Oct 28 How one city is reaching the unvaccinated By Laura Santhanam "It's not as efficient as a mass vaccination center, but that doesn't mean it's any less important."… Continue reading
Aug 01 Evacuations lifted as progress made against western fires By Associated Press Firefighters in Oregon reported good progress in the battle against the nation’s largest wildfire, while authorities canceled evacuation orders near a major blaze in Northern California. Continue reading
May 14 Gas crunch from cyberattack intensifies in nation's capital By Associated Press Gas shortages at the pumps are spreading from the South to the Mid-Atlantic states, where Virginia and the District of Columbia have become some of the hardest-hit areas following a cyberattack that forced a shutdown of the nation’s largest gasoline… Continue reading
Jan 29 Seattle hospitals rush out vaccines after freezer failure By Associated Press Seattle hospitals rushed out COVID-19 vaccines to hundreds of people in the middle of the night after a freezer they were being stored in failed. Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: Senators review plans for new national museums dedicated to Latino, women's histories By Joshua Barajas The proposed plans for two new museums, telling the histories of Latinos and women in the U.S., will be reviewed before a Senate committee Tuesday after, separately, receiving bipartisan support in the House of Representatives. Continue reading
Nov 13 West Coast governors urge COVID quarantine after travel By Brian Melley, Associated Press The advisories issued Friday stopped short of stricter rules imposed by other governors and instead said people should avoid non-essential out-of-state travel and quarantine for 14 days after arriving from another state or country. Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: Celebrations on Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C. after Biden declared winner By Associated Press People streamed into Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House, waving sings and taking cellphone pictures. Continue reading
Nov 03 Democrat Joe Biden wins District of Columbia By Associated Press He was awarded its three electoral votes on Tuesday. Continue reading
Oct 23 Washington state discovers first 'murder hornet' nest in U.S. By Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press Despite their nickname, the hornets kill at most a few dozen people a year in Asian countries, while other bugs cause more deaths in the U.S. The real threat is their devastating attacks on already at-risk honeybees. Continue reading
Aug 10 Seattle City Council poised to cut police positions, budget By Lisa Baumann, Associated Press The Seattle City Council is expected to approve proposals Monday that would reduce the police department by as many as 100 officers through layoffs and attrition. Continue reading