Ski resorts experiencing both outdoor enthusiasm and challenges
With the pandemic pushing people to go outdoors, ski resorts have noticed increased enthusiasm, but also new challenges.5 years ago
One year ago, a King County man was the nation’s first known COVID-19 death
It has been one year since what was then thought to be the first U.S. coronavirus death was announced here in the Puget Sound.5 years ago
Des Moines neighborhood hit with spate of brake-slashing
Someone has been cutting brake lines underneath cars near Highline College in Des Moines -- a crime that could have deadly consequences.5 years ago
State Capitol monument to honor WA’s first Black pioneer, George Bush
George Bush, Washington's first Black pioneer, has often been overlooked in favor of white pioneers -- but he'll soon be commemorated at the Capitol.5 years ago
On two-month anniversary of Custer derailment, site appears unharmed
Two months after the derailment of an oil train in Custer, ongoing monitoring shows nature at the scene of the accident to be unharmed.5 years ago
What to do when Alzheimer’s, dementia make relatives fearful of vaccine
Elderly Washingtonians are all eligible for the COVID vaccine, but what do you do when dementia makes a loved one hesitant to get vaccinated?5 years ago
Data breaches prompt new bill to limit Employment Security Department’s SSN disclosure
A bill in the House is trying to prevent future data breaches by limiting the use of full social security numbers in written communication.5 years ago
New orca calf inspires hope that Puget Sound whales could be recovering
The appearance of another new Puget Sound orca calf has experts optimistic that the once-dwindling population could be on a path to recovery.5 years ago
House bill seeks reforms for Washington Employment Security Department
A bill in the Legislature would require the Employment Security Department to make staffing and policy changes in order to get benefits out faster.5 years ago
Clean fuel standard bill headed to Washington House floor
A clean fuel standard -- a bill to force gasoline companies to decrease the carbon in their fuel -- is once again being debated in the Legislature.5 years ago
Bill in state Legislature would require Uber, Lyft to have more electric vehicles
A bill in the Legislature would require companies like Uber and Lyft to come up with a plan for getting more of their drivers in electric vehicles.5 years ago
Unemployment bill becomes first Washington bill signed into law in 2021
Governor Inslee signed the unemployment bill into law, which will lower the unemployment tax hit for businesses this year.5 years ago
You could have unclaimed property sitting at WA Dept. of Revenue
Did you know the state Department of Revenue is holding more than a billion dollars in unclaimed property? Some of it could be yours.5 years ago
WA Employment Security Department whistleblower says she was told not to help people
A whistleblower at Employment Security describes the ways in which she and her colleagues were stopped from helping unemployment claimants.5 years ago
Navy SEALS to train in more than a dozen state parks
Navy SEALS have permission to conduct special operations training in up to 17 coastal state parks during nighttime hours.5 years ago
Unemployment bill passes House, headed to governor’s desk
The unemployment bill to reduce the unemployment tax increase for businesses is headed to the governor's desk after passing the House.5 years ago
Local physical therapist: Neck, back problems arise from working at home
A local physical therapist has seen a huge uptick in neck, shoulder, and back problems caused by working from home in the wrong position.5 years ago
Vaccine appointment process a confusing, long headache for Washingtonians
For many Washingtonians, getting a vaccine appointment is a nightmare -- and supply isn't expected to greatly increase in the near future.5 years ago
State DOH says Phase 1B, Tier 1 could take months to get through
The Department of Health says it's getting 100,000 vaccine doses from the feds each week, but that's nowhere near what's needed to reach the state's goal of 45,000 vaccinations a day.5 years ago
UW neuroscientist: Our brains are biologically wired for political hatred
A UW neuroscientist explains the reasons are brains are predisposed toward political hatred -- and what we can do about it.5 years ago
Non-traditional classroom furniture plays role in back-to-school discussion
As school districts plan how to get kids back to in-person learning safely, different types of classroom furniture are being looked at.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee’s cap-and-invest proposal draws criticism from environmentalists
A climate change proposal from Gov. Inslee that would establish a cap-and-invest system is drawing questions and critiques from activists.5 years ago
Petition grows against bill to mandate course and license for kayak, paddleboard use
A bill to set safety requirements for people using a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard is getting strong pushback from the paddle sport community.5 years ago
