Redmond vaccination site on Microsoft campus to focus on highest-risk older adults
King County Executive Dow Constantine says the vaccination site at the Microsoft campus in Redmond will focus first on highest-risk, eligible older adults.聽4 years ago
The ‘new world’ of Fan Controlled Football where Lynch, Sherman are team owners
A year ago, the XFL was relaunching, bigger and better than before. Now there's another alternative league starting Sunday: Fan Controlled Football.4 years ago
Biden administration approves major disaster declaration, wildfire aid for Washington
Five months after a fire destroyed the towns of Malden and Pine City, President Biden has approved federal wildfire aid and assistance for Washington.4 years ago
Grocery associations file lawsuit against Seattle to stop hazard pay
On the day hazard pay for grocery workers took effect in Seattle, grocery associations filed a lawsuit against it, calling the ordinance unfair and illegal.4 years ago
Healthy baby girl gorilla born at Woodland Park Zoo
The Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle has welcomed the newest (and littlest) member of the western lowland gorilla family: a healthy baby girl.4 years ago
UW post-COVID clinic treating ‘long-haulers’ sees multifold increase in patients
The post-COVID Rehabilitation and Recovery Clinic at Harborview Medical Center has seen a multifold increase in patients needing clinic services.聽4 years ago
Initial stabilization measures on West Seattle Bridge completed
The Seattle Department of Transportation completed the initial set of West Seattle High-Rise Bridge stabilization measures, setting the stage for repairs.4 years ago
Clarification of ‘combining worker groups’ when administering COVID vaccine
As part of changes to accelerate COVID vaccinations and avoid wasted doses, the state is allowing flexibility to combine worker groups in later tiers.4 years ago
Test trains running Northgate Link Extension before September opening
Test trains have started running the length of the Northgate Link Extension as three new stations prepare to open in September 2021.4 years ago
Starbucks to help Washington improve efficiency at mass vaccination sites
Starbucks, as part of a state partnership, will assist with operational efficiency, scalable modeling, and human-centered design for mass vaccination sites.聽4 years ago
King County health officer: COVID-19 variants are ‘smarter and faster’
Health officer Dr. Jeff Duchin says we have to keep relying on proven preventative measures to suppress current and new COVID-19 variants.4 years ago
Baby watch begins for gorilla at Woodland Park Zoo
Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo is officially on baby watch, preparing to welcome a new baby gorilla in late January or early February.4 years ago
Washington Education Association asks to prioritize teachers for COVID vaccine
The Washington Education Association is requesting local officials prioritize any teachers working in person with students to get a COVID-19 vaccine.4 years ago
City of Seattle approved to administer COVID vaccine to residents, workers
The state Department of Health has approved the City of Seattle to be a COVID vaccine distributor. Two mobile teams will start at adult family homes.4 years ago
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent calls for higher vaccine prioritization for educators
The Seattle Public Schools Superintendent called on Gov. Inslee to give higher COVID-19 vaccine prioritization to educators and school district personnel.聽4 years ago
Next phase of Washington’s COVID vaccine prioritization released
While Washington remains in Phase 1A of the COVID-19 vaccination effort at this time, health officials did announce details of Phase 1B and following tiers.4 years ago
Cleanup at site of Whatcom County train derailment expected to take months
Unified Command held a press conference Wednesday to share updates on the cleanup effort for the train derailment in Custer, Washington.5 years ago
Pier 57 deemed safe to reopen as progress is made on Pier 58 removal
Pier 57 has been approved to reopen as the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections has lifted the red tag on the privately-owned pier.5 years ago
Pacific Northwest Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ goes virtual
For many, it鈥檚 not Christmas without "The Nutcracker," but due to the pandemic, many companies -- including Pacific Northwest Ballet -- are moving online.5 years ago
Chance of seeing Northern Lights in Washington fades
There had been some hope of seeing the Northern Lights this week, but it turns out it probably won't be visible in Washington state.聽5 years ago
With COVID vaccine approval days away, Washington gears up to distribute first doses
Once a COVID vaccine is approved, the first to be vaccinated in Washington will be health care workers, followed by folks in long-term care settings.5 years ago
WA Attorney General issues guidance for third-party delivery services
Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued guidance for third-party restaurant delivery services to avoid violations of the Washington Consumer Protection Act.聽5 years ago
Reservations required as Stevens Pass opens Friday for winter season
Stevens Pass officially opened Friday, but reservations will be required for skiers, snowboarders, and anyone hoping for on-mountain access this winter.聽5 years ago
