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Lawmakers introduce bill to have state agencies cut all ties with Russian companies

State lawmakers introduced a new bill on Wednesday, which will mandate that all Washington state agencies cancel contracts with Russian companies.

5 years ago

Kyiv doctor describes early days of Russian invasion, living inside his clinic

Dr. Gleb Yemetz is a cardiac surgeon in Ukraine. He has been living at his clinic in Kyiv since the invasion began, performing emergency surgeries.

5 years ago

Mayor Harrell to announce decision on Seattle police chief by end of month

It's been nearly a year and a half since Seattle had a permanent police chief, but that wait will likely come to an end within the next few weeks.

5 years ago

Washington health leaders urge continued mask wearing after mandate lifts

Washington's statewide indoor mask mandate will end on March 12, but some local medical professionals are asking people to consider keeping their mask on.

5 years ago

Washington state’s capital gains tax unconstitutional, rules Douglas County Court

A Douglas County Superior Court has ruled Washington’s new capital gains tax unconstitutional. The decision will likely appeal to the state Supreme Court.

5 years ago

Hundreds of Uber, Lyft drivers rally for statewide rideshare-driver minimum wage

Hundreds of Uber and Lyft drivers call on the Senate to vote on a bill to create a statewide minimum wage for rideshare drivers.

5 years ago

King County officially ends COVID vaccine requirements for businesses

As of March 1, King County's vaccine requirements for most businesses has officially ended, as health leaders continue to urge caution.

5 years ago

Washington’s COVID emergency order will not end yet, says Gov. Inslee

While many of the state's COVID mandates are coming to an end soon, don't expect the same for the COVID-19 emergency order.

5 years ago

‘We are all Ukrainians today’: Gov. Inslee begins Russian commerce stoppage

Gov. Inslee calls on the state’s trade regulators to terminate commercial connections and imports with Russia in protest of the Ukrainian invasion.

5 years ago

Gov. Inslee moves end date for state’s indoor mask mandate up to March 12

Washington will be joining California and Oregon in lifting their respective indoor mask mandates on March 12.

5 years ago

Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass reopen after early Monday closures

Snoqualmie and Stevens Pass are closed in both directions early Monday due to heavy snowfall and avalanche danger. There is no estimated reopening time.

5 years ago

King County anticipates lifting indoor mask mandate in March

Public Health -- Seattle & King County says the countywide indoor mask mandate will be lifted on March 21, provided current COVID case trends hold.

5 years ago

Rivers spill and records break as atmospheric river settles over Seattle area

Western Washington braces for an atmospheric river, bringing 2-4 inches of rain to the lowlands by Tuesday and 7-10 inches to the highlands.

5 years ago

Airbnb provides housing to nearly 1,500 Afghan refugees in Washington

In Washington state, Airbnb has provided housing to nearly 1,500 Afghan refugees in the past six months, and Seattle has been one of the top destinations.

5 years ago

Local politicians unanimously pledge support for Ukrainian-Americans

Gov. Inslee and U.S. Senators offer support to Ukrainian-Americans as they unequivocally condemn Russian President Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine.