Weather June 30, 2021 More deaths linked to dangerous Northwest heat wave being reported About a dozen deaths in Washington and Oregon may be tied to an intense heat wave that brought scorching temperatures to the Northwest and caused one power utility to impose rolling blackouts amid heavy demand.
Politics June 23, 2021 To strengthen 2A, Rep. Newhouse introduces bill designating firearms industry workers as 'essential' Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced a bill designating workers in the firearms industry as "essential" in a move aiming to bolster the Second Amendment. The “Second Amendment is Essential Act" would classify the gun industry as "a critical infrastructure sector" and the industry’s employees as critical workers.
Coronavirus November 16, 2020 Governors bring back severe coronavirus lockdowns, tighten restrictions as cases hit record highs The lockdowns include some of the most draconian measures from earlier this year, putting severe restrictions on where Americans can go, how they can worship and even whom they can see.
Washington November 13, 2020 Inslee urges Washington residents to avoid holiday gatherings, doesn't rule out new coronavirus restrictions Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and his wife Trudi urged the state's residents Thursday to avoid gatherings and limit holiday travel plans amid an alarming spike in coronavirus cases.
Democrats October 8, 2020 Washington's Democratic governor walks back CHOP/CHAZ timeline Washington Gov. Jay Inslee flip-flopped during a Wednesday gubernatorial debate, on his position regarding the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ), seemingly contradicting his earlier claims about what he knew and when he knew it.
POLITICS September 26, 2020 Dems slam Barrett nomination over health care, 'illegitimate process' after Trump nomination Democrats took to social media to slam President Trump's choice of Judge Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court nominee after the president's announcement Saturday night -- with one senator claiming the nomination is the result of an "illegitimate process."
Jay Inslee September 17, 2020 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee gives maggot-infested apples to wildfire victims, regrets 'mistake' Washington Gov. Jay Inslee unknowingly and illegal gifted infected apples to residents of towns devastated by wildfires last week.
US September 9, 2020 Washington fires ravage 330,000 acres in 24 hours Wildfires raged through the state of Washington on Tuesday, burning more than 330,000 acres of brush and timber.
Governors July 9, 2020 Trump call to reopen schools draws pushback from Dem governors Inslee, Whitmer At least two Democratic Party governors said Thursday they’ll delay reopening schools for the fall semester if they decide the coronavirus pandemic makes reopening them unsafe for students and staff.
Seattle July 1, 2020 Republicans welcome end of CHOP zone, say it comes 'several deaths too late' An executive order from Durkan issued ahead of the clearing authorized police to move into the area which Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best called "lawless and brutal" in a statement.