Washington seeing ‘rapid rise’ of omicron variant cases leading into holiday season
Just two weeks after it was first detected in Washington, the omicron variant now appears to be spreading widely across the state.5 years ago
King County Council approves land swap agreement for City Hall Park
The King County Council approved legislation Tuesday to turn Seattle's City Hall Park over to the county. It awaits approval from the city council.5 years ago
Marking one year of COVID-19 vaccines in Washington
Since the first shipment of COVID vaccines arrived in Washington one year ago, more than 11.3 million doses have been administered across the state.5 years ago
Icy roads lead to nearly 100 collisions Tuesday morning between Pierce, Thurston counties
Icy conditions had Washington state troopers in Pierce and Thurston counties respond to nearly 100 collisions on Tuesday morning.5 years ago
Action on curbing catalytic converter thefts is ‘well past due,’ says state lawmaker
One state lawmaker is hoping his newly-proposed bill will garner enough support to finally curb an epidemic of catalytic converter thefts.5 years ago
Tensions escalate in Monroe School District over claims of ‘hostile,’ racist culture
Tensions in Monroe escalated Monday as the school board listened to parents, students, and teachers call for an end to bullying and hatred.5 years ago
Wednesday deadline for 2022 health care coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder
The deadline to enroll in health care through Washington Healthplanfinder, the state's online health insurance marketplace, is Dec. 15.5 years ago
One Dick’s Drive-In location closes for remodel as another is set to open
The Dick's Drive-In on Seattle's Capitol Hill closes for remodeling Monday, but the local chain adds a new spot Dec. 16, at the Crossroads Mall in Bellevue.5 years ago
Chance of light snow to start week in Puget Sound region as temperatures dip
With temperatures expected to drop this week, there's a chance that parts of the Puget Sound region could see light snow to start the week.5 years ago
Washington Rep. Newhouse among lawmakers pushing to standardize food date labels
Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse is part of a trio of U.S. lawmakers who have reintroduced a bill to standardize food expiration date labels.5 years ago
Cities like Seattle look to Minneapolis group for police alternative
KIRO Radio speaks with Roxanne Anderson of Relationships Evolving Possibilities (REP) in Minneapolis, which is offering an alternative to calling 911.5 years ago
Mercer Island pastor is regular speaker at annual ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ festival
A local pastor is a regular speaker at an annual festival in New York celebrating "It's a Wonderful Life." This year is the movie's 75th anniversary.5 years ago
Seattle Aquarium helping sea turtle found far from home on Shi Shi Beach
The Seattle Aquarium has been working to save a sea turtle this week after it was found cold and stranded on Shi Shi Beach in Washington.5 years ago
As recall vote margin widens, Kshama Sawant confident she will keep Seattle council seat
While there are a few hundred votes outstanding, Seattle District 3 City Councilmember Kshama Sawant says it appears the recall effort has failed.5 years ago
Starbucks employees at first unionized store say it’s gone from ‘just a local issue to national’
A Starbucks in Buffalo, New York, has become the first Starbucks to unionize, and three employees explain why it could be just the beginning.5 years ago
Picket line for Seattle area concrete worker strike swells to over 300 people
Concrete workers across the Seattle area are on strike this week after contract negotiations with six employers stalled out.5 years ago
Weekend storm brings snow to mountains, strong winds to Puget Sound lowlands
A storm system is expected to move into the Puget Sound region Friday into Saturday, poised to bring plenty of snow to the mountains.5 years ago
911 services restored after a number of Washington counties report outage
A Seattle Alert and the Seattle Police Department say 911 appears to be down through the region. Call the non-emergency line at 206-625-5011.5 years ago
UW study finds Seattle $15 minimum wage ‘did little to offset widening inequality’
A new study out of the UW looks into how a $15-an-hour minimum wage in Seattle has addressed (or failed to address) income inequality.5 years ago
With cold-case murder conviction overturned by state court, former AG explains what went wrong
A cold-case murder conviction has been overturned on the basis of juror bias. Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna breaks down the decision.5 years ago
Marysville school gets permission from Tulalip Tribes to keep ‘Tomahawk’ mascot
Marysville Pilchuck High School will be allowed to keep its Tomahawk mascot, following a vote from the Tulalip Tribes Board of Directors.5 years ago
King County omicron patient did not report recent travel, suggesting local spread
King County public health shared more information about the local omicron case. The patient did not travel recently and is experiencing mild illness.5 years ago
Blue Angels to return for Seafair Festival in 2022
A Seattle summer tradition will return next year as the Blue Angels announced Tuesday that they will be back at Seafair in 2022, and again in 2023.5 years ago
