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COVID-19 updates: Apple Cup game canceled due to positive cases at WSU

The state Department of Health says there have been over 141,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,619 people have died from the virus statewide.
6 years ago

Local politicians react to Gov. Inslee’s COVID-19 restrictions

Gov. Inslee announced new restrictions on Sunday to help curb the increase in coronavirus cases in Washington state. Local politicians almost immediately issued their own statements.
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee bans indoor gatherings and dining as part of new COVID-19 restrictions

Gov. Inslee has announced new restrictions in an effort to curb the increasing cases of coronavirus in Washington state. His new order bans indoor gatherings and indoor service at restaurants and bars.
6 years ago

How Gov. Inslee hinting at more regulations may be increasing the stress

A KIRO listener argues that by hinting at more regulations, Inslee is worsening the stress for business owners and employees who are already suffering.
6 years ago

Buying Puget Sound home harder ‘than any time in past 40 years’ as prices rise

The pandemic continues to make the Puget Sound housing market volatile, as prices rise and buyers and sellers struggle to keep up.
6 years ago

Hotel industry impacted as Americans opt not to travel for the holidays

A national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association shows 72% of Americans are unlikely to travel for Thanksgiving this year.
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee pleads with Washingtonians to avoid gathering for Thanksgiving, holidays

Gov. Jay Inslee and his wife Trudi asked Washingtonians to refrain from gathering with people outside their households for Thanksgiving and the December holidays as COVID-19 cases continue to climb.
6 years ago

King County investigating possible measles exposure at SeaTac Airport

King County public health officials are investigating a confirmed measles case in a local resident, with possible exposure to the public at Sea-Tac Airport.
6 years ago

Former WA Attorney General: ‘Irresponsible’ to try forcing electoral college to defy state voters

Is it possible for the electoral college to defy the will of the voters in the 2020 election? Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna weighs in.
6 years ago

European antitrust lawsuit accuses Amazon of undercutting small business

Geekwire co-founder Todd Bishop explains more about the antitrust lawsuits that the European Union is filing against Amazon.
6 years ago

Tim Eyman promotes new ballot initiatives to stop income tax, carbon tax

Tim Eyman announced Wednesday that he is helping to promote two ballot initiatives to stop a state income tax and a carbon tax in Washington. 
6 years ago

Two dead in small plane crash on Whidbey Island

Two people have died in a small plane crash on Whidbey Island that happened around noon Wednesday. 
6 years ago

Updated CDC guidance shows masks protect the wearer and others

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated guidance recommending "community use of masks," and adds that masks protect the wearer and others.
6 years ago

Health officials issue dire warning to change behaviors as COVID cases increase

Accelerated COVID-19 transmission is occurring across Washington, and health officials say "time is running out to reverse course and flatten the curve."
6 years ago

David Fahrenthold: Why Trump lawsuits aren’t likely to flip election results

Is there a chance Trump's lawsuits could flip the results of the 2020 election? Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold remains skeptical.
6 years ago

Two King County deputies shot in Woodinville, investigation ongoing

Two King County Sheriff's deputies were involved in a shooting in Woodinville on Monday afternoon that left the suspect dead and two deputies injured.
6 years ago

What might a Biden COVID task force do differently?

What are options for Biden COVID task force and how may the approach be different? Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen joined SMN to discuss.
6 years ago

‘Don’t pop the champagne’ for Pfizer’s COVID vaccine yet, warns virologist

Columbia University virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen, weekly guest of the Gee & Ursula Show, offers some context about the announcement from Pfizer.
6 years ago

Man shot, killed on Capitol Hill after Biden celebrations

Seattle Police are still investigating after a deadly shooting on Capitol Hill early Sunday morning.
6 years ago

New survey highlights homeless crisis as ‘top concern’ among Seattle residents

A new survey released Monday morning details issues Seattle residents find most troubling, including increasing concerns over the city's homeless crisis.
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: Daily cases continue increasing

The state Department of Health says there have been over 130,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,519 people have died from the virus statewide.
6 years ago

Local politicians react to Biden, Harris presidential win

State and local politicians, including Gov. Inslee, took to social media Saturday to congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their win.
6 years ago

CBS host Margaret Brennan: No evidence so far of election fraud, illegal ballots

Following the president's claims of election fraud, Margaret Brennan, host of Face the Nation, confirmed that CBS News has no evidence to support that.
6 years ago

Virologist: We need to adjust expectations for the COVID vaccine

Dr. William Haseltine on the effectiveness of a COVID vaccine, his concerns for the current trials, and why we need to asjust our expectations for what it will do.
6 years ago