Kierra Elfalan
KING 5 News
Spokane, WA, United States
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Wedding industry slammed during busiest season in almost 40 years
Nearly 2.5 million couples are expected to tie the knot this 2022 wedding season. → Read More
Washington moms struggle to find baby formula during shortage
In April, out-of-stock rates were higher than 40% in several states including Washington. → Read More
'It's a good thing': Climate scientists rejoice at western Washington's chilly, snowy spring
The statewide snowpack is at 128% of normal. On April 1, the state was only at 80% of normal. → Read More
Work to clear Tacoma homeless encampment begins Friday
The city said the camp has become a public safety hazard after several fires were set in this area. → Read More
Should Pike Place Market be ‘car-free?’
There has been a push for the 114-year-old Seattle icon to transition to a space free of vehicular traffic. → Read More
'Tis the season: Outdoor ice rinks opening in western Washington this winter
The Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink had to skip the 2020 season due to COVID-19 restrictions, but this year the rink is back for the holidays. → Read More
Schools in Washington district fail to fire unvaccinated employees
Unvaccinated employees are still working in Eatonville schools after the district failed to terminate employees in violation of the governor's vaccine mandate. → Read More
Got pumpkins? Consider giving your leftover jack o' lanterns to nature
Many forest critters light the flavor of fruit inside pumpkins and the seeds. → Read More
'Pouring from that empty cup': Teachers feel intense burnout, struggle with mental health
Roughly two months into the school year, teachers in western Washington are dealing with staffing shortages due to burnout and other mental health issues. → Read More
Restaurant owners hoping to hold on to pandemic-era street dining
For some restaurant owners, parklets brought in hope, along with customers willing to spend their money dining outdoors where they felt safer. → Read More
Eatonville student, graduate weigh in on COVID-19 vaccine mandate for teachers
A current Eatonville student and Eatonville High School graduate have messages for educators across the state. → Read More
Washington schools superintendent warns parents to prepare for more closures
COVID-19 outbreaks in schools have forced hundreds of Washington students to quarantine and school closures in Pierce, Kittitas and Grays Harbor counties. → Read More
Tacoma schools struggle with limited lunch options during pandemic
Tacoma Public Schools is struggling to keep its lunch menu consistent with supply chain issues. → Read More
University District businesses in Seattle excited to see UW students returning
Local business owners in Seattle's University District are feeling optimistic again after a difficult 18 months. → Read More
Homeless individuals refuse to leave after taking over Tacoma man's property
"They take over slowly, it's kind of like an epidemic," the property owner said. → Read More
Homeless individuals refuse to leave after taking over Tacoma man's property
"They take over slowly, it's kind of like an epidemic," the property owner said. → Read More
Young Bothell native leading new generation of hot air balloon pilots
McKenna Secrist started piloting her own balloon when she just a teenager. → Read More
Some Puget Sound businesses struggle to hire despite more teens seeking jobs
While more and more teens are seeking jobs this summer, businesses are still struggling to find extra help. → Read More
Lakewood Police Department gets funding for body-worn cameras
Lakewood police officers will all be wearing body cameras by the beginning of 2022. → Read More
Want to workout outside? Try this new outdoor gym in Puyallup
A new outdoor fitness station at Clarks Creek Park North in Puyallup gives residents a way to exercise and spend time outdoors. → Read More