Washington adopts new rules for high contact youth sports after COVID outbreak
State health officials issued new rules for high contact indoor sports after several wrestling teams in multiple counties were involved in a COVID outbreak.5 years ago
‘Streateries’ will live on in Edmonds, for a fee
The Edmonds City Council decided Thursday to extend the period that businesses can have streateries for four more months, but it'll cost.5 years ago
Boeing suspends COVID vaccination requirement for US employees
Boeing announced Friday that it has suspended its vaccination requirement in the wake of a federal court ruling.5 years ago
Mayor Durkan reflects on challenges posed by Seattle’s summer of protests
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan presided over a summer of protests, which in some ways, dominated the national discussion as much as the pandemic.5 years ago
Schools across Puget Sound region on high alert over threat from viral TikTok post
Schools across Washington are on high alert Friday over a threat from a viral TikTok post encouraging students to bring weapons to classes.5 years ago
Attempt to recall Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant fails
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant continues to lead in a recall vote. On Monday, the votes grew in her favor by another 60 votes -- only 309 votes apart.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee lays out his $62 billion supplemental budget proposal for 2022
Gov. Inslee laid out his 2022 supplemental budget proposal this week, with a focus on spending to address homelessness, education, climate change, and more.5 years ago
Washington airports to receive $77.5 million in infrastructure funding
Washington's 59 airports are about to receive a major boost thanks to federal funding, including $45 million to Sea-Tac International Airport.5 years ago
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan looks back on a term that was ‘defined by COVID’
Before she leaves office, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan sat down with Dave Ross and Hanna Scott to reflect on her four years in office.5 years ago
Fireworks return for New Year’s Eve at Space Needle in 2021, but no crowds
Live fireworks will return to the Space Needle in Seattle to ring in 2022, but some special effects can only be seen on TV or online.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee proposes investing $800 million for homelessness solutions
Gov. Jay Inslee has proposed investing more than $800 million to find solutions for individuals living without shelter in Washington.5 years ago
Sedro-Woolley flight attendant makes it to ‘Survivor’ season finale
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant who lives in Sedro-Woolley has made it to the final episode of this season's "Survivor."5 years ago
COVID outbreaks traced to Washington high school wrestling tournaments
High school wrestling tournaments in Washington state on Dec. 4 have now been linked to multiple outbreaks of COVID-19. An investigation is ongoing.5 years ago
Seattle Pride speaks out against upcoming Dave Chappelle performance
Seattle Pride is asking Climate Pledge Arena to postpone a Dave Chappelle event until he issues an apology for remarks made in a recent Netflix special.5 years ago
Washington seeing ‘rapid rise’ of omicron variant cases leading into holiday season
Just two weeks after it was first detected in Washington, the omicron variant now appears to be spreading widely across the state.5 years ago
King County Council approves land swap agreement for City Hall Park
The King County Council approved legislation Tuesday to turn Seattle's City Hall Park over to the county. It awaits approval from the city council.5 years ago
Marking one year of COVID-19 vaccines in Washington
Since the first shipment of COVID vaccines arrived in Washington one year ago, more than 11.3 million doses have been administered across the state.5 years ago
Icy roads lead to nearly 100 collisions Tuesday morning between Pierce, Thurston counties
Icy conditions had Washington state troopers in Pierce and Thurston counties respond to nearly 100 collisions on Tuesday morning.5 years ago
Action on curbing catalytic converter thefts is ‘well past due,’ says state lawmaker
One state lawmaker is hoping his newly-proposed bill will garner enough support to finally curb an epidemic of catalytic converter thefts.5 years ago
Tensions escalate in Monroe School District over claims of ‘hostile,’ racist culture
Tensions in Monroe escalated Monday as the school board listened to parents, students, and teachers call for an end to bullying and hatred.5 years ago
Wednesday deadline for 2022 health care coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder
The deadline to enroll in health care through Washington Healthplanfinder, the state's online health insurance marketplace, is Dec. 15.5 years ago
One Dick’s Drive-In location closes for remodel as another is set to open
The Dick's Drive-In on Seattle's Capitol Hill closes for remodeling Monday, but the local chain adds a new spot Dec. 16, at the Crossroads Mall in Bellevue.5 years ago
Chance of light snow to start week in Puget Sound region as temperatures dip
With temperatures expected to drop this week, there's a chance that parts of the Puget Sound region could see light snow to start the week.5 years ago
