Northwest
King County moves toward vaccine verification system
The verification system could go into effect next month at places like clubs, theaters and stadiums.
Local News
State workers get incentive to comply with vaccine mandate
An agreement between the state and their union also provides for some leeway in meeting the deadline.
Northwest
Idaho hospitals begin rationing health care amid COVID surge
Cases have skyrocketed in the state, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the U.S.
Northwest
Boy dies after being pulled from Skykomish River on Sunday
The 14-year-old was on a family camping trip when he was found near the Money Creek Campground.
Sports
Seahawks, Sounders, Kraken to require proof of vaccination
UW and WSU also join the Seattle professional teams and announce updated attendance guidelines.
Northwest
Officer shoots, kills man who police say fired at them in Lakewood
No officers were hurt in the shooting at an apartment complex south of Tacoma in Lakewood.
Local News
Trooper doesn’t want the vaccine, and locals want to hire him
Troopers willing to leave over the governor’s vaccine mandate could be coming to a department near you.
Local News
New contract keeps Everett teachers as Washington’s best-paid
In a three-year pact, the union and district focused on increasing pay for beginning teachers.
Northwest
Baby whale unwell, rule issued to keep boaters away
The Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued an emergency rule to protect Tofino, a baby orca.
Northwest
Anti-mask protests force 3 schools into lockdown
The far-right activists falsely believed the schools were arresting non-mask wearing children.
Northwest
108 cases of COVID-19 linked to Northwest Washington Fair
Whatcom County health officials said the number may increase as they continue to investigate.
Northwest
Man arrested in national park accused of assaulting woman
He allegedly wrote a note saying “an imminent revolution” would start on the Olympic Peninsula.
Northwest
Recovery of Moses Lake hiker raises questions about searches
Kevin Dares, who combed Vesper Peak for his missing girlfriend Sam Sayers, found Rachel Lakoduk’s body.
Northwest
King County reinstating outdoor mask mandate due to COVID-19
Facemasks will be required for outdoor events of 500 or more people, vaccinated or not.
Northwest
Whidbey man allegedly strangled husband, then performed CPR
The alleged strangling occurred after the man’s husband brought home a desk, sparking an argument.
Northwest
Strange smell precedes hours-long take cover order at Hanford
Some workers previously reported illnesses they suspect are from exposure to chemical vapors.
Northwest
Armed man who fled into Olympic National Park in custody
The man was booked into the Clallam County Correctional Facility, then transferred to Tacoma.
Northwest
Crew shortages hit Washington ferries ahead of holiday
Canceled sailings at Washington State Ferries could worsen for Labor Day due to crew shortages.
Local News
Tribal casinos get federal OK to set up sports betting
The Tulalips expect to have their sports book operational sometime after Nov. 1.
Northwest
Seattle Children’s Hospital confirms 1st COVID-19 death
Hospital leaders throughout the state warn of growing numbers of infections in children.