Jul 9, 2020, 12:14 PM | Updated: Oct 7, 2024, 8:55 am
KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss the battles over opening university campuses in the fall, a concerning shortage of PPE, and the official cancellation of the Washington State Fair.
Are colleges only serving their own needs? Why COVID may bring reform
Plus, a new rule on roller coasters in Japan: “Please scream inside your heart.”
NEW YORK (AP) — Republicans have spent an estimated $183 million on television ads focused on transgender-related attacks against Democrats in the final phase of this year’s midterm elections, betting that struggling GOP candidates can leverage the divisive cultural issue to overcome voters’ concerns about President Donald Trump’s leadership and the state of the economy. […]
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump likes to play make-believe with his supporters. “Just close your eyes,” he tells them, “and pretend I’m on the ballot.” It’s a typically self-involved appeal from someone who has been the center of the nation’s political gravity for more than a decade. Now, he’s finishing the midterms with a […]
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HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday after AI stocks drove gains on Wall Street. U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices rose. In early trading, South Korea’s Kospi was up 5.6% at 5,952.41. Memory chipmaker SK Hynix jumped 7% to its highest level in two weeks after it reported a record-high […]
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A U.S. cruise ship on a residential world voyage suspended its operations in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to abandon their floating homes. The Odyssey set sail two years ago on a 3 1/2-year voyage to the seven continents marketed as combining long-term living at sea […]
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A fire chief said he feels betrayed after learning WA's new income tax removed a protection that shielded first responders’ retirement benefits.
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If you're worried about flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) airport for the holidays, a new consumer report may ease your mind. SEA ranks third among the best airports for avoiding travel disruptions, according to a ConsumerAffairs report. By utilizing U.S. Department of Transportation data from 2024 and 2025, the study ranks small, medium, and large airports, with Seattle in the large category.
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DSP Connections (DSPC) has opportunities for people to not only take on a side hustle but also make a massive difference.
Home Comfort Alliance has released a new analysis examining furnace maintenance and emergency heating repair costs in Seattle.
Meier and the co-authors conducted a 10-year trial measuring outcomes of over 300 patients treated with CyberKnife across 21 centers.
In a world of crowded grocery aisles and endless labels, one designation cuts through the noise with a guarantee you can trust: USDA Organic.
As temperatures climb across the Seattle area, many homeowners are discovering that their air conditioner is running but not cooling the home effectively.
The scammers share a playbook: Arrive uninvited, claim to see damage, start work before the homeowner has time to think. If you are a homeowner in the Puget Sound area, these seven steps can protect you from being a victim in the next scam.
