Coronavirus In Washington: The Week In Review

1 million vaccine doses have been administered, and dozens more counties will soon move to the next phase of reopening. Here's the latest.

Winter Storm Warning In Washington: Lowland Snow This Weekend

A winter storm warning issued Friday night in Puget Sound will continue until Saturday afternoon. Here's what to expect for a snowy weekend

King County Detective Fired Over Facebook Posts

The sheriff upheld a previous firing recommendation after an internal investigation into several inflammatory Facebook posts last summer.

5 More WA Regions Will Enter Phase 2 Reopening Sunday

The news means only one region, South Central Washington, will remain in Phase 1.

How Much Will It Snow In Seattle? Here's The Latest Forecast

Forecasters are now expecting significant lowland snowfall in Puget Sound over the next three days. Here's where and when it will arrive.

Washington State Parks Commission To Hold Special Meeting On February 11

The public may participate in the meetings remotely either online or via phone. The commission will not take public comment at the meeting.

Washington State Parks Hiring Park Aides And Senior Park Aides

The available park aide and senior park aide positions are seasonal and non-permanent.

Lowland Snow Forecast In Washington, Beginning Thursday Night

Forecasters are increasingly confident that snow will fall across the lowlands this week, with some potential for significant accumulations.

Seattle Pitches Vaccine Plan To Reach 70% Of King County Adults

Seattle has unveiled an ambitious goal to help vaccinate 1.26 million King County residents as supply increases in the coming months.

New Chances For Snow As Temperatures Plummet In WA: Forecast

This week could bring the coldest days of winter to Washington, with temperatures looking unlikely to break the freezing mark by Thursday.

Coronavirus In Washington: The Week In Review

Seven counties are in Phase 2, vaccine efforts are building and state leaders plead for safe celebrations this Sunday. Here's the latest.

Washington's Cruise Season Remains In Limbo Due To Coronavirus

The Port of Seattle said there is still a chance for a limited cruise season, but popular routes to Alaska may not be possible until 2022.

Fentanyl Overdoses Undergo 'Troubling Spike' In Washington

In 2020, fentanyl surpassed methamphetamine as the lead cause of overdoses in Washington.

Restoration Work On Deception Pass And Canoe Pass Bridges In Washington Resumes With New Contractor

Next week crews will begin prepping the SR 20 bridges on north Whidbey Island for sandblasting and painting.

Grocery Groups Sue Seattle Over Hazard Pay Ordinance

The new law applies to grocers with over 500 employees worldwide and stores larger than 10,000 square feet in Seattle.

Avoid Traditional Super Bowl Parties, Washington Officials Urge

State health leaders are asking Washingtonians to play defense on Sunday to prevent an avoidable surge in illness.

US 101 Hillside Repairs Begin At Lake Crescent In Washington

US 101 near Fisher Cove Road has been reduced to a single, alternating lane of travel since Monday, January 25.

Washington Sees Progress In Latest Federal Coronavirus Report

Washington's federal coronavirus profile shows most trends were heading in the right direction through the end of January.

WSP Searches For Governor's Mansion Assault Suspect

Troopers are asking for the public's help identifying a person in connection with a breach at the governor's mansion in January.

Washington Considers 1% Billionaire Wealth Tax

State lawmakers are debating new legislation that could create the first tax focused on extreme wealth in the United States.

Commission To Consider Candidates For Agency Director Position At Special Meetings In Washington State Parks

The public may participate in the meetings remotely — either online or via phone — except for the executive sessions.

Washington State Parks And Recreation Commission Approves Navy Proposal To Conduct Training

The approved amended criteria will narrow down the number of state parks in which the Navy will be permitted to conduct training.

Temporary Change To Southbound I-5 Exit 133 In Tacoma Coming In February In Washington

Travelers headed to I-705 and SR 7 will use the same exit and temporary collector/distributor lane as travelers exiting to Portland Avenue.

Adventure Awaits For The Official Washington State Parks Blog

Adventure Awaits, the official Washington State Parks blog, is your source for tips, tricks & exciting new ways to enjoy outdoor recreation.

State Ferries To Host February Virtual Community Meetings In Washington

The day after each meeting, a video recording will be available online on WSF’s community participation webpage.

Public Invited To Learn About SR 509 Improvements Coming To King County At Online Open House In Washington

Funding comes from WSDOT’s Connecting Washington account, federal grants, local contributions and future toll revenues.

Weekend SR 520 Closures Planned For New Highway Lid Work In Washington

After this weekend, three more weekend directional closures will occur, with each closure starting at 11 p.m.

Traffic Shift To New US 101 Bridge Near Port Angeles This Week In Washington

Travelers will also notice a reduced speed limit and are encouraged to watch out for the crew members who are working on site.

Washington State Parks Recruiting For Permanent And Seasonal Park Ranger 1 Positions

The Ranger 1 is also responsible for daily operations and maintaining parks and performs a wide range of duties.

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Selects Community Advisory Group Members In Washington State Department

The list of members and additional information on the selection process can be found on the Community Advisory Group page.

Emergency Repairs Completed In Washington State Department Of Transportation

Contractor crews put eight drainage systems under the highway and in the hillside above, repaved the road and installed new guardrails.

Washington State Parks Commission To Meet Next Week On January 28

At the meeting, the Commission is expected to take action on the U.S. Navy’s proposal to conduct special operations training in 28 states.

$25,000 Raised In 2 Days For Pets Left In Dark From Windstorm

Animal lovers in the Spokane area came together to help a number of shelter pets in need following a deadly Jan. 13 windstorm.

Slope Repairs Begin On SR 8 At Wildcat Creek In McCleary In Washington State Department

Eastbound travelers will see a lane closure beginning January 19 near McKnight Road.

Aviation Commission Releases Report With Preliminary List Of Future Potential Major Airports In Washington State Department

A critical next step for CACC is to engage the public to collect input about Washington’s future air transportation demand.

Adventure Awaits: The Official Washington State Parks Blog

Adventure Awaits, the official Washington State Parks blog, is your source for tips, tricks and exciting new ways to enjoy.

Take A Guided Snowshoe Hike This Winter At Lake Easton State Park, Washington State

Located off I-90 between North Bend and Ellensburg, Lake Easton State Park offers basic snowshoeing terrain, enthusiastic park guides.

Washington State Parks Commission To Hold Special Meeting On January 21

During the meeting, the commission will discuss top candidates and their credentials, then select which candidates to interview.

Ferry Ridership At Lowest Level In Nearly 50 Years In Washington State Department

For the first time since it began operations in 1951, WSF carried more vehicles (7.6 million) than passengers (6.4 million) last year.

Planet Fitness Reopens Washington State Locations

Industry leader taking extra cleanliness measures to protect health and well-being of members and staff