‘We’re in trouble’: Skagit County sees ‘alarming’ rise in new COVID cases
With COVID-19 cases beginning to rise across Washington, Skagit County health officials have mounting concerns over a growing outbreak of their own.6 years ago
Washington State Supreme Court throws out Mayor Durkan recall petition
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled Thursday to throw out a petition to recall Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, ending a months-long battle.6 years ago
Puget Sound region sees ‘extraordinary’ drop in housing inventory
Amid the ongoing pandemic, the Puget Sound housing market has become a peculiar one to say the least, thanks in large part to plummeting inventory.6 years ago
Kshama Sawant files appeal with state Supreme Court over recall petition
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant has filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court over a recently-filed recall petition.6 years ago
Mayor Durkan’s staff pushes back on rights group claims, resignation call
Seattle's Human Rights Commission issued a letter to city councilmembers Wednesday, calling for the resignation of Mayor Jenny Durkan.6 years ago
Rite Aid acquires Northwest’s own Bartell Drugs for $95 million
Seattle-based Bartell Drugs announced Wednesday that it has been sold to Rite Aid for $95 million. The chain has been in the Northwest since 1890.6 years ago
‘The switch is about to be flipped’: Fall weather will soon be here to stay
While Seattle has been treated to sunshine this week, that may be the last gasp of summer weather the region will be getting for the foreseeable future.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee relaxes restrictions on restaurants, movie theaters, youth sports
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that he would be relaxing a handful of COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and activities statewide.6 years ago
Mayor Durkan touts data showing Seattle leads nation in managing pandemic
Seattle Mayor Durkan unveiled new data that indicates the city is leading the nation's major metropolitan areas in keeping COVID cases low.6 years ago
WA Sec. of Health: ‘Highly irresponsible’ for Trump to be downplaying COVID-19
Washington state leaders spoke out Monday, following a tweet from Trump telling the nation not to fear COVID-19 as he recovers from the virus.6 years ago
COVID outbreak along UW’s Greek Row continues to escalate
A COVID-19 outbreak within UW's Greek community continues to grow, with the school reporting 163 cases among fraternity and sorority members.6 years ago
Mayor Durkan issues executive order to review SPD functions to move into civilian control
Mayor Jenny Durkan issued an executive order Thursday to start an evaluation of SPD, and look for functions that could be transitioned to civilian control.6 years ago
Bremerton dentist seeing more cracked teeth, jaw pain due to stress over pandemic
With the added stress of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, there's been a cascading effect on many people, specifically involving cracked teeth and jaw pain.6 years ago
Seattle council approves measure giving minimum wage to Lyft, Uber drivers
Seattle City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday, guaranteeing minimum wage for rideshare drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft.6 years ago
How SpaceX brought internet back to Washington town devastated by fires
With the town of Malden almost entirely destroyed by recent wildfires, the state's response efforts got help from an unexpected source in SpaceX.6 years ago
WA lawmakers oppose Trump SCOTUS nomination ‘in the strongest terms’
With President Trump nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat, Washington state lawmakers are speaking out.6 years ago
Chance of aurora borealis sighting in Western Washington fades
With clear skies and a well-timed geomagnetic storm increasing the chances of an aurora borealis sighting Monday night, those chances appear to have faded.6 years ago
Washington’s COVID crisis ‘at a crossroads’ headed into fall, winter months
As Washington state moves into the colder fall and winter months, its COVID-19 response efforts will soon arrive at a key juncture.6 years ago
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against city, state over slain Seattle protester
Plaintiffs on behalf of a handful of protesters and families announced a wrongful death and personal injury lawsuit Friday, filed against the City of Seattle and Washington state.6 years ago
WSP responds to 86 collisions in King County across 20 hours on rainy Wednesday
Rainy weather and slick roads led to a difficult day Wednesday, with troopers responding to 86 collisions across King County in a 20-hour period.6 years ago
I-5 express lanes near Mercer closed after collision sends semi truck off freeway
Seattle's I-5 express lanes are closed, after a collision sent a semi truck trailer off the side of the freeway.6 years ago
Former federal monitor issues rebuke of SPD’s crowd control methods at protests
A former federal monitor for Seattle's consent decree issued a memorandum this week, calling on SPD to overhaul its crowd control training and policies.6 years ago
Joe Biden endorses Jay Inslee for Washington governor
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden offered his endorsement to incumbent Washington Governor Jay Inslee on Tuesday.6 years ago
