New mask guidance for high school sports in Washington
The Washington State Department of Health released new mask wearing guidance this week for the upcoming high school sports season.5 years ago
State superintendent: Keeping schools open ‘will be a challenge’ without vaccine mandate for staff
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is requesting that Gov. Inslee require all K-12 school employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.5 years ago
All Washington health officers recommend masks in indoor, public spaces
The health officers from all 35 local health jurisdictions in Washington released a joint statement recommending masks in indoor, public settings.5 years ago
First live Asian giant hornet sighting confirmed in Washington in 2021
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first report of a live Asian giant hornet sighting in Washington in 2021.5 years ago
Where to find cooling centers, beat the heat in the Puget Sound area
There's an excessive heat watch in place now through the weekend for the Seattle area, and cooling centers will be open for those who need them.5 years ago
Economist: ‘Don’t give up hope’ on Seattle housing market
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner tells prospective home buyers: "Don't give up hope," even in the current competitive market.5 years ago
Republican lawmakers ask Gov. Inslee to reconsider K-12 mask mandate
Several Washington Republican lawmakers sent a letter to the governor, asking him to reconsider his statewide mask mandate for K-12 schools.5 years ago
Fahrenthold: House basically has ‘to take whatever the Senate gives it’ on infrastructure bill
Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold ultimately thinks the infrastructure bill will pass, in part because every district has roads and bridges.5 years ago
Temporary tiny home village to be built in Seattle’s University District
There will soon be a temporary tiny home village in the University District in Seattle thanks to an agreement between Sound Transit and the City of Seattle.5 years ago
Snohomish County enacts mask directive for all residents regardless of vaccination status
A newly-enacted mask directive for all Snohomish County residents regardless of vaccination status is now in effect.5 years ago
Local leaders speak out after Gov. Inslee’s vaccine mandate
Both sides react after Gov. Inslee announced a requirement for most state workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment.5 years ago
Cooldown on the way to Puget Sound region as smoke fades
Just in time for an Excessive Heat Warning in effect through Saturday evening, smoke has moved in over the greater Seattle area.5 years ago
As Sound Transit reworks light rail projects, group renews push for network of gondolas
As Sound Transit lays out its plans for light rail expansions around a $6.5 billion budget hole, a local group is continuing its push for aerial gondolas.5 years ago
Border employees in Canada reach deal hours after strike action
The unions representing border and customs agents in Canada reached a tentative agreement with their employer on Friday, ending their strike.5 years ago
Montlake Bridge will close for 26 days starting Aug. 9
Tracy Taylor details the 26-day shutdown of the Montlake Bridge and what it will mean for commuters to the University of Washington and the Montlake area.5 years ago
SPD Chief terminates two officers who were outside US Capitol during Jan. 6 riot
Interim Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has terminated two officers' after they were found to have violated the law at the US Capitol on Jan. 6.5 years ago
Seattle-area dry streak ends at 51 days, with another heat wave on the horizon
The Seattle-area dry streak finally came to an end after 51 days, but another heat wave is on the way starting the middle of next week.5 years ago
King County Health Officer: Getting vaccinated is still the best tool to fight delta
Cases of COVID-19 are rising again, primarily due to the delta variant. King County's Dr. Jeff Duchin says getting vaccinated is the best defense.5 years ago
With COVID cases rising, Amazon delays return to offices to early 2022
Amazon will be delaying the return of its employees to in-person work to early 2022, citing concerns over rising COVID-19 cases.5 years ago
Washington State Fair plans to carry on despite rise in COVID cases
Despite the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Washington putting some events on hold, the state fair says it will move ahead as planned.5 years ago
A non-Seattle guide to mayoral races across the Puget Sound region
Seattle has arguably the highest-profile mayoral race in the Puget Sound area in the August primary, but other cities are electing a leader as well.5 years ago
Seattle area continues march toward record dry streak despite thunderstorms
While parts of the Puget Sound region experienced thunderstorms late Tuesday, a record dry streak in the Seattle area continues.5 years ago
Victoria Woodards, Steve Haverly leading in City of Tacoma mayoral primary
Incumbent Victoria Woodards and challenger Steve Haverly are leading in the race for Tacoma’s mayor in the primary election.5 years ago
