City of Bellevue to start safe parking pilot program for those living in cars
The plan is for the safe parking pilot program to begin sometime over the summer. The city council approved $450,000 per year to run the program.2 years ago
Business owners prepare for more king tides in Puget Sound
King tides return to the region over the weekend and into next week. People in areas that flooded the last time are already taking steps to prevent damage.2 years ago
Leg. considering bills to lower taxes on spirits-based canned cocktails
Canned cocktails made with hard liquor will cost you more in taxes than those made with wine or beer, even if the alcohol content is the same.2 years ago
Bill in legislature would ban toxins commonly found in cosmetics
Your favorite cosmetics may contain unhealthy levels of toxic chemicals, but a bill in the Legislature aims to do something about this.2 years ago
King tides return to Puget Sound, but unlikely to bring much flooding
The king tides are back in the Puget Sound this week, but we are unlikely to see the widespread flooding that they brought two weeks ago.2 years ago
Wind impacting Puget Sound part of larger storm pummeling California
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for parts of the state through noon after wind gusts reached upwards of 50 miles per hour.2 years ago
King County seeing increasing ‘white powder’ fentanyl
Ahead of the New Year's party weekend, King County is warning people about a dangerous trend involving the synthetic opioid fentanyl.2 years ago
Ice storm brings power outage, flooding risk to Western Washington
The snow will be gone soon, but the ice storm is likely to bring a mess to the region, including power outages and flooding.2 years ago
State climatologist on why winter solstice is not our earliest sunset
The winter solstice is here, but while it is the shortest day of the year, it is neither the day with the earliest sunset nor with the latest sunrise.2 years ago
Prepare for dangerously low temps, ice storm across Puget Sound
Before the snow clears out, the region will be hit with two hazards -- dangerously low temperatures and an ice storm during Friday's commute.2 years ago
Lowest gas prices in months an early Christmas gift for WA drivers
It's an early Christmas present for drivers who are off to Grandmother's house -- gas prices in Washington are the lowest they have been in nearly a year.2 years ago
Snohomish County says meth contamination won’t delay Edmonds housing facility
This process has the America's Best Value Inn on Highway 99 temporarily shut down, as the entire interior needs to undergo a cleanup.2 years ago
Teachers push for higher minimum wage in South King cities after Tukwila vote
After Tukwila voted to enact a higher minimum wage, teachers in neighboring cities are advocating for a similar move in their communities.2 years ago
Allow extra time for mail deliveries this holiday season
Some neighborhoods around the Puget Sound region are reporting mail delays. This comes as the USPS hits its busiest couple of weeks of the year.2 years ago
Could we see a mask mandate as flu, RSV, COVID circulate?
Los Angeles County is moving toward another mask mandate as flu, COVID, and RSV circulate. How likely is Washington to bring masks back?2 years ago
Family of man who died after delayed medic response sues City of Seattle
The family of a man who died of cardiac arrest after first responders delayed entering his home is suing the City of Seattle for $10 million.2 years ago
Mt. Vernon Schools exploring shorter summer, more mid-year breaks
The Mount Vernon School District is considering shortening summer vacation and adding more breaks during the school year.2 years ago
Fred Hutch study finds race, sex disparities in COVID trials
A study at Seattle's Fred Hutch found that all was not equal when it came to race and sex in the COVID vaccine and treatment trials.2 years ago
Doctor: It’s possible to get flu, RSV, and COVID at same time
The flu, RSV, and COVID are all circulating in the community right now -- and for some unlucky people, all three will occur at the same time.2 years ago
Pet dog electrocuted at Washington State Fairgrounds holiday event
A Christmas event at the Washington State Fairgrounds turned into a nightmare when faulty wiring resulted in a dog being electrocuted.2 years ago
WA seeing major rise in antisemitism amidst hateful celebrity rhetoric
Acts of antisemitism are on the rise in Washington, with this year set to reach an all-time high in number of acts of hate against the Jewish community.2 years ago
Senate Democrats, Republicans optimistic on climate change work
Democrats and Republicans in Olympia are hoping to find common ground on climate change legislation in the upcoming session.2 years ago
Rise of pediatric flu causes worst medication shortage in ’15 years’
As cases of flu and RSV fill pediatric units at hospitals, many families are also having trouble getting flu medications for kids.2 years ago
