Seattle, King County announce indoor vaccine requirement to fight COVID-19 spread

Seattle and King County Thursday announced an indoor vaccine requirement for restaurants, bars, gyms, movie theaters, and other entertainment venues. The mandate will also apply to outdoor events with more than 500 people in attendance.

Inslee: Masks required at large outdoor gatherings in Washington starting Sept. 13

Starting Sept. 13, masks will be required statewide in outdoor gatherings of 500 or more regardless of vaccination status, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced.

Gilbert sharp as Diamondbacks hurt Mariners again in 5-4 win

Tyler Gilbert gave up two hits in another sharp outing, Ketel Marte homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Sunday.

Washington state insurance commissioner compares pro-life Republicans to the Taliban

The Washington State Insurance Commissioner is calling pro-life Republicans “Taliban-like” after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed a Texas anti-abortion law to stand.

Asian giant hornet nest destroyed in Washington state

Officials in Washington state said Thursday they had destroyed the first "murder" hornet nest of the season, which was located near the town of Blaine along the Canadian border.

Driver charged after dump truck plows into cars, buildings

Authorities said a dump truck drove right through one building and into another, ramming several vehicles along the way.

Video shows dizzying installation of new Panocam atop Space Needle's spire

The worker who installed the camera harnessed himself in and scaled up the Space Needle's spire to 605 feet where he positioned the new equipment.

'Ruthless:' Tacoma man shocked over 60% rent hike

Rent increases are nothing new, but one Tacoma man says he was shocked over the one he is facing, calling it "ruthless."

Washington announces COVID vaccine mandate for state workers, health care providers

Most state workers in Washington, as well as private health care and long-term care employees, will be required to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by Oc. 18 or will lose their jobs, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.

Man gets 25 years for murdering sister's rapist after meeting him in jail

A Washington man serving time for a wild police chase found himself sharing a cell with the convicted child rapist who had once victimized his sister – so he killed him.

Chief fires 2 Seattle Police officers who broke law during Capitol siege

Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz on Friday fired two officers who were found to have broken the law and violated department policy when they entered a prohibited area outside the U.S. Capitol on January 6th.

Seattle teen with Type 1 diabetes surprised with diabetic alert service dog

15-year-old Grace Pilo from Seattle was diagnosed with type one diabetes when she was 10. Monday, she got a surprise that could literally save her life.

Washington state recommends wearing masks indoors, requires masks for K-12 schools

Washington state will follow federal guidance and recommend that those who are are vaccinated wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas where there is "substantial or high" rates of COVID-19, Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday.