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Billionaire Seahawks owner and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has donated $100,000 to a group aiming to keep Republicans in control of the U.S. House of Representatives. (via )
An emergency room physician who made pleas for more safety equipment and more urgent measures to protect staff at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center was fired on Friday.
Registered nurses gathered in Los Angeles to protest the fact that UCLA's athletic department conducted 1,248 tests in a single week while health-care workers at UCLA hospitals were denied testing. st.news/3q97lyH
K-Pop group Pentagon performed in Seattle for the first time last night, bringing together fans from all over the Pacific Northwest. (📸 : and ) Full story from here: st.news/32ARTP5
BREAKING: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has brought back a statewide mask requirement and ordered all public, private and charter school employees to receive the vaccine.
NEW: Testing for the novel coronavirus will get a huge boost in the coming weeks as a project funded by Bill Gates and his foundation begins offering home-testing kits that will allow people to swab their noses and send the samples back for analysis.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was ordered to immediately begin expanding mail delivery with extra trips and later deliveries after the U.S. Postal Service failed to improve performance less than a week before the election.
As part of a package of stories about Seattle's CHAZ, Fox News published digitally altered and misleading photos in what photojournalism experts called a clear violation of ethical standards for news organizations. st.news/2UFBV4F
Peek inside Starbucks' new 30,000-square-foot Reserve Roastery in Shanghai. st.news/2APHFjC
Ahead of their performance at the Neptune Theatre tomorrow, partnered with dance crew for a performance at the University of Washington.
BREAKING: After a freezer failed late Thursday night, nurses, firefighters and volunteers scrambled to use as many doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as possible before they expired.
BREAKING: Seattle will permanently close 20 miles of existing "Stay Healthy" streets to most vehicle traffic to create more space for people walking, even after the pandemic ends.
NEW: A federal judge found Friday that tweets by President Donald Trump helped incite improper conduct by federal officers responding to racial justice demonstrations in Portland, Oregon.
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BREAKING: Seattle protesters and Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County are suing Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best, alleging "unnecessary violence" at demonstrations.
BREAKING: Kshama Sawant, the incumbent City Councilmember for District 3, has declared victory after vote tallies later in the week powered her comeback.
Meghan Markle is not just the Duchess of Sussex. She’s now also the Queen of Podcasts.
BREAKING: Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best has ordered a 30-day ban on the use of tear gas during protests, Mayor Jenny Durkan said in a news conference Friday. (via )
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BREAKING: Gov. Jay Inslee issues statewide mandate requiring face masks in public to slow the spread of the coronavirus, with even more stringent requirements for Yakima County. The mandate will go into effect Friday.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, won a sixth term Tuesday night, defeating her Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley, a victory that will place Murray among the longest-serving senators in American history.
Because of public health and safety concerns, we are allowing unlimited access to critical COVID-19 stories and resources. bit.ly/2T8nGVN
NEW: At least two Seattle police officers who were in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday during the riot at the U.S. Capitol have been placed on administrative leave, according to a Friday night statement from by Police Chief Adrian Diaz.
BREAKING: Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered broad restrictions and shutdowns for restaurants, theaters, gyms and all indoor gatherings as COVID-19 cases surge in Washington state. st.news/2ICZZm0
94 percent of the 148 women interviewed, all of whom identified as American Indian or Alaska Native, reported they had been raped or were coerced into sex at least once in their lives. st.news/2MJQxgG
Grammy-award winning rapper/singer Lizzo bought lunch for the University of Washington Medical Center’s emergency room staff earlier today.
In a move rarely seen by professional sports teams, the Seattle Storm voiced its support for the 2020 Democratic ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on Wednesday. st.news/3kjKJId
A newly released autopsy report shows Charleena Lyles was shot seven times by police and was pregnant when she died. st.news/2vKLAYh
BREAKING: King County will require customers of restaurants, theaters and gyms to show proof of COVID vaccination or negative test beginning in October.
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BREAKING: Gov. Jay Inslee has won election to a third term, defeating Republican challenger Loren Culp.
BREAKING: Gov. Jay Inslee will ban indoor social gatherings and indoor restaurant dining for four weeks to curb surging COVID-19 cases, according to food and hospitality industry officials briefed by the governor's staff.
The Corsi-Rosenthal Box, a do-it-yourself air filtration system, has taken the internet by storm. The box is more effective than other, pricier options. st.news/3wzN9uJ
NEW: A Washington nonprofit has filed suit against Fox News, alleging the media company disseminated false information about the coronavirus and characterized warnings as a politically motivated hoax.
BREAKING: I-1639, seeking to make Washington’s firearms laws among the strictest in the country, passed with 60 percent of the vote in election-night returns.
" I’m paying more to the U.S. government for 2018 than Amazon," writes columnist Danny Westneat.
BREAKING: Washington state’s Democrats have voted to use a primary election to allocate Washington’s presidential delegates, ditching caucuses.
