Two pedestrians fatally struck by suspected DUI driver on SR 9 in Arlington
Two adult pedestrians are dead after they were struck by a suspected DUI driver on State Route 9 in Arlington early Thursday.5 years ago
FAA clears most passenger planes to land at Sea-Tac with 5G signals limited to buffer zones
The FAA cleared most large passenger planes to land at Sea-Tac Airport, which was among the airports where there were concerns over 5G signals.5 years ago
New study highlights devastating effect pandemic has had on Washington arts
A new study released this week shows just how devastating the pandemic has been to arts and culture groups in Washington state.5 years ago
‘Ravaged by COVID,’ North Beach district shuts down all schools for rest of week
School has been canceled for over 700 students in the North Beach School District this week with 40% of students absent on Tuesday.5 years ago
Additional COVID testing site, expanded options coming to Seattle
There is now another Curative COVID testing kiosk in Seattle, and will soon be expanded capacity at other sites, as well as a new type of rapid PCR test.5 years ago
Free COVID-19 tests now available for all US households
Americans can now order four free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for their household through the federal government.5 years ago
Seattle council urges school levy support ahead of February special elections
With King County special elections slated for Feb. 8, Seattle City Council is urging voters to pass two Seattle Public Schools tax levies.5 years ago
Kent seeks refunds for missed trash pickups as collection resumes for Western Washington
Trash collection worker solidarity strikes ended Tuesday for Western Washington as Republic Services ratifies a new contract with Teamsters.5 years ago
New mass COVID vaccination site opens in Snohomish County
A new indoor COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens at the Everett Mall on Tuesday, and Snohomish County says a mass testing site is coming soon.5 years ago
Washington ferries move ‘most routes’ to alternate schedules amid ongoing crew shortages
Washington state ferries have continued to deal with delays, staffing shortages, and reduced routes to kick of the new year.5 years ago
Teamster-backed sanitation worker strike continues in Western Washington
Sanitation workers employed by Republic Services in Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood and Kent continue to strike Tuesday morning.5 years ago
Gee interviews CEO Dan Price on latest episode of ‘Leaving a Legacy’
On episode three of “Leaving a Legacy,” Gee Scott interviews Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price, who famously paid all his employees a $70,000 minimum salary.5 years ago
Mercer Island MD: New guidelines for health workers could expose ‘vulnerable people’
Dr. Gordon Cohen, Mercer Island MD, comments on the new guidelines from the CDC that allow COVID-positive health care workers to return to work.5 years ago
How Tonga volcano eruption pushed out Seattle fog from nearly 6,000 miles away
The effect of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano on the Seattle area manifested in a peculiar way over the weekend after its eruption.5 years ago
Bellevue home slid off foundation and collapsed
A home in Bellevue slid off its foundation early Monday and has collapsed. Officer rescued two people inside the home, and neighbors were evacuated.5 years ago
Nearly 600 potholes reported to SDOT last week in wake of frigid weather
Frigid temperatures have had the Seattle Department of Transportation working to fill hundreds of potholes across the city in January.5 years ago
Skagit County COVID test site to temporarily shut down over staff shortage
A COVID-19 testing site at the Skagit County Fairgrounds will be shutting down until early next week over ongoing staffing shortages.5 years ago
UW Virology head: Not yet to the peak of omicron in Washington state
In Washington state, at least in the local population that UW Medicine is caring for, it's not yet safe to say that omicron has peaked.5 years ago
Supreme Court to hear case of Bremerton coach in lawsuit over praying at games
The Supreme Court will hear the case of a Bremerton coach who made headlines for refusing the school's request to cease prayer on the sidelines.5 years ago
With ‘quiet weekend ahead,’ Seattle area poised for longest dry streak in over 100 days
After weeks of record snow, rain, and everything in between, the Puget Sound region will finally get a break from extreme weather this weekend.5 years ago
Former state AG: OSHA’s COVID vaccine mandate was too broad
Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna provides insight into the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on President Joe Biden's vaccine mandates.5 years ago
Spate of Puget Sound region K-12 schools return to remote learning
A number of schools in the Puget Sound area have switched to remote learning temporarily as COVID cases rise among students and staff.5 years ago
‘And then there were none:’ 4 major Washington mountain passes reopen
Stevens Pass and US 2 Tumwater Canyon reopened to traffic Thursday. Snoqualmie and Blewett passes are open, but White Pass remains closed.5 years ago
