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Poll shows gap closing between Washington Sen. Patty Murray, Republican challenger

A poll conducted last week found the gap between Washington Sen. Patty Murray and challenger Tiffany Smiley has closed slightly.

5 years ago

Snohomish County issues warning for possible measles exposure at Sea-Tac Airport

Snohomish County issued an exposure warning Monday, after an infant who had passed through Sea-Tac Airport was diagnosed with measles.

5 years ago

Snowy conditions, 7 crashes shut down stretch of freeway near Sunnyside

SR 241 just north of Sunnyside has been closed to all traffic since Monday evening, after snowy conditions led to seven separate crashes.

5 years ago

Snow moves down into King, Pierce counties as temperatures plummet

Residents in Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties woke up to light snowfall on Tuesday morning, with continued cold temperatures on tap.

5 years ago

If there’s a time to remove masks, ‘it’s now’ says Mercer Island MD

Dr. Gordon Cohen, MD, explains why now is probably a good time to remove masks, and how worried we should be about long COVID symptoms.

5 years ago

Snow blankets Snohomish County with record low temperatures on the way

Residents in parts of Snohomish County are waking up to a flurry of snow Monday, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect.

5 years ago

Eight new Seattle cameras will automatically ticket drivers starting in March

Starting in March, new traffic cameras in downtown Seattle may send you a ticket if you illegally drive in a bus lane or block a crosswalk or intersection.

5 years ago

Western Washington’s ‘false spring’ fades as temperatures trend toward record lows

A late-season arctic blast and highland snow are poised to hit Western Washington on Sunday, ending temperate temperatures and a respite from the rain.

5 years ago

King County repeals bicycle helmet law over discriminatory enforcement concerns

The King County Board of Health on Thursday repealed its law which requires cyclists to wear a helmet over enforcement concerns.

5 years ago

Coalition of businesses to put $10 million into addressing Seattle homelessness

Seattle and King County leaders announced a new initiative to address downtown homelessness on Thursday, called "Partnership for Zero."

5 years ago

Two injured in overnight Belltown shooting, suspect flees on foot

Seattle police are investigating after two victims were injured in a shooting in the city's Belltown neighborhood overnight.

5 years ago

Washington state to end indoor mask mandate on March 21

Gov. Jay Inslee announces that Washington's indoor mask mandate will be lifted on March 21 in most settings.

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King County to end indoor vaccination verification March 1 at bars, restaurants, gyms

King County leaders provide an update on a vaccine verification policy that has been in effect since October of 2021.

5 years ago

Emergency powers reform clears state Senate; Republicans claim bill ‘does nothing’

The Washington Senate approved a measure Tuesday that enables legislative leaders to end a state of emergency after 90 days.

5 years ago

Rural broadband access ‘going to change’ as Washington avails new funds

Billions of dollars are coming into Washington state to improve rural broadband as nearly one in 10 Washingtonians do not have access to reliable internet.