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Washington forced to recall 12,000 coronavirus test kits for contamination

The state's coronavirus testing efforts encountered a hiccup recently, with 12,000 test kits being recalled for possible contamination.

7 years ago

Boeing slowly hits restart button in Washington

Boeing is hitting the restart button at its Puget Sound plants today, ramping production back up after a three-and-a-half week closure.

7 years ago

Puget Sound ports weathering the financial storm from pandemic

Washington businesses are counting on the state's ports to get their goods to market, but are the ports ready to handle upcoming shipments?

7 years ago

WA toll revenue expected to take big hit because of coronavirus

With traffic volumes down significantly across all major roads and highways, Washington's toll revenue is taking a dip to match.

7 years ago

Washington cherry harvest in coronavirus crosshairs

Washington's cherry harvest this year could be threatened by the ongoing coronavirus shutdown, leaving many to sit rotting in crates.

7 years ago

Speed limits in school zones still active in Seattle despite closures

You better not speed through school zones even though classrooms across the state have moved online -- you could still risk a ticket.

7 years ago

Coronavirus has Snohomish County staring down $26 million budget shortfall

The coronavirus isn't just hitting workers -- it's also hitting local governments, with Snohomish County looking at a $26 million budget shortfall.

7 years ago

IRS begins to deposit coronavirus checks into bank accounts

Check your bank account -- you might have already received your one-time coronavirus payment from the Internal Revenue Service.

7 years ago

Boeing delivering personal protective equipment, 3D printed face shields

Boeing might not be making airplanes right now, but it is making 3D-printed reusable face shields for healthcare workers across the country.

7 years ago

What will Boeing’s Washington presence look like after crises?

Boeing CEO David Calhoun hinted that the company could see massive changes after the coronavirus and 737 MAX crises are through.

7 years ago

Pressure mounts for Gov. Inslee to restart private construction projects

Pressure is mounting on Gov. Inslee to relax his stay-at-home requirements for the private construction industry, which argues its work should be considered essential.

7 years ago

Seattle tows cars of a dozen residents sheltering in homes

With Washington state under a stay-at-home order, why did the City of Seattle tow the cars of a dozen residents along SW Avalon Way?

7 years ago

Seattle-area 911 calls actually down during pandemic, says EMT

While one might expect ambulances to be out en masse during a pandemic, Seattle-area 911 calls have actually been down in recent weeks.

7 years ago

Boeing plans another space taxi launch after failed test last year

Boeing is taking another crack at launching its astronaut ferrying capsule, after software problems and other issues marred a test in 2019.

7 years ago

Sound Transit shutters bulk of projects over COVID-19 concerns

Sound Transit has finally made the decision to shut down most of its job sites, asking that they be secured and closed Monday.

7 years ago

Big decision looming for Boeing employees this week

With Boeing opting to extend its suspension of Puget Sound production operations indefinitely, thousands of workers will soon be scrambling for paychecks.

7 years ago

A journey to figure out a workable homemade protective mask

I spent about an hour yesterday trying to fashion some sort of mask, as Washington state health officials recommend everyone wears one in public.

7 years ago

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.