Rural broadband development ‘moving forward,’ says Washington state USDA director
Washington's rural counties are the target of newly announced USDA funding programs aimed at improving the state's broadband infrastructure.5 years ago
State lawmaker hopes to address concerns over ‘dangerous’ conditions for tow truck drivers
State Sen. Jeff Wilson is hoping to address concerns from tow truck drivers with a pair of bills this legislative session.5 years ago
Washington residents can soon pick up free N95 masks
Washington state residents won't have to wait too much longer to pick up free N95 masks. They will be available at some local pharmacies.5 years ago
Tacoma listener tells Legislature to ‘let police do their jobs’ after his camper was stolen
A listener in Tacoma had his camper stolen from his yard, but was told by police that he would need to contact the Legislature to sort it out.5 years ago
Former Washington AG: Supreme Court is losing one of its last moderate justices
Former Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna reflects on the legacy of departing Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.5 years ago
UW Virologist: ‘Every chance’ omicron sub-variant precipitates ‘endemic state’ of COVID
The UW virology department's Dr. Keith Jerome is optimistic that the emergence of a sub-variant of omicron indicates a trend out of the pandemic.5 years ago
Competing proposals for catalytic converter theft crackdown up for Thursday vote
Competing proposals from Democrats and Republicans to crack down on catalytic converter thefts are set for committee votes on Jan. 27.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee approves 18-month delay on long-term care tax
Gov. Jay Inslee approved the Legislature's delay of the long-term care payroll tax following the state Senate's vote to delay its implementation Jan. 26.5 years ago
Three of five teens who escaped from youth detention center have been found
Five inmates reportedly escaped from the Echo Glen Children's Center in Snoqualmie on Wednesday. Three have since been found; two remain outstanding.5 years ago
Seattle police investigate series of assaults, robberies in University District
Three violent crimes and two failed carjackings were reported in Seattle's University District in one night. Police are investigating a possible connection.5 years ago
Group of sea lions overtakes privately-owned Ballard dock
A privately-owned dock in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood is now home at least 20 sea lions who moved in over the weekend.5 years ago
Presence of omicron ‘sub-variant’ confirmed in Washington state
The state Department of Health has identified a new sub-variant of omicron, after confirming its presence in two new COVID-19 cases.5 years ago
Gee Scott learns from the King: Josiah Johnson
Josiah Johnson played basketball at UCLA, and is the son of former NBA star Marques Johnson, but might be best known for his social media presence.5 years ago
University of Washington returns to in-person learning Jan. 31
The University of Washington announced Monday that regular classes would resume Jan. 31, after students had started winter quarter online.5 years ago
Seattle Children’s pediatrician knows it’s ‘challenging’ to get young kids to mask up
A number of parents of young kids are feeling left behind at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic as the nation tries to return to normal.5 years ago
Air Stagnation Advisory in effect for Western Washington to start the week
The Puget Sound region is going to be socked in with fog through most of this week, which has triggered an Air Stagnation Advisory.5 years ago
New study details ‘startling’ effect large tsunami would have on Western Washington
A new study from the state Department of Natural Resources details the devastating effect a large tsunami would have on Washington's coastal areas.5 years ago
Washington households can order at-home rapid COVID tests at no cost
The state Department of Health is going live with its portal to order free at-home COVID tests that ship directly to households.5 years ago
Bobcat watches from side of road as WSDOT crews plow SR 20 near Colville
WSDOT crews had an unexpected observer while plowing snowy roads near Colville earlier this week, with a bobcat watching them work.5 years ago
Increased security following break-in at site of Bellevue home slide
At the site where a house in Bellevue slid and collapsed earlier this week, there will now be 24-hour security after a reported break-in.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee defends mandates to Congress: ‘No intervention is as important as vaccination’
Gov. Jay Inslee testified Thursday in front of federal lawmakers on the effectiveness of the state’s COVID response, defending vaccine mandates.5 years ago
‘Right to repair’ bill would give Washington consumers control over electronics repair
Washington state’s Legislature is considering a consumer protection bill intended to make it easier to repair personal electronics.5 years ago
McKenna: ‘Real chance’ Bremerton coach could prevail in SCOTUS case over praying at games
Could former Bremerton High School football Coach Joe Kennedy finally score a legal victory in front of the Supreme Court?5 years ago
