Unemployed Washingtonians living in fear until benefits arrive
As thousands of unemployed people wait for the Employment Security Department to get benefits to them, they're being forced to make desperate decisions.6 years ago
With Puget Sound orcas pregnant, vessels asked to give them space
As several of the endangered Southern Resident orca whales are pregnant, the state is reminding boaters that the law requires them to give the whales space.6 years ago
It’s only been 5 months of COVID? The psychology behind time perception
Does it seem like time has stood still the past few months? Is it hard to tell what day it is? It's not just you -- there's a psychological reason for this.6 years ago
Seattle Police Chief Best: Council hasn’t invited me to the table
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best responds to the City Council's plan to cut SPD's budget, including up to 100 staff members.6 years ago
Family waiting on unemployment forced to sell ‘everything out of house’
The state says unemployment claims made this spring have been resolved -- but hundreds of people who filed during this time say they're still waiting.6 years ago
How the rare mail-in ballot mistake can happen — and what you should do
A Seattle resident in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen says he received a primary ballot by mistake. What should you do if this happens to you?6 years ago
State warns COVID mental health struggles could get worse before better
According to disaster psychology, mental health struggles will likely be high over the next few months of the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
State traps first Asian giant hornet near Birch Bay, plans nest eradication
After a few sightings nearby, the state has trapped its first Asian giant hornet in North Whatcom County. Now the next step of the plan begins.6 years ago
Park-goers react to Kirkland closing docks, parking lots at waterfront parks
The City of Kirkland has closed docks and a parking lot at two beach parks -- and warns that the next step could be to close the parks entirely.6 years ago
Contact-tracing app NOVID uses the ‘6 degrees of COVID-19’
A new app called NOVID tries to prevent users from coming into contact with COVID-19 patients -- by showing the disease approaching social circles.6 years ago
Washington Department of Ecology looking at toxins in common household products
Could some of our most common household items be slowly poisoning us? That's what the Department of Ecology aims to find out.6 years ago
Suquamish Tribe intends to sue King County over wastewater spills
The Suquamish Tribe intends to sue King County over repeated wastewater spills at Discovery Park's West Point Treatment Plant.6 years ago
Contact tracing scam asks people to pay $50 for COVID-19 tests
Scam calls masquerading as contact tracers are targeting people in Washington -- and are trying to get them to pay $50 for "COVID-19 tests."6 years ago
Beekeeper says Asian giant hornets not biggest threat to local bees
Asian giant hornets may be all the buzz right now, but a Gig Harbor beekeeper says there's actually a bigger and lesser-known threat to local bees.6 years ago
ACLU concerned by Virginia Mason, CHI Franciscan merger plan
Some advocacy groups are worried about how a proposed merger between the secular Virginia Mason and Catholic CHI Franciscan could impact certain services.6 years ago
Could pandemic, riots be affecting gun sales in Snohomish County?
Snohomish County is seeing large increases in CPL applications and firearm transfers -- and one local business says gun sales are through the roof.6 years ago
Slidewaters hit with $10,000 fine for opening outside Safe Start order
Slidewaters announced Friday afternoon it would comply with the order to close, and would shut its doors for the rest of the season.6 years ago
Snohomish County grant aims to help uplift local aerospace companies
The travel halt caused by COVID-19 has severely impacted the aerospace industry. But a new Snohomish County grant can help.6 years ago
UW plans to have students back on campus, in dorms this fall
The University of Washington is planning to have students back on campus, in dorms, dining halls, and classrooms this fall -- but it will look different.6 years ago
City of Renton gives away thousands of masks to community members
The City of Renton is giving away thousands of free face masks to community members on Wednesday afternoons and Thursday mornings.6 years ago
Seattle cyclists deliver food to needy families during pandemic
Volunteers on bikes are delivering bags of groceries to families in need throughout Seattle, amounting to 4.5 tons of food so far.6 years ago
Ballard woman ‘feels great’ nearly 4 months into COVID-19 vaccine trial
A Ballard woman who received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine trial in March says she feels good and has experienced no side effects, though she's still being cautious.6 years ago
Legislative candidate suspends campaign to focus on community work
A candidate for the Washington State Legislature is suspending her campaign to focus on her on-the-ground work with families experiencing poverty.6 years ago
