City of Seattle, community leaders to preserve artwork from the CHOP
Artwork that was inside the area formerly known as the CHOP will be preserved with the help of the city of Seattle and the Office of Arts & Culture.5 years ago
WA Sen. Murray: Using federal funds as ‘bargaining chip’ to reopen schools is ‘appalling’
Senator Patty Murray said the Trump administration's recent attempt to "bully" schools to reopen this fall against public health guidance is irresponsible.5 years ago
UW Medicine launches telehealth clinic for COVID-19 patients in recovery
UW Medicine created a post-COVID-19 telehealth clinic to help address patients' needs after surviving a bad case of COVID-19.5 years ago
WSU drops addendum, will refund freshmen if dorms vacate for COVID-19
Washington State University changed its mind, and freshmen will now get a refund for room and board if the school is forced to close because of COVID-19.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee’s ‘no mask, no service’ mandate goes into effect Tuesday
Gov. Inslee's newest statewide mask mandate is in effect now. Businesses in Washington state are not allowed to serve a customer who is not wearing a mask.5 years ago
Paine Field to reopen in August after 10-week pause of commercial flights
After pausing flights for 10 weeks for repairs, commercial flights will take off again from Paine Field starting August 1, with three daily flights.5 years ago
Benton, Yakima, Franklin counties move to modified Phase 1
Benton, Yakima, and Franklin counties have moved to a modified Phase 1 of Gov. Inslee's Safe Start reopening plan as part of a "containment strategy."5 years ago
More than 100 UW students test positive for COVID-19 in Greek Row outbreak
As of July 5, at least 121 University of Washington students have tested positive for COVID-19 in connection to an outbreak on Greek Row.5 years ago
Seafair to host community programs in lieu of large-scale summer events
Seafair previously announced the cancellation of all its major events for 2020, but there will be community and virtual programs to enjoy this summer.5 years ago
Councilmember Sawant responds to Mayor Durkan’s call for investigation, possible expulsion
Councilmember Kshama Sawant responds to Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's letter calling on the Seattle City Council to investigate and possibly expel Sawant.5 years ago
Microsoft closing physical stores, taking new approach to retail
Microsoft announced a strategic change Friday, closing all physical stores. Microsoft Store locations have been closed since March due to COVID-19.5 years ago
Black Collective Voice forms in Seattle to educate and empower the people
Black Collective Voice, a group of organizers and protesters formed out of the Capitol Hill Organized Protest, is reclaiming the narrative of the movement.5 years ago
Higher education implementing protocols for return to in-person instruction
Gov. Inslee issued a proclamation Wednesday to allow higher education institutions to put necessary protocols in place to allow safe in-person instruction.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee announces face coverings to be mandatory statewide
Gov. Inslee announced Tuesday that face coverings will be mandatory statewide starting Friday, June 26, to reduce the rate of COVID-19 transmission.5 years ago
School districts to follow state’s reopening framework, adopt local plans
Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Rep. Kilmer discussed the framework for reopening schools Monday, and took questions from parents and teachers.5 years ago
Puget Sound region transit starting to restore service, resume fare collection
Buses and public transit services are slowly starting to restore service on some of the reduced schedules and routes as the state begins to reopen.聽5 years ago
Gov. Inslee says Yakima County is headed for disaster if no changes are made
Gov. Inslee visited Yakima to meet with government, health care, and business leaders Tuesday, pushing for something to change before COVID-19 gets worse.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee hopes to expand PPE stockpile, launches #WearAMaskWA
Gov. Inslee said PPE has been difficult to obtain during the COVID-19 response, but in-state efforts have helped. He has again asked for federal help.5 years ago
UW removes dance coach, invites black dancers to return to the squad
After two members the UW dance team, the only two women of color, were not selected to return, the Athletic Department has promised a leadership change.5 years ago
What’s allowed under King County’s modified Phase 1?
King County was approved to move to a modified Phase 1 on Friday. As part of the limited reopening, residents can go to a restaurant or get a haircut.5 years ago
Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms now advised to get tested
Gov. Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman announced updated advice for COVID-19 testing Thursday: "If you think you're sick, get tested."5 years ago
Washington gets first confirmed ‘murder hornet’ sighting of 2020
The Washington State Department of Agriculture reported on Friday the first confirmed sighting of an Asian giant hornet in the state in 2020.5 years ago
UW Medicine study shows at-home genetic tests effective for breast, ovarian cancer
In a study led by UW Medicine, at-home genetic test kits for breast and ovarian cancer have proved to be just as effective as the clinical protocol.5 years ago
