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.5 years ago
Former state AG: Washington fuel export tax not likely to survive court challenge
Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna explains why a proposed fuel export tax isn't likely to survive a court challenge.5 years ago
Light snow falls overnight across Seattle area as cold snap winds to a close
More snow fell across the greater Seattle area overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, with warmer weather on the horizon.5 years ago
Interim Bellevue police chief tagged to fill role in full-time capacity
After serving as interim Bellevue police chief for six months, Wendell Shirley was chosen this week to take on the job in a full-time capacity.5 years ago
Record low temperatures set in Puget Sound region with more snow showers on tap
After starting the week with snow, the Puget Sound region is now experiencing record low temperatures, with more snow on tap.5 years ago
Poll shows gap closing between Washington Sen. Patty Murray, Republican challenger
A poll conducted last week found the gap between Washington Sen. Patty Murray and challenger Tiffany Smiley has closed slightly.5 years ago
Snohomish County issues warning for possible measles exposure at Sea-Tac Airport
Snohomish County issued an exposure warning Monday, after an infant who had passed through Sea-Tac Airport was diagnosed with measles.5 years ago
Snowy conditions, 7 crashes shut down stretch of freeway near Sunnyside
SR 241 just north of Sunnyside has been closed to all traffic since Monday evening, after snowy conditions led to seven separate crashes.5 years ago
Snow moves down into King, Pierce counties as temperatures plummet
Residents in Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties woke up to light snowfall on Tuesday morning, with continued cold temperatures on tap.5 years ago
If there’s a time to remove masks, ‘it’s now’ says Mercer Island MD
Dr. Gordon Cohen, MD, explains why now is probably a good time to remove masks, and how worried we should be about long COVID symptoms.5 years ago
Snow blankets Snohomish County with record low temperatures on the way
Residents in parts of Snohomish County are waking up to a flurry of snow Monday, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect.5 years ago
Eight new Seattle cameras will automatically ticket drivers starting in March
Starting in March, new traffic cameras in downtown Seattle may send you a ticket if you illegally drive in a bus lane or block a crosswalk or intersection.5 years ago
Western Washington’s ‘false spring’ fades as temperatures trend toward record lows
A late-season arctic blast and highland snow are poised to hit Western Washington on Sunday, ending temperate temperatures and a respite from the rain.5 years ago
King County repeals bicycle helmet law over discriminatory enforcement concerns
The King County Board of Health on Thursday repealed its law which requires cyclists to wear a helmet over enforcement concerns.5 years ago
