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State bill introduced to nix personal exemptions for measles vaccine

A recently-introduced bill in the Washington State Legislature would put a stop to personal exemptions for the measles vaccine in children. 
8 years ago

Van delivering Amazon packages stolen, recovered after police chase

A U-Haul van filled with Amazon packages was stolen on Sunday, with police catching the suspect after a chase that ended in Oregon.
8 years ago

Former Seattle police chief to announce run for City Council seat

Former interim Seattle Police Chief Jim Pugel is officially announcing his campaign to run for Seattle City Council on Tuesday morning. 
8 years ago

5-vehicle, rollover collision snarls NB I-5 traffic through Seattle

A rollover collision on northbound I-5 in Seattle initially blocked three right lanes of the freeway. Five vehicles were involved in the incident. Crews ripped the roof off of one vehicle to rescue a trapped patient.
8 years ago

Starbucks’ Howard Schultz ‘seriously considering’ independent run for president

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has more on his mind than promoting his new book. He is eying the 2020 presidential election as an independent candidate.
8 years ago

Updates from the first commute of Viadoom’s final week

Assuming all goes to plan for the opening of the tunnel, this officially marks the final week of Viadoom. Will people continue to stick to their altered schedules and modes of commuting in the last days? 
8 years ago

Washington is the third worst state to drive in

Washington state ranks poorly when it comes to over all driving. Oddly, the state's neighbors all rank far better. What is holding the Evergreen state back?
8 years ago

Live Nation teases at new Gorge festival to replace Sasquatch

Washington's iconic Sasquatch Music Festival came to a close in 2018, but now, Live Nation is promising a new festival at the scenic Gorge Amphitheatre for Memorial Day weekend 2019.
8 years ago

Local Navy veteran turned pro wrestler excels in Seattle indie scene

In two years, Josh Schaff has gone from former Naval Petty Officer Second Class to professional wrestler.
8 years ago

All lanes reopen on NB I-5 in Seattle after a charter bus fire

Three lanes have reopened on I-5 near South Spokane Street in Seattle after a charter bus fire.
8 years ago

Washington politicians react to end of shutdown

As the government shutdown came to an end (for three weeks) Washington's leaders quickly commented on the development. Here is what a few had to say.
8 years ago

What to expect for the final week of Viadoom

We're closing in on the final week of Viadoom, and it's time to make your final preparations. 
8 years ago

Seattle council candidate Ann Davison Sattler pushes for balance in city politics

Another Seattle City Council candidate has thrown their hat into the ring in Ann Davison Sattler, and she came on KTTH's Saul Spady Show on Friday to chat about her agenda, the city's divisive politics, and more. 
8 years ago

Trump threatens 2nd shutdown without ‘fair deal’

Even as President Donald Trump backs down and agrees to a short-term deal that reopens the government, he isn’t giving up on his push for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
8 years ago

Viadoom’s final Week 2 commute snarled by early bus fire

Today marks the final day of Viadoom's second week, with dry weather bringing easier commutes following the worst day of traffic yet on Tuesday. How will Friday go, though? Let's find out.
8 years ago

Pot discounts, food drives: Fed. workers get help in Washington

A Seattle pot shop is offers discounts to federal workers during the government shutdown. A Sikh temple offers free meals. How Washington communities are stepping up to help workers.
8 years ago

Gov. Inslee extends unemployment benefits to struggling federal workers

Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday that Washington state will extend unemployment benefits to federal employees working without pay or on furlough.
8 years ago

City of Sammamish’s computer system under ransomware attack

Sammamish's city manager declared an emergency this week when the city's computer system came under a ransomware attack. Some city services have been shut down.
8 years ago

Amazon testing little delivery robots in Snohomish County

Amazon is now testing delivery robots on Snohomish County streets. Resembling a less-evolved version of R2-D2, the Amazon Scout is a six-wheeled self-driving robot.
8 years ago

Cops focus on West Seattle Bridge bus lane amid Viadoom

After starting the week post-holiday with the roughest commute of Viadoom yet, Wednesday had mixed results with snarled morning traffic. What will the rest of the week hold?
8 years ago

Gov. Inslee speaks out on shutdown, edges closer to 2020 run

Governor Jay Inslee spoke out against President Donald Trump and the partial federal government on CNN Tuesday, continuing what appears to be a steady march toward a run at the White House in 2020. 
8 years ago

Halfway through Viadoom as the opening of the tunnel looms

We're now roughly halfway through the partial closure of SR 99 in Seattle, as the timeline to get the new tunnel remains on schedule. How has the first week and a half gone so far? Let's dive in.
8 years ago

Cold: ‘Operation Tsunami’ designed to provoke suspects in Susan Powell case

A perplexing public search of mines in Nevada for Susan Powell, a honk-and-wave event in Puyallup, and a raid of Steve Powell's home were all designed to provoke phone calls between suspects.
8 years ago

Viadoom Week 2: Live updates from the afternoon commute

The Wednesday morning commute began with a semi-truck collision in Tacoma, blocking all northbound and southbound lanes, before Viadoom could even start.
8 years ago