Eastern Washington in first-of-its-kind drought advisory with dry conditions across US
While much of the Western United States suffers from extreme drought, Eastern Washington is not quite as bad -- but a drought advisory is still in place.4 years ago
Electron Dam owner fined $500K over Puyallup River pollution
The Department of Ecology has fined Electron Dam owner Electron Hydro $501,000 for polluting the Puyallup River with artificial turf last summer.4 years ago
Skagit Valley Hospital, other North Sound facilities filling up
Skagit Valley Hospital is at full capacity, and other nearby medical centers are in a similar boat -- but it's not because of COVID cases.4 years ago
Washington’s child care crisis poised to get even bleaker post-pandemic
Washington was in a child care crisis before the pandemic -- and now, with providers wondering how long they can stay in business, it looks to get worse.4 years ago
State not seeing more COVID breakthrough cases than expected
While the state is seeing a few breakthrough cases in people who have had the COVID vaccine, these are very rare and usually mild.4 years ago
State gears up for Asian giant hornet trapping, spotting season
While the state asks people in the counties surrounding Whatcom to watch for Asian giant hornets, it's unlikely a giant hornet could have gone that far.4 years ago
Foreign policy expert: Canadian border announcement likely in June
An expert on foreign policy with Canada believes that within the next month, we will see changes and possibly even a reopening of the U.S./Canadian border.4 years ago
WA fire experts worried about wildfires with warm temps, Memorial Day
Firefighters around the state are worried that the warm temperatures and recreational campfires could spark new wildfires this holiday weekend.4 years ago
WA Sec of Health: COVID will be here a ‘long time’ without enough immunity
Will COVID eventually disappear, or is it in our lives for good from now on? That all depends, says state Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah.4 years ago
WA Dept. of Health says no evidence rare heart problem caused by vaccine
Correlation is not causation -- that's the message of the state Department of Health about at a rare heart problem reported by some vaccine recipients.4 years ago
WA judge has until next week to decide if fraud suspect should be released on bail
A federal judge in Washington has until next week to decide if the Nigerian national accused of unemployment fraud will be released on bail.4 years ago
Water safety tips from Washington State Parks for pandemic boating boom
Boating season promises to be bigger than ever in Washington this year thanks to the pandemic -- but it's important to remember some safety tips.4 years ago
Nigerian citizen arrested in unemployment fraud to be released on bail
As the first alleged major player in last year's unemployment fraud attack is released on bail, another fraud attempt occurred in Washington.4 years ago
Despite vetoes, monumental climate legislation signed into law
Despite vetoing portions of two bills, Governor Inslee still signed notable climate change legislation into law on Monday.4 years ago
Gov. Inslee wants to look into reopening B.C. border ‘in upcoming months’
It's possible we could see the border open up for travel between Washington and British Columbia in the coming months, just in time for summer.4 years ago
Governor Inslee signs bill to reform state’s unemployment system
The governor has signed into law a bill to reform the state's unemployment system with additional staff and regular reporting of statistics.4 years ago
Child care subsidy bill ‘Fair Start for Kids Act’ signed into law
A bill to reduce the costs of child care for more Washington families and give care providers a helping hand has been signed into law.4 years ago
Why no one should skip the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
Why is it so important to get the second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines? A disease expert weighs in on exactly what the shots do for our bodies.4 years ago
State reducing vaccine access barriers with Uber, Lyft rides, new hotline
With more vaccine doses available than those requested this week, the state is working to break down access barriers to vaccination.4 years ago
Snohomish business says it needed lawyer to fix $11k unemployment tax error
A Snohomish small business says it took hiring a lawyer to get an $11,000 unemployment tax error corrected by the Employment Security Department.4 years ago
Road to herd immunity could be a challenge for Washington
Health experts say the vaccine is the quickest way out of the pandemic, but the path to herd immunity for Washington may not be easy.4 years ago
Seattle Chamber calls vaccine clinic series vital step of business recovery
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce is hosting a vaccine clinic in Bothell this week as part of its series of clinics throughout the Puget Sound.4 years ago
How a four-foot-tall Batman statue ended up with the Everett Police Department
A Batman statue stolen from an Everett business and then found again by police has made the police station his home for the time being.4 years ago
