Stephanie Klein
10 Puget Sound beaches closed for fecal bacteria
Several popular King County beaches are closed during the July 4 holiday weekend because of high levels of fecal bacteria.3 years ago
Seattle Parks to close Alki Beach early, turn on park lights to prevent crime, damage
In an effort to curtail fireworks and overall lawbreaking, Seattle Parks is closing Alki Beach Park early and turning on lights at area ballfields this weekend.3 years ago
Washington State Parks bans campfires until further notice
Washington State Parks has banned wood and charcoal fires at its parks statewide and on ocean beaches until further notice.3 years ago
Wildfire smoke drifting in over Eastern Washington, Cascades
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency says wildfire smoke from Canada will make its way to Washington as early as Friday afternoon.3 years ago
Washington updates mask rules now that state has reopened
The day before Washington state fully reopened, the Department of Health updated the state's mask mandate to clarify rules for vaccinated and unvaccinated people.3 years ago
Breakdown of records set during Washington’s heat wave
Locations around Washington state broke multiple records during the 3-day heat wave that is now part of very recent memory.3 years ago
Haze at sunset isn’t wildfire smoke, so what is it?
Have you noticed the haze out over the horizon this week during the heat? It turns out it's not the wildfire smoke, but aerosols.3 years ago
Washington reopens on Wednesday, but what does that mean?
On Wednesday, the state's Phase 3 status officially comes to an end, with Washington set to fully reopen. Here's what will change.3 years ago
Concrete buckles on I-5 and I-90 due to extreme heat
Three lanes of southbound I-5 are closed between N.E. 145th to N.E. 130th streets in Seattle due to buckled concrete.3 years ago
Gov. Inslee to extend eviction moratorium in short term
Gov. Inslee's office confirmed on Tuesday that the governor intends to provide a short-term bridge extension of the state's eviction moratorium.3 years ago
NY Times: University of Washington police officers claim culture of racism is unbearable
Five Black officers with the University of Washington's police department have filed damage claims this week citing a culture of racism, according to a report in The New York Times.3 years ago
King County buys hotel in Renton to house homeless
King County bought a second hotel -- this time in Renton -- to help house the homeless population. The former Extended Stay America hotel cost the county $28.6 million dollars.3 years ago
Man shot, killed at Seattle bus stop
A man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon while standing at a bus stop in Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood.3 years ago
No way to know if vaccination will outpace Delta variant
As the number of COVID-19 cases fall across King County, health officials are keeping a close eye on the Delta variant.3 years ago
Seattle DOT installing vertical posts on Aurora Bridge
The Aurora Bridge is getting new vertical posts installed to improve safety and increase visibility of the center line.3 years ago
Two men shot Saturday in Seattle
Police say two people were shot Saturday evening in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood.3 years ago
Man shot, killed in attempted carjacking in SoDo neighborhood
A man was shot and killed after an attempted carjacking in SoDo late Friday night, according to Seattle police.3 years ago
Dry, warm spring weather expected to continue through summer
The National Weather Service in Seattle says March-May 2021 was the 4th driest spring on record at Sea-Tac Airport. That trend could continue into summer.3 years ago
State troopers trying to find rock thrower along I-90
The Washington State Patrol is trying to track down a person spotted throwing rocks onto I-90 early Friday morning.3 years ago
Gov. Inslee says Washington will reopen June 30 even if vaccination goal isn’t reached
Washington is set to reopen fully on June 30, or when the percentage of eligible adults who have initiated vaccination reaches 70%, whichever comes first.3 years ago
UW study reveals changes in work, leisure habits during pandemic
A UW survey says people working from home felt more productive without a commute, with fewer interruptions from co-workers, and with a flexible schedule.3 years ago
Family, attorney react to charging decision in Manuel Ellis case
The Ellis family and their attorney spoke about the Attorney General's decision to charge three Tacoma police officers in the death of Manuel Ellis.3 years ago
Expect toll increases on 520 Bridge, SR 99 tunnel, but how much?
Fewer cars on the road means the state is missing out on toll revenue, but that'll likely change by the end of the year in Washington.3 years ago
