King County corrections facilities report first two positive coronavirus cases
Two former inmates have tested positive for coronavirus, marking the first positive cases in King County corrections facilities.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee, Mayor Durkan honored among ‘heroes of the pandemic’
Fortune honored a handful of leaders across the globe as "heroes of the pandemic,' including Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Mayor Jenny Durkan.6 years ago
Strict hygiene rules may be necessary before economy reopens
What's the safest way to get the economy open again in the absence of a coronavirus vaccine? MD Dr. Gordon Cohen joined Seattle's Morning News to discuss.6 years ago
How Snohomish County will address a $24 million expected budget shortfall
Snohomish County Council Chair Nate Nehring explains how the county will address a near-$24 million expected shortfall.6 years ago
Live updates: Now over 13,500 COVID-19 cases in Washington, 749 deaths
For the first time in weeks, the rate of positive confirmations among people tested for coronavirus has dropped below 8%, according to the Department of Health's latest update on Saturday.6 years ago
16-year-old UW student co-creates COVID-19 text alerts and screening tool
Sage Khanuja is a 16-yr-old UW freshman who co-created a coronavirus info app with his friend Nikolas Ioannou. He says that more than 1,000 people are using his text notifications in 20 different countries.6 years ago
Seattle fire trucks will be parading through neighborhoods to show support
Seattle Fire trucks will slowly drive through certain residential areas to show their support for the community during coronavirus.6 years ago
Poll: When do you think Washington’s stay-at-home order should end?
When do you think Washington state's stay-at-home order should end? Boeing returns to work on Monday and President Trump announced a reopening plan on Thursday.6 years ago
Fired Amazon employees speak out, attribute it to climate activism
We speak with Emily Cunningham and Maren Costa, the two Amazon employees who were fired recently -- they believe due to their activism against climate change within the company.6 years ago
Seattle parks open this weekend, but ‘keep it moving’
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and the city of Seattle announced new guidelines for the safe use of farmers markets, greenways, and city parks.6 years ago
RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel on voting by mail and if WA will go red
RNC Chairwoman, Ronna McDaniel, discusses mail in voting, coronavirus, and whether Washington state will ever go red.6 years ago
UW Expert: We’ve passed the peak locally, but opening isn’t on/off switch
Dr. Keith Jerome of the UW Virology on the swab shortage and how Washington state may be passed the coronavirus peak.6 years ago
Two employees fired for speaking out against Amazon’s role in climate crisis
On Friday, two user experience designers who have been leaders in the group Amazon Employees for Climate Justice were abruptly fired from the company.6 years ago
Thursday set to bring Seattle its first 70-degree day of 2020
Seattle may be doing what it can to stay home right now, but at the very least, the sun will continue to shine with a 70-degree day possible this week.6 years ago
CDC recommends cloth face covering to be worn in community settings
The CDC recommends that everyone wear a mask or face covering in public, though reserve surgical masks and N95 respirators for health care workers.6 years ago
Inslee, Dept. of Corrections plan to release up to 950 nonviolent offenders
Gov. Inslee and DOC Sec. Sinclair announced steps to protect the health of the incarcerated population by releasing up to 950 nonviolent offenders.6 years ago
Vaccines versus drug treatments in the fight against coronavirus
Local MD Dr. Gordon Cohen on the possibilities of vaccines versus drug treatments in the fight against coronavirus.6 years ago
634 Washingtonians have died from coronavirus, 11,790 have tested positive
Gov. Inslee on Sunday told "This Week" that Washington needs more testing and better contact tracing to really bend the curve of infections down. Meanwhile, state health officials say 11,790 people have tested positive for coronavirus. Of those, 634 people have died.6 years ago
Parenting and working from home during coronavirus
How do parents work from home while teaching and parenting their kids during coronavirus? It's difficult.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee, mayors urge people to stay home at cost of tourism dollars
Gov. Inslee warned Washingtonians on Friday to stay home and enjoy the weather there.6 years ago
10,411 confirmed coronavirus cases statewide
Over 10K people in Washington state have tested positive for coronavirus, and nearly 500 people have died.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee says state may release incarcerated inmates early as safety precaution
An overnight incident at the Monroe Correctional Facility has state officials scrambling to keep its inmates safe during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.6 years ago
LDS president calls for global fast in support of health care workers, scientists
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is calling for a global fast on Good Friday, a traditional day of fasting for the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics.6 years ago
