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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 years ago
CenturyLink Field Event Center hospital redeployed to another state
The field hospital currently housed at the CenturyLink Field Event Center will be redeployed to another state in need, announced Gov. Inslee Wednesday.7 years ago
Superintendent Chris Reykdal says school closures could drag out into fall
All public and private K-12 schools statewide will remain closed through the end of the school year, shifting entirely to a distance learning model.7 years ago
Gov. Inslee announces steps to help small businesses
In addition to requesting people his age stay out of the stores, urging neighbors and friends to go grocery shopping, Gov. Inslee announced assistance for small businesses Tuesday.7 years ago
How age and preexisting conditions factor into coronavirus
Dr. Cohen describes the level to which age and preexisting conditions play a factor in coronavirus.7 years ago
Gov. Inslee orders Washington schools closed for remainder of year
Gov. Inslee and Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal announced Monday that private and public K-12 schools statewide will be closed for the remainder of the school year. Distance learning will continue.7 years ago
Will coronavirus set Seattle’s economy back decades?
Windermere economist Matthew Gardner discusses state job losses and if he believes the economy will recover from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.7 years ago
WA nears 8,000 coronavirus cases; Boeing shuts down Puget Sound production indefinitely
The Stay Home, Stay Healthy initiative has been extended until May 4 to keep social distancing measures in place as Washington state nears the projected peak of coronavirus cases.7 years ago
How to make your own protective mask
Gov. Inslee has issued a statewide mandate to wear a face covering when in public. The governor says a willful violation of the order is a misdemeanor. That leaves two options: buy masks or make your own.7 years ago
Coronavirus can stay on some surfaces for days
The coronavirus can remain on some surfaces for hours or days, but people are less likely to be infected by a contaminated surface than by direct exposure.7 years ago
