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Johnson & Johnson vaccine halted in Washington over side effect

Published 4:40pm Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Following federal guidance, Washington health care providers are temporarily pausing Johnson & Johnson shots while experts educate hospital systems on how to treat a rare ... Read more

Asian women and racial violence in the aftermath of Atlanta | Guest column

Published 3:30pm Friday, April 9, 2021

In her famous essay “The Laugh of the Medusa,” Hélène Cixous resurrects the myth of Medusa — a gorgon whose terrifying glance turned onlookers into ... Read more

State Senate OKs restrictions on police tactics and gear

Published 2:35pm Thursday, April 8, 2021

Staff reports

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Formerly incarcerated people regain right to vote in Washington

Published 2:25pm Thursday, April 8, 2021

Rights restored immediately upon release.

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Salmon update: King County wants cleaner water, more habitat

Published 1:30am Thursday, April 8, 2021

Salmon and orcas are in the spotlight once again as King County unveils a new strategic plan to rework its approach to protecting water quality ... Read more

State releases February unemployment data

Published 3:30pm Wednesday, April 7, 2021

February unemployment in King County sat at 5.3%, which marked a decrease from the prior month, but was still double that when compared to February ... Read more

King County municipal courts offer limited time warrant amnesty program

Published 1:25pm Thursday, April 1, 2021

The program is intended to mitigate court backlog of warrants during pandemic.

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King County needs more lawyers to attack backlog of cases

Published 4:25pm Wednesday, March 31, 2021

6,107 open cases is double the normal amount for King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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Starting April 15, everyone 16 and older is eligible for a vaccine

Published 4:03pm Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Gov. Inslee said an expected increase in vaccine supply enables the state to open eligibility.

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Those who switched to telework have higher income, education and better health

Published 1:08pm Wednesday, March 31, 2021

U.S. Census Bureau report breaks down the numbers nationwide

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Phase Finder for vaccine eligibility to be eliminated March 31

Published 4:40pm Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Eligibility verification via Phase Finder no longer required for appointments, vaccinations beginning this week.

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Study finds drastic increase in WA properties deemed at-risk of flooding

Published 3:38pm Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Analyst suggests climate change is responsible for increased flood risks.

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Former Seahawks player Cassius Marsh cashes in on trading cards

Published 2:50pm Monday, March 29, 2021

Marsh and his friend open physical and online trading card store as collectibles boom amid pandemic.

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More people can get the COVID vaccine on March 31, but supply is still limited

Published 1:00pm Friday, March 26, 2021

The number of people eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is set to increase in King County, but the number of available doses has yet ... Read more

First large-scale, human composting facility in the world will open in Auburn

Published 1:05pm Thursday, March 25, 2021

“It’s what nature meant us to do. We just do it faster.”

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State launches new Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention

Published 12:11pm Thursday, March 25, 2021

Office will focus on community gun violence disproportionately impacting communities of color

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Constantine proposes $600 million King County COVID-19 supplemental budget

Published 11:12am Thursday, March 25, 2021

Plan includes $337 million from American Rescue Plan Act

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Insurers told to stop using credit scores to set rates

Published 2:10pm Wednesday, March 24, 2021

A ban of that practice will be in place until the pandemic is over, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler says.

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Eastside police agencies form independent use of force investigation team

Published 1:50pm Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Agencies from Snoqualmie to Mercer Island, along with the King County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol, are slated to be part of it. ... Read more

Meet area code 564: The new kid in town is gaining ground

Published 2:25pm Tuesday, March 23, 2021

The newest area code in Washington has infiltrated 360 territory, and 425, 206 and 253 are next.

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