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Examples of resilience from US history serve ‘as a refuge’ in present times
Tim Egan wrote "The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl." He says hope and resilience help in hard times.4 years ago
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Downtown core faces ‘stiff headwind’ to return, rebuild after riots
Downtown Seattle was hit by looting and riots over the weekend, and now must rebuild in the aftermath of both destruction and the hardships of COVID-19.4 years ago
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Former mayor says task force will work hard on West Seattle Bridge plan
The West Seattle Bridge has been closed to traffic since March 23, but now the question is: What are we going to do about it?4 years ago
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UW economist says businesses must adapt to survive the new normal
Professor Jeff Shulman says being comfortable in large groups will be key to helping the economy, but businesses need to adapt if they're going to survive.4 years ago
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Sen. Murray calls for ‘national plan, and a national strategic goal’ to reopen
Senator Patty Murray says we're not yet where we need to be to reopen, primarily due to a lack of testing and commitment from the administration.4 years ago
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Amazon continues to spar with Pentagon, Microsoft over ‘war cloud’ contract
Microsoft and Amazon are competing for a $10 billion contract with the Department of Defense. Microsoft won the bid, but Amazon is arguing that decision.4 years ago
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Belltown’s Some Random Bar lost money staying open, but is hopeful for May
Some Random Bar owner Mike Maione stayed open for takeout orders in April, but lost more than if the doors had been closed. Was it worth it to stay open?4 years ago
Mike Lewis
Mark Cuban: If big companies get bailouts, taxpayers should get something in return
Billionaire Mark Cuban joined KIRO Nights Wednesday to offer a measured take on what taxpayers should demand when bailing out large corporations.4 years ago
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How Washington is gearing up to fight the infamous ‘murder hornet’
Washington wildlife officials are gearing up to stop the spread of the so-called "murder hornet," before it takes root and decimates bee populations.4 years ago
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‘Enormous chaos and confusion’ caused by Paycheck Protection Program
The PPP was designed to help businesses keep employees on payroll, but there has been confusion about who gets the loans and how much will be forgiven.4 years ago
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Internet access proves necessary to ‘participate in life’ during pandemic
Reasonably priced, high-speed Internet access has been an issue in the United States for quite some time, even more evident during the pandemic.4 years ago
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How WA construction sites are restarting work amid shutdown
Washington construction sites are reopening this week, as they figure out the best ways to keep workers safe, and projects on track.4 years ago
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How running Mt. Rainier Park during closure is like managing ‘a small city’
Chip Jenkins, superintendent of Rainier National Park, talks about what employees are doing while the park is closed and how you can stay connected at home.4 years ago
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Documentary examines pandemic response in both Washingtons
Miles O'Brien talks about his new PBS Frontline documentary, "Coronavirus Pandemic," focusing on the response in Washington state and Washington, D.C.4 years ago
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‘Double down on efforts toward community’ to get through COVID-19
Agustin Fuentes, professor of anthropology at Notre Dame, says community support and creative thinking will be necessary to move into a post-covid world.4 years ago
Nick Bowman
Former Seattle Mayor on how city can ‘celebrate small steps’ as it reopens
As coronavirus cases continue to drop, large cities like Seattle are beginning to consider what they might be able to do to reopen.4 years ago
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UW study shows most are coping, adapting to new normal during crisis
A survey study conducted by the UW Center for the Science of Social Connection has shown that people are generally coping well during the pandemic.4 years ago
Nick Bowman
Residents face ‘scary’ prospect of losing West Seattle Bridge for good
With SDOT warning that there's a chance the West Seattle Bridge might remain closed forever, local businesses are worried about what that could mean for the neighborhood.4 years ago
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Gov. Inslee: ‘Cavalry is on the way’ for coronavirus testing
Gov. Inslee says he would like to see the state transition to an individualized approach to isolating or quarantine someone who is ill with coronavirus, rather than shutting down the entire state.4 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Pandemic forces possible ‘permanent consumer shift’ to grocery delivery
As people nationwide are under stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic, grocery delivery services are soaring in popularity.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
What will Boeing’s Washington presence look like after crises?
Boeing CEO David Calhoun hinted that the company could see massive changes after the coronavirus and 737 MAX crises are through.4 years ago
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Study of ICU patients finds ‘no one symptom’ specific to COVID-19
In a local UW Medicine study of ICU patients in the early days of the pandemic, only half of the patients had a fever upon hospital admission.4 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Seattle Storm GM: WNBA season delay a ‘necessary move’ for league
Sports around the world have been put on pause, and Seattle Storm GM Alisha Valavanis says it's hard on everyone with no timeline for a return.4 years ago
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With users skyrocketing, Zoom fixes security flaws in face of pressure
Zoom, a video conferencing platform, has seen a huge growth in downloads and users, but there have been concerns about a lack of security and privacy.4 years ago
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