Majority of Washington students will be starting school year fully remote
Students are returning to school this week, but 95% will start the year fully remote in Washington says Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal.5 years ago
Report: Overall plateau, possible decline in COVID-19 cases statewide
The latest report from the Institute for Disease Modeling shows an overall plateau and potentially slight decline in new cases of COVID-19 statewide.聽5 years ago
Seattle Mayor announces $95 million investment for K-12 education
The City of Seattle will invest nearly $95 million dollars over the next six years in K-12 education and career readiness programs.5 years ago
UW Medical Director: Neck gaiters are better than no mask at all
Despite a recent study's implication that gaiters don't limit the spread of COVID-19, UW's Dr. Mark Harrast says any face covering is better than nothing.5 years ago
New metric, method updates for COVID-19 dashboards tracking statewide progress
The Washington State Department of Health's latest update to its COVID-19 dashboards change the way DOH processes and reports testing data statewide.5 years ago
Washington PTA director: Not ‘enough time’ to prepare for effective remote learning
Andrew Estep, executive director of the state's Parent Teacher Association, says some schools districts are still not ready for effective remote learning.5 years ago
Shared electric scooters pilot program launches in King County
A one-year pilot program for shared electric scooters launched Monday in the North Highline Urban Unincorporated Area, including White Center.5 years ago
Councilmember Kshama Sawant releases statement on Chief Best’s retirement
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant released a statement of her own Thursday in response to Police Chief Best's retirement earlier this week.5 years ago
Washington Department of Health changes test reporting for COVID-19
In a change from its current reporting method, the state DOH will soon report COVID-19 testing data by using the total number of tests completed.5 years ago
Seattle’s Waterfront Park closed due to shifting at Pier 58
Pier 58 on Seattle's waterfront has been closed and fenced off after officials discovered that it is shifting, creating a gap between the pier and the land.5 years ago
King County program ensures Safe Start compliance at restaurants, taverns
King County is starting a new education and enforcement initiative to make sure restaurants and taverns are in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines.5 years ago
‘Let Us Worship’ rally in Cal Anderson Park draws hundreds, very few masks
Hundreds filled Cal Anderson Park for a "Let Us Worship" rally Sunday. Attendees were in defiance of state mandates limiting gatherings and requiring masks.5 years ago
Pacific Lutheran University offering tuition-free year to all current students
Pacific Lutheran University will be giving an additional tuition-free year to all undergraduate students enrolled full time for the 2020-2021 academic year.5 years ago
Washington agriculture officials warn not to open unsolicited plant seeds
If you've received a packet of seeds in the mail that you did not order, the Washington State Department of Agriculture says don't open them.5 years ago
Orca who carried her dead calf for more than two weeks is pregnant again
Tahlequah made headlines around the world two years ago when she carried her dead calf with her for more than two weeks. She's now pregnant again.5 years ago
National Weather Service issues heat advisory Monday for Puget Sound
The National Weather Service in Seattle issued a heat advisory warning from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday. Temperatures of 90-95 degrees are expected.5 years ago
Mayor Durkan urges protesters not to ‘take bait’ from feds, remain peaceful
With a number of planned weekend events in Seattle, Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best are urging protesters to remain peaceful.5 years ago
Superintendent Reykdal: Districts teaching online must address connectivity gaps, provide meals
Local school districts are making decisions about the fall. For those teaching online, the state Superintendent listed plans that must be in place.5 years ago
King County Executive to phase out youth detention, King County Jail
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced he plans to convert youth detention units to other uses by 2025, and proposed a phased closure of the jail.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee announces 10-person limit on social gatherings
As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise across the state of Washington, Gov. Inslee announced a change Thursday for the limits on social gatherings.5 years ago
Community transmission in Washington must drop if schools are to reopen
A new report from the Institute for Disease Modeling indicates community transmission of COVID-19 is too high to safely reopen schools this fall.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee extends pause of reopening phases in Washington state
Gov. Inslee said Tuesday that the pause in reopening will remain until at least July 28, so counties won't move forward in the Safe Start phases.5 years ago
Washington DOH updates COVID-19 reporting to include death categories
The decrease in deaths reported Monday is due to an update that classifies a COVID-19 death in Washington as confirmed, suspected, pending, or non-COVID.5 years ago
