With users skyrocketing, Zoom fixes security flaws in face of pressure
Zoom, a video conferencing platform, has seen a huge growth in downloads and users, but there have been concerns about a lack of security and privacy.
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Tracy Taylor
Fun at-home activities for kids during stay-at-home order
Tracy Taylor looks at fun at-home activities for the kids during the coronavirus pandemic.Comments -
Jason Rantz
Coronavirus is devastating to tulip growers during normally busy time
Brent Roozen from Roozengaarde Tulips does 90 percent of his business in Spring and talks how coronavirus has been economically devastating. -
Dori Monson
Public safety concern at Bellingham High School homeless shelter
There is a growing lack of concern about public safety near temporary homeless shelters, including one at Bellingham High School. -
Gee and Ursula
Nonprofits team up to supply hospitals, but need more help
Hospitals need webcams, headphones, laptops, and iPhones so that patients who have COVID-19 symptoms or other medical needs can get help without having to go into an ER or clinic. -
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Issaquah business owner makes smoothies for front line workers
An Issaquah small business owner going through tough times amidst the COVID-19 pandemic chose to take lemons ... and make lemonade smoothies. -
Jason Rantz
How restaurants are trying to stay afloat and help others during coronavirus
Hitchcock owner Brendan McGill explains how his restaurants are trying to stay afloat and help others during coronavirus. -
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Court ruling letting WA cities impose flat income tax will stand
The Washington State Supreme Court announced Friday that it would be declining a petition to hear arguments in Seattle's income tax case. -
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How to make your own protective mask
There's been debate about whether you should to wear a mask during the coronavirus outbreak. Here are a few options for making your own mask. -
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Seattle to suspend paid parking enforcement during coronavirus crisis
The City of Seattle announced Friday that it will be temporarily suspending all paid parking and time limit enforcement for vehicles. -
Gee and Ursula
Expert: Social distancing won't work until whole country shuts down
Until a nationwide social distancing measures are coordinated across every state, it may be hard to fully mitigate the country's coronavirus outbreak. -
Todd Herman
Herman: 'Shared sacrifice' is the biggest lie Jay Inslee has ever told
In a brutal, mean-hearted lie, Jay Inslee continues to pretend “we are all in this together" speaking about the fight against COVID-19 -
Seattle teachers balk at mandatory child care responsibilities
The Seattle School District is still trying to figure out how to provide child care for families of first responders, as a fight has raged between teachers and district officials. -
Dave Ross
Ross: Is coronavirus what finally gets us Medicare For All?
Could it be that we wake up from this coronavirus nightmare and find ourselves in an America that ends up with Medicare For All? -
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Air Force gives Boeing nearly $900 million to weather crisis
The Air Force is giving Boeing nearly $900 million to help ensure that the major defense contractor will survive this global economic crisis. -
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Help name three new Seattle parks
Stuck indoors to self-quarantine during the pandemic? Pass the time by helping Seattle name a trio of pristine parks spread across the city.
