Drew Andre

@KING5Seattle Reporter | previously KVVU, KION | Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out | @cronkite_asu grad | #PFM

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Tesla owners remove logos amid growing backlash against Musk

1 month ago | kgw.com | Drew Andre

SEATTLE — The backlash against Tesla is growing across the country as protests against CEO Elon Musk continue to intensify. This weekend, demonstrators gathered outside a Tesla dealership on Highway 99 in Lynnwood, Washington. Similar protests occurred in Virginia, Tennessee and New York City. In Florida, a man drove his car into a crowd of protesters. No one was seriously hurt and the driver was arrested.
As tariff costs rise, can Washington boost its timber production? | king5.com

1 month ago | king5.com | Drew Andre

Washington state faces hurdles in increasing timber production amid skilled labor shortages and legal challenges affecting federal land harvesting.
Can Washington boost timber production to counter tariff costs?

1 month ago | treefrogcreative.ca | Drew Andre |Kevin Mason |Robert McKellar |Kelly McCloskey

Can Washington boost timber production to counter tariff costs? By Drew Andre KING5 News March 17, 2025 Category: Forestry WASHINGTON STATE is one of the most productive parts of the country for growing timber. Most of the timber is west of the Cascades and its annual production in the United States is only second to Oregon.
Western Washington universities respond to White House ultimatum on DEI programs

2 months ago | kgw.com | Drew Andre

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Universities across western Washington are reviewing a recent Trump administration directive ordering them to eliminate diversity programs or risk losing federal funding. The directive, issued in a memo, requires universities to cease "racial preferences" in admissions, financial assistance and hiring within 14 days. It also mandates the elimination of things like race-specific dormitories and graduation ceremonies.
Skyrocketing thrift shopping prices drive surge in demand at free clothing banks

Jan 16, 2025 | kgw.com | Drew Andre

SEATTLE — This winter, free clothing banks are experiencing unprecedented demand, driven by a combination of inflation, rising thrift store prices and the growing online resale market. At Clothesline, a free clothing bank operated by the West Seattle Food Bank, it’s not unusual for 600 items of clothing to fly off the shelves on any given day. Despite looking like a typical thrift store, Clothesline operates on a completely free model, with all items coming from community donations.
Bird flu outbreaks prompt warning to Seattle pet owners

Jan 14, 2025 | msn.com | Drew Andre

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Underage and Under Arrest: Why car thefts are a gateway to more serious crimes committed by kids

Nov 15, 2024 | king5.com | Drew Andre

TACOMA, Wash. — Over the past several months, KING 5 has reported on an alarming trend in Western Washington: a huge spike in crimes committed by juveniles. No juvenile crime has spiked more than car thefts, and law enforcement experts say that’s leading to an increase in more serious crimes committed by kids. The stolen cars are being used in armed robberies and smash-and-grab burglaries.
Clallam County has voted for the winning presidential candidate in every election for the last 40 years

Oct 22, 2024 | abc10.com | Drew Andre

PORT ANGELES, Wash. — Two weeks from election day most national polls in the United States has the race for the White House as too close to call. But you might be able to find the best predictor for this race in our backyard. Clallam County is a bellwether because it's the only county in the country that has voted for the winning candidate every election for 40 years. That's true for all but two elections going back to 1920.
New security measures in place for Capitol Hill Block Party this weekend

Jul 19, 2024 | msn.com | Drew Andre

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New security measures in place for Capitol Hill Block Party this weekend

Jul 19, 2024 | king5.com | Drew Andre

SEATTLE — One of Seattle’s most popular music festivals, Capitol Hill Block Party, kicks off Friday. Security is top of mind for event organizers and the Seattle Police Department (SPD). Officers responded to calls of street racers taking over the intersection of Broadway and Pike after last year’s Saturday shows wrapped up. Officers said they needed more resources to safely break up the crowd and eventually had to back away.