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Gov. Jay Inslee, eviction...
Hanna Scott

Growing concern from landlords as Gov. Inslee extends eviction ban

Landlords have expressed concern over the specifics in Gov. Inslee's eviction moratorium proclamation, now extended until Dec. 31, 2020.
6 years ago
giraffe, Hasani...
Kathryn Altena

Young giraffe at Woodland Park Zoo to leave for a new home

Hasani, the young giraffe born at Woodland Park Zoo in May 2019 with abnormalities in his rear legs, will be leaving Seattle for a new home in Texas. 
6 years ago
Kathryn Altena

UW, Fred Hutch researchers recruiting patients for Regeneron antibody trial

UW Medicine and Fred Hutch scientists will jointly test whether Regeneron, a monoclonal drug, can prevent infection among people exposed to COVID-19.
6 years ago
Seattle Storm...
Kathryn Altena

Seattle Storm to celebrate fourth title with virtual championship rally

The Seattle Storm, 2020 WNBA Champions, will celebrate by raising a flag on the Space Needle on Friday morning, followed by a virtual championship rally.
6 years ago
terminal 5, maritime...
Chris Sullivan

Region’s maritime industry hangs on West Seattle Bridge decision

Buried in the discussions about the West Seattle Bridge has been concern that the decision could impact of some of the best blue-collar jobs in our region.
6 years ago
UW, Suzzallo library, university...
Kathryn Altena

Gov. Inslee: Outbreak at the UW ‘too deadly to ignore’

The outbreak on the University of Washington's Greek Row continues to grow as 218 fraternity and sorority members have tested positive for COVID-19.
6 years ago
Jenny Durkan, winter evictions, recall...
Nick Bowman

Washington State Supreme Court throws out Mayor Durkan recall petition

The Washington State Supreme Court ruled Thursday to throw out a petition to recall Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, ending a months-long battle.
6 years ago
incarcerated artists...
Nicole Jennings

WA incarcerated artists raise $12,000 for YWCA by creating pieces for auction

A group of incarcerated artists from around the state raised more than $12,000 for local chapters of the YWCA by creating artwork to be auctioned.
6 years ago
Debates...
Laura Scott

How the gubernatorial and vice presidential debates handled COVID

KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo give a 10-minute recap of Wednesday night's two debates.
6 years ago
SpaceX Starlink, Hoh Tribe...
Nicole Jennings

SpaceX, state bring broadband to Hoh Tribe on Olympic Peninsula

For the first time, the Hoh Tribe is experiencing high-speed internet. That's thanks to an effort by the State Broadband Office and SpaceX.
6 years ago
Sawant, council...
Nick Bowman

Kshama Sawant files appeal with state Supreme Court over recall petition

Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant has filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court over a recently-filed recall petition.
6 years ago
global warming, climate change...
Nicole Jennings

Locally-based organization says it has fastest solution to climate change

A new and locally-based nonprofit is fighting climate change by painting surfaces light colors so that solar heat will be reflected back into space.
6 years ago
Pink elephant...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Demolition permit filed for Pink Elephant Car Wash in Seattle

The iconic Pink Elephant Car Wash in Seattle may have a date with the wrecking ball, but the company confirmed that the neon sign will go to the MOHAI.
6 years ago
COVID strain...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

COVID-19 cases beginning to climb again in Washington state

Washington's major population centers continue to see increases in COVID-19 cases, detailed in a Wednesday update from the Department of Health.
6 years ago
debate, inslee culp...
MyNorthwest Staff

KIRO Radio and KTTH hosts react to first (and only) Inslee-Culp debate

Wednesday night marked the first and only Washington gubernatorial debate between Governor Jay Inslee and Loren Culp.
6 years ago
Durkan recall petition...
Nick Bowman

Mayor Durkan’s staff pushes back on rights group claims, resignation call

Seattle's Human Rights Commission issued a letter to city councilmembers Wednesday, calling for the resignation of Mayor Jenny Durkan. 
6 years ago
Bartell Drugs, pharmacy, medications...
Nick Bowman

Rite Aid acquires Northwest’s own Bartell Drugs for $95 million

Seattle-based Bartell Drugs announced Wednesday that it has been sold to Rite Aid for $95 million. The chain has been in the Northwest since 1890.
6 years ago
Jacob Rummel

KIRO Radio Rundown: Trump tests positive

President Trump tested positive for the coronavirus right after we uploaded last Thursday's episode. That means we've got a backlog of four days worth of takes from KIRO hosts to go over in this one.
6 years ago
unemployment, insurance rates, fraud...
Nicole Jennings

WA small businesses likely to feel increase in unemployment taxes, says AWB

Washington businesses may have avoided a solvency tax next year, but they can count on steep increases in standard unemployment taxes.
6 years ago
Seattle rain, rainy days, coronavirus shelter-in-place, weather...
Nick Bowman

‘The switch is about to be flipped’: Fall weather will soon be here to stay

While Seattle has been treated to sunshine this week, that may be the last gasp of summer weather the region will be getting for the foreseeable future. 
6 years ago
Gov. Jay Inslee...
Nick Bowman

Gov. Inslee relaxes restrictions on restaurants, movie theaters, youth sports

Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that he would be relaxing a handful of COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and activities statewide. 
6 years ago
UW Medicine data breach, coronavirus, ICU, furlough, appendicitis...
Nicole Jennings

UW researchers find antibiotics effective in treating appendicitis

UW Medicine researchers looked at the effectiveness of treating appendicitis with antibiotics instead of the traditional surgery.
6 years ago
Hanna Scott

Defund SPD? New Navigation Team? Tell Seattle leaders how to spend your tax dollars

The Seattle City Council is hosting two meetings dedicated to hearing how the public thinks the city should be spending its money.
6 years ago
schools...
MyNorthwest Staff

What national data dashboard tells us about how safe it is to send kids back to schools

To help answer if it's safe to send kids back to schools, researchers have created a national COVID-19 school response data dashboard to track case counts.
6 years ago