Bellingham woman convicted of railroad sabotage, placing shunt on tracks
A Bellingham woman was convicted of railroad sabotage and found guilty of placing a shunt on train tracks, which can cause derailments.4 years ago
State’s hospitals warn stroke, appendicitis patients seeing delayed care
Around the state, patients with serious disorders are experiencing delayed care because of the COVID-19 surge's strain on hospitals.4 years ago
Port Hadlock restaurant says vaccine cards mandate puts burden on servers
A Mexican restaurant in Jefferson County says it will not follow the requirement to check vaccine cards at the door because it puts a burden on workers.4 years ago
Highline Schools’ all-new Maritime High School opens in Des Moines
A first-of-its-kind high school for the Highline School District aims to give kids a hands-on education that will help prepare them for maritime careers.4 years ago
Seattle area groups asking for volunteers to help arriving Afghan refugees
Local groups are looking for volunteers to help more than 100 Afghan refugees arriving in the Puget Sound. Learn how you can contribute.4 years ago
Doctors: Washington likely needs 85-90% vaccination to defeat delta
Doctors around Washington say that the current vaccination rate is not enough to stem the tide of the delta variant as hospitals fill up.4 years ago
Mobile gas stations at Seattle-area Safeway stores aim to save emissions, time
A new program at three Seattle-area Safeway stores allows people to access mobile gas stations with the goal of cutting down on time and emissions.4 years ago
State scientists hopeful eradicated hornet nest may be only one in area
State entomologists are optimistic after locating and destroying an Asian giant hornet nest near Blaine this early in the season.4 years ago
BBB warns of moving company, broker dishonesty in Washington
As more people move around the country during the pandemic, the Better Business Bureau warns people not to be tricked by a dishonest moving company.4 years ago
State prison nurse says workers preparing to leave over vaccine mandate
A nurse at a state prison believes there will be major staffing shortages coming when her colleagues quit over the vaccine mandate in October.4 years ago
Point Roberts loses second tourist season with border closure extension
As the U.S. Border continues to be closed to Canadians, the town of Point Roberts must deal with the loss of most of its tourism revenue.4 years ago
Despite delta variant, fall travel expected to take off, says local analyst
Despite the delta surge, it looks as if fall travel will be taking off. Local travel analyst Steve Danishek explains what travelers should know.4 years ago
Criticism for U.S. government as next border closure decision looms
As the United States approaches another deadline to decide whether or not to extend the border closure with Canada, the government is getting criticism.4 years ago
Washington Department of Agriculture begins Asian giant hornet tracking effort
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has begun the Asian giant hornet tagging and tracking process in the hopes of finding a nest.4 years ago
Skagit County Fair brings sense of ‘normalcy’ with precautions
After it was canceled in 2020 due to COVID, the Skagit County Fair is back, with precautions -- and you can even get your vaccine there.4 years ago
Staffing shortage leads to backups at Puget Sound vet clinics
Vet clinics around the Puget Sound are having trouble fitting in patients -- and some are even shutting their doors -- due to a shortage in staffing.4 years ago
St. Michael ER in Bremerton still closed, no reopening date in sight
The emergency department of St. Michael Medical Center in Bremerton remains closed, nearly a week after it shut -- with no reopening date yet.4 years ago
State agencies ask residents to check backyards for invasive insects
Could your swimming pool or garden lights be hiding invasive insects? The state is asking you to keep a lookout for harmful critters.4 years ago
Biologist: Typical for Southern Residents to spend early summer elsewhere
The Southern Residents have not spent much time in the San Juans the past few months -- but there is a good reason why not.4 years ago
Governor says more vaccine strategies could be on the way for Washington
If more Washingtonians do not get the COVID-19 shot, it is possible future vaccine strategies could include a return to certain restrictions.4 years ago
Scammers target Washington’s unemployed with fake job listings
Unemployed Washingtonians are running into fake job listings masquerading as postings from legitimate local companies, using real employees' names.4 years ago
Point Roberts businesses say border situation worst possible outcome
As Point Roberts businesses suffer from the ongoing U.S. border closure, one analyst speculates the decisions are made based on politics, not health.4 years ago
Paddleboard Safety Week raises awareness of risks involved
This week is Paddleboard Safety Week in Washington. All too often, paddleboarders get out on the water without any basic safety training.4 years ago
