Inslee updates severe weather emergency proclamation as cleanup continues
After major flooding last week in northern Washington, more financial assistance is expected to arrive from the state starting Monday.5 years ago
The Crocodile in Seattle will reopen Dec. 1 as multi-venue entertainment complex
The Crocodile in Seattle is set to open to the public in its new building as a multi-venue entertainment complex on Dec. 1, 2021.5 years ago
Photos: Sound Transit kicks off early phase of testing for East Link light rail
The East Link light rail line may not be opening until 2023, but Sound Transit is already beginning the early stages of testing.5 years ago
‘Gobble gobble, easy on the throttle’: WSDOT changes up road signs for holiday drivers
Hitting the road for Thanksgiving weekend? The Washington State Department of Transportation switched up its road signs for the holiday.5 years ago
Report: Exiting Republican Sec. of State Kim Wyman to register as independent for new role
Once she transitions to her new role with the Biden administration, Kim Wyman says she plans to distance herself from party politics altogether.5 years ago
Local leaders agree to terms on turning troubled City Hall Park over to King County
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and King County Executive Dow Constantine have come to terms on a deal to transfer City Hall Park to county control.5 years ago
State Sec. of Health: ‘Slight increase’ in breakthrough cases shows need for boosters
Washington's Secretary of Health says there have been more breakthrough COVID cases, likely because of waning vaccine immunity.5 years ago
Man arrested for stabbing Northgate gas station clerk over mask requirement
Seattle police have arrested a teen suspected of stabbing a Northgate-area gas station clerk who told him he needed to wear a mask.5 years ago
Explaining Seattle council’s proposed police budget, plans to address staffing
Mayor Durkan's proposed 2022 budget undergoes myriad council amendments which offer conflicting perspectives on the city's police budget.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee: Biden vaccine requirement for workers at large businesses ‘the right direction’
Gov. Jay Inslee expressed his support on Thursday for upcoming new vaccine requirements for employees at large businesses.5 years ago
Post blown redistricting deadline, state commission blames ‘partisan performance’
Over transparency concerns, representatives from Washington's redistricting commission admitted that they failed to meet their obligation to the public.5 years ago
GMs Factory Zero will show ‘electric vehicles are not glorified golf carts’
As Washington and others continue to push for more electric vehicles on the road in the coming years, a renewed plant from General Motors will help.5 years ago
Body of man swept away in floods found in Everson
The family of a Whatcom County man confirmed on Wednesday that Jose Garcia died during Monday's flooding around Everson.5 years ago
Inslee selects Office of Independent Investigations advisory board members
Governor Inslee announced his selections this week for the 11 members that will serve on the Office of Independent Investigations advisory board.5 years ago
Historic lunar eclipse to appear in Seattle night skies Thursday
A blood moon partial lunar eclipse will be visible from Seattle to Spokane, set to appear in Washington's night skies on Thursday, Nov. 18.5 years ago
Seattle Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell unveils transition team led by former Obama cabinet secretary
Seattle Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell announced his transition team, led by former Obama administration Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell.5 years ago
Washington casino sports book expected to reap millions over next five years
With Washington tribes having cleared the requisite legal hurdles, experts predict its sports book could become a $94 million industry in five years.5 years ago
‘Never seen anything like it,’ says trooper after semi-truck folds car in half in collision
A stunning collision saw a semi-truck fold a car in half along I-5 over the Skagit River on Tuesday, with no serious injuries reported.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee: ‘No plans currently’ to lift Washington’s mask mandate
With COVID case rates in Washington remaining at concerning levels, there are still no plans to lift the state's indoor mask mandate.5 years ago
KIRO Radio hosts wonder if it’s time for automated referees and umpires
After some complaints about calls in the Seahawks game last weekend, is it time to have automated referees or do we still need a human there?5 years ago
Water receding, but flood warnings remain for North Sound
A stormy Monday in Western Washington led to thousands of power outages, road closures, downed trees, mudslides, and severe flooding.5 years ago
Seattle to install new traffic cameras to ticket drivers blocking intersections, bus lanes
SDOT will install eight new traffic cameras with the intention of curtailing cars from illegally blocking intersections, crosswalks, and bus lanes.5 years ago
Former FDA commissioner: COVID vaccine booster mixed messaging is a ‘misstep’
The FDA is once again going to determine if COVID booster shots are safe and effective for the populations that are not currently eligible.5 years ago
