Kshama Sawant: Amazon tax ‘only thing’ that can rescue Seattle economy
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is continuing her push to pass a tax on big businesses to provide relief for the ongoing coronavirus crisis.7 years ago
Should reopening Washington state be done on a regional basis?
State Rep Chris Gildon (R-WA25) believes it should be up to individual counties in Washington state to determine when it's safe to reopen.7 years ago
Gov. Inslee says stay-at-home order will extend beyond May 4
Gov. Inslee said that the entire state will not open on Monday, May 4, and that he'll have more details on Friday about what can reopen.7 years ago
WA Rep: ‘People are going to Walmart, but they’re not able to go to Main St’
Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) says it’s time to reopen the economy in WA, and not all regions should be handled the same.7 years ago
Is herd immunity an effective tool against coronavirus?
Tacoma MD Dr. Gordon Cohen discusses whether the concept of herd immunity being employed in some countries can actually fight coronavirus.7 years ago
Alcoa shuttering Ferndale plant, leaving hundreds out of work
State Senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) on critical materials manufacturer Alcoa Intalco closing down in Ferndale.7 years ago
Live updates: 834 deaths, 15,185 coronavirus cases in Washington
Gov. Jay Inslee extended the stay-at-home order through May 31, but state parks and public lands will start to reopen on Tuesday. In Seattle, SDOT is opening up more streets to walking and biking.7 years ago
Thousands rally online in support of WA stay-at-home order
Thousands of people will be rallying from a safe social distance online Sunday, in support of Gov. Jay Inslee's ongoing stay-at-home order.7 years ago
Gubernatorial candidate suing Inslee for ban on religious gatherings
Joshua Freed, GOP gubernatorial candidate, argues that Gov. Inslee's ban on religious gatherings is unconstitutional and inconsistent.7 years ago
WA Congressman: More may rebel if Inslee doesn’t release specific plans
Congressman Dan Newhouse criticizes Jay Inslee for not having a specific plan to reopen the state, and believes more may rebel and protest.7 years ago
Is ultraviolet light actually useful as a coronavirus disinfectant?
Dr. Gordon Cohen discusses the value of ultraviolet light as a disenfectant and whether certain states are reopening too soon during coronavirus.7 years ago
Washington State Supreme Court denies motion to release prison inmates
In a 5-4 ruling, the Washington State Supreme Court has denied a motion to release thousands of inmates from state prisons, including many dangerous offenders.7 years ago
Has Washington been too haphazard in releasing prisoners due to COVID-19?
Jeff Clayton from the American Bail Coalition believes Washington state is releasing prisoners too haphazardly, and that public safety is threatened.7 years ago
What is the legality of protests during a coronavirus stay-at-home order?
Attorney Mike Vaska on the legality of protests during a coronavirus stay-at-home order, and his campaign for Attorney General.7 years ago
Gov. Inslee outlines ‘strategic approach’ to reopen Washington state
Gov. Inslee on Tuesday outlined an approach to gradually reopen Washington state.7 years ago
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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 years ago
