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Seattle ‘not likely’ to see repeat of 2021’s record-shattering February snow

If current forecasts hold up, the Seattle area isn't likely to see a repeat performance of the record snow it saw in February of 2021.

5 years ago

Washington reopens COVID at-home test ordering portal for third time

Washington residents can once again access the state's online test portal to order COVID rapid tests at no cost that will be shipped to their home.

5 years ago

Economist explains how Seattle’s eviction moratorium has actually raised rent prices

The Seattle area's housing crisis has continued to be difficult for renters, and that situation hasn't improved much in recent months.

5 years ago

Gee Scott interviews NBA great Jamal Crawford

On episode six of “Leaving a Legacy,” Gee Scott interviews former NBA great Jamal Crawford.

5 years ago

Washington state, most of US sees increase in fatal car crashes in 2021

Washington -- like other states -- is seeing an increase in reckless driving and fatal crashes, probably fueled, at least in part, by the COVID pandemic.

5 years ago

King County health officer: An endemic state does not mean ‘the outbreak is over’

There has been a lot of talk about moving from pandemic to endemic, but King County's Dr. Jeff Duchin worries that debate could lead to complacency.

5 years ago

City of Bellevue, home owners reach agreement to demolish damaged structure

The City of Bellevue has reached an agreement with the owners of a home to demolish a structure that collapsed during a January landslide.

5 years ago

Pierce County sheriff’s deputies, firefighters save dog from residential fire

A Pierce County Sheriff's deputy and Central Pierce fire fighter worked together Thursday to save a dog who was trapped in a residential fire.

5 years ago

Buoy in Puget Sound to measure impact of underwater noise on orcas

A buoy has been deployed into Puget Sound to measure the underwater noise from commercial and recreational vessels, a risk to Southern Resident orcas.

5 years ago

Rachel and Dave worry for the ‘future of the nation’ without teachers

Teachers are leaving the classroom -- no, they're not on strike; they're off to greener pastures because they found better jobs.

5 years ago

Violent crimes in Seattle reach ‘14-year high’ in 2021, according to report from SPD

The Seattle Police Department released its annual crime report for 2021 on Friday, detailing increases in rates of crimes across all major categories.

5 years ago

Washington ranks highest in the nation for pothole related web searches

Washington state ranks first in the country for Google searches related to potholes. Find out more on how to report a Seattle pothole.

5 years ago

Aurora borealis makes appearance in Western Washington skies

A geomagnetic storm over the northern United States had the aurora borealis visible in parts of Washington early Thursday morning.

5 years ago

Investigation sheds new light on accidental slaying of Vancouver officer at the hands of police

Off-duty Vancouver Police Officer, Donald Sahota, was shot to death Sunday by a Clark County Sheriff’s deputy, an investigation confirms.

5 years ago

Former Seattle mayoral candidate among new hires in Mayor Harrell’s cabinet

Mayor Bruce Harrell announced three new leadership positions this week, including former Seattle mayoral candidate and state representative Jessyn Farrell.

5 years ago

Local health officer: Transition from pandemic to endemic won’t be like a ‘light switch’

COVID cases are dropping in Snohomish County and in much of Western Washington, but it may be too early to say we're moving to an endemic stage.

5 years ago

Fourth Echo Glen inmate arrested as county files felony charges stemming from escape

Law enforcement in Kent has apprehended the fourth out of five escaped inmates from Snoqualmie's Echo Glen Children's Center.

5 years ago

Washington Attorney General files lawsuit against COVID testing company

Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit against a COVID testing company that had 13 locations in Washington over invalid and false test results.