Northwest
State Fair in Puyallup to require face coverings at all times
Indoors and outdoors
News
King County Council steps closer to establishing hate crime hotline
The program is aimed at reducing the number of unreported hate crimes.
Northwest
Northgate Link light rail testing moves into final stages
Three new north Seattle stations opening Oct. 2
News
King County Councilman calls for plan to help Afghan refugees settle here
Washington state expects roughly 6,000 refugees to come from Afghanistan.
News
State looks at college enrollment goals for high school students
“We want to close racial and ethnic gaps.”
Sports
State announces mask requirements for student sports, performing arts
Athletes are not required to wear masks when participating in sports of any contact level while outside.
Northwest
How you can help Afghan refugees in the Puget Sound area
Refugee service group looking for donations and volunteers to resettle refugees.
News
Group demands accountability following Seattle Children’s racism investigation
King County Equity Now petition calls for resignations and community program funding.
News
Governor reinstates indoor mask rule, whether you’re vaxed or not
Inslee also ordered employees of public schools, colleges and child care centers to get vaccinated.
News
Some people qualify for third shot of vaccine, says health department
New guidance comes as cases skyrocket in Washington and nation.
Northwest
Delta variant drives dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases across state
Hospital capacity fills up due to increase
News
State schools chief urges a vaccine mandate for teachers
The superintendent of public instruction says the governor should require vaccinations for school employees.