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Alex Halverson

Alex is a senior producer for the SeattlePI.

Stories By Alex Halverson

Over 100 NFL players came from the Seattle area since 1967

A look at over 100 players in the NFL that have come from the Puget Sound area. By Alex Halverson

13 things people say that show they're not from Seattle

In Washington, it's the little things that make out-of-towners stick out like sore thumbs. Alex Halverson

In April these cars, trucks sold the fastest in Seattle

In March, the fastest-selling cars in Seattle were luxury brands and mid-size SUVs. But in April, a new car took the top spot. Alex Halverson

42 years ago: Mount St. Helens woke up and blew her top

On March 21, 1980, tucked into the eighth page of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer was a brief, three-paragraph report about an earthquake that rippled through the Mount St. Helens area. Natalie Guevara and Alex Halverson

Vaccinated? Watch a Mariners game at T-Mobile Park maskless

The move is bringing the ballpark up to date with the guidance laid out last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By Alex Halverson

Does a car's color help keep its value? This report says it does

Depending on the color, a car's depreciation value could double within three years. Alex Halverson

Not a Sounders fan? Get your vaccine at a Mariners' game

The city of Seattle is practically begging residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Now, it can be done during the 7th-inning stretch. Alex Halverson

King County Council bans fireworks in unincorporated areas

"If it’s a firework, it is not legal in unincorporated King County." Alex Halverson

Seattle music festival Bumbershoot postponed for another year

Fans of the Labor Day weekend arts and music festival Bumbershoot will have to wait yet another year. Alex Halverson

In March these cars, trucks sold the fastest in Seattle

In February, the fastest-selling car in Seattle was the Nissan Rogue. But in March, a new car took the top spot. Alex Halverson

Seafair to go mostly virtual for 2021

For the second year in a row, Seafair won't look the same. Alex Halverson

This week in history: Seattle's 1962 World's Fair kicked off

Two days after the monorail was christened in Seattle, the Century 21 Exposition represented 59 countries underneath the shadow of the newly built Space Needle. By Alex Halverson and Callie Craighead

Washington leaders react to Derek Chauvin verdict

Chauvin was found guilty on three charges: second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. By Callie Craighead, Becca Savransky and Alex Halverson

State: Breakthrough cases still small, still expected

A little over 217 people in Washington have tested positive for COVID-19 at least two weeks after becoming fully vaccinated. Alex Halverson

Seattle Mariners extend number of home games to allow fans

The 20 games newly added to the fans-in-attendance category will span from April 30 to June 2. Alex Halverson

4 people, including 2-year-old shot in Seattle's Central District

Before police and medics arrived, the victims had already left for the hospital in personal vehicles. Alex Halverson

Should you buy a used or new car? It depends, a new report says

In Seattle, the average one-year-old used car sells for 3.7% less than its new counterpart, according to a new report from automotive search engine iSeeCars.com. Alex Halverson

Numerous counties at risk of moving back to Phase 2

Inslee said Thursday he is concerned about several counties that may “be in a situation to go back to Phase 2.” By Becca Savransky and Alex Halverson

Preregistration for the COVID-19 vaccine is open to all Seattle residents ages 16 and older, as the state gets ready to open up vaccine eligibility on April 15. Alex Halverson

Study: WA has the 4th most coronavirus restrictions

Washington has consistently been one of the slower states to reopen throughout the entire pandemic, at times sending counties and regions back in its phased approach. Alex Halverson