Washington lawmaker is locked out of capitol over COVID vaccine mandate
A Washington state lawmaker says he's been locked out of the state capitol in Olympia over the COVID vaccine mandate.4 years ago
Seattle Police Department mobilizes for officer shortage due to vaccine mandate
The Seattle Police Department told all of its officers to be prepared to handle 911 calls, in the event hundreds are fired for defying the vaccine mandate.4 years ago
Washington Hospitality Association: Requiring proof of vaccine needs to be consistent
Starting Oct. 25, residents of King County will need to proof of vaccination against COVID or a negative test to go indoors for recreation or entertainment.4 years ago
Former Seahawks CB Richard Sherman reveals counseling, medication after July arrest
In a Youtube video post on Wednesday, former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman said he has been talking to counselors and taking medication.4 years ago
Federal Way man fears for his family in Afghanistan
Images of Afghans desperately trying to leave at the airport in Kabul are startling to anyone, but they are particularly agonizing to Ahmad Shir Abid.4 years ago
State hospital leaders sound off as delta variant, and frustration, spreads
There's no break for health care workers in Washington as hospitals are filling up and the delta variant is the dominant variant statewide.4 years ago
Seattle funeral home opens to public as cooling center
Columbia Funeral Home in South Seattle opened its chapel and visitation room on Monday until 5 p.m. to use as a cooling center.4 years ago
Owner of Point Roberts’ only grocery store says she can’t afford to stay open
The owner of Point Roberts' only grocery store says she will be forced to close next month if Canada and the U.S. don't ease border restrictions.4 years ago
Why the pandemic is fueling violence and negative behavior
A recent surge in gun violence may be linked to the pandemic. In fact, the pandemic, and what it's doing to our brains, may be fueling all kinds of risky behavior.4 years ago
Puget Sound wedding industry springs back to life ahead of state reopening
Wedding vendors and venues say they're quickly filling up their 2023 calendars, and are eager at the chance to do business and bring smiles.4 years ago
‘Quite the conundrum’ as Washington businesses struggle to find workers
Now, with the state poised to fully reopen, many Western Washington businesses are sounding a similar refrain: They can't find enough workers.4 years ago
Rocks thrown onto I-90 injure two people, damage cars
The Washington State Patrol is looking for the person who threw rocks or other debris onto I-90 near downtown Seattle on Tuesday night.4 years ago
Biden signs bill that marks big news for Seattle’s cruise industry
President Biden signed the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act on Monday, which lifts a requirement that cruise ships must stop in a foreign port.聽4 years ago
Why emotional, mental health impacts of COVID may linger
Cases of COVID-19 and pandemic restrictions may be dropping, but for many, the emotional and mental health impacts of the past year will linger.4 years ago
Seattle consumer prices up 3.4% from 2020 as US deals with inflation
You're not imagining it: Prices for just about everything are up. Even locally, prices are soaring as the nation deals with a bout of inflation.4 years ago
Attorney: No justice yet in Tacoma death strikingly similar to George Floyd鈥檚
In the wake of Derek Chauvin's conviction for the death of George Floyd, the Tacoma family of Manuel Ellis is still pushing for justice of its own.4 years ago
Back to school but not back to normal
Many middle and high school students statewide are setting foot in classrooms for the first time since March 2020, and it might take some getting used to.4 years ago
All Washington school districts now on track to resume in-person learning by deadline
All Washington school districts are now set to offer at least some in-person learning to middle and high school students by next Monday.4 years ago
Group sues to stop Washington ban on using credit scores for insurance rates
An insurance industry group is suing to stop a statewide ban on using consumer credit scores to help determine auto, home, and renter insurance rates.4 years ago
Seattle arts learning to adjust in the age of the pandemic
With elaborate stage productions canceled and performing arts on pause during the pandemic, Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet had to get creative.5 years ago
Veterans fill chorus in soldiers’ opera in Seattle
When an opera about the military is performed in Seattle this month, it will, for the first time, feature a chorus full of U.S. Military veterans.6 years ago
Vaping: A growing epidemic with very little regulation
Both Washington state and the FDA are still trying to figure out how to manage the vaping industry in the midst of an outbreak of illnesses.6 years ago
Vaping habits can impact teens’ brain development, and it’s easy to hide
E-cigarette use among teens has reached epidemic levels, and cases of lung disease -- linked to vaping, nationwide -- isn't the only concern.6 years ago
