Robocalls ‘are not going to go away’ even as new US law kicks in
New rules on robocalls kick in Tuesday, Sept. 28, but an advocate with WashPIRG says that doesn't mean the calls will stop entirely.4 years ago
Washington lawmaker calls on FAA to address ‘disgusting’ behavior from unruly airline passengers
Washington Rep. Rick Larsen led a hearing in the U.S. House Aviation Subcommittee on Thursday to address an uptick in unruly airline passengers.聽4 years ago
New rules for Fourth of July fireworks in unincorporated Pierce County
Starting in 2023, unincorporated Pierce County will move from five days of being able set off Fourth of July fireworks to just one.聽4 years ago
Olympia police prepare for possible weekend protests downtown
Olympia's police chief says the department is ready for members of the Proud Boys who say they're planning to come back downtown this Saturday.4 years ago
Washington AG calls Biden’s effort to eliminate protections for Hanford workers ‘cruel’
The state attorney general criticized the Biden administration for continuing a challenge to Washington's law strengthening Hanford workers compensation.4 years ago
Train derails, hits power pole near Port of Tacoma
No injuries are reported after a train derailed near the Port of Tacoma early Tuesday afternoon.聽4 years ago
Thousands of construction workers to start strike Thursday
Thousands of Washington construction workers will go on strike Thursday after members of the Northwest Carpenters Union voted to reject the latest offer.聽4 years ago
Orcas return to Puget Sound, signal 鈥榬emaining health to these waters鈥�
Last seen in the Puget Sound in April, the Southern Resident Orca whales were seen off Bush Point on Whidbey Island Sept. 7 foraging for salmon.4 years ago
Two new Asian giant hornet sightings reported in Whatcom County
The state Department of Agriculture reported two new Asian giant hornet sightings on Wednesday, spotted close to where a nest was eradicated two weeks ago.聽4 years ago
Attendees of Labor Day events in central Washington should get COVID test
Health experts in Ellensburg are recommending that anyone who attended one of the city's major events this past weekend get a COVID test.4 years ago
Tacoma keeps virtual learning option as students return to classrooms
Not all students will be in class when Tacoma public schools open their doors on Wednesday, with virtual learning options continuing.4 years ago
Local officials express frustration as ivermectin poison control calls triple statewide
The Washington Poison Center has continued to field calls from people asking for medical help after taking ivermectin, despite warnings against its use.4 years ago
Dave Matthews Band playing in ‘alternate format’ at Gorge
Hundreds of Dave Matthews Band fans were expecting the whole band to play at their annual Labor Day Weekend shows at the Gorge in Eastern Washington.4 years ago
Recall Sawant measure doesn’t make November ballot
King County has posted the official list of candidates and issues for November's election, and a recall measure for Seattle City Councilmember Kshana Sawant is not listed.4 years ago
Seattle school bus delays expected this week as system ramps back up
Safety over speed is one of the reasons many dozens of Seattle school bus routes are expected to run behind schedule for at least the next few days.聽4 years ago
Seattle, Tacoma ports expect pandemic shortages to worsen into fall
The pandemic troubles that have led to toilet paper shortages and higher prices are getting worse at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma.4 years ago
Hundreds can return to homes in Lake Chelan, but fire danger remains
People can now return to their homes in Lake Chelan after a week of moderate weather that helped firefighting efforts, but the fire season is not yet over.4 years ago
Snohomish County Executive: It’s a ‘perilous situation’ as schools reopen
Snohomish County's political leader says out loud what many are thinking as schools across the state prepare to reopen amid a rise in COVID cases.4 years ago
UW study finds pregnant individuals ‘do well’ with COVID vaccine
Pregnant women appear to have no more trouble with the COVID-19 vaccine than anyone else, according to a new survey from UW Medicine.聽4 years ago
Masks required for tourists, employees at any National Park
All tourists and employees are now required to wear a mask or facial covering in crowded areas, indoor or outdoor, at any National Park.4 years ago
Edmonds woman explains why she got a COVID-19 booster shot
An Edmonds City Council candidate got her COVID-19 booster shot Monday.聽Alicia Crank says she is immunocompromised and actively campaigning in public.4 years ago
Wildfire smoke may have contributed to Western US COVID case counts
A recent study finds the damage done to your lungs and immune system by smoke can make you more susceptible to COVID-19, and can worsen your symptoms.4 years ago
New Amazon Fresh grocery store opens in Seattle’s Central District
Amazon is opening a new Amazon Fresh store in Seattle's Central District on South Jackson Street, the second in Washington state.4 years ago
