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Most popular blogs on MyNorthwest in 2020

Commentators and personalities on KIRO Radio, KTTH, and MyNorthwest provided insight on a variety of topics busy year of news both locally and across the U.S.
6 years ago

Building Black Wealth with Draze … just in time for holiday shopping

KIRO Radio has partnered up with Building Black Wealth TV, hosted by Draze and featuring Jewel Tankard, First Lady Junetta Barnes, and other amazing entrepreneurs taking over their industries.
6 years ago

WA home prices continuing to rise, many moving away from urban areas

Matthew Gardner, Windermere Chief Economist, on why local home prices continue to rise and how the renter's market has been hit harder than the ownership market.
6 years ago

Most popular news on MyNorthwest in 2020

As would be expected, the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions dominated headlines throughout 2020.
6 years ago

All lanes of I-5 reopen after early collision on Skagit River Bridge

A collision Wednesday on SB I-5 at the Skagit River Bridge has had the roadway blocked in Mount Vernon for most of the morning. 
6 years ago

Blue Angels will return to Seafair in summer 2021

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels announced on Tuesday that they will return to the skies above Lake Washington as the featured performer during the Seafair Air Show this summer.
6 years ago

Fahrenthold expects congressional relief deal soon, without $1200 stimulus check

It's been months without a new coronavirus relief package passed in Congress as the pandemic continues to impact people across the country.
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee extends statewide ban on indoor dining, gatherings to January

Gov. Inslee extended the statewide COVID-19 restrictions that ban indoor dining, indoor gatherings, and limit capacity at retailers until Jan. 4, 2021. 
6 years ago

With two potential COVID vaccines on the way, some issues remain

Mercer Island MD Dr Gordon Cohen discusses the potential issues with two COVID vaccines that may arrive soon, including resources to administer them, and getting people to return for a second dose.
6 years ago

Pro-Trump rally goer arrested for assault as protesters clashed in Olympia

One man was arrested Saturday in Olympia as protesters clashed near the capitol building and police say one person fired a gun into a crowd. 
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: First doses of COVID vaccine in Washington could be given Tuesday

The state Department of Health says there have been over 202,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,879 people have died from the virus statewide.
6 years ago

Trucks headed to Port of Seattle backed up lanes on NB I-5

It was another busy day for the Port of Seattle, which had trucks stacking up on Northbound I-5 early Friday morning. 
6 years ago

Ryanair gives Boeing a boost by ordering 75 more MAX jets

In a boost to Boeing, Irish budget airline Ryanair announced it is ordering 75 more Boeing 737 MAX jets just weeks before the plane returns to flying.
6 years ago

Fahrenthold: Chance of success for Trump’s election lawsuits fades

As Arizona and Wisconsin have certified votes, Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold talks about what's next for the president's election lawsuits.
6 years ago

Support SnoCo campaign encourages shopping at local businesses

Snohomish County launched Support SnoCo, which features businesses across the county and encourages people to spend holiday dollars locally this year.
6 years ago

Four arrested Monday during demonstration in Seattle’s Capitol Hill

Four arrests were made by Seattle police Monday night during a demonstration in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
6 years ago

Washington launches statewide COVID-19 exposure notification tool

Governor Jay Inslee announced the launch of WA Notify, a statewide COVID-19 exposure notification tool to help stop the spread of COVID-19. 
6 years ago

Peninsula School District launches school-based COVID testing program

The Peninsula School District is teaming up with Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to provide COVID-19 tests to staff and students in a pilot program.
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: King County health officials with latest advice on holiday travel

The state Department of Health says there have been over 177,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,925 people have died from the virus statewide.
6 years ago

SPD investigating shooting near Alki Beach, suspect in custody

Seattle police are investigating a shooting Sunday near Alki Beach. The suspect is now in custody. It is not yet known what led the shooting.
6 years ago

Inslee: High transmission risk at restaurants until we ‘invent a way’ to eat with a mask on

Gov. Inslee says while most Washington restaurants have taken steps to reduce COVID transmission, the risk cannot be avoided in these indoor environments.
6 years ago

Lawsuit against Seattle over CHOP zone moving forward, alleges endangerment

Former Washington state attorney general Rob McKenna discusses the class action lawsuit filed against Seattle over CHOP, and its chances going forward.
6 years ago

What travelers should expect over a holiday weekend

Some of you may be traveling this holiday weekend. KIRO Radio traffic reporter Tracy Taylor talked to Inrix and AAA about what you can expect. 
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee says income tax not part of a plan to fund COVID relief

Gov. Inslee says he's working with state legislators to find more relief for not just restaurants, but for small businesses. The challenge will be in how to pay for the relief packages.
6 years ago