Why WA officials are warning businesses to check water supply before reopening
As businesses prepare to reopen as restrictions are eased, they'll need to pay special attention to their water supply to ensure it's still safe to drink.6 years ago
Seattle traffic slowly creeping back up as jobs return, places reopen
If you've noticed the lanes just aren't quite as empty as they were a month ago, you're right. There has been a slight uptick in traffic in the past week.6 years ago
Did Boeing just admit fault in 737 MAX crashes?
Boeing CEO David Calhoun hinted in a recent interview that the company "was wrong" in assumptions about a pair of fatal 737 MAX crashes.6 years ago
Farmers trade potatoes to Woodinville for toiletries
A half dozen people headed to an Othello farm with pickups and trailers and came back to Woodinville with about 18,000 pounds of potatoes and onions.6 years ago
King County Metro could lose nearly half-billion dollars over COVID-19
Metro ridership is off 75%, the sales tax revenue the agency relies on has disappeared, and its not collecting fare, but there's hope it can survive.6 years ago
FBI investigating threats against COVID-19 complaint filers in Washington
The FBI is investigating threats made against people filing complaints against stay-at-home violations, after their names were made public.6 years ago
So you’ve stocked up on meat? Good luck finding a freezer
We've had toilet paper shortages. We've sanitizer shortages. We're in the middle of a meat shortage. Now, we might be having a freezer shortage.6 years ago
Why Seattle is permanently closing 20 miles of streets to through-traffic
SDOT and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Thursday that 20 miles of the newly created Stay Healthy Streets will be made permanent post-coronavirus.6 years ago
USDA buys $50 million of potatoes to help struggling US farmers
The USDA is buying $50 million worth of potatoes, but the National Potato Council's Kam Quarles said growers are going to need more to keep farms going.6 years ago
Is Washington state ready to decriminalize all drug possession?
King and Snohomish counties already refuse to arrest anyone for simple drug possession. Is it time for the entire state to do the same?6 years ago
Evacuation plan takes shape for possibility of West Seattle bridge collapse
Seattle now has an emergency evacuation plan should engineers decide the West Seattle Bridge is about to collapse under its own weight.6 years ago
Washington golfers enjoy their first day back on the course
Thousands of golfers hit their first shots in over a month at courses around Washington Tuesday, the first day since the sport has been allowed to return.6 years ago
WA disproving claim that vote-by-mail systems encourage fraud
There is a nationwide push to make all elections vote-by-mail like we have here in Washington, in the face of claims that such a system encourages fraud.7 years ago
Seattle takes another hit with Carnival canceling rest of cruise season through city
Seattle's tourism industry got some more bad news this week, after Carnival Cruise Line canceled the rest of its season through Seattle.7 years ago
How are you coping with shutdown? UW study wants to know
The University of Washington is tracking the mental health of 500 people in King County to see how they're coping with the ongoing shutdown.7 years ago
Golf reopens in Washington: Time to behave and ‘grip it and rip it’
Good luck finding a tee time on the golf course this week. Golfers filled up the schedules right after the governor announced that play could begin, with restrictions, on Tuesday.7 years ago
How Washington has managed to avoid food shortages during crisis
Should we be concerned about potential food shortages? Despite processing issues, Washington shoppers may actually avoid empty shelves.7 years ago
Everett’s Paine Field begins screening traveler temperatures
As airports begin instituting new virus safety protocols, Everett's Paine Field is now screening the temperature of all travelers to see if anyone has a fever.7 years ago
Sip local to keep Washington wineries alive
While some small wineries might not survive this economic downturn, the prognosis might not be as dire for Washington wineries.7 years ago
Boeing reports $641 million in Q1 losses, cutting 10% of workforce
As expected, Boeing reported dismal first quarter earnings Wednesday, alongside sweeping cuts to both production and jobs.7 years ago
I drove to Tacoma for COVID-19 antibody testing
Quest Diagnostics is providing antibody testing at its 2,200 clinics nationwide, and as of this week you don't need a doctor's referral. So KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan drove to Tacoma to check it out.7 years ago
What will Boeing job cuts look like in days ahead?
Boeing CEO David Calhoun told shareholders Monday that it will likely be two or three years before the industry sees a return to 2019 flying levels.7 years ago
‘Cuts are going to be hard’ as King County stares down $20 million budget shortfall
King County is blowing through cash in its coronavirus response, and it could end up facing a giant budget shortfall as a result.7 years ago
