Author: PNW Live

The state Department of Health says there have been over 147,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,655 people have died from the virus statewide. Check below for more updates. Confirmed coronavirus cases across Washington state Monday, Nov. 23 5:57pm…

Beginning at noon on Monday, Nov. 23, a 14-mile stretch of the Mountain Loop Highway will be closed for the season. Tips on winter driving from WSDOT and Washington State Patrol The closure is for traffic in both directions, officially…

The Seattle City Council on Monday passed its 2021 budget, which includes a near-20% cut to the Seattle Police Department budget. Mayor Jenny Durkan said shortly after the votes that she will sign the new budget into law next week.…

A woman was stabbed to death in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood on Monday. Later that day, police arrested a 27-year-old man for an unrelated in stabbing on Olive Way. Officers arrived to a report of a stabbing in the 2200 block…

Gov. Jay Inslee issued a letter to federal lawmakers in Congress on Thursday, urging them to come to an agreement on a new COVID-19 relief package. WA retailers  ‘greatly concerned’ over business restrictions This comes amid rising cases across the…

President Trump’s legal strategy challenging the election has shifted in recent days, with his team now reaching out to Michigan state lawmakers, urging them to appoint electors willing to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in the state. Should that happen, Washington…

Washington state heads into the final weekend before Thanksgiving with many bars and restaurants once again closed due to the new round of COVID-19 restrictions Governor Inslee issued this week that ban indoor dining. Gov. Inslee: Washington can’t meet ‘urgent…

Gov. Inslee announced a ban on indoor gatherings and dining on Sunday and mentioned at the time that an economic relief package was in the works. Group of Democrats side with hospitality association on indoor dining ban Originally, Inslee said…

Seattle councilmembers began the processing of approving amendments to the city’s 2021 budget Wednesday, voting on several proposals with wide-ranging implications. Seattle council, mayor ‘turn corner,’ find common ground on SPD budget Among the more controversial measures include one that…

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan admits that she was leaning toward replacing the cracking West Seattle Bridge when it was closed in March. Eight months later, she has decided to go down the repair route. Seattle council proposes raising car tab…