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Kathryn Altena

Former AG Rob McKenna recaps this week’s SCOTUS decisions

Former Attorney General Rob McKenna joined Seattle’s Morning News to provide a quick SCOTUS update on rulings made this week.
6 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

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.
6 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

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.
6 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

A Dave Ross song to get us through the 9-to-5 self-quarantine grind

Seattle's Morning News anchor Dave Ross wrote a song to help get all of us through self-quarantine while we're working that 9-to-5.
6 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Sorting through endless coronavirus data and gauging what’s accurate

Jevin West from the UW Center for an Informed Public discusses determining the accuracy of data during coronavirus as it relates to fear.
6 years ago
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Kathryn Altena

‘Friendliest bus driver in Seattle’ details concerns as transit grapples with safety

Nathan Voss, perhaps better known as Seattle's friendliest bus driver, shares what it's like to drive a bus during the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
Coronavirus, Ebola treatment, testing...
MyNorthwest Staff

Using history to understand what the coronavirus aftermath will look like

Dr. Stefano Condorelli in Naples on the societal and economic aftermath of disasters, and where coronavirus fits in.
6 years ago
LifeCare Center, misinformation...
Nick Bowman

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.
6 years ago
Trump, Easter, coronavirus...
Dave Ross

Ross: We’ll know right away if reopening US on Easter is a bad idea

Whether it was a good idea to reopen the U.S. on Easter will become crystal clear about two weeks after all those un-vaccinated people crowd into those Sunday services
6 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

How testing for coronavirus immunity could help with health and the economy

Dr. Jon LaPook says it could very well help the economy if we begin running blood tests looking for cases of coronavirus immunity.
6 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Tips on staying sane and healthy while working from home

Brian Barrett from WIRED with tips on staying sane and healthy while working from home.
6 years ago
Coronavirus, covid side effects...
Nick Bowman

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.
6 years ago
Social distancing, coronavirus outbreak...
Dave Ross

Ross: What will we tell future generations about this outbreak?

My advice on how to get through what's become a global crisis thanks to coronavirus: Live the story you want to be able to tell your grandkids.
6 years ago
Coronavirus testing, covid deaths...
Nick Bowman

UW Virology head details struggle to ramp up coronavirus testing

The need for expanded coronavirus testing has been emphasized by medical professionals for months, and yet still, struggles have persisted across the U.S.
6 years ago
coronavirus, travel bans, flights...
Dave Ross

Ross: What will airlines give travelers in exchange for bailout?

Can we actually get airlines to give us something in return in what's sure to be another government bailout? Not likely.
6 years ago
Coronavirus, brain...
Dave Ross

Ross: How our brains are really responding to coronavirus

If I was in charge of evolution, I would have us evolve an “awareness immunity.” Because the body is controlled by the brain, and our brains have been hearing virus warnings for at least two weeks, right?
6 years ago
Coronavirus testing, blood...
MyNorthwest Staff

Why it’s been difficult to develop a standard coronavirus test

Dr. Gordon Cohen discusses why it's been difficult to develop a standard coronavirus test for the United States.
6 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Differentiating coronavirus from allergies and colds

Dr. Gordon Cohen discusses how to differentiate coronavirus with allergies and colds, and why social distancing is useful whether you have symptoms or not.
6 years ago
Coronavirus testing, blood...
MyNorthwest Staff

UW virology doctor says there’s potential for blood-based coronavirus treatment

Researchers may be able to develop treatment based on the blood plasma from individuals who have recovered from coronavirus.
6 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Doctor provides a much-welcomed positive outlook on coronavirus

Dr. Gordon Cohen recently joined Seattle's Morning News to discuss why we should have a more positive outlook on coronavirus.
6 years ago
Biden, coronavirus, rallies...
Dave Ross

Ross: Coronavirus has (most) presidential campaigns rethinking rallies

Joe Biden gave pretty routine victory speech last night – but it was remarkable because it was delivered to a much smaller crowd than usual.
6 years ago
Jeff Duchin, coronavirus, social distancing, King County, COVID variant...
Dave Ross

Ross: How we’re managing panic during coronavirus outbreak

The recent coronavirus outbreak has had people dealing with feelings of panic in a variety of different ways.
6 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

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.
6 years ago
daylight saving...
Dave Ross

Ross: Why do we all just accept Daylight Saving Time?

With all that’s going on, the last thing any of us needs is unnecessary sleep deprivation -- and yet here we are again, messing with the clocks for no logical reason.
7 years ago

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