MyNorthwest Staff
Amtrak’s Coast Starlight service out of Seattle fully restored
The Coast Starlight, temporarily suspended after wildfire damage to Union Pacific Railroad in Northern California, is now operational.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Could FDA approval lead to student vaccine mandate in Washington?
Gov. Jay Inslee announced a new vaccine mandate for all school staff last week. But will the state consider a similar requirement for students?5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Protesters in Olympia say they ‘will not comply’ with COVID mandates
Over 100 people gathered at the state Capitol in Olympia on Sunday to protest Governor Inslee’s mask mandate and mandatory vaccine orders.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
King County rent relief dollars expected to start flowing faster
Getting a new IT system up and running is largely the reason King County hasn’t been able to move as quickly as other counties on rent assistance.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Shelter in place order lifted for fire at Puyallup storage building
A shelter in place order was lifted Sunday for downtown Puyallup. Fire crews spent a second day working on a commercial fire that started Saturday.5 years ago
Dalton Day
‘Cinema is back,’ as is Seattle’s iconic Grand Illusion theater
The Grand Illusion Cinema in Seattle's University District reopened its doors Aug. 18 after closing indefinitely in March 2020.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Point Roberts loses second tourist season with border closure extension
As the U.S. Border continues to be closed to Canadians, the town of Point Roberts must deal with the loss of most of its tourism revenue.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Washington AG’s office IDs hundreds of sex offenders who failed to give up DNA
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s office discovered hundreds of registered sex offenders are skipping out on orders to provide a DNA sample.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Evergreen State Fair will go on with reduced capacity, fewer vendors
Organizers of The Evergreen State Fair say despite the increase in COVID cases, this year's fair will go on, but with a few changes.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle school district, teachers union reach tentative deal on COVID mandates
The union representing teachers in Seattle Public Schools has reached an agreement with the district over new mask and COVID vaccine mandates.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Anxiety expected to be high as Washington students prepare to return to school
With kids going back to school in less than two weeks, anxiety is expected to be high among parents and students.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
US extends ban on non-essential travel across Canadian border
The Department of Homeland Security announced Friday it has extended restrictions on non-essential travel at the US/Canada border to Sept. 21.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
New hotel spaces fuel 132% increase in Seattle homeless shelter referrals
Seattle saw a massive increase in homeless shelter referrals in recent months, thanks in large part to newly-opened hotel spaces.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington’s new mask mandate is now in effect: Here’s what you need to know
Washington's new mask mandate takes effect on Monday, Aug. 23. But what exactly does it entail, and how long will it remain in place?5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Shoreline woman charged in hate crime arrested, held on bail
A woman accused of harassing her Shoreline neighbors was arrested Wednesday for vehicular assault and for violating a no-contact order.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
First Asian giant hornet nest of 2021 found east of Blaine
The first Asian giant hornet nest of the year has been found at the base of a tree on wooded private property east of Blaine, Washington.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Police arrest woman for breaking court order protecting Seattle mayor
A woman was booked into King County Jail for breaking a court order that protects Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan by going to the mayor's house.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Despite delta variant, fall travel expected to take off, says local analyst
Despite the delta surge, it looks as if fall travel will be taking off. Local travel analyst Steve Danishek explains what travelers should know.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
CDC: How COVID-19 vaccines work
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explain how the COVID-19 vaccines work in your body.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID hospitalizations are ‘the highest they’ve ever been’ in Washington
Washington broke a new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations, which are now at the highest they've ever been in the state.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WSU football coach could face choice between getting vaccinated or losing his job
With a new mandate in place, WSU football coach Nick Rolovich could soon be presented with a choice to either get the COVID vaccine or lose his job.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
As mask mandate returns, delta variant now makes up 98% of state’s COVID cases
With a statewide mask mandate taking effect next week, the largest concern for health officials continues to be the highly contagious delta variant.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee: ‘No reason to abandon a career’ over COVID vaccine mandate
There's a new vaccine mandate from Gov. Inslee, but what happens if a significant number of school staff choose not to get vaccinated and lose their jobs?5 years ago
