News
Washington ranks 7th among states for number of World War II veterans
12,364 WWII veterans are living in the state, with a total population of 517,912 military veterans.
Northwest
No more stolen sisters: How WA is responding to missing and murdered Indigenous people
Across the state, 126 Indigenous people remain missing, with 31 having gone missing in King County.
Northwest
Washington wolf population continues to rise, report shows
In 2021, four new wolf packs were documented in four different counties.
Northwest
How a Ukrainian and Russian couple escaped a war zone
“We will never forget that sound. Boom. Boom,” said Valeriia Horodnycha, who has been staying in Mercer Island.
News
Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine
“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…
Life
World’s longest surviving kidney patient dies
Mercer Island resident Nancy Spaeth went on dialysis at age 18 and received four kidney transplants.
Northwest
90-year-old Life Care resident recovering after testing positive for COVID-19
Geneva Wood remains in isolation at Harborview Medical Center.
News
CDC: Life Care staff worked in multiple facilities and while symptomatic for COVID-19
Staff members assisted in spreading coronavirus throughout long-term care facilities.
News
Bloodworks Northwest reports drop in blood donations following coronavirus outbreak
The blood bank has lost 143 donations since March 1.