Southwestern Washington is said to be affected by the measles outbreak. About 16 confirmed cases have been reported since January 1, 2019, and five more cases were suspected to be that of the viral. Most kids were not vaccinated against the disease. The confirmed cases include 13 children who are said to be under 10 […]
Get a glimpse of Vietnam at Seattle Center Festál as part of Vietnamese Lunar New Year on January 26 and 27. The event, Tết in Seattle, promises live performances, hands-on activities, foods, games, martial arts, crafts. A walk through a lively market place reminiscent of Vietnamese culture and roots may enlighten you about contemporary influences […]
The federal government shutdown has forced the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to rescind three razor clam digs at Kalaloch beach. The digs that were planned from January 19 to 21 had to be canceled owing to unavailability of Olympic National Park staff, the department said in a news release. “We are closing […]
Washington State University (WSU) is establishing Steve Gleason Institute for Neuroscience at Spokane’s University District to develop care and cure for brain diseases. The university announced this Tuesday on its official website. The institute will collaborate with Team Gleason to focus on innovative “care and cures” for brain diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s […]
Three people were found dead in Washington State on Tuesday. The discovery was made during a welfare check by deputies at a Sammamish home. Police said that they are suspecting it to be a case of murder-suicide and are investigating it accordingly. The authorities do not believe there are any suspects outstanding. The deceased, two […]
Alaska Airlines plans to add over 3,000 jobs in the next one year. The airlines announced its hiring plans on an official blog post. As part of its “2019 jobs forecast,” it will hire people for a range of roles, and three-quarters of the new jobs will be based in Washington state. The jobs, mainly frontline positions, […]
The Washington State Supreme Court has denied taking up a case directly after the lower court’s verdict that ended the Seattle’s controversial income tax. The Supreme Court directed to take the case to relevant Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court verdict came after meeting en banc on Thursday after a year after the petition was […]
The much hyped and used Alaskan Viaduct finally closed on Friday forever. It rested after 66 years of long service and the situation there was quite emotional. A crowd gathered to experience roadside glimpse at Elliott Bay, and people filled Victor Steinbrueck Park to photograph the bulwark below. The Viaduct was scheduled to close at […]
Kirkland Police said their officers did not violate any internal policy when they helped the owner of a frozen-yogurt shop expel a black man from the store in November. However, the department has said to have a new code for officers attending such calls. Byron Ragland, 31, was at a Kirkland Menchie’s on the last […]
It’s time to do away with the bi-annual ritual of changing clocks as it only inconveniences people and does not serve the purpose anymore, lawmakers think. A bill seeking to keep clocks consistent throughout the year in Washington State was pre-filed on Friday. The bill has been sponsored by state senators Sam Hunt, Jim Honeyford, […]
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