Only 127 of approximately 2,200 employees of the Washington State Patrol declined to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
A sheriff in Washington state is facing false reporting charges after claiming a Black newspaper carrier in his neighborhood had threatened him.
About 140 sailings were canceled by Washington State Ferries on Friday, in service cuts that were described as unprecedented by The Seattle Times.
Members of Patriot Prayer, a far-right group tied to the Proud Boys, tried to escort a student who was seeking a medical exemption for wearing a mask.
People aged 21 and over can get a free pre-rolled joint if they get the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office described the crash as a reminder that Autopilot "cannot be relied upon to get you safely" to your destination.
Gebbers Farms in the state of Washington has been fined over $US2 million for “egregious willful violations” of COVID-19 health orders. Over the summer, two migrant workers at the farm died from the coronavirus. “COVID-19 is a known workplace hazard, and we expect businesses in Washington state to follow the […]
On November 4, 2020, Washington State Representative Tarra Simmons was elected to the state’s 23rd district representing Kitsap County, becoming the first formerly incarcerated person to serve in the state’s legislature. Simmons, a civil rights attorney who founded the Civil Survival Project, struggled with substance abuse. She led her campaign […]
As voters across the US show up to polls to cast their ballot in the 2020 General Election, four states surpassed their entire 2016 voter turnout before polls opened Tuesday. Early voters in Texas, Hawaii, Montana, and Washington state, cast more ballots before polls opened Tuesday than they cast during […]
Washington Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee wins reelection against Republican challenger Loren Culp, according to Insider and Decision Desk HQ. Polls in Washington closed at 11 p.m. ET. Experts rate the race as solid Democratic. See the live coverage and full results from the most competitive US elections. Visit Business Insider’s […]
A viral video recorded Saturday afternoon in Washington state captured the moment a man wearing a Trump hat pulled a gun on a group of counter-demonstrators. The contentious interaction took place in Woodinville, about 25 miles northeast of Seattle, and reportedly occurred after someone poured a bucket of liquid on […]
Two years ago, Tahlequah the orca became famous after it was reported that she carried her dead calf with her for 17 days. Scientists told The Seattle Times that Tahlequah is pregnant again in an exciting development for the orca in a whale community that is struggling to survive. Southern […]
Washington state issued an emergency rule on Wednesday that requires employers to increase sanitation and provide farmworkers cloth masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The state was sued in April by labour unions, which alleged it was failing to adequately protect this essential workforce from the threat of […]
https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php Quarantine restrictions are spurring several US states to weight adopting vote-by-mail policies for the November elections. Five states already have established vote-by-mail processes: Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, and Hawaii. Switching to vote-by-mail is typically a yearslong process, but states would have to do the work in just a few […]
Asian giant hornets, known by their horrifying nickname “murder hornets” have been spotted for the first time in the US. As the world’s largest hornets, these insects can grow up to two inches long and are capable of slaughtering entire colonies of bees and even killing people. Up to 50 […]
At a news conference on Sunday, President Donald Trump said he doesn’t “like” Washington state’s Gov. Jay Inslee, who is a “failed presidential candidate” and a “nasty person.” The US’s coronavirus outbreak has badly impacted Washington, infecting more than 4,400 people and killing 195, but Trump said he doesn’t reach […]
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Saturday announced funerals in the state were limited to “immediate family members of the deceased,” and mourners will be required to stand six or more feet apart. The move is the latest in his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” initiative, aimed at preventing further spread of […]
