King County Councilmember seeks to expedite rental assistance
A King County Councilmember is trying to find out why millions of dollars in pandemic rental assistance is still sitting in county bank accounts.5 years ago
Mercer Island MD explains Dave Ross’ heart surgery
There are now about a half million open heart surgeries in the United States every year. Dave Ross talks about his surgery with Dr. Gordon Cohen.5 years ago
Seattle police investigating another string of weekend shootings
Seattle saw another string of shootings over the weekend, with police responding to at least four separate incidents between Friday and Sunday.5 years ago
Seattle police arrest woman suspected of injuring 2 people with hatchet
A man and his mother were injured in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood over the weekend, after reportedly being struck by a woman wielding a hatchet.5 years ago
Future of pandemic in King County remains uncertain in months to come
King County health officials remain uncertain as to what the path ahead may look like in terms of fully quelling the spread of COVID-19.5 years ago
Washington state employees union suing over vaccine mandate
A union representing state employees is suing over the vaccine mandate announced by Gov. Jay Inslee in early August.5 years ago
Former state AG: Battle over bans on mask mandates still ‘untested’ in courts
Former state AG Rob McKenna weighs in on the Biden administration suggestion that states prohibiting a school mask mandate may violate kids' civil rights.5 years ago
‘Outdoors is safer than indoors’ for school lunch, says local health officer
Students across Washington are starting to return to school, but with COVID concerns still present, a lot of parents are worried about lunch.5 years ago
Thurston County becomes latest to enact vaccine mandate for county employees
Thurston County workers will soon have to either get vaccinated, submit to weekly testing for COVID-19, or risk losing their jobs.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee encourages continued evacuation efforts of Afghan refugees
Gov. Inslee sent a letter to President Biden affirming Washington's support for the people of Afghanistan, and encouraging continued evacuation efforts.5 years ago
Seattle mayor announces $7.5 million in funds for neighborhood recovery
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced $7.5 million in investments Thursday that will directly support neighborhood economic recovery.5 years ago
State vacuums over 100 Asian giant hornets out of nest in Whatcom County
A week after identifying the first Asian giant hornet nest of 2021, WSDA teams now report that they've successfully eradicated it.5 years ago
Eatonville High School halts use of contact-tracing ankle monitors for student-athletes
Eatonville High School has decided to pause a program that had student-athletes wearing contact-tracing ankle monitors to track their proximity.5 years ago
Washington Sen. Patty Murray: Voting rights bill ‘should be wakeup call’ on changing filibuster
State leaders are voicing support for a voting rights bill recently passed in the U.S. House, which would enact sweeping changes to elections nationwide.5 years ago
Seattle parents push for schools to move student lunches outdoors
Seattle parents are circulating a petition urging school officials to move student lunches outdoors to reduce the spread of COVID-19.5 years ago
Positive at-home COVID test results can be reported through state hotline
Due to a partnership with Washington 211, it is now possible to report a positive test result from an at-home test through the state’s COVID hotline.5 years ago
COVID vaccine exemption asks if state workers received medicine as an adult
State workers are now seeing the form to request a medical or religious exemption so they don't have to get a COVID vaccination in order to keep their job.5 years ago
Former head of Washington Employment Security Department leaves Biden admin job
Suzi LeVine, Washington's former Employment Security Department commissioner, is leaving her job in the Biden administration after just seven months.5 years ago
Washington lawmakers issue plea to administration as wildfires burn across the state
Washington lawmakers sent a letter to federal officials this week, pleading with them to visit the state to discuss ongoing concerns with wildfires.5 years ago
Seattle’s blistering summer wraps up with cooler than normal temperatures
At the tail end of a summer punctuated by record-setting heat, temperatures in the Seattle area have now dipped below normal in each of the last four days.5 years ago
UW modelers: Delta variant could start ‘running out of people to infect’ by end of year
The latest modeling from the IHME indicates that the delta variant could have COVID cases increasing into fall of 2021, before dipping at the end of year.5 years ago
T-Mobile Park, Lumen Field require masks to be worn indoors
Fans at upcoming Mariners and Seahawks games will be required to wear masks in all indoor areas of T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field.5 years ago
State Public Lands Commissioner wants COVID vaccination for firefighters
The state's Public Lands Commissioner is asking the federal government to require vaccinations for the wildland firefighters sent across the country.5 years ago
