Washington State Patrol loses 127 employees to vaccine mandate
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington State Patrol is losing 127 employees due to the state vaccine mandate. In a release sent Tuesday morning, WSP said among those who…
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Gov. Inslee to announce coronavirus vaccine incentives on Thursday
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Governor Jay Inslee will likely announce new incentives for Washingtonians to get vaccinated during a news conference Thursday. A release from the Governor’s Office said he will be joined by Marcus Glasper, director of the Washington State…
'Hug your young ones': Moses Lake boy's death a reminder of gun safety
MOSES LAKE, Wash. — It was a life lost way too soon. An eight-year-old boy from Moses Lake died when he was shot with a pellet rifle Tuesday night. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office says it was his own 13-year-old…
Coroner identifies 8-year-old boy accidentally shot, killed by pellet gun in Moses Lake
UPDATE at 12:01 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19: The young boy shot and killed with a pellet gun in Moses Lake on Tuesday night has been identified by the coroner as 8-year-old Jacob Munoz. MOSES LAKE, Wash. — An 8-year-old…
DOH reports E. coli outbreak in Benton County, Walla Walla
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is working with local health jurisdictions to respond to a multi-county outbreak of E. coli that might be linked to fresh produce. There are currently six confirmed cases across Benton, King,…
Pilot injured after flipping, crashing plane near Royal City
GRANT CO., Wash. — A pilot flipped his plane while landing it on a private airstrip near Royal City on Monday, suffering only minor injuries. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office says 83-year-old Dwain Forester was flying a 1960 Cessna 175B,…
Move back to Phase 2 could cause setbacks for youth, high school sports
SPOKANE, Wash.– A fourth wave of infections is likely forcing Spokane County and many others back to Phase 2 next week. Twelve counties across Washington are currently failing the metrics needed to stay in Phase 3. A move back means…
COVID data shows concerning increases in disease activity
OLYMPIA, Wash. — In the latest statewide situation report on COVID-19, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) showed an increasing transmission and daily case counts, highlighting the need to continue wearing masks and maintaining physical distance while vaccination efforts…
What the CDC says you can do once you’re fully vaccinated
SPOKANE, Wash. — More than one million Washingtonians are fully vaccinated, so what exactly does that mean? Can life go back to normal? The answer from the CDC is no. There are too many unknowns right now for even the…
Team effort in birth of baby on I-90 in Grant County
GRANT COUNTY, Wash. — An expecting mother was driving with her mom on I-90 when she went into labor and had no choice but to pull over and deliver her baby. Martina Medrano’s mom Wanda Rand quickly called 911 and…
Idaho bars want Washingtonians to feel welcome in Coeur d’Alene
COEUR d’ALENE, Idaho — Local bars in the area want Washingtonians to know they still want their business after a viral Facebook post said otherwise. “They are our neighbors. We welcome them. We have people that come every weekend. They…
‘This can be done safely’: Gov. Inslee advocates for more in-person learning during visit to Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash.– Governor Jay Inslee is ready to get your kids back in a classroom. He was reassured of that after a Tuesday visit to Stevens Elementary in Spokane. “They teach lessons in these schools, and the lesson I’ve taken…
WSU QB Jayden de Laura suspended following DUI arrest on Pullman’s College Hill
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University (WSU) starting quarterback Jayden de Laura has been suspended from the Cougar football team for allegedly driving drunk on College Hill. Pullman Radio reports police stopped de Laura after he reportedly drove through a stop…
State bill seeks boater safety requirement for kayaks and paddleboards
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A new bill aims to make watersports safer for anyone using a kayak, canoe or paddleboard. House Bill 1018, filed by Representative John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), seeks to apply the sames rules for operating motorboats to those…
First reported cases of U.K. COVID-19 variant found in Washington
SNOHOMISH CO., Wash. — The first cases of the COVID-19 variant first seen in the United Kingdom have been detected in Washington, the State Department of Health said Saturday. The strains found are connected to two Snohomish County residents, and…
What’s next for the two WA Republicans who voted to impeach Trump?
Editor's Note: This article originated on Crosscut.com and was written by Melissa Santos, a staff reporter who covers Washington state politics. Two days after U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler voted to impeach President Donald Trump, local Republicans in her southwest…
McMorris Rodgers denies repeated requests for interviews, invites Spokesman editor to inauguration
WASHINGTON, DC — After weeks of either ignoring or denying repeated requests for interviews, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ office confirmed Wednesday the congresswoman’s guest at the inauguration was the editor of the Spokesman-Review newspaper. A picture tweeted by Rep. Jenniffer…
Tree crushes teen’s car on 19th birthday during last week’s windstorm
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — It’s a sight no teenager would want to see, especially on their 19th birthday — their car crushed by at least one tree. On Tuesday night, Ryleigh Bowes spent the night at her grandfather’s house. Dale…
Cougar Gold Cheese receives praise in popular food magazine
PULLMAN, Wash. — The cheese that’s put Washington State University on everyone’s radar is now getting some much deserved attention from a popular food magazine. The Highly Recommend section of Bon Appétit Magazine is dedicated to the best of the…
Airbnb reviewing reservations in Olympia to identify possible hate groups
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Airbnb is doing everything in its power to keep violence out of Olympia ahead of President-elect Biden’s inauguration. The popular vacation rental app said in a statement it plans to review reservations booked during inauguration week in…
Washington Department of Health partially blames slow vaccine rollout on federal government
SPOKANE, Wash.– Washington’s vaccine rollout has been a mess, much like it has been across the rest of the United States. Many of you have reached out to us every day, asking when you and your loved ones could get…
Governor Inslee to keep National Guard in Olympia through Inauguration, bracing for possible unrest
OLYMPIA, Wash. – A wake up call for the United States. National Guard members have been standing by around the clock, protecting capitol buildings from a homegrown enemy. The FBI has warned of possible threats on all state capitols from…
Washington Capitol: Protesters stand firm as legislative session convenes
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Just as Washington state politicians feared, protestors have arrived at the state capitol building in Olympia as officials meet for a legislative session. Earlier today, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) held an impromptu press conference updating the…
Rams take down Seahawks 30-20
SEATTLE, Wash. — It was a tough go for the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday as the Rams defeated them 30-20 on their own turf. The hawks made a come back just two weeks ago when they defeated the Rams 20-9.…
