Two injured in overnight Belltown shooting, suspect flees on foot
Seattle police are investigating after two victims were injured in a shooting in the city's Belltown neighborhood overnight.5 years ago
Washington state to end indoor mask mandate on March 21
Gov. Jay Inslee announces that Washington's indoor mask mandate will be lifted on March 21 in most settings.5 years ago
King County to end indoor vaccination verification March 1 at bars, restaurants, gyms
King County leaders provide an update on a vaccine verification policy that has been in effect since October of 2021.5 years ago
Emergency powers reform clears state Senate; Republicans claim bill ‘does nothing’
The Washington Senate approved a measure Tuesday that enables legislative leaders to end a state of emergency after 90 days.5 years ago
Rural broadband access ‘going to change’ as Washington avails new funds
Billions of dollars are coming into Washington state to improve rural broadband as nearly one in 10 Washingtonians do not have access to reliable internet.5 years ago
Driver on I-405 caught using fake skeleton as passenger in HOV lane
A driver on I-405 near Coal Creek was caught Monday trying to pass off a fake skeleton in a hoodie as his HOV lane passenger.5 years ago
California garage owner designs catalytic converter theft deterrent
Catalytic converter thefts in Washington are out of control lately, but a California garage owner may have come up with a deterrent.5 years ago
Microsoft maintains hybrid model as it sets reopening date for Washington offices
Microsoft announced a reopening date for its Washington-based work sites Monday, emphasizing a commitment to a hybrid model.5 years ago
Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Noelani Pantastico takes final bow of 25-year career
Noelani Pantastico, a principal dancer with the Pacific Northwest Ballet, will retire after this weekend's performances of "Roméo et Juliette."5 years ago
Concrete worker strike could have ‘substantial’ impact on Puget Sound housing market
With a concrete worker strike now having persisted for over 80 days, concerns have mounted as construction projects have ground to a halt.5 years ago
Seattle chief librarian race takes a surprise twist with remote work dispute
Seattle is selecting its next chief librarian, one of whom worked their former library position in Minnesota thousands of miles away in Los Angeles.5 years ago
Nooksack face eviction as federal government considers ‘unusual’ tribal affair intervention
In the Nooksack Tribe, there is an attempt underway now to disenroll 306 tribal members because of their Canadian ancestry.5 years ago
Washington’s outdoor mask mandate to be lifted Feb. 18; indoor to follow
Washington state will be lifting its outdoor masking requirements by Feb. 18. The outdoor mask mandate currently in effect applies to large events.5 years ago
Tsunami safety bond in North Beach School District failing in early results
The first round of special election results have been posted. The North Beach School District's "Safety 4 Students Construction Bond" is failing.5 years ago
Seattle ‘not likely’ to see repeat of 2021’s record-shattering February snow
If current forecasts hold up, the Seattle area isn't likely to see a repeat performance of the record snow it saw in February of 2021.5 years ago
Washington reopens COVID at-home test ordering portal for third time
Washington residents can once again access the state's online test portal to order COVID rapid tests at no cost that will be shipped to their home.5 years ago
Economist explains how Seattle’s eviction moratorium has actually raised rent prices
The Seattle area's housing crisis has continued to be difficult for renters, and that situation hasn't improved much in recent months.5 years ago
Gee Scott interviews NBA great Jamal Crawford
On episode six of “Leaving a Legacy,” Gee Scott interviews former NBA great Jamal Crawford.5 years ago
Washington state, most of US sees increase in fatal car crashes in 2021
Washington -- like other states -- is seeing an increase in reckless driving and fatal crashes, probably fueled, at least in part, by the COVID pandemic.5 years ago
King County health officer: An endemic state does not mean ‘the outbreak is over’
There has been a lot of talk about moving from pandemic to endemic, but King County's Dr. Jeff Duchin worries that debate could lead to complacency.5 years ago
City of Bellevue, home owners reach agreement to demolish damaged structure
The City of Bellevue has reached an agreement with the owners of a home to demolish a structure that collapsed during a January landslide.5 years ago
Pierce County sheriff’s deputies, firefighters save dog from residential fire
A Pierce County Sheriff's deputy and Central Pierce fire fighter worked together Thursday to save a dog who was trapped in a residential fire.5 years ago
Buoy in Puget Sound to measure impact of underwater noise on orcas
A buoy has been deployed into Puget Sound to measure the underwater noise from commercial and recreational vessels, a risk to Southern Resident orcas.5 years ago
