Washington recovers $300 million of stolen unemployment funds
Washington state has recovered some of the stolen funds from scammers who filed fraudulent unemployment claims, but residents are still waiting to be paid.6 years ago
Graduates in the class of 2020 are finding unique ways to celebrate
This week, KIRO Radio reporter Aaron Granillo learns how this year's graduates are getting creative with celebrations, despite the circumstances.6 years ago
What to expect for Memorial Day Weekend traffic
Tracy Taylor leads a "virtual" round table discussion with Washington state troopers and the Washington State Department of Transportation about traffic over Memorial Day Weekend.6 years ago
Millions lost to fraudulent unemployment claims in Washington
Dave Ross recaps his interview with the head of the Employment Security Department about the fraudulent unemployment claims in Washington state.6 years ago
Seafair canceled for summer 2020
Seafair is cancelled for the first time in 71 years, but that doesn't mean the organizers (or the pirates) are giving up on the spirit of the festival entirely.6 years ago
Seattle Children’s shuts down some ORs after finding low levels of mold
More operating rooms at Seattle Children's Hospital have been shut down due to mold. Its a different strain than the type suspected of infecting patients.6 years ago
Federal money for Washington hits bank accounts
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss two federal grants for Washingtonians: one for Sound Transit, the other for farmers.6 years ago
Trump is on hydroxychloroquine
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss the president's hydroxychloroquine prescription.6 years ago
Yakima warehouse workers threaten hunger strike, concerned about safety
Two warehouse workers from an apple packing plant in Yakima are threatening a hunger strike if their employers can’t support COVID-19 safety measures.6 years ago
Coronavirus vaccine trial sees early success
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss what restaurants will look like when they reopen for dine-in service. A new study indicates that morale is low.6 years ago
Bellevue teacher charged with child rape, molestation
A teacher at Bellevue's Newport High school is charged with child rape and molestation. According to charging documents, the victim is an 11-year-old boy.6 years ago
Should drive-in theaters reopen in Washington state?
Catch up on the local coronavirus news, including delayed unemployment payments and Oregon's drive-in theaters reopening while Washington's remain closed.6 years ago
Antigen test appears to be promising
Tracy discusses an approved antigen test which could help quickly detect the virus in patients.6 years ago
Should universities commit to going online through the fall?
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss the police officer who is refusing to enforce Washington's stay home order and urging other officers to follow his lead.6 years ago
FDA approves new Rutgers University saliva test
The Food and Drug Administration has approved an at-home saliva test for coronavirus.6 years ago
Prevent ‘needless suffering and death,’ wear a mask!
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss Dr. Fauci's testimony before Congress on Tuesday and the remarks of Senator Patty Murray on a coordinated federal response to the pandemic.6 years ago
Could a llama’s antibodies help create a cure for the virus?
The University of Washington wants more coronavirus testing. And llama’s antibodies may help create a cure for corona.6 years ago
Will God protect you from the virus?
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo have the latest predictions for the course of the virus after our sunny summer weekend.6 years ago
Getting closer to a coronavirus vaccine
Scientists at Oxford, Pfizer, and Moderna are pushing to find a vaccine.6 years ago
Frustrations continue with lack of personal protective equipment
Washington state is still scrambling to keep up with the demands for personal protective equipment, especially as more industries and businesses reopen.6 years ago
Pfizer teams up with BioNTech to test vaccines
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals is working with BioNTech to make to test a coronavirus vaccine o people in Germany and the U.S.6 years ago
Defiant business owners reopen despite stay-at-home orders
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss the small business owners who are opening their doors despite the stay home orders.6 years ago