ShakeAlert goes live in Washington on Tuesday
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington residents have a new tool to help keep them safe when an earthquake strikes. Starting tomorrow, the ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System goes live. Once launched, ShakeAlert will be able to send residents
UW students will be required to get vaccinated
SEATTLE (AP) — University of Washington officials announced Monday they will require all students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before fall quarter begins. Students will need to verify they have been vaccinated unless they are claiming a
Town of Republic sees massive surge in Covid cases
REPUBLIC, Wash. (AP) — About 10% of the population of Republic, a small city in north-central Washington, has tested positive for COVID-19 in an outbreak traced to large indoor events last month at the local Fraternal Order
Father released from suspicion in shooting death of daughter
SEATTLE (AP) — An 8-year-old child shot a week ago in her apartment later died, but police say her father is no longer considered a suspect. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the girl as Royal’lee
Wyoming Governor threatens continued lawsuits against western states
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — While most states are encouraging renewable energy, a new program in Wyoming does the opposite. A $1.2 million legal fund recently signed into law by Republican Gov. Mark Gordon would bankroll lawsuits against
Oregon lawmaker charged in State Capitol breach
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Prosecutors have levelled two criminal charges against a Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives who opened a back door and let far-right rioters into the state Capitol in December. Rep. Mike
Machete attack in Port Angeles leads to arrest
PORT ANGELES – A man was attacked with a machete in the Port Angeles City Pier parking lot just after midnight Monday morning. The suspect fled from the scene but was arrested later that afternoon. Police say
Coast Guard rescues hikers trapped on cliff ledge
FORKS — A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued two hikers Sunday who became stranded on a ledge along a remote coastal area of Olympic National Park. The crew went out at about 2 a.m. after receiving distress
Up to $10M relief checks now available to food and beverage service businesses in Washington
OLYMPIA – Starting today, restaurant owners in Northwest Washington will be able to apply for direct relief through the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The $28.6 billion fund will provide restaurants and other eligible businesses with funding equal
Eleven Madison Park to reopen as plant-based restaurant
Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After nearly 15 months since Daniel Humm closed the dining room at Eleven Madison Park due to the pandemic, the chef and owner of the Make It Nice restaurant group announced