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kelp beds...
Nicole Jennings

Puget Sound kelp need your help; kelp beds disappearing throughout area

Government agencies, tribes, and nonprofits are teaming up to protect and restore the Puget Sound's kelp beds -- which are disappearing.
6 years ago
Boeing 737 MAX...
Nick Bowman

After 20-month grounding, FAA recertifies Boeing 737 MAX to fly passengers

The FAA announced Wednesday that it has issued a recertification for Boeing's 737 MAX plane, ending its 20-month grounding after a pair of fatal crashes.
6 years ago
covid vaccines...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle woman who participated in early Moderna vaccine trial is ‘optimistic’

After Moderna announced that early data for its vaccine has shown to be 95% effective, a Seattle woman who participated in phase one shared her thoughts.
6 years ago
construction accident, firefighters...
Nicole Jennings

One worker injured after wall collapses in Lynnwood construction accident

A construction accident in Lynnwood resulted in a wall collapsing and trapping a worker underneath. The worker has serious leg injuries as a result.
6 years ago
small business, restaurants, cautiously optimistic...
KIRO Nights

WA Hospitality Association CEO: Restaurants are ‘not the problem’ as COVID cases spike

Anthony Anton with the Washington Hospitality Association has data to show that in Washington, COVID is spreading at home, not at restaurants.
6 years ago
Canada Border crossing, detaining, Iranians, Iranian-Americans...
Nick Bowman

New emails reveal CBP directive that led to detaining of Iranian-Americans at WA border

Newly-released emails detail correspondence among CBP officials that led to the detention of over 250 people at the U.S. border in Blaine in January. 
6 years ago
High winds...
Nick Bowman

Western Washington sees high winds, power outages Tuesday

Forecasters say strong winds peaked Tuesday afternoon in most areas across the Puget Sound, but some areas might see some gusts in the 30-40 mph range into the evening.
6 years ago
Loren Culp, lawsuits...
Nick Bowman

‘There will be lawsuits’: Culp campaign ramps up claims of voter fraud, refusal to concede

Gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp's campaign manager echoed claims of voter fraud Monday, vowing to file lawsuits over the results of the election. 
6 years ago
COVID restrictions...
Kathryn Altena

Health officer explains reasoning behind newest Washington COVID restrictions

State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy says the new COVID restrictions are intended to reduce indoor contact, which is the primary mode of transmission.
6 years ago
Amber Alert...
MyNorthwest Staff

Amber Alert canceled after missing Montana girl found

The Washington State Patrol has extended an Amber Alert issued by the Montana Department of Justice for a missing 11-year-old girl.
6 years ago
artists, Vin Gupta, lockdown, restaurants...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

How the latest lockdown is impacting people already struggling to get by

To get a sense of how people are doing during the pandemic and with Inslee's latest lockdown in mind, Gee and Ursula took calls from listeners.
6 years ago
Bridge maintenance...
Nick Bowman

Seattle council proposes raising car tab fees to address underfunded bridge maintenance

A new budget proposal from Seattle CIty Council would raise car tab fees for the city's residents by $20 to fund much-needed bridge maintenance.
6 years ago
A line outside Costco. (User submitted photo)...
Nick Bowman

Washingtonians urged to avoid hoarding after weekend brings rash of panic shopping

Grocery stores are pleading with shoppers to avoid hoarding items, as they again deal with shortages of toilet paper, disinfectant, and more.
6 years ago
COVID restrictions...
Nick Bowman

Seattle nurse: ‘We need to make sacrifices’ amid new lockdown restrictions

With new COVID restrictions announced by Gov. Inslee over the weekend, local health workers are calling it a necessity to getting the virus under control.
6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

COVID-19 updates: Apple Cup game canceled due to positive cases at WSU

The state Department of Health says there have been over 141,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,619 people have died from the virus statewide.
6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Local politicians react to Gov. Inslee’s COVID-19 restrictions

Gov. Inslee announced new restrictions on Sunday to help curb the increase in coronavirus cases in Washington state. Local politicians almost immediately issued their own statements.
6 years ago
crime, shooting, offender...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Tacoma police investigating second homicide of the weekend

Tacoma police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in a parking lot Sunday morning.
6 years ago
groceries...
Stephanie Klein

Grocers release statement following Gov. Inslee’s new COVID-19 restrictions

On Sunday, Governor Inslee announced new restrictions as part of Washington state's response to COVID-19. Shortly after, The Washington Food Industry Association's incoming CEO released a statement.
6 years ago
inslee shutdown, senate minority leader...
MyNorthwest Staff

Gov. Inslee bans indoor gatherings and dining as part of new COVID-19 restrictions

Gov. Inslee has announced new restrictions in an effort to curb the increasing cases of coronavirus in Washington state. His new order bans indoor gatherings and indoor service at restaurants and bars.
6 years ago
The family of Manuel Ellis at a June press conference. (Getty Images)...
Hanna Scott

Effort for anti-discrimination initiative targets much more than police chokeholds

Manuel Ellis's family is throwing its support behind I-1300, an initiative to the Legislature that goes after police use of chokeholds and neck restraints.
6 years ago
Visit Seattle...
Nicole Jennings

Visit Seattle supportive of governor’s travel advisory, encourages safety

Visit Seattle exists to market Seattle tourism, but the company agrees with Governor Inslee that travel should be avoided for now.
6 years ago
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Tracy Taylor

Tips on winter driving from WSDOT and Washington State Patrol

This past storm left several inches of snow in the Washington state passes, which means drivers need to think about how to drive in winter conditions well before they leave the house.
6 years ago
vaccine, super spreaders...
John Curley Show

Should the COVID vaccine go to the vulnerable first, or to super spreaders?

Tom & Curley discuss a study that suggests rather than giving the eventual COVID-19 vaccine to vulnerable populations, you give it to super spreaders.
6 years ago
COVID, Harborview, hospitals...
Nicole Jennings

Local association worried about staff shortages at Washington hospitals

The Washington State Hospital Association is concerned that the surge in COVID-19 cases could result in serious shortages at local hospitals.
6 years ago