Understanding the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide in Washington State

The Washington State Fire Marshal is warning residents about the dangers of carbon monoxide posoning. Carbon monoxide Is an Odorless, Colorless Gas That Can Be Deadly. Carbon monoxide can be produced from cooking, heating, vehicle exhaust, and...

Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers gives injury updates | Notebook

PULLMAN — Washington State will likely have to play a third-straight game without its starting right tackle. That’s the word from head coach Jimmy Rogers, who said Monday that veteran offensive lineman Christian Hilborn is doubtful for Saturday’s...

Washington State Minimum Wage 2026 Update, Including Jurisdictions Exceeding the State’s Minimum Wage

Washington State has announced its new minimum wage, exempt salary level, and other compensation levels for 2026. All of the following will be in effect as of January 1, 2026: Washington State minimum wage: $17.13 per hour To be exempt from...

This day in history: Spokane’s debate over selling stray dogs for medical research intensified

From 1975: The hot debate over whether the city should sell stray dogs to Washington State University for research was getting even hotter. One man said it would be “the first step to communism.” “They’ll sell your pets and the next thing you...

The Seattle Medium’s 2025 General Election Political Endorsements

Pictured left to right: King County Councilmember, Girmay Zahilay, Former US Attorney, Ericka Evans and Seattle Mayor, Bruce Harrell City of Seattle, Mayor Bruce Harrell Bruce Harrell has not been part of Seattle’s problems—he has been part of the...

Seattle playwright debuts 'Eulogy' inspired by his own terminal illness

SEATTLE — When Seattle's newest play "Eulogy, or How to Plan Your Own Funeral (and Have Fun Doing It!)" hits the stage at 12th Ave Arts, the person most surprised by its production may be the playwright, himself: Brendan Healy. Brendan was born...

In Seattle mayor's race, candidates split on how to address homelessness

Inside a massive warehouse in Seattle's SODO neighborhood, volunteers saw and hammer two-by-fours for a tiny home. In a matter of hours, they can have walls up and a roof atop the nearly 100-square-foot structure, meant for people experiencing...

Prop. 1 seeks to preserve local health care

The San Juan County Hospital District 1 has placed a levy lid lift on the Nov. 4 election ballot, called Prop 1. On Oct. 12, Rick Frazer, Hospital District commissioner, gave a presentation about the levy increase proposal, what the district does...

Seattle mother charged with murder in connection to stabbing death of 4-year-old son

Joelene Louis Rodriguez, 45, is charged with one count of first-degree murder with premeditated intent following the death of her 4-year-old son. SEATTLE — A Seattle mother is accused of stabbing her young son multiple times in the chest, hands...

Washington state governor vows he will never ‘bend the knee’ to Trump at No Kings rally

Gov. Bob Ferguson struck a defiant tone at the No Kings day rally in Everett, Washington, where thousands of people attended on Saturday. “As governor, I promise you one thing above all else, we will never, ever under any circumstances, bend the...

Arraignment delayed for man accused of vandalizing Washington State Capitol

OLYMPIA, Wash. – The arraignment of Gunnar Shubert, the man accused of damaging artifacts at the Washington State Capitol, has been delayed. He is now scheduled to appear in court on November 4. The delay follows a Thurston County judge's order...

Seattle mayor wants to solve city’s food desert problem

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed an executive order on Monday to address the city’s food desert crisis, according to local media outlet K5. The move follows the sudden closure of a Fred Meyer store in Lake City, Washington. The order calls for...

Washington State Passes Merger Notification Law to Curb Anticompetitive Deals

In a groundbreaking move that could reshape corporate dealmaking across the U.S., Washington state has introduced a pioneering law requiring companies to notify state authorities of mergers and acquisitions, marking it as the first jurisdiction to...

Democrats: WA health care premiums to 'skyrocket' without key tax credit

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Multiple members of Washington state's congressional delegation are suggesting that premiums are set to double for most people who buy from the state health exchange, unless the enhanced premium tax credit is continued in the...

Washington health care leaders warn Trump's foreign worker fee could impact patient care

The CEO of UW Medical Center told KING 5 that visa uncertainty creates "significant disruption." SEATTLE — Top health care company leaders in Washington are sounding off about President Trump's costly new penalty for sponsoring foreign workers,...

Video shows accused police impersonator tell Seattle firefighters to get away from body

SEATTLE — Investigators say a man accused of impersonating a police officer in Bremerton also responded to the scene of a death in Seattle and gave instructions to firefighters to get back from the body. Video of the incident - apparently recorded...

West Seattle constituents seek answers as federal shutdown enters third week

Tuesday's town hall hosted by Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal gave locals a chance to ask questions about the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history. SEATTLE — U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal heard directly from West Seattle residents...

Seattle Storm’s Dominique Malonga Makes Controversial Offseason Decision Amid Injury Update

The WNBA has hit its offseason, and many players, as always, are already finalizing deals with international leagues. But rookie sensation and No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 draft, Dominique Malonga, is an exception. Not because she’s choosing to...

Medical Policy Reform in the Digital Age: Responding to Health Crises Shaped by Internet Public Opinion

College of Public Administration, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People’s Republic of ChinaAbstract: The evolution of digital media over recent decades has fundamentally reshaped how health crises are communicated and...

Katie Wilson can barely afford to live in Seattle. That's why she wants to be mayor

There is nothing flashy about Katie Wilson. Wilson, 43, the populist candidate for Seattle mayor, wears basic button-ups from Goodwill and her hair pulled back in a low bun. She comes off as reserved, happiest when she is discussing policy. “I'm...