NEW: The Washington state Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would allow duplexes or fourplexes in most neighborhoods in most cities throughout the state, regardless of local zoning rules.
Did the coronavirus arrive in Washington earlier than thought? Positive antibody tests from two Snohomish County residents who said they were ill in December put the timeline in question.
A Phoenix-area man has died and his wife was in critical condition after the couple took chloroquine phosphate, an additive used to clean fish tanks that is also found in an anti-malaria medication that’s been touted by President Donald Trump as a treat... bit.ly/2WCZDjT
BREAKING: The Snoqualmie Tribe announced Friday it has purchased the Salish Lodge & Spa and the acreage surrounding Snoqualmie Falls, marking a major victory in the tribe’s pursuit to reclaim land it considers sacred. (via )
BREAKING: Sen. Patty Murray will likely be the first woman to serve as Senate president pro tempore, a position that would place her third in line for the presidency.
NEW: A majority of Seattle City Council members now say they agree with a high-level proposal by advocates to defund the Police Department by 50% and reallocate the dollars to other community needs.
In a hearing Wednesday, one of Julian Assange's lawyers told a judge in London that the WikiLeaks founder wanted to submit evidence that President Donald Trump offered him a deal back in 2017 through Republican congressman Dana Rohrabacher. st.news/38JPrsX
NEW: Rep. Pramila Jayapal calls for Trump to be removed with 25th Amendment st.news/3hQyDGn
BREAKING: Seattle Public Schools will close for at least two weeks starting tomorrow, according to an email sent to school administrators. The email said the decision was made after conferring with county and school officials.
A truckload of 50,000 N95 surgical masks, critical for health-care workers fighting the novel coronavirus, is headed to the Seattle home of a UW Medicine physician — courtesy of Elon Musk and Tesla.
Happy Friday! Meet our youngest newshound, Zoe. This watchdog will have the latest pupdates — she's a dogged journalist. 😂
The #WomensMarch is a global event. These photos are from India, Norway, Italy and Britain. Follow our live updates: st.news/2jZYsFn
A watchdog group has filed a complaint alleging that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos violated the Hatch Act when she criticized Democrat Joe Biden on TV, and the Office of Special Counsel appears to be investigating the matter.
Seahawks owner Paul Allen gives $100,000 to help Republicans keep control of U.S. House (via )
The June 14 donation, disclosed in mid-July, went to Protect the House, a committee headed by House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.
BREAKING: Seattle has become the first major American city to fully vaccinate 70% of residents, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced. That puts Washington closer to its vaccination goals ahead of the state's anticipated reopening by June 30.
What makes a great #MothersDay gift? For , it was bonding with her mom over their love of BTS. 💜 st.news/2JxFcyk
Millions of workers are still missing from the U.S. labor force three years after COVID-19 surfaced, and economists are scratching their heads as to how big the gap actually is and where all these people went.
NEW: Radio host Dori Monson has been suspended indefinitely by the Seahawks after he posted a transphobic tweet during this week's Washington gubernatorial debate. st.news/3lwkcHX
UPDATE: Man charged with interfering with crew on Seattle-to-Beijing flight. Photo shows Delta cabin after brawl. st.news/2uAwnKh
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BREAKING: @NHLSeattle_ will name Ron Francis its first general manager. Francis, who was GM in Carolina from 2014-18, played in the NHL for 22 seasons and is fifth all time in points. story:
BREAKING: A Tacoma police officer drove through a group of pedestrians Saturday night, and a video being shared on social media shows people falling to the ground as the police SUV speeds up through the crowd. st.news/365pXqE
G-Dragon kicked off the U.S. leg on his recently launched world tour with a performance last night at KeyArena: st.news/2ueMqQ5
The band hasn't played Seattle for five years, and it's returning with a week’s worth of events and promotions aimed at raising money to combat homelessness in King County. st.news/2n2jt4Z
Federal judge in Seattle orders nationwide halt to enforcement of Trump’s executive order on immigration: st.news/2jIljZy
BREAKING: Seattle police have declared a riot and deployed flash-bang grenades on Capitol Hill where some protesters are clashing with police, while most remain peaceful. st.news/30NCjQT
BREAKING: To try to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Jay Inslee is expected Wednesday to restrict gatherings of more than 250 people, including at sporting events and concerts.
BREAKING: Russell Wilson has told the Seahawks he wants a new deal done by April 15, when Seattle opens offseason workouts.
The two sides have had negotiations in recent days. (via )
Today, which would have been Chris Cornell's 54th birthday, his widow Vicky Cornell announced that she is donating a bronze statue of the Soundgarden singer to the Museum of Pop Culture.
BREAKING: Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is resigning after a fifth child sex-abuse allegation. st.news/2wZfQRM
Effective the week of Feb. 27, The Seattle Times will no longer carry the Dilbert comic strip following a racist rant by its creator Scott Adams. Learn more here:
A 39-year-old rape conviction at the center of a memoir by award-winning author Alice Sebold has been overturned because of what authorities determined were serious flaws with the prosecution and concerns that the wrong man had been imprisoned.
