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Republican candidates tackle car tabs, gun rights in KTTH gubernatorial debate

Washington state's race for governor is beginning to heat up, buoyed by the first Republican gubernatorial debate airing on AM 770 KTTH.
7 years ago

Coronavirus deaths in Washington now up to 18, with 136 total cases

Washington state's coronavirus outbreak continues to escalate with 79 confirmed cases across four separate counties. 
7 years ago

Head of Seattle’s homelessness response to resign

Acting Seattle Human Services Director Jason Johnson announced Friday that he will resign. According to an email sent to his staff, he will remain in office until June.
7 years ago

Bothell High closed again Friday due to coronavirus concerns

Bothell High School is closed Thursday after a staff member who returned to work from international travel, reported that a family member traveling with them became sick
7 years ago

Snohomish County man, first coronavirus patient in US, fully recovered

The man affected was reportedly traveling through Sea-Tac Airport after a trip to China near the Wuhan region. He has been cleared of coronavirus and is free to go about his life.
7 years ago

Ballard bank robber forgets to plan getaway car

A bank robber in Ballard on Wednesday quickly learned the importance of planning a getaway car. 
7 years ago

KIRO Radio, KTTH hosts react to fiery Democratic debate

On a tough night for Michael Bloomberg, KTTH and KIRO Radio hosts were reacting in real time to Wednesday's Democratic debate.
7 years ago

Study: Seattle sugary beverage tax led to 30.5% drop in sales

Of the beverages being sold, family-sized beverage dropped more than sales of individual sizes as a result of the sugary drink tax, with soda seeing the biggest decrease of all beverages.
7 years ago

Washington state lawmakers push to suspend Boeing tax breaks

Companion bills in the Senate and House introduced Wednesday respond to Boeing's request to suspend its B&O tax breaks, accounting for a 40% reduction.
7 years ago

New WA bill would discourage traffic-ticket quotas for officers

Sponsored by Sen. Jeff Holy, a retired Spokane police officer, the bill aims to create an environment where officers are not ordered to meet ticket quotas.
7 years ago

Seattle to test for coronavirus in patients with flu-like symptoms

The testing is part of an effort to create an early warning system for the virus, and gain a greater grasp on any potential spreading. As of last week only 15 patients have been diagnosed in the U.S.
7 years ago

Quiz: What do you know about US presidents?

It's President's Day Weekend. Americans have been "celebrating" this day since the Uniform Federal Holidays Act of 1971.
7 years ago

Seattle Dragons promise unique experience for CenturyLink debut

Returning west for their home debut, the Seattle Dragons are telling fans to expect a live experience unlike anything they've ever seen at CenturyLink Field.
7 years ago

Cliff Mass: Washington not likely to have drought problems this summer

Cliff Mass, professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the UW, predicts this summer's water outlook for Washington state is "exceptionally favorable."
7 years ago

Is King County violating law barring ICE from Boeing Field?

The DOJ is suing King County for banning ICE from using Boeing Field. But is the county actually violating the law, or does it have a compelling defense?
7 years ago

Slow moving landslide near Fall City prompts evacuations

Deputies with the King County Sheriff’s Office say residents are evacuating due to a slow moving landslide near Fall City.
7 years ago

New Washington state bill would track and merge gun violence data

A new Democrat-sponsored bill would create an office to track gun violence statewide, and better facilitate the sharing of information.
7 years ago

New bill would collar ‘problem’ wolves in Washington state

Proposed collars would allow ranchers to track where Washington wolves are and make it easier to target ones who kill cattle.
7 years ago

Auburn burglar hid in rafters of grocery store for weeks and stole gourmet cheese

An Auburn burglar hid in the rafters of a grocery store for weeks, and had a predilection for cigarettes, alcohol, and gourmet cheese.
7 years ago

Snohomish County task force has plan to address affordable housing

After months of collaboration, a task force in Snohomish County released a report Wednesday that suggested the region's housing situation is dire and getting worse.
7 years ago

FAA announces possible certification flight for Boeing 737 MAX in coming weeks

After discovering a new software issue with the 737 MAX, Boeing said the issue will not further delay the plane's return to flight. 
7 years ago

Landslides, flooding persist across Puget Sound region

Rain has had parts of Issaquah, May Valley, and more dealing with flooding and landslides for the better part of Thursday morning. 
7 years ago

Seattle data: Most pedestrian crashes from cars turning at intersections

The phase 2 analysis on Seattle cyclists and pedestrian includes 13 years of crash data between 2004 and 2017, totaling 6,817 pedestrian crashes and 5,108 bicycle crashes.
7 years ago

Fire academy in North Bend selected as coronavirus quarantine site

The Washington State Patrol Fire Training Academy in North Bend was designated Wednesday as a coronavirus quarantine site for travelers from the Hubei Province of China.
7 years ago