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Snow will have ‘minimal’ impact on Friday morning commute

While snow is possible during the Friday morning commute, forecasters say it likely won't stick to the roads. 
9 years ago

Toppenish School District that arms staff is ‘doing the right thing’

The superintendent of the Toppenish School District, which allows some staff to carry guns, says it is one of the safest. But is it?
9 years ago

Can Apple, Amazon really disrupt healthcare costs?

Apple and Amazon are forming their own employee healthcare services to cut down on costs. But will this actually work? Has it been done before?
9 years ago

Yelm High School placed in precautionary lock down; no weapon found

Yelm High School was placed in lock down on Wednesday morning. Students reported that a student made social media posts about a weapon.
9 years ago

A senator’s weak argument on public records

Phil Fortunato supported a bill that exempts lawmakers from the Public Records Act because he doesn't want people to have access to political strategies.
9 years ago

Bill to ban bump stocks passes Legislature; moves to governor

5992, the bill to ban bump stocks, has officially passed (31-18) the state Legislature as the Senate concurred with a House amendment to create a buy back program.
9 years ago

Social Sentinel scans online activity for shooting threats

As gun control debates brew nationally, Social Sentinel promotes that it is another method to prevent tragic, mass shootings.
9 years ago

Chris Reykdal: President Trump is wrong about guns, teachers

Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal says President Trump is just wrong about arming teachers with guns.
9 years ago

WATCH: Paul Allen’s Stratolaunch plane hits 46 mph

The world's largest airplane being developed by Stratolaunch Systems reached a runway speed of 46 mph during the latest test.
9 years ago

Boeing, White House reach tentative agreement on Air Force One

The White House and Boeing are now seeing eye to eye on the next generation of Air Force One planes, reaching a tentative deal over the new planes.
9 years ago

Semi crash shuts down I-90 in Ellensburg

A crash involving a semi-truck has shut down westbound I-90 for hours, according to the Washington State Patrol.
9 years ago

New photos detail latest features of Seattle’s KeyArena remodel

The latest architectural designs for the KeyArena rebuild show what the Oak View Group aims to do to Seattle's central venue.
9 years ago

Expect more snow during Tuesday morning commute

Not much snow is expected Tuesday, but it could be enough to cause problems for the morning commute, the National Weather Service warns.
9 years ago

Two teens arrested after gunfire inside Tacoma high school

A single shot was fired inside Oakland Alternative High School Monday morning in Tacoma. Two students have been arrested as a result.
9 years ago

Gov. Jay Inslee tells Trump teachers don’t want to pack heat

Gov. Jay Inslee says first-grade teachers in Washington state told him they don't want to be pistol-packing first-grade teachers.
9 years ago

King County Prosecutor dropping 1,500 misdemeanors from 2017

The King County Prosecutor's Office is dumping 1,500 misdemeanor cases from 2017 due to budget and staffing constraints.
9 years ago

Snow showers possible again Tuesday morning

Drivers should expect areas of slick roads during the Monday morning commute.
9 years ago

Threats on social media prompt arrest of two Tacoma teens

Tacoma police arrested two teenagers who they say made threats to people at their schools.
9 years ago

Couple prefers streets to Seattle’s shelters

A couple camping in Seattle points out flaws in the city's understanding of the crisis and why homeless sweeps don't work.
9 years ago

Senate-passed bump stock ban clears House

The Washington House amended and passed SB 5992 to ban trigger devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to fire more rapidly.
9 years ago

Threat against New Mexico school shuts down Bremerton High School

Bremerton High School and the Blaine School District closed Friday due to unspecified threats.
9 years ago

Why California’s gun control case never got to the Supreme Court

Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna discusses a controversial gun control case that made it to the Supreme Court, only to be denied a hearing.
9 years ago

Snow tapering off around Puget Sound

Commuters should expect another bout of lowland snow to arrive just in time for the Friday afternoon commute. It began falling in some areas before noon.
9 years ago

No bomb found after threat at Naval Base Kitsap

A potential threat has all gates closed at Kitsap Naval Base-Bangor and Keyport, KIRO 7 reports.
9 years ago