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COVID-19 updates: Local health officials warn against spread of virus indoors

The state DOH says there have been over 96,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,232 people have died from the virus.
6 years ago

IHME releases new projections for COVID-19 death toll by February

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation released new projections, which updates the COVID-19 death toll expected in the U.S. through Feb. 1, 2021.
6 years ago

How Puget Sound’s diverse economy offsets Boeing decision to move 787 line

Economist Matthew Gardner weighs in on how exactly Boeing moving its 787 line out of Everett will affect the greater Puget Sound economy.
6 years ago

SCOTUS rules South Carolina absentee ballots must have a witness

Former Washington attorney general Rob McKenna on the SCOTUS South Carolina decision deeming that absentee ballots must have somebody witness the signature for the ballot to count.
6 years ago

KIRO Radio and KTTH hosts react to first (and only) Inslee-Culp debate

Wednesday night marked the first and only Washington gubernatorial debate between Governor Jay Inslee and Loren Culp.
6 years ago

David Fahrenthold: Trump’s doctor could have provided updates without lying

Washington Post Pulitzer Prize winning reporter David Fahrenthold says President Trump's doctor lost any authority he had as soon as he lied.
6 years ago

What national data dashboard tells us about how safe it is to send kids back to schools

To help answer if it's safe to send kids back to schools, researchers have created a national COVID-19 school response data dashboard to track case counts.
6 years ago

AG candidate Larkin would redirect resources to help law enforcement

Attorney general candidate Matt Larkin discusses his plan to help local police by redirecting resources from the AG criminal justice division.
6 years ago

All lanes of SR 18 in Auburn reopen after shooting, crash

A shooting and crash have both directions of State Route 18 in Auburn shut down near C Street. Drivers should avoid the area.
6 years ago

Former WA AG: Releasing Breonna Taylor grand jury transcripts unprecedented

Rob McKenna on juries vs grand juries, and releasing the Breonna Taylor grand jury proceedings.
6 years ago

King County community ‘up in arms’ over recent spike in gun violence

In the first half of 2020, King County has seen a 21% increase in shots fired, which has led to renewed calls to action to prevent gun violence.
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: More than 93,000 cases confirmed statewide

The DOH says there have been over 93,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,190 people have died from the virus.
6 years ago

Washington Post reporter hopes Trump’s illness convinces people to protect themselves

The eyes of the world are on Washington, D. C., following the announcement that President Trump and the first lady have tested positive for COVID-19.
6 years ago

Seattle’s interim police chief thanks staff for dedication

After a busy night in Seattle, Interim Police Chief Adrian Diaz wrote a letter to his staff -- posted on the Seattle Police Blotter.
6 years ago

What will the message be post-Trump recovery?

Assuming Trump's symptoms remain mild and he bounces back strong, this will be a good reminder that getting COVID-19 is not a death sentence.
6 years ago

Election Town Hall: Tom Tangney, John Curley (and a goat) weigh in on ‘ridiculous’ presidential debate

KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney, John Curley, and a very special guest share their thoughts on the first presidential debate on Cleveland. 
6 years ago

Live updates: President Trump tweets video message before trip to hospital

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, he said Friday. This comes just hours after the White House said that his senior aide tested positive.
6 years ago

WA attorney general candidates clash in debate over job history, state’s future

Washington Attorney General candidates Bob Ferguson and Matt Larkin met with The Columbian's Editorial Board virtually last week.
6 years ago

Boeing decision to move 787 line out of Everett impacts state economy, local workers

Boeing announced it will be moving all 787 production out of Everett. Local leaders and workers are worried about the potential impact for the region.
6 years ago

Snohomish County Council Chair: Boeing decision will damage local economy

Snohomish County chair Nate Nehring on Boeing moving their 787 production to North Carolina, and what kind of damage he expects to the local economy.
6 years ago

Amazon Explorer gives one-on-one tours around the world via live streaming

Todd Bishop from Geekwire on the Amazon Explorer "virtual tourism" that lets you take one on one tours around the world via live streaming.
6 years ago

Puyallup Education Union Pres: ‘We only have one shot to do this right’

Puyallup Education Association Union President Karen McNamara debates schools reopening and says the district needs to take more time to get things right.
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee: State will take ‘hard look’ at Boeing tax breaks if 787 production leaves

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement Wednesday following reports that Boeing will move 787 production to South Carolina.
6 years ago

Washington state, Seattle leaders react to first presidential debate

Local and state officials, including Gov. Inslee and Seattle Mayor Durkan, took to Twitter to react notable moments from the first presidential debate.
6 years ago