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Bruce Harrell wins mayoral race, as Gonzalez concedes following latest vote tally

Lorena Gonzalez officially conceded on Thursday evening, with Bruce Harrell now ticketed to be Seattle's next mayor.
5 years ago

Boeing, WSU students collaborate on new system to disinfect planes

New technology to improve airplane cabin sanitation might be developed by students at Washington State University, in partnership with Boeing.
5 years ago

Where to find a ballot drop box ahead of Tuesday night deadline

You can find a ballot drop box near you up until 8 p.m. on Election Day, when voting is officially closed.
5 years ago

After steady decline, COVID cases in Snohomish County are rising

Snohomish County’s health department is reporting an uptick in its COVID case rate, increasing from 331 to 351 per 100,000.
5 years ago

COVID vaccine for children avoids ‘devastating’ illness, says Mercer Island MD

A pediatric cardiac surgeon from Mercer Island breaks down the FDA's conclusion to allow the COVID-19 vaccine for children.
5 years ago

Two injured in shooting Sunday in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District

Seattle police are investigating after two people were shot in the leg Sunday evening in the Chinatown-International District. 
5 years ago

Seattle-area foundation educates about sudden cardiac arrest in young people

Led by a local mother, the Nick of Time Foundation is trying to increase awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and how it affects children and young adults.
5 years ago

Five Vote Centers to open in King County, one at Lumen Field

Ahead of Election Day on Nov. 2, five Vote Center locations across King County will open Saturday, including one at Lumen Field Events Center.
5 years ago

Chance to see aurora borealis across Washington before Halloween

The skies will clear up enough by Saturday night that it may be possible to see an aurora borealis in areas of the Pacific Northwest. 
5 years ago

Gov. Inslee: Dems, Republicans do not ‘own the secretary of state’s office’

Following Kim Wyman's resignation, some Republicans have asked Gov. Inslee to select a Republican replacement. He says nothing has been ruled in or out.
5 years ago

Nearly 90% of Washington’s public school employees vaccinated against COVID

Nearly 90% of Washington’s public K-12 school employees have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
5 years ago

Seattle police detective, DOC specialist shoot suspect in Des Moines

A Seattle police detective and a state Department of Corrections specialist shot a man Wednesday while attempting to arrest him on a felony warrant. 
5 years ago

KIRO Radio’s Halloween special: ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’

If you missed KIRO Radio's live Halloween performance of "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" -- or if you want to hear it again -- you're in luck. 
5 years ago

First Seattle homeless residents moving in to King County’s hotel

A hotel that's part of King County's "Health Through Housing" initiative in North Seattle will welcome its first residents this week. 
5 years ago

Downtown Seattle Association says $27M for homelessness is ‘money well-spent’

The King County Regional Homeless Authority recently announced its plans to ask for $27 million to fund homeless resources in Seattle's downtown core.
5 years ago

Westbound I-90 through Seattle reopened after semi-truck blocks roadway for hours

An overturned semi-truck is block all lanes of westbound I-90 at Corwin Place South, just west of Rainier Avenue in Seattle. 
5 years ago

Semi-truck collision on SB I-5 in Lynnwood clear after blocking three lanes

On the I-5 southbound on-ramp at 44th Avenue, there was a truck collision Tuesday that had been blocking the two right lanes.
5 years ago

Investigation finds Pierce County Sheriff Troyer violated department standards

In an independent investigation, Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer has been found to have violated the department’s policies and standards.
5 years ago

Man arrested in Seattle after stealing empty school bus, ramming vehicles

Seattle police arrested a man in the Central District on Tuesday after he stole an empty school bus and rammed it into other vehicles.
5 years ago

Lorena Gonzalez removes campaign ad labeled ‘racial stereotype’ by opponent

Seattle mayoral candidate Lorena Gonzalez apologizes for a campaign advertisement criticized by Black civic leaders for perpetuating racial stereotypes.
5 years ago

Booster doses of COVID vaccines available in Washington for eligible individuals

Booster doses of all three COVID-19 vaccine types are now available for certain individuals in Washington, and can be safely mixed and matched.
5 years ago

State recovers $495,000 in stolen unemployment benefits with ‘innovative’ legal strategy

For the first time, Attorney General Bob Ferguson has used asset forfeiture to repossess $495,000 in fraudulent unemployment claims.
5 years ago

Seattle police looking into series of reported shootings from over the weekend

The Seattle Police Department is investigating a series of reported shootings that took place across the city over the weekend. 
5 years ago

Weekend storm knocks down trees, power lines

A storm swept across the Puget Sound region over the weekend, with windy and rainy conditions expected to continue through the early portion of the week. 
5 years ago