Seattle City Council legislation protects renters evicted during COVID-19
The Seattle City Council ensured evictions that occur during and six months after the COVID-19 crisis can not be used against renters.7 years ago
King County asks residents to wear masks in public, indoor settings
Seattle and King County are urging residents to wear masks or face coverings in all indoor and public settings where social distancing is difficult.7 years ago
Candidate filing period for federal, state offices opens May 11
Any interested candidate must file with the Secretary of State or county elections department before Friday, May 15, to be included in the 2020 election.7 years ago
A rare coronavirus related disease may be impacting children
There have been a few reports of children being impacted by a coronavirus related disease. What are the symptoms and should parents be worried?7 years ago
Seattle Police Guild: We’re ready to move on from federal consent decree
Mike Solan (SPOG president) on city asking to be released from federal consent decree, and why it would boost Seattle police recruitment and retention.7 years ago
WA officials concerned about drop in immunizations for kids during pandemic
In Washington state and nationwide, immunization rates for children have dropped as much as 30 percent in some areas during the COVID-19 pandemic.7 years ago
Live updates: Washington now up to over 18,400 COVID-10 cases, 1,001 deaths
The state Department of Health approved variance for Whitman County on Friday, bringing the total number of counties in Phase Two to nine.7 years ago
Air Force conducting flyovers Friday in tribute to WA health care workers
The Air Force will be flying two C-17 Globemaster III over upwards of 30 health care facilities around the Puget Sound region.7 years ago
Snohomish County towns with few COVID cases want to reopen sooner
Sultan Mayor Russell Wiita joined Snohomish County leaders in asking Inslee to speed up reopening, particularly since some small towns had had few cases.7 years ago
WA Rep MacEwen: Inslee is ‘leveling financial disaster on thousands’
Rep Drew MacEwen (R-Union) is one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit filed against Gov. Inslee, asking to reopen Washington businesses and the economy.7 years ago
Shelter director hopes pandemic shows failure of existing homeless system
Daniel Malone, executive director of the Downtown Emergency Service Center, says COVID-19 has highlighted the inadequacy of the homeless shelter system.7 years ago
Puget Sound region to get taste of summer weather over weekend
The Puget Sound region will be getting an early preview of summer this weekend, with temperatures expected to climb into the 80s through Saturday.7 years ago
Closures for Stay Healthy Streets expand in Seattle, SDOT asks for feedback
As distancing may be the new normal even after COVID-19, Seattle continues to add more Stay Healthy Streets, expanding options for walkers and bikers.7 years ago
Former Washington AG: US Supreme Court by teleconference lacks intensity
Even the U.S. Supreme Court Justices are holding video conferences now, broadcasting the first live oral arguments by teleconference.7 years ago
WA Rep files lawsuit against stay-at-home order, calls Inslee ‘irresponsible’
Rep. Andrew Barkis spoke about the lawsuit he and others have filed against Inslee’s stay-at-home order in Washington state.7 years ago
Why one customer defied the rules to get a haircut at Snohomish barbershop
A listener called the Jason Rantz Show from a 19-person deep line at the Stag barbershop in Snohomish. He explains what brought him to this activism.7 years ago
Gov. Inslee introduces three advisory groups to reopen Washington state
Governor Inslee announced on Tuesday three advisory groups to help reopen the economy in Washington state.7 years ago
Gov. Inslee calls lawsuit against stay-at-home order heartless
A handful of Republican lawmakers and state residents filed a lawsuit against Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order in Washington.7 years ago
The role DNA may play in the severity level of a coronavirus infection
A new study finds that DNA may explain why coronavirus impacts different people in such vastly different ways.7 years ago
Seattle removes unsanctioned encampment at Ballard Commons
An unmanaged encampment in the Ballard Commons area was removed Monday by the city of Seattle after weeks of outreach and services.7 years ago
WA salon owner believes they could safely reopen now, if allowed
Puyallup salon owner Lauren on the struggles of salons during Governor Inslee's stay-at-home order, and not having a clear timeline to reopen.7 years ago
Live updates: 931 dead, 16,891 coronavirus cases in Washington state
. The state says 16,891 people have tested positive for coronavirus, and of those 931 people have died.7 years ago
Public lands to reopen for ‘every type of recreation, except for camping’
Hilary Franz, commissioner of public lands, talks about what is and is not allowed when lands and parks in Washington state reopen for recreation next week.7 years ago
