Live professional sports returns to Washington with horse racing at Emerald Downs
It’s opening week at Emerald Downs in Auburn. As the horse racetrack gets ready for 10 live races on Wednesday afternoon, this marks the official return of live professional sports to the state of Washington under Governor Inslee’s Safe Start Plan.
It’s opening week at Emerald Downs in Auburn. As the horse racetrack gets ready for 10 live races on Wednesday afternoon, this marks the official return of live professional sports to the state of Washington under Governor Inslee’s Safe Start Plan.
Emotional and controversial goodbye to an historic gymnastics program at SPU
It’s a program that won three national titles and produced 221 All-America Awards. But after 45 years at Seattle Pacific University, women’s gymnastics is gone and many are looking for answers.
It’s a program that won three national titles and produced 221 All-America Awards. But after 45 years at Seattle Pacific University, women’s gymnastics is gone and many are looking for answers.
MLB plans 60-game schedule, shortest since 1878, as union balks
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players’ association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players’ association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Plant nursery in Snohomish County under state investigation for employee mask ban
Flower World in Maltby is known as one of the “largest plant nurseries of its kind on the west coast,” according to its website.
Flower World in Maltby is known as one of the “largest plant nurseries of its kind on the west coast,” according to its website.
More than 9 million people confirmed to have COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
More than 9 million people around the world are confirmed to have COVID-19, according to the most recent data available from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
More than 9 million people around the world are confirmed to have COVID-19, according to the most recent data available from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
Surging US coronavirus cases raise fear that progress is slipping
Coronavirus cases in Florida surpassed 100,000 on Monday, part of an alarming surge across the South and West as states reopen for business and many Americans resist wearing masks or keeping their distance from others.
Coronavirus cases in Florida surpassed 100,000 on Monday, part of an alarming surge across the South and West as states reopen for business and many Americans resist wearing masks or keeping their distance from others.
Small businesses could receive second PPP loan under new proposal
Small businesses still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown could receive a second loan through the Paycheck Protection Program under new legislation introduced by a group of Democratic lawmakers.
Small businesses still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown could receive a second loan through the Paycheck Protection Program under new legislation introduced by a group of Democratic lawmakers.
King County Metro Transit resumes dozens of previously canceled routes
King County Metro Transit plans to resume dozens of routes Monday morning after months of reduced service levels because of Covid-19. Riders will still be required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing.
King County Metro Transit plans to resume dozens of routes Monday morning after months of reduced service levels because of Covid-19. Riders will still be required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing.
WHO chief warns world leaders not to 'politicize' coronavirus pandemic
World leaders must not politicize the coronavirus pandemic but unite to fight it, the head of the World Health Organization warned Monday, reminding all that the pandemic is still accelerating and producing record daily increases in infections.
World leaders must not politicize the coronavirus pandemic but unite to fight it, the head of the World Health Organization warned Monday, reminding all that the pandemic is still accelerating and producing record daily increases in infections.
Commentary: Remain hopeful, but prepare to be disappointed for road bumps in upcoming seasons
We’re now less than a week from the start of the very first pro sports league involving teams in North America getting underway.
We’re now less than a week from the start of the very first pro sports league involving teams in North America getting underway.
Small Business Sunday: For Kirkland salon, a cloud is lifting
As counties slowly reopen, small businesses across the state are starting to welcome back customers.
As counties slowly reopen, small businesses across the state are starting to welcome back customers.
Gov. to require masks in Yakima County as virus cases spike
YAKIMA, Wash.— Gov.
YAKIMA, Wash.— Gov.
Two medical students write children's book to explain why we've been staying home
PITTSBURGH, Pa.-- How do you explain to your child why we are staying home during the pandemic and what coronavirus is? A new book written by two medical students could help with that.
PITTSBURGH, Pa.-- How do you explain to your child why we are staying home during the pandemic and what coronavirus is? A new book written by two medical students could help with that.
6 staffers setting up for Trump rally positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s campaign says six staff members helping set up for his Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for coronavirus.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s campaign says six staff members helping set up for his Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for coronavirus.
New guidelines for non-religious weddings, funerals in WA Phases 1-3
SEATTLE -- COVID-19 has given brides and grooms a lot more to worry about this year than just rain on their wedding day. The virus has certainly put a big damper on many couples big day, but a huge announcement Friday from Governor Inslee’s office is making saying I do, suddenly much more possible.
SEATTLE -- COVID-19 has given brides and grooms a lot more to worry about this year than just rain on their wedding day. The virus has certainly put a big damper on many couples big day, but a huge announcement Friday from Governor Inslee’s office is making saying I do, suddenly much more possible.
Family members protest for rights of prisoners in Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Friday, a small group of people worked to raise awareness for the needs of Washington State inmates during COVID -19.
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Friday, a small group of people worked to raise awareness for the needs of Washington State inmates during COVID -19.
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty
The IRS released new financial relief guidance related to the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, allowing more people to draw from their retirement accounts without penalty.
The IRS released new financial relief guidance related to the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, allowing more people to draw from their retirement accounts without penalty.
COVID-19 hot spot: Hospitals full in Yakima County, Washington
Hospitals in Yakima County — which has the highest rate of COVID-19 infection in Washington state — are beyond capacity with sick patients.
Hospitals in Yakima County — which has the highest rate of COVID-19 infection in Washington state — are beyond capacity with sick patients.
In-person or online? Seattle Public Schools reveals scenarios for reopening this fall
Seattle Public Schools says if King County is in Phase 4 by September, then schools will resume as normal and everyone will be welcomed back. District officials said although they are hopeful to be in Phase 4 by fall -- that is "unlikely."
Seattle Public Schools says if King County is in Phase 4 by September, then schools will resume as normal and everyone will be welcomed back. District officials said although they are hopeful to be in Phase 4 by fall -- that is "unlikely."
Everett Fire Department distributes donated face coverings for free
EVERETT – The Everett Fire Department is sounding the alarm after a rash of neighbors-helping-neighbors.
EVERETT – The Everett Fire Department is sounding the alarm after a rash of neighbors-helping-neighbors.