Former MyNorthwest.com Editor

King County releases latest numbers on employee vaccination rates post-mandate

King County released the latest numbers on employee vaccination rates Thursday, with 95% of its workers now having been fully vaccinated.

4 years ago

Richland florist that refused to serve to gay couples agrees to settlement, set to retire

A Richland flower shop owner who refused service to a gay couple in 2013 has conceded her legal battle, agreeing to a settlement and dropping her case.

4 years ago

Seattle School Board calls on state to implement COVID vaccine mandate for students

The Seattle School Board approved a resolution this week, calling on the state to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students.聽

4 years ago

‘Not a simple answer’ for when Washington will end mask, vaccine mandates

When will Washington finally lift its mask and state worker vaccine mandates? The path forward remains unclear, with several factors at play.

4 years ago

How a napkin can be counted as a vote in Washington, and why election officials say it’s secure

Can you vote on a napkin in Washington state? The answer is yes, but state and county election officials say the process is still valid and secure.

4 years ago

Names of Seattle officers in DC during Capitol riot to remain anonymous 鈥� for now

The identities of the six Seattle police officers in Washington, D.C., during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot will remain anonymous -- at least for now.聽

4 years ago

State commission publishes new redistricting maps nearly 24 hours past deadline

In an unexpected twist, the group tasked with Washington's redistricting process has agreed to new legislative maps, nearly 24 hours past the deadline.聽

4 years ago

Whatcom County resident recounts having to leave home by boat amid devastating flood

Whatcom County resident Lori Gardner recounts her experience with Monday's flooding, which displaced hundreds of people early this week.

4 years ago

Flooding hits 75% of Sumas homes as responders stage rescues with boats, tractors

As rescue efforts have wrapped up in Sumas, Washington, the town's Mayor Kyle Christensen says that the real work has just begun.聽

4 years ago

‘This is a complete joke’: Redistricting group fails to approve new map amid outcry over process

With the clock having expired on the deadline to finalize a new redistricting map for Washington, state commissioners have failed to come to an accord.

4 years ago

Tacoma council set to finalize ambitious plan to reimagine single-family zoning

Tacoma City Council is presenting the latest draft of its plan to reimagine single-family zoning, with plans to finalize it by the end of the month.聽

4 years ago

Seattle’s Windy City Pie responds to harassment over vaccination policy

Seattle's Windy City Pie responded last week to a string of negative reviews stemming from its vaccine requirement for indoor and outdoor dining.

4 years ago

Seattle councilmember pushes to expand program addressing downtown homeless camps

Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis is calling to expand the city's JustCARE program, designed to address problematic homeless camps in the downtown core.

4 years ago

Washington lawmaker stuck in El Salvador with COVID, pleads with colleagues for help

State Senator Doug Ericksen confirmed to 成人X站 Radio on Friday that he's in rough shape after testing positive for COVID-19 on a trip to El Salvador.

4 years ago

While repairs buy time, Seattle closes in on options to replace West Seattle Bridge

While repairs will buy valuable time for the West Seattle Bridge, Seattle has acknowledged that it will eventually need to be fully replaced.聽

4 years ago

Sawant, recall manager spar over charges laid out by campaign in Wednesday debate

Kshama Sawant and recall campaign manager Henry Bridger squared off in a virtual debate to get their respective messages to District 3 voters.

4 years ago

Future of Seattle Cinerama remains unclear, as petition circulates to save iconic theater

With entertainment venues having been fully reopened for months now, many are wondering when or if Seattle's Cinerama plans to return.聽

4 years ago

Inslee’s Secretary of State choice was ‘a political calculation,’ says state GOP

Washington state's Republican leaders are speaking out following the appointment of Steve Hobbs to serve as Secretary of State.

4 years ago

Current, future Seattle mayors issue criticism for council’s plan to cut $10M from police budget

Seattle's current and future mayors issued harsh criticism over a proposal from Seattle City Council to cut roughly $10 million from SPD's budget in 2022.