Gov. Inslee deploys Washington National Guard to assist hospitals, testing
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is deploying 100 members of the state National Guard to hospitals across the state to set up testing sites and to assist in non-medical tasks amid crowding due to a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is deploying 100 members of the state National Guard to hospitals across the state to set up testing sites and to assist in non-medical tasks amid crowding due to a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Center for Covid Control to 'pause' testing nationwide after Washington location shut down
The Center for Covid Control announced it is "pausing operations" at all of its 300 testing locations until Jan. 22 after widespread reports of consumer complaints and allegations of fake tests.
The Center for Covid Control announced it is "pausing operations" at all of its 300 testing locations until Jan. 22 after widespread reports of consumer complaints and allegations of fake tests.
Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
Washington hospitals in 'worst situation' yet since COVID-19 pandemic started: WSHA
Hospitals in Washington state are in their "worst situation" since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to the Washington State Hospital Association.
Hospitals in Washington state are in their "worst situation" since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to the Washington State Hospital Association.
COVID-19 testing sites under investigation after complaints allege 'fake tests'
Complaints have started to surface across the country at pop-up COVID-19 testing sites operated by The Center for Covid Control. Some say they received a negative result before they were even tested.
Complaints have started to surface across the country at pop-up COVID-19 testing sites operated by The Center for Covid Control. Some say they received a negative result before they were even tested.
Rain shifting north, drier weather ahead for the long weekend
An atmospheric river is shifting north this morning, bringing much drier weather to Western Washington this afternoon.
An atmospheric river is shifting north this morning, bringing much drier weather to Western Washington this afternoon.
State board of health, group to discuss considering COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students
A proposal will be heard Wednesday that could affect students and parents across Washington state.
A proposal will be heard Wednesday that could affect students and parents across Washington state.
Atmospheric river sends heavy rain into Western Washington
An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and mild temperatures to Western Washington through Wednesday, but a dry stretch is ahead for the weekend.
An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and mild temperatures to Western Washington through Wednesday, but a dry stretch is ahead for the weekend.
Bob Saget: 'Full House' stars John Stamos, Olsen twins and more pay tribute
Bob Saget, who portrayed Danny Tanner in “Full House,” died at age 65. His former castmates and others shared their heartbreak over the news.
Bob Saget, who portrayed Danny Tanner in “Full House,” died at age 65. His former castmates and others shared their heartbreak over the news.
Pacific Northwest storm causes major flooding, slides, closes roads
Snow and rain continued to fall across the Pacific Northwest on Friday, forcing the closure of parts of Washington state’s two major highways — Interstate 90 and Interstate 5 — and causing flooding that swamped roads and closed schools in parts of Oregon.
Snow and rain continued to fall across the Pacific Northwest on Friday, forcing the closure of parts of Washington state’s two major highways — Interstate 90 and Interstate 5 — and causing flooding that swamped roads and closed schools in parts of Oregon.
Major flooding in the Chehalis Valley, but a drier weekend ahead
Rising waters on area rivers have caused a closure of Interstate 5 through Chehalis and Centralia, but drier weather is ahead.
Rising waters on area rivers have caused a closure of Interstate 5 through Chehalis and Centralia, but drier weather is ahead.
I-5 in Lewis County reopens after closure due to flooding
Interstate 5 in Lewis County has reopened after it was shut down for several hours because of area flooding Friday morning.
Interstate 5 in Lewis County has reopened after it was shut down for several hours because of area flooding Friday morning.
Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning Bahamian-American actor, dies at 94
Sidney Poitier, a Bahamian-American actor who became the first Black man to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, has died at 94.
Sidney Poitier, a Bahamian-American actor who became the first Black man to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, has died at 94.
Capitol Riot: A look back on year since January 6 insurrection
January 6 marks one year since the U.S. Capitol riot, when pro-Donald Trump rioters charged the steps as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes.
January 6 marks one year since the U.S. Capitol riot, when pro-Donald Trump rioters charged the steps as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes.
Washington pass closures: Snoqualmie, other passes likely closed until Sunday
The latest storm to hit the Pacific Northwest brought flood warnings, the shutdown of a major mountain pass, school closures and icy roads Thursday.
The latest storm to hit the Pacific Northwest brought flood warnings, the shutdown of a major mountain pass, school closures and icy roads Thursday.
Washington orders 5.5 million at-home tests for public
Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday the state has ordered 5.5 million at-home tests to distribute to the public and will improve booster vaccine access and supply about 10 million free protective masks amid a steep increase in COVID-19 cases due to the more contagious omicron variant.
Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday the state has ordered 5.5 million at-home tests to distribute to the public and will improve booster vaccine access and supply about 10 million free protective masks amid a steep increase in COVID-19 cases due to the more contagious omicron variant.
Betty White 'died of natural causes' at age 99
The award-winning TV legend died 'peacefully in her sleep at her home' on Friday.
The award-winning TV legend died 'peacefully in her sleep at her home' on Friday.
Kraken fan credited with saving Canucks equipment manager's life after chance encounter
At the inaugural home game for the Seattle Kraken Nadia Popovici couldn't help but notice the opposing team's assistant equipment manager's neck -- persistent she warned him of a mole that could be cancerous, today he credits her with saving his life.
At the inaugural home game for the Seattle Kraken Nadia Popovici couldn't help but notice the opposing team's assistant equipment manager's neck -- persistent she warned him of a mole that could be cancerous, today he credits her with saving his life.
Betty White, legendary TV actress and cultural icon, dies at 99
Betty White has died at age 99, just mere weeks before her 100th birthday. She leaves behind a Hollywood legacy that has touched the hearts of millions.
Betty White has died at age 99, just mere weeks before her 100th birthday. She leaves behind a Hollywood legacy that has touched the hearts of millions.
Kim Potter trial: Guilty on all charges in Daunte Wright shooting
Kim Potter, a former Brooklyn Center police officer, has been found guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter in the deadly shooting of Daunte Wright.
Kim Potter, a former Brooklyn Center police officer, has been found guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter in the deadly shooting of Daunte Wright.