Sen. Murray, Gov. Inslee rebut proposal to remove Snake River dams
Senator Patty Murray and Governor Jay Inslee are calling for a regional process to help the salmon populations in the Columbia River Basin.聽4 years ago
Beware of cold water shock in Washington rivers, lakes
It's set to be a lovely, warm weekend in the Puget Sound area, but that doesn't mean that jumping into a cold lake or river is a good idea.4 years ago
Tacoma tavern gets liquor license suspended over ‘willful non-compliance’ with COVID rules
A Tacoma tavern's liquor license has now been suspended for six months thanks to dozens of COVID violations over a period of months.4 years ago
New bill could help cruises out of Seattle get around limitations, resume routes to Alaska
A Senate bill passed on Thursday would allow cruise lines between Seattle and Alaska to circumvent a Canadian cruising ban.4 years ago
Juneteenth officially a state holiday in Washington
Gov. Inslee has officially made Juneteenth -- celebrated each year on June 19 -- a legal state holiday.4 years ago
Amazon hiring for 2K jobs, offering signing bonus for vaccine proof
Across the United States and Canada, Amazon will be hiring 75,000 new employees, including more than 2,000 in Washington state.4 years ago
Kent City Council considers banning roosters after noise complaints
The city of Kent was considering banning roosters after people complained they made too much noise.4 years ago
UW planning for return to campus life, in-person classes this fall
At this point, the University of Washington expects campus life, classes, and activities to be nearly back to normal this fall.4 years ago
Cat nabs second rabid bat found in Western Washington in 2021
A cat in Thurston County caught the second rabid bat found in Western Washington so far in 2021, just days after the first one was found.4 years ago
Snohomish County COVID rates appear to be stabilizing as vaccines ramp up
Snohomish County health experts are feeling hopeful, with a fourth wave of cases and hospitalizations appearing to have leveled off.聽4 years ago
Two cases of toxin-producing E. coli in Snohomish County
Two cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli have been identified in Snohomish County residents.4 years ago
Washington gas prices are rising, but it’s not because of Colonial Pipeline attack
While it may seem logical to attribute rising gas prices in Washington to a recent attack on the Colonial Pipeline, that's not the full story.4 years ago
Distracted I-5 driver arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide
A driver who struck and killed a man changing a tire on I-5 in Tacoma on Monday morning has been arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide.聽4 years ago
Washington Hospitality Association calls on Gov. Inslee to fully open state by June 15
The head of the Washington Hospitality Association is pushing for the state to fully reopen by June, and for a plan forward out of the rollback pause.4 years ago
Local construction company offers $500 to employees who get vaccine
A small construction company in Fife is giving its workers $500 as an incentive to get the COVID-19 vaccine.聽4 years ago
King County Council puts off vote on proposal to ban facial recognition technology
After a divisive hearing, the King County Council decided not to vote on a proposal to ban government use of facial recognition technology.4 years ago
Thurston County looking to distribute 800 expiring vaccine doses by end of week
Thurston County is looking to distribute about 800 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines set to expire by the end of the week.4 years ago
Bidding has begun on a ticket to space with Blue Origin
Blue Origin's New Shepard will fly its first astronaut crew to space on July 20, and you could be on board 鈥� for the right price, of course.4 years ago
Tacoma Rainiers will be first team in state to start using ‘vaccinated only’ seating
The Tacoma Rainiers will be the first to take up the governor's new guidance suggesting teams begin providing special seating sections for vaccinated fans.4 years ago
Seattle Mariners to hand out $65,000 in racial equity grants
The charitable arm of the Seattle Mariners is awarding $65,000 to three separate groups in its bid to further the cause of racial equity.4 years ago
New law reduces sales tax on hydrogen vehicle purchases in Washington
A bill sponsored by Sen. Hawkins that creates an eight-year pilot project for the reduction of sales tax on purchases of hydrogen vehicles is now law.4 years ago
Gov. Inslee signs Washington’s new capital gains tax
Gov. Inslee signed off on Washington's new capital gains tax Tuesday afternoon.4 years ago
Pilot of ‘no touch’ technology, virtual queue for TSA lines comes to Sea-Tac
A new pilot program of two different touchless technologies at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport kicks off this week and will run through August.4 years ago
