County health officials agree ‘there’s still a long way to go’
Regional health officials say our efforts are promising, but there's still a lot of work to do before letting up the restrictions that are in place now.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee calls on businesses to manufacture supplies
聽Gov. Inslee on Wednesday put a call out to manufacturers in Washington state for help producing personal protection equipment (PPE) for heath care workers.5 years ago
UW model suggests outbreak could peak around April 19
The state Department of Health is trying to figure out how to process the immense amount of testing data that has crippled its reporting system. But Chief Science Officer with the DOH said they鈥檙e working closely with researchers.5 years ago
6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Central Idaho
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake shook central Idaho Tuesday evening.聽5 years ago
UW leading study on hydroxychloroquine’s effect on COVID-19
University of Washington researchers will investigate whether hydroxychloroquine, a commonly used anti-malarial and autoimmune-disease treatment, can prevent transmission in people exposed to COVID-19.5 years ago
Home improvement during a global pandemic
It鈥檚 not easy for DIYers to stay home in spring when you need mulch and more plants. Stay home, get delivery, and experiment with what you do have.5 years ago
State trooper struck, killed on I-5 in Chehalis
A Washington state trooper was struck and killed by a car during a high-speed on I-5 in Chehalis on Tuesday.5 years ago
Everett mayor directs residents to stay home
Everett's mayor has issued a directive ordering all residents and business owners to stay home except for essential activities, government services or infrastructure.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee: It’s my hope people shop at a normal pace
Among other things, Governor Inslee is calling on people to refrain from stockpiling or hoarding groceries.5 years ago
Relying on travel to survive, SeaTac suffers amidst virus outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak is crippling the economy across the nation, but the mayor of SeaTac says the impacts have already been noticeable and significant.5 years ago
King County to create 3 new quarantine centers
In an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus, King County plans to repuurpose three more properties for isolation centers.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee orders K-12 schools in King, Snohomish, Pierce Counties closed until April 24
Governor Inslee has ordered all K-12 schools in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties to be closed until April 24.5 years ago
House passes bill to make childcare facilities gun-free zones
The House passed a bill on Tuesday that would expand the same prohibitions on deadly weapons at childcare facilities as K-12 schools in Washington state.6 years ago
Second coronavirus death in King County, more cases reported across region
A second person has died from coronavirus and three people have been identified in King County as having the illness, bringing the total cases in King County to 10. Snohomish County also reported another case Sunday evening.6 years ago
Puget Sound schools close Monday over coronavirus concerns
A handful of schools in both King County and Snohomish County announced closures Monday due to concerns over coronavirus.6 years ago
Two more cases of coronavirus identified in King County
Two men in the their 60s with underlying health conditions were hospitalized with coronavirus, according to health officials in Washington state.6 years ago
Family of Snohomish County teen assures public they’re following guidelines
Health officials announced Friday night that a teen at Jackson High School in Everett tested 'presumptive positive' for coronavirus.聽6 years ago
King County man first to die in US from coronavirus; two more cases identified
The first coronavirus-related death was reported in Washington state on Saturday, according to the Washington Department of Health.6 years ago
Two new cases of coronavirus in Washington state
Health officials say there are two new cases of coronavirus in Washington state -- one is an Everett student and another is a woman in King County.6 years ago
Person connected to Bothell H.S. tests negative for coronavirus
A sick relative of a staff member at the school prompted the school's closure Thursday and Friday. The relative's test results returned negative for coronavirus.6 years ago
Judge determines Tim Eyman broke campaign finance rules
A Thurston County Superior Court judge has ruled that gubernatorial candidate Tim Eyman broke campaign finance rules and concealed thousands in campaign contributions.6 years ago
Lawmaker wants to use Boeing tax break to save the salmon
Washington state hasn't been able to find a reliable source of funding to clear passageways for spawning salmon. Until now, that is.聽6 years ago
