Hospitalizations plateauing in Western WA, peaking in Eastern WA
Omicron hospitalizations appear to be slowing or even descending in Western Washington. But in Eastern Washington, it's another matter entirely.4 years ago
Dad presses district for solutions after racist incident at Olympia high school
In the days since a racist video taken at a basketball game circulated, parents and students are demanding change in the Olympia School District.4 years ago
New bill has Washington tribes, farmers divided over salmon protective zones
Advocates say a bill to establish salmon protective zones along rivers would save the salmon, but farmers say it would destroy their businesses.4 years ago
Analyst’s advice for Washingtonians who got private long-term care insurance
An Association of Washington Business analyst explains the outlook for private long-term care insurance now that the WA Cares tax will likely be delayed.4 years ago
Legislature debates WA hospital staffing ratios as health care labor problem steeps
Hospital administrators and health workers are divided over a bill that would mandate staffing ratios in different hospital departments.4 years ago
Washington Senate bill would reimburse doctors, nurse practitioners at same rate
A state Senate bill would mandate that insurance companies reimburse physicians and advanced registered nurse practitioners at the same rate.4 years ago
Most of Western Washington appears to be ‘close’ to omicron peak
State health leaders say parts of Washington may be reaching the peak in omicron cases, but hospitals are still expected to be stretched thin.4 years ago
Racist video from Olympia’s Capital High School basketball game sparks outrage
Students at a high school in Olympia filmed themselves making racial slurs about a player on an opposing team during a basketball game.4 years ago
State makes discovery about Asian giant hornets eradicated in 2021
The Washington State Department of Agriculture made a promising discovery about the origin of the Asian giant hornets eradicated in 2021.4 years ago
Legislature considers bill to ban fur farms, production, sale in Washington
A bill in the state House of Representatives would outlaw the farming of foxes, minks, and other animals for fur in Washington.4 years ago
Freeway, mountain pass closures hit Puget Sound region grocery stores with shortages
After Washington's major thoroughfares across the mountains were closed all weekend, grocery stores are feeling the pinch in product shortages.4 years ago
Southern Resident orcas hit Puget Sound absence record in 2021
Likely because of their dwindling food supply, the Southern Resident orcas spent fewer days in the Puget Sound in 2021 than any other year on record.4 years ago
Washington health leaders ask mild COVID patients not to visit emergency rooms
State health leaders say too many people with mild COVID cases are taking up resources in emergency rooms that should go to serious cases.4 years ago
Snohomish County says save testing for those with symptoms, exposures
With Snohomish County cases doubling each week for the past two weeks, the county's testing capability has become overwhelmed.4 years ago
Seattle police seized 650K fentanyl pills in 2021
Seattle police seized 650,000 fentanyl pills in 2021, 10 times what they got last year. This comes in the same year fentanyl deaths doubled in King County.4 years ago
Washington hospitals full as patients aren’t able to get into nursing homes
Once again, Washington state hospitals are full -- but this time, it's not because COVID-19 patients are taking up rooms.4 years ago
Asian giant hornet season wraps up after no sightings in three months
Asian giant hornet season is wrapping up for 2021. This year saw three nests eradicated, though no new hornets have been seen in three months.4 years ago
State auditor: Unemployment office needed stronger checks to prevent employee fraud
In a new report, the state Auditor's Office says a lack of checks at the Employment Security Department allowed a former employee to get away with fraud.4 years ago
Trial date for Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer set for July 2022
Just as a trial date has been set for Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer, his department is facing challenges in recruiting new officers.4 years ago
Make pre-holiday vaccine appointments early amid run on boosters
Some Washington residents are having trouble getting boosters quickly. With the holidays approaching, it's good to make an appointment now.4 years ago
Washington Retail Association predicts booming holiday shopping season for small stores
The holiday shopping season started early this year, and is expected to be booming -- especially for the state's small businesses.4 years ago
Beloved holiday traditions return to Seattle area after COVID hiatus
After a COVID hiatus that saw virtual events in 2020, some of the Puget Sound's favorite holiday happenings are back this year.4 years ago
Long-term care tax exemption applicants told not to worry about latest email
Some WA Cares tax exemption applicants received an automatic email over the weekend telling them their status had changed.4 years ago
