Seattle Police Department braces for mass firing of officers as hundreds have yet to show proof of vaccination
As of Wednesday, 292 sworn personnel had yet to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. That number is down from 354 on Tuesday.
403 Seattle PD employees have not submitted proof of vaccination, including 111 who have requested exemptions
At least 292 employees within the Seattle Police Department have yet to submit proof of vaccination as the Oct. 6 deadline set by interm chief Adrian Diaz in an email came and went.
UW Medicine to deny organ transplants to unvaccinated patients
If you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19, you may have a hard time getting a transplant in western Washington.
Fugitive in the crowd? US Marshals seek help identifying Dodgers fan
A $25,000 reward is being offered for information on a Dodgers fan who "strongly resembles" a man on the 15 Most Wanted fugitives list, federal officials said.
Washington woman dies of 'rare' blood clot after receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Washington state health authorities say a woman in her late 30s has died from a rare blood-clotting syndrome after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Former addict's astounding transformation to college graduate: 'Consider starting today'
Ginny Burton struggled with addiction for most of her life, and was introduced to drugs by her mom when she was just 7 years old. But she finally decided to get clean and turn her life around -- and earlier this year, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science.
Seattle, King County announce indoor vaccine requirement to fight COVID-19 spread
Seattle and King County Thursday announced an indoor vaccine requirement for restaurants, bars, gyms, movie theaters, and other entertainment venues. The mandate will also apply to outdoor events with more than 500 people in attendance.
Seattle Mariners to host 2023 MLB All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park
The Seattle Mariners will host baseball’s 2023 All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park.
Inslee: Masks required at large outdoor gatherings in Washington starting Sept. 13
Starting Sept. 13, masks will be required statewide in outdoor gatherings of 500 or more regardless of vaccination status, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced.
Former Washington Football Team running back Clinton Portis pleads guilty to health care fraud
Former Washington Football Team running back Clinton Portis has pleaded guilty in connection with his role in a health care fraud scheme.
Washington state insurance commissioner compares pro-life Republicans to the Taliban
The Washington State Insurance Commissioner is calling pro-life Republicans “Taliban-like” after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed a Texas anti-abortion law to stand.
Asian giant hornet nest destroyed in Washington state
Officials in Washington state said Thursday they had destroyed the first "murder" hornet nest of the season, which was located near the town of Blaine along the Canadian border.
Luke Willson announces retirement from football 1 day after signing with Seahawks
Just one day after the Seattle Seahawks announced that fan-favorite Luke Willson was back, the tight end announced his retirement.
Driver charged after dump truck plows into cars, buildings
Authorities said a dump truck drove right through one building and into another, ramming several vehicles along the way.
Video shows dizzying installation of new Panocam atop Space Needle's spire
The worker who installed the camera harnessed himself in and scaled up the Space Needle's spire to 605 feet where he positioned the new equipment.
'Ruthless:' Tacoma man shocked over 60% rent hike
Rent increases are nothing new, but one Tacoma man says he was shocked over the one he is facing, calling it "ruthless."
1st 2021 murder hornet sighting confirmed: Here’s what you need to know
A live murder hornet was found on Wednesday in Washington State, the first sighting of the deadly insect of the 2021 season.
Video shows road rage suspect hurl axe at driver in Western Washington
King County deputies responded to a road rage report of a suspect throwing an axe at a driver near Interstate 5 on July 27.
Texas A&M Forest Service helping battle Northwest wildfires
The Texas A&M Forest Service sent about 45 of their personnel to help battle wildfires devastating parts of the western United States.
Washington announces COVID vaccine mandate for state workers, health care providers
Most state workers in Washington, as well as private health care and long-term care employees, will be required to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by Oc. 18 or will lose their jobs, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.