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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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

Still ‘all hands on deck’ as region responds to record-setting rain, flooding

Wind is blowing heavy rain sideways on Monday. Area rivers are under flood watches and warnings. Follow our live weather updates today as a storm blows through Western Washington.