‘All In WA’ virtual benefit concert to feature local stars, special guests
All In WA is hosting a virtual benefit concert on June 24 featuring local stars, and 100% of funds raised will go to Washingtonians impacted by COVID-19.5 years ago
Cinerama to remain closed, Vulcan shutters Arts + Entertainment division
The Cinerama in Seattle announced Wednesday that it will remain closed for the foreseeable future as owner Vulcan Inc. closes its Arts + Entertainment division.5 years ago
Child care providers facing financial trouble due to COVID-19 pandemic
While some child care has remained open as "essential" during the pandemic, thousands of licensed providers in Washington risk closing permanently.5 years ago
Bikeshares temporarily removed from Seattle following JUMP-Lime merger
The red JUMP bikes will temporarily be removed from Seattle streets for maintenance and system changes after Lime acquired JUMP's business operations.5 years ago
Baby gorilla injured at Woodland Park Zoo reunited with mom, doing well
A baby gorilla at Woodland Park Zoo was injured Saturday when he was caught in a battle between family group members. He is recovering from surgery.5 years ago
Memorial Day weekend’s Northwest Folklife Festival goes virtual
The annual Northwest Folklife Festival will look different this year. "From Home to Home" will be a multi-channel, online celebration held May 23-25.5 years ago
Passenger volume at Sea-Tac Airport reaches 53-year low in April
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport would typically be preparing for Memorial Day weekend, but is instead seeing the lowest passenger levels since 1967.5 years ago
More Washington casinos resume operations with safety measures in place
After being closed for two months, casinos across Washington state are starting to reopen their doors to guests with new requirements and safety measures.5 years ago
Study: COVID-19 pandemic postpones 28 million elective surgeries
Millions of elective surgeries have been postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, according to a study in the British Journal of Surgery.5 years ago
Sound Transit to reintroduce fares June 1 with Recovery Fare option
Sound Transit is reintroducing fares on Link light rail and Sounder service starting June 1, but will be offering a temporarily reduced Recovery Fare.5 years ago
Curbside priority pick-up zones coming soon for Seattle retail
In addition to Seattle's curbside pick-up zones for food takeout, there will be curbside priority pick-up zones for retail businesses installed Friday.5 years ago
Washington’s contact tracing team will be ready by Friday
Gov. Inslee announced Washington's contact tracing initiative Tuesday. By the end of the week, there will be 1,371 contact tracers trained and ready.5 years ago
Angel Of The Winds will be the first casino to reopen in Western Washington
Angel Of The Winds Casino is reopening Wednesday at 3 p.m., with new safety restrictions in place for all customers and employees and 50 percent occupancy.5 years ago
Cocktails to-go now available in Washington during stay-at-home order
Washington businesses with spirits, beer, and wine licenses may sell pre-mixed cocktails for takeout and delivery for the duration of the stay-at-home order.5 years ago
WDFW preparing sites to be safe, accessible for public recreation
Staff members from all areas of WDFW have volunteered to help the field staff prepare sites leading up to the May 5 reopening of outdoor recreation.5 years ago
Nordstrom permanently closing 16 full-line stores due to pandemic
Nordstrom is preparing to close 16 of its 116 full-line stores nationwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has impacted retail stores and businesses.5 years ago
Steps to stay healthy when shopping at local farmers markets
Under the Stay Home, Stay Healthy initiative in Washington state, farmers markets are considered essential and many will open with new guidelines in place.5 years ago
‘Stay Healthy’ streets return this weekend with three new neighborhoods
Stay Healthy Streets, which allow for safe social distancing while walking and rolling, return this weekend with three new neighborhoods added to the list.5 years ago
Snohomish County mayors urge patience as stay-at-home order continues
The mayors of Snohomish County issued a joint statement Friday to their communities, acknowledging the burden of the stay-at-home order.5 years ago
Superintendent Reykdal eliminates ‘F’ grades in COVID-19 grading principles
The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction published new guidance this week for student learning and grading statewide during the closure.5 years ago
Seattle Public Schools approve new grading policy for high school students
The Seattle School Board of Directors approved a new, temporary grading policy called "A or Incomplete" for high school students in the district.5 years ago
CWU professor teaches a global audience during pandemic
Nick Zentner, a geology professor at Central Washington University, has adapted to the new reality of coronavirus by streaming lessons live on YouTube.5 years ago
San Juan County Council bans all non-essential visitors and travel
The San Juan County Council has asked all visitors and non-essential workers to postpone their travel, prohibiting all non-essential travel to the islands.5 years ago
