State workers must get COVID vaccine by Monday to meet Gov. Inslee’s deadline
To be fully vaccinated by the Oct. 18 deadline, workers under Inslee's COVID vaccine mandate should receive the second dose (or the one-dose J&J) by Oct. 4.5 years ago
Northgate light rail station opens as Sound Transit forges ahead on expansion
A trio of new light rail stations opened on Saturday, marking the debut of a long-awaited Northgate light rail expansion.5 years ago
What you need to know about new toll increases for Seattle tunnel, Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Toll increases for Seattle's SR 99 tunnel and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge took effect as of Friday, Oct. 1.5 years ago
Seattle’s Central District community steps up after shooting at Judkins Park
The surge in shootings in King County continued this past weekend, but an incident Judkins Park has pushed the local community to take action.5 years ago
Both directions of SR 18 reopen after fatal crash in Auburn
A deadly crash has State Route 18 shut down in both directions after a multivehicle collision around 2 a.m. Wednesday.5 years ago
Fahrenthold predicts government will not shut down over debt ceiling vote
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross asked Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold: Is the government going to close and is the treasury going to default?5 years ago
Persistent ‘long-COVID’: Research suggests the immune system itself might be to blame
Mercer Island’s Dr. Gordon Cohen unpacks new research coming out of the University of Arkansas to better understand “long COVID,” or “COVID long-haulers.”5 years ago
Seattle-area carpenters return to picketing Monday, set to bargain this week
Picketing across Seattle by the Northwest Carpenters Union will resume Monday, following a temporary pause after some wildcat strikes.5 years ago
Pfizer COVID vaccine booster available for certain individuals in Washington
Health officials are allowed to start giving booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to certain individuals in Washington.5 years ago
Meet the 2022 Washington State Teacher of the Year: Jerad Koepp
Jerad Koepp is Washington State Teacher of the Year for 2022. He is a Native American specialist for the North Thurston County Public Schools.5 years ago
Eatonville school goes back to virtual learning over COVID outbreak
Eatonville Middle School sent students home on Friday, and will be temporarily moving back to virtual learning until at least mid-October.5 years ago
Northwest Carpenters Union pause picketing Friday after unofficial strikes
All Northwest Carpenters Union picket activities are temporarily paused Friday following unsanctioned wildcat strikes that took place Thursday.5 years ago
King County to repurpose homeless hotel to house Afghan refugees
King County will invest $500,000 to assist Afghan refugees in the form of temporary housing and community services at Federal Way’s Extended Stay America.5 years ago
Day four of carpenters’ strike, picket locations across Puget Sound region
Tuesday is day four of the carpenters' strike. The Northwest Carpenters Union says workers want better pay to keep up with the cost of living.5 years ago
Explainer: Why the FDA rejected Pfizer’s COVID vaccine boosters
Dr. Gordon Cohen appeared on KIRO’s Seattle Morning News to contextualize the recent FDA’s decision to reject a plan to administer Pfizer’s COVID vaccine booster5 years ago
State troopers stop woman attempting to drive golf cart onto freeway
State troopers apprehended a woman attempting to drive a golf cart into oncoming traffic on SR 167 over the weekend.5 years ago
Seattle leaders announce new funding for permanent supportive housing
A big announcement is expected Monday from Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan that aims to help people experiencing homelessness get and keep housing.5 years ago
Northshore School District to test K-12 students weekly for COVID
Starting Monday, students in grades K-12 in the Northshore School District will start getting tested weekly for COVID-19.5 years ago
Everything you need to know about King County’s new vaccine requirements
King County officials have announced new vaccine requirements for select indoor businesses and outdoor events. But what exactly will that entail?5 years ago
COVID outbreak temporarily closes two Pacific Northwest schools
Two Portland area schools, Reynolds High and John Wetten Elementary, have closed due to COVID outbreaks.5 years ago
Man arrested after accidentally leaving bag with 15,000 fentanyl pills behind at Seattle hotel
The Seattle Police Department recovered a duffel bag left behind at a downtown hotel containing 15,000 fentanyl pills on Thursday.5 years ago
Collisions begin to pile up as wet weather arrives in Puget Sound region
With up to two inches of rainfall moving into the Puget Sound region this weekend, vehicle collisions are already beginning to pile up Friday.5 years ago
New King County vaccine requirement a ‘sensible step,’ say health officials
King County health officials and businesses explain how soon-to-be-enacted vaccine requirements could save lives as we enter the fall and winter months.5 years ago
