Coronavirus could have local media facing ‘extinction level’ job losses
Many local media outlets could be erased out of existence entirely by the financial strain brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee provides clarity on essential businesses during stay-at-home order
Gov. Jay Inslee provided an updated list of businesses that qualify as essential during Washington's ongoing stay-at-home order.6 years ago
Seattle Mayor Durkan: US health system ‘wasn’t ready’ for coronavirus outbreak
Mayor Jenny Durkan details Seattle's experience on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak, as well as how the city was failed by the federal government.6 years ago
Seattle company converts factory to make masks for health workers
Outdoor Research announced Monday that it will be converting its manufacturing facility in Seattle to make protective masks for frontline medical workers.6 years ago
Lizzo sends lunch to UW Medicine health workers in Seattle
Giving back to those on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis, Lizzo sent lunch to workers at UW Medicine's Montlake Emergency Department.6 years ago
King County starts to curb coronavirus spread, but progress is ‘precarious’
A new report from Seattle-King County Public Health shows that the region is gradually making progress in slowing the spread of coronavirus.6 years ago
Seattle CEO who enacted $70k minimum salary cuts own pay to $0
Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price has now cut his own pay to $0 as the company has struggled with losses amidst the ongoing coronavirus crisis.6 years ago
WA Department of Health: ‘No reason’ to disinfect groceries
Numerous health officials have assured the public that there's no need to disinfect groceries after returning home from a shopping trip.6 years ago
Study: Travel bans good for delaying coronavirus, but not stopping it
A study finds that while travel bans have been useful in slowing the spread of coronavirus, social distancing measures have been far more effective in controlling the epidemic.7 years ago
UW study: Washington could see 1,400 coronavirus deaths by June
A new study out of the University of Washington predicts that the state could see almost 1,400 coronavirus deaths by early June.7 years ago
Coronavirus crisis has social media ‘ripe for spread of misinformation’
It's been no secret that the spread of coronavirus has occurred alongside a similarly viral spread of misinformation all across social media platforms.7 years ago
WSDOT suspends construction over coronavirus concerns
WSDOT announced Thursday that it would be suspending "most state construction work" over concerns related to the coronavirus outbreak.7 years ago
UW study could pave way for more at-home coronavirus testing
A new study out of the University of Washington could lay the groundwork to ramp up at-home coronavirus testing across the U.S.7 years ago
King County group sends out at-home tests ‘to better predict’ spread of virus
Countries that have been successful fighting coronavirus have tested both sick and healthy citizens, something one group is looking to do in King County.7 years ago
How Washington’s stay-at-home order will affect construction projects
With Gov. Jay Inslee enacting a statewide stay-at-home order, questions have swirled over whether certain construction projects will continue.7 years ago
Fred Hutch researcher: ‘We need facts from experts’ in coronavirus briefings
As daily press briefings from the White House coronavirus task force have continued, some have begun to question a lack of expert analysis from medical professionals.7 years ago
Pressure builds for shelter-in-place order in Washington
After a weekend where hundreds of people crowded popular outdoor areas, pressure is being put on Gov. Jay Inslee to enact a statewide shelter-in-place directive.7 years ago
UW Virology ‘far under capacity’ with coronavirus testing
As concerns over a lack of coronavirus testing volume in the U.S. continue, experts UW Virology provide some insight into what could be slowing down the process.7 years ago
Seattle relaxes parking enforcement to provide coronavirus relief
The City of Seattle is temporarily pumping the brakes on some parking enforcement measures to support residents and businesses.7 years ago
Tacoma ER doctor: ‘Definitely a concern’ over scarce supplies as outbreak ramps up
Hospitals across the Puget Sound region continue to share concerns over just how much the state's coronavirus outbreak will strain their resources.7 years ago
Providence asks public for help making millions of masks for Washington hospitals
Providence is looking to volunteers to help provide its Western Washington hospitals with millions of masks for workers on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak.7 years ago
WA Sen. Murray calls for investigation into coronavirus testing failures
Washington Sen. Patty Murray issued a letter Thursday calling for an investigation into a lack of coronavirus testing in the outbreak's early stages.7 years ago
McKenna: Local government has more day-to-day power than Feds
Local leaders have broad, expansive powers they have to enact extreme measures during a crisis, making them responsible for a series of tough decisions.7 years ago
