Local News
Whidbey Island real estate prices continue to climb
Despite a slight lull in August and September, it continues to be a seller’s market on Whidbey.
Northwest
Seattle Schools cuts bus routes due to driver shortage
Starting Monday, Seattle Public Schools is suspending 142 school bus routes due to a driver shortage.
Northwest
Boeing pilot involved in Max testing is indicted in Texas
He’s accused of giving the FAA false information about systems that played a role in two deadly crashes.
Local News
Vaccine proof or negative test soon required at large events
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the new order, which goes into effect Nov. 15.
Northwest
Seattle police staffing woes prompt emergency dispatch plan
Detectives and non-patrol officers are responding to calls because of a shortage of patrol officers.
Northwest
Washington’s COVID-19 cases down across all age groups
The downturn comes weeks after the state passed a peak of infection driven by the delta variant.
Northwest
Yakima County landslide slows down to 2 inches per week
Scientists have been monitoring the Rattlesnake Ridge slide near Union Gap since 2017.
Northwest
University of Washington settles DOJ claims of grant fraud
A science/engineering professor is accused of submitting false documentation about research work.
Northwest
US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
The move ends a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local News
Organ donor gave Everett man a new life, until COVID hit
A 20-year-old man’s heart beat inside Bobby Nakihei, 62, of Bobby’s Hawaiian Restaurant in Lynnwood.
Northwest
Boeing ramps up 737 Max but 787 deliveries are still blocked
Boeing last month maintained its steady trickle of sales as it navigates the aviation downturn.
Business
Amazon to allow employees to work remotely indefinitely
Although most cannot work remotely because their duties include grabbing orders and delivering them.
Local News
Inslee: No ‘massive disruptions’ as worker vax rates hit 90%
A surge in vaccinations has eased concern about service slowdowns ahead of a Monday deadline.
Northwest
$2.5 million reward to solve prosecutor’s killing in Seattle
Thomas Wales, who was shot to death 20 years ago, was a veteran of the U.S. attorney’s office.
Northwest
Vaccination rates rise at WA agencies ahead of deadline
As of yesterday, the Department of Social and Health Services said 91% of its staff is vaccinated.
Northwest
Rep. McMorris Rodgers has tested positive for COVID-19
In a statement, the eastern Washington Republican said her symptoms were mild.
Northwest
Staffing shortages force cancellations on Washington ferries
Dozens of ferry sailings were cancelled Thursday because there weren’t enough qualified workers.
Local News
State Democrats ask courts to toss election-fraud lawsuits
The state party wants in on cases in eight Washington counties. A lawsuit in Snohomish County is bound…
Northwest
More Seattle police showing proof of COVID vaccination
At least 292 officers still need to verify they’ve been fully vaccinated, a 62 decrease from Tuesday.
Northwest
Senate confirms 1st Native American US judge in Washington
Seattle attorney Lauren King is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation in Oklahoma.