Former MyNorthwest.com Editor

Washington health officials provide details on how COVID vaccine will be handed out

State health officials released a proposed timeline Tuesday, detailing how an eventual COVID vaccine will be distributed across Washington.

6 years ago

Final Seattle 2021 budget includes SPD cuts, reworked injection sites, new Nav Team

Mayor Jenny Durkan signed Seattle's 2021 budget into law Tuesday, including a variety of much-debated programs (as well as some cuts).

6 years ago

Washington begins preparing for December arrival of COVID vaccine

Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday that his office has begun the planning process needed to distribute an eventual COVID-19 vaccine.

6 years ago

Seattle councilmember hopes to speed up ‘tedious’ process for homeless housing

A new proposal from Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis would help fast-track construction of permanent supportive housing for the city's homeless.

6 years ago

UW study looks to track and record mask wearing across King County

Volunteers at the University of Washington are looking to track the frequency of mask use across King County as part of a new study.

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Washington AG Ferguson threatens to sue if Trump uses electoral college to overturn results

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Friday that he plans to sue if President Trump attempts an electoral college end-around in Michigan.

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Gov. Inslee: Washington can’t meet ‘urgent and dire’ COVID needs without federal aid

Gov. Jay Inslee issued a letter to federal lawmakers in Congress Thursday, urging them to come to an agreement on a new COVID-19 relief package.

6 years ago

Seattle City Council votes down freeze on police hiring for 2021

Seattle City Council voted against a measure which would have froze SPD's hiring of new officers in 2021, while approving a series of other cuts.

6 years ago

Seattle council OKs reworked injection sites, higher car tab fee on first day of budget votes

Seattle councilmembers began the processing of approving amendments to the 2021 budget Wednesday, OKing a retooled safe injection site plan.

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Lawsuit seeking to ban Tim Eyman from managing money for initiatives kicks off

A court case pitting the state of Washington against Tim Eyman kicked off this week, which could soon affect his ability to manage money initiatives.

6 years ago

Bellevue modeler does the math on the danger of gathering for Thanksgiving

With COVID cases continuing to rise in Washington, a Bellevue modeler dug into the data on the risks posed by gathering in large groups for Thanksgiving.

6 years ago

After 20-month grounding, FAA recertifies Boeing 737 MAX to fly passengers

The FAA announced Wednesday that it has issued a recertification for Boeing's 737 MAX plane, ending its 20-month grounding after a pair of fatal crashes.

6 years ago

New emails reveal CBP directive that led to detaining of Iranian-Americans at WA border

Newly-released emails detail correspondence among CBP officials that led to the detention of over 250 people at the U.S. border in Blaine in January.

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Western Washington sees high winds, power outages Tuesday

Forecasters say strong winds peaked Tuesday afternoon in most areas across the Puget Sound, but some areas might see some gusts in the 30-40 mph range into the evening.

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‘There will be lawsuits’: Culp campaign ramps up claims of voter fraud, refusal to concede

Gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp's campaign manager echoed claims of voter fraud Monday, vowing to file lawsuits over the results of the election.

6 years ago

Seattle council proposes raising car tab fees to address underfunded bridge maintenance

A new budget proposal from Seattle CIty Council would raise car tab fees for the city's residents by $20 to fund much-needed bridge maintenance.

6 years ago

UW researcher: Claims of voter fraud little more than a ‘disorienting’ smoke machine

The University of Washington's Dr. Kate Starbird examines why people have been so susceptible to widespread post-election claims of rampant voter fraud.

6 years ago

Washingtonians urged to avoid hoarding after weekend brings rash of panic shopping

Grocery stores are pleading with shoppers to avoid hoarding items, as they again deal with shortages of toilet paper, disinfectant, and more.

6 years ago

Seattle nurse: ‘We need to make sacrifices’ amid new lockdown restrictions

With new COVID restrictions announced by Gov. Inslee over the weekend, local health workers are calling it a necessity to getting the virus under control.

6 years ago

Gov. Inslee issues travel advisory for Washington amid sharp rise in COVID cases

Gov. Inslee announced Friday that he is enacting a travel advisory for Washington, advising a 14-day quarantine for travelers moving through the state.