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Gov. Inslee weighs ‘mandatory measures’ as coronavirus outbreak continues

Gov. Jay Inslee stated in a recent interview that local health officials are weighing mandatory measures for social distancing to curb the spread of coronavirus.
7 years ago

Updated Puget Sound area school closures for coronavirus

Coronavirus is prompting schools to close, but officials, including State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, have said they'll keep schools open unless directed otherwise by health officials.
7 years ago

Microsoft paying vendors full wages during coronavirus regardless of need

Microsoft President Brad Smith joined Seattle's Morning News to discuss how the company is changing how it does business during coronavirus.
7 years ago

Friday coronavirus school closures in Puget Sound region

Friday will see a handful of school closures related to the coronavirus, including Mariner High School in the Mukilteo district.
7 years ago

KIRO Radio, KTTH Primary Guide

Find out how the KIRO Radio and AM 770 KTTH talk show hosts think the March 10 Primaries in Washington state will turn out. Check back on Tuesday night for the latest results.
7 years ago

Co-pays and deductibles for coronavirus testing waived in Washington

An emergency order now requires the Washington health insurers to waive co-pays and deductibles for any required consumer testing for coronavirus.
7 years ago

How will coronavirus impact economy and housing market?

Matthew Gardner, Windermere Chief Economist, discusses what impact the coronavirus may have on the economy and the local housing market.
7 years ago

Thursday coronavirus school closures in Puget Sound region

Thursday will see a handful of school closures related to the coronavirus, including the entire Northshore School District.
7 years ago

Updated coronavirus school closures in Puget Sound region

Following a handful of school closures in the Puget Sound region to start the week, more closures have been announced Wednesday.
7 years ago

Updated Puget Sound area school closures for coronavirus concerns

Following a handful of school closures Monday due to coronavirus concerns, more schools have announced closures for Tuesday, March 3.
7 years ago

Republican candidates tackle car tabs, gun rights in KTTH gubernatorial debate

Washington state's race for governor is beginning to heat up, buoyed by the first Republican gubernatorial debate airing on AM 770 KTTH.
7 years ago

Coronavirus deaths in Washington now up to 18, with 136 total cases

Washington state's coronavirus outbreak continues to escalate with 79 confirmed cases across four separate counties. 
7 years ago

Head of Seattle’s homelessness response to resign

Acting Seattle Human Services Director Jason Johnson announced Friday that he will resign. According to an email sent to his staff, he will remain in office until June.
7 years ago

Bothell High closed again Friday due to coronavirus concerns

Bothell High School is closed Thursday after a staff member who returned to work from international travel, reported that a family member traveling with them became sick
7 years ago

Snohomish County man, first coronavirus patient in US, fully recovered

The man affected was reportedly traveling through Sea-Tac Airport after a trip to China near the Wuhan region. He has been cleared of coronavirus and is free to go about his life.
7 years ago

Ballard bank robber forgets to plan getaway car

A bank robber in Ballard on Wednesday quickly learned the importance of planning a getaway car. 
7 years ago

KIRO Radio, KTTH hosts react to fiery Democratic debate

On a tough night for Michael Bloomberg, KTTH and KIRO Radio hosts were reacting in real time to Wednesday's Democratic debate.
7 years ago

Study: Seattle sugary beverage tax led to 30.5% drop in sales

Of the beverages being sold, family-sized beverage dropped more than sales of individual sizes as a result of the sugary drink tax, with soda seeing the biggest decrease of all beverages.
7 years ago

Washington state lawmakers push to suspend Boeing tax breaks

Companion bills in the Senate and House introduced Wednesday respond to Boeing's request to suspend its B&O tax breaks, accounting for a 40% reduction.
7 years ago

New WA bill would discourage traffic-ticket quotas for officers

Sponsored by Sen. Jeff Holy, a retired Spokane police officer, the bill aims to create an environment where officers are not ordered to meet ticket quotas.
7 years ago

Seattle to test for coronavirus in patients with flu-like symptoms

The testing is part of an effort to create an early warning system for the virus, and gain a greater grasp on any potential spreading. As of last week only 15 patients have been diagnosed in the U.S.
7 years ago

Quiz: What do you know about US presidents?

It's President's Day Weekend. Americans have been "celebrating" this day since the Uniform Federal Holidays Act of 1971.
7 years ago

Seattle Dragons promise unique experience for CenturyLink debut

Returning west for their home debut, the Seattle Dragons are telling fans to expect a live experience unlike anything they've ever seen at CenturyLink Field.
7 years ago

Cliff Mass: Washington not likely to have drought problems this summer

Cliff Mass, professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the UW, predicts this summer's water outlook for Washington state is "exceptionally favorable."
7 years ago