BREAKING: WSU football coach Nick Rolovich has reportedly been terminated for cause after refusing to take COVID-19 vaccine. The coach was 11 games into his tenure with the Cougars.
The Seattle Times has won a Pulitzer Prize for its extensive coverage of the Boeing 737 MAX crisis. It is the news outlet’s 11th Pulitzer win.
Mother orca Tahlequah has had her baby, scientists reported Saturday night. Tahlequah touched hearts around the world when she carried her dead calf for 17 days and 1,000 miles in 2018.
Marshawn Lynch spoke with Dr. Anthony Fauci for a conversation that the former Seahawks RB hopes will educate people of color who might be reluctant to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
NHL Seattle finally unleashes its team name: the Seattle Kraken. The team is set to debut in October 2021 and play at the newly named Climate Pledge Arena. st.news/2CYi9LN
A 20% reduction in hospitalizations for people with coronavirus-like symptoms in Washington, once the epicenter of the U.S. coronavirus epidemic, offers a glimmer of hope for the region and nation. bit.ly/2URmndx
Survey reveals high rates of sexual assault among Native American women, many of them homeless ( reports): st.news/2NcZdJx
Finally given a stadium befitting of their stature, Megan Rapinoe and OL Reign showed out.
BREAKING: Gov. Inslee will put in place a statewide order barring Washington businesses from serving customers who don’t wear face coverings. (via )
BREAKING: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has called for immediate removal of President Trump, whether by impeachment, resignation or 25th Amendment.
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The Navy reports that the number of sailors aboard the USS Kidd confirmed to be infected with the novel coronavirus has nearly doubled, rising from 18 to 33. st.news/2Y2t93j
UPDATED: At least 60 Seattle bars and restaurants now require proof of vaccination to eat on their premises.
Going to tonight's show at Safeco Field? The band has already raised $11.5 million to combat homelessness in King County.
Here's why the band is donating proceeds from its #homeshows: st.news/2KFWIx7
💍Seattle sports power couple Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are engaged 💍
BREAKING: One person was injured in a reported shooting at Seattle’s Capitol Hill protest. A man drove a car into the crowd, got out with a gun, and fired shots before being taken by police. st.news/37c5HTN
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier has defeated Republican challenger Matt Larkin in Washington's 8th Congressional District.
Patagonia will no longer sell its merchandise at a popular Wyoming ski resort after one of the owners hosted a fundraiser featuring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and other Republicans supportive of former president Donald Trump. st.news/3mhntyy
BREAKING: Gov. Jay Inslee issues stay-at-home order for Washington state residents amid the coronavirus outbreak.
NEW: Washingtonians should again start masking up indoors, according to a joint recommendation signed by nearly 40 health officers and hospital leaders in the state.
Nick Rolovich, who was fired last year for refusing to comply with the state mandate that state employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, has reportedly filed a lawsuit against WSU, Gov. Jay Inslee and WSU AD Pat Chun.
NEW: Tahlequah is pregnant again. The orca who drew worldwide attention two years ago when she carried her dead calf for 17 days and 1,000 miles now has another chance at motherhood. (via )
Washington judge who stalled Trump #immigrationban is highly regarded GOP appointee: st.news/2jPEdZH
BREAKING: Rep. Pramila Jayapal has tested positive for coronavirus after she was in lockdown during the siege of the U.S. Capitol with lawmakers who refused to wear masks.
“Damn right I’m in this march,” said Eddy Fischer, Nobel Prize winner, at #ScienceMarchSeattle st.news/2pQqrKu
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BREAKING: Seattle Public Schools chief is now recommending that classes begin remotely this fall. st.news/2CCXrBn
BREAKING: Gov. Jay Inslee to order the closure of all K-12 schools, public and private, in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties starting March 17 until April 24. bit.ly/3cTKn81
The production on 's new juggernaut of a tour is astounding, and four cities in, the execution was flawless, writes music critic . Read the full review: st.news/2x5IqEG #repTourSeattle
MacKenzie Scott announced on Tuesday nearly $1.68 billion in donations to 116 nonprofits, universities and other organizations.
BREAKING: Seattle, Portland and New York City are suing the Trump administration over the president’s threats to withhold federal funds from so-called “anarchist jurisdictions.”
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BREAKING: A team of federal security agents recently deployed to the Seattle area has withdrawn after pressure from local and state officials, Gov. Jay Inslee’s office announced Tuesday.(via )
BREAKING: Gov. Inslee to sign an emergency declaration temporarily closing bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, and cap public gatherings at 50 people across Washington.
BREAKING: Gov. Jay Inslee has extended Washington’s stay-home order through May 31 in an attempt to prevent the coronavirus from roaring back. st.news/3f8YyXS