Road (milepost 225) in Mount Vernon have now been reopened, following an early morning collision.6 years ago
Many of Washington’s coastal waters to reopen for recreational fishing
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced many of Washington state's coastal waters will reopen for recreational fishing on Tuesday, May 26.6 years ago
DOH offers tips to support mental health by controlling social media use
Everyone has been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in some way. The state Department of Health shared a few tips about social media use during the pandemic.6 years ago
Career coach says job market is challenging, but ‘not hopeless’
College graduates in the class of 2020 find themselves entering what, by all accounts, is the worst job market since the Depression, but it's not hopeless.6 years ago
Messages of gratitude on Memorial Day
While most cemeteries around the Puget Sound region have canceled their annual events to commemorate Memorial Day, messages of gratitude and appreciation are stronger than ever.6 years ago
Man stabbed, killed in North Seattle parking lot
A man was fatally stabbed on Sunday evening in a parking lot off of Aurora Ave. in North Seattle.6 years ago
Two men shot, killed in South Seattle parking lot
Seattle police are searching for a suspect who shot and killed two men in a parking lot in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood on Saturday.6 years ago
Live updates: No new WA COVID-19 deaths reported, over 21,700 total cases
Health officials say there are 21,349 coronavirus cases in Washington state and 1,118 deaths. The stay-at-home order expires on Sunday.6 years ago
What are Jay Inslee’s reelection chances in 2020?
With Gov. Jay Inslee up for reelection this November, what are his chances of winning of a third term? Recent polling paints a rosy picture.6 years ago
Why Washington state was a target for unemployment fraud
Washington Employment Securities Commissioner Suzi Levine tells Dave Ross why Washington became a big target unemployment check fraud.6 years ago
Seattle interactive map shows open, available hygiene facilities
In an effort to increase hygiene access for homeless residents, the city is adding two shower trailers. Seattle also created a map of all open facilities. Plus, UW faculty members and Real Change install a street sink.6 years ago
WA gym owner says AG Ferguson lawsuit would ‘charge $2,000’ per customer
Mike Jellison on the lawsuit filed against him by AG Ferguson and how there’s a number of gyms that are staying open, trying to hide from Ferguson.6 years ago
Voluntary contact tracing efforts expand in Washington state
Gov. Inslee says the fundamental mission of contact tracing is to help Washingtonians have the knowledge they need to protect themselves and others.6 years ago
McKenna: ‘The law is the law’ when it comes to lawsuits against lockdowns
How feasible are lawsuits filed for and against stay-at-home orders? Former Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna weighs in.6 years ago
Kent cutting numerous jobs due to coronavirus-fueled $16 million shortfall
Facing a $16 million dollar shortfall, Kent City Councilwoman Zandria Michaud says the city is cutting and furloughing a lot of jobs due to the coronavirus.6 years ago
Two gyms in violation of stay-at-home order forced to close due to lawsuit
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced consumer protection lawsuits against two gyms that were defying the stay-at-home order.6 years ago
Seattle, King County’s homelessness authority to meet for the first time
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority will oversee policy, funding, and services for people experiencing homelessness.6 years ago
Mayor Durkan launches ‘Seattle Protects,’ a marketplace for face coverings
"Seattle Protects" is an online marketplace to connect local manufacturers with groups and individuals in need of cloth face coverings.6 years ago
Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney says recall petitions ‘political’
Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney on the recall petitions against him, and why he feels justified opposing Inslee's stay-at-home order.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee receives high marks for coronavirus response in new poll
Despite facing opposition from some to his stay-at-home order, Gov. Jay Inslee is polling favorably among Washingtonians over how he's managed the ongoing coronavirus crisis.6 years ago
Bellevue Deputy Mayor became victim of unemployment ‘imposter fraud’
The Washington Employment Security Department has seen a dramatic increase in fraud attempts, and Bellevue's Deputy Mayor is one of the many victims.6 years ago
