Nick Bowman
Washington health officials baffled by ‘strange’ new COVID testing guidance from CDC
Local health experts are puzzled over new testing guidance from the CDC, which narrows the scope of who should be tested for COVID-19.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
USPS says feds approved of Tacoma mail-sorting machines going back on
Despite mail-sorting machines being disabled around the U.S., they have been turned back on at a Tacoma facility, and will be left on through Election Day.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SPD sergeant placed on leave pending investigation for actions at protest
A police sergeant in Seattle is being investigated for improper actions during an Aug. 13 protest, and has been placed on paid administrative leave.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Seattle police release photos, video of suspect cars in fatal hit-and-run
Seattle police are asking for the public's help in tracking down two cars believed to be connected to a fatal hit-and-run in West Seattle on Monday.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Workers say St. Michael Medical Center outbreak could have been prevented
Some workers at Bremerton's St. Michael Medical Center say the COVID-19 outbreak there might have been prevented with better protection and notification.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
New metric, method updates for COVID-19 dashboards tracking statewide progress
The Washington State Department of Health's latest update to its COVID-19 dashboards change the way DOH processes and reports testing data statewide.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Report: Pandemic stressing Washington’s ‘already fragile’ child care system
A newly-released report worries that the COVID-19 crisis could soon stress Washington state's already-strained child care system.6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Spokane behavioral health expert: Kids will need ‘safe space’ to cope with virtual learning
As your kids go back to school remotely, experts say that it's more important than ever to talk to them about how they're feeling.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
New details in murder of West Seattle couple whose remains were found in suitcase
A suspect has officially been charged in the murder of a West Seattle couple, whose remains were found in a suitcase and duffel bag at Duwamish Head.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
The do’s and don’ts of youth sports during a pandemic
While most high school sports have been postponed because of the pandemic, that doesn't mean young athletes aren't still practicing with coaches or teams.6 years ago
Laura Scott
Are your kids ready for remote learning?
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss the mental health of kids heading into an online-only start to their school year.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Washington PTA director: Not ‘enough time’ to prepare for effective remote learning
Andrew Estep, executive director of the state's Parent Teacher Association, says some schools districts are still not ready for effective remote learning.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle restaurants get creative in closing down streets, opening up space
With COVID-19 continuing to cause problems for local restaurants and bars, many are finding creative ways to attract customers.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Police precinct vandalized, one officer injured during protests Monday
One police officer was injured and one arrest was made Monday after protests that began at Cal Anderson Park. The West Precinct was vandalized and damaged.6 years ago
Laura Scott
What’s the deal with new COVID treatment touted by Trump?
KIRO Radio discusses how the University of Washington and Bloodworks Northwest have been using convalescent plasma therapy since March.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Tacoma, Wenatchee postal workers go against USPS orders, reinstall sorting machines
A pair of postal service facilities in Washington are defying orders from USPS management and reinstalling previously decommissioned mail-sorting machines.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
FDA authorizes COVID-19 plasma treatment, but more testing needed
The FDA has given an emergency use authorization to plasma treatment for coronavirus, but more testing is needed. Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen discusses.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Auburn police officer pleads not guilty to murder charges, placed on house arrest
An Auburn police officer, Jeff Nelson, charged with second-degree murder has been placed on house arrest at $500,000 bail.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID-19 updates: Washington sees increase of 441 cases
The state Department of Health reports nearly 73,000 cases of coronavirus in Washington state. The DOH says 1,890 people have died from the virus.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Chris Cornell statue vandalized in Seattle
A statue of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell was vandalized outside the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle on Thursday.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Border fence goes up near Lynden where Canadian-American couples meet
A cable barrier has gone up along a rural stretch of the U.S./Canada border -- a popular spot for cross-border couples separated by the pandemic.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Seattle Mayor Durkan vetoes city council’s 2020 budget which prompted Chief Best’s retirement
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced on Friday she has vetoed the city council's 2020 budget plan, which includes major cuts to the police department budget.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Mayor Durkan, Seattle council ‘set differences aside’ for new COVID-19 relief package
After weeks of conflict between Mayor Durkan and Seattle City Council, the two parties have come to an agreement over a new COVID-19 aid package.6 years ago
