Dalton Day
King County officials announce March unsheltered population count
King County Regional Homelessness Authority announces an unsheltered population count in March, the first since the pandemic started.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Washington Senate bill would reimburse doctors, nurse practitioners at same rate
A state Senate bill would mandate that insurance companies reimburse physicians and advanced registered nurse practitioners at the same rate.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Most of Western Washington appears to be ‘close’ to omicron peak
State health leaders say parts of Washington may be reaching the peak in omicron cases, but hospitals are still expected to be stretched thin.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
FAA clears most passenger planes to land at Sea-Tac with 5G signals limited to buffer zones
The FAA cleared most large passenger planes to land at Sea-Tac Airport, which was among the airports where there were concerns over 5G signals.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Statewide upzoning proposal aims for ‘stout’ housing density near mass transit
The state Legislature considers an upzoning bill that establishes minimum density requirements in support of affordable housing.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Racist video from Olympia’s Capital High School basketball game sparks outrage
Students at a high school in Olympia filmed themselves making racial slurs about a player on an opposing team during a basketball game.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New study highlights devastating effect pandemic has had on Washington arts
A new study released this week shows just how devastating the pandemic has been to arts and culture groups in Washington state.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Lawsuit claims Washington’s new redistricting maps discriminate against Latino voters
A coalition of voting rights groups filed a lawsuit this week challenging a redistricting plan approved by the Washington Supreme Court.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Amazon continues to run afoul of state regulators over safety conditions in warehouses
The Washington Department of Labor & Industries issued a citation to Amazon regarding conditions in one of its warehouses.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Democrat-backed bill would give Legislature more control of emergency powers
A new bill, sponsored by a Democrat, would give the state Legislature the authority to act on the governor's emergency powers after 90 days.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
State mulls changes to Washington marijuana industry amid claims of bias, abuses of power
Roughly 10 years after the passage of I-502, state lawmakers will consider modernizing Washington’s legal recreational marijuana industry.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
State House passes 18 month delay for long-term care tax
State lawmakers appear poised to push through an 18-month delay on the WA Cares long-term care tax by the end of next week.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Ravaged by COVID,’ North Beach district shuts down all schools for rest of week
School has been canceled for over 700 students in the North Beach School District this week with 40% of students absent on Tuesday.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Additional COVID testing site, expanded options coming to Seattle
There is now another Curative COVID testing kiosk in Seattle, and will soon be expanded capacity at other sites, as well as a new type of rapid PCR test.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Seattle-area concrete worker strike continues following failed session with federal mediator
A concrete workers strike in the Seattle area is now in its second month. It has put all kinds of construction projects on hold.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Free COVID-19 tests now available for all US households
Americans can now order four free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for their household through the federal government.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle council urges school levy support ahead of February special elections
With King County special elections slated for Feb. 8, Seattle City Council is urging voters to pass two Seattle Public Schools tax levies.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Kent seeks refunds for missed trash pickups as collection resumes for Western Washington
Trash collection worker solidarity strikes ended Tuesday for Western Washington as Republic Services ratifies a new contract with Teamsters.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
‘Occupancy is virtually 100%’: Just one available ICU bed in all of Snohomish County
As of Tuesday morning, there is only one intensive care bed available in all of Snohomish County, as hospitals continue to feel the strain.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County COVID cases finally trending down, but ‘we’re not out of the woods yet’
After soaring to record numbers in January, COVID-19 cases in King County appear to finally be trending in a downward direction.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
UW expert: False rumors about forced quarantine for unvaccinated were ‘strategically amplified’
Rumors claiming that the state would soon be setting up forced quarantines for the unvaccinated spread like wildfire in recent weeks.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New mass COVID vaccination site opens in Snohomish County
A new indoor COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens at the Everett Mall on Tuesday, and Snohomish County says a mass testing site is coming soon.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington ferries move ‘most routes’ to alternate schedules amid ongoing crew shortages
Washington state ferries have continued to deal with delays, staffing shortages, and reduced routes to kick of the new year.5 years ago
