Latest Local and Pacific Northwest News

Local News

Seahawks gameday, fans...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Virologist: ‘No sport can consider bringing back fans’ once play resumes

How exactly will the future of sports look once sports return in the United States? Odds are it will very likely be without fans in stadiums. 
6 years ago
COVID-19 deaths, Snohomish County...
Hanna Scott

COVID-19 deaths in Washington could be higher than reported

Could Washington's COVID-19 deaths actually be higher than the current total reflects? New data from early on in the pandemic suggests that's possible.
6 years ago
Kathryn Altena

More Washington casinos resume operations with safety measures in place

After being closed for two months, casinos across Washington state are starting to reopen their doors to guests with new requirements and safety measures.
6 years ago
low risk...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Harvard epidemiologist says think of ‘risk as a spectrum’ in quarantine

In an effort to stay safe from COVID-19 while leading a semi-normal life, Dr. Julia Marcus proposes lower risk activities to survive quarantine fatigue.
6 years ago
puget sound 7000 jobs challenge seattle...
Nicole Jennings

Hundreds of millions in unemployment benefits paid to fraudsters

The Employment Security Department is reporting that it paid hundreds of millions of dollars in unemployment benefits to fraudsters in Washington state.
6 years ago
Rachel Belle had a dentist appointment the first day her dentist’s office opened with new safety ...
Rachel Belle

Dentist offices reopen with lots of new safety precautions

Rachel Belle takes us with her to her May 19th dentist appointment, that included a temperature check and waiting in her car instead of the waiting room.
6 years ago
rick steves...
Colleen O'Brien

Rick Steves refunding 2020 tours, maintaining payroll

Rick Steves travels to Europe every year around this time, but the COVID-19 pandemic is keeping him home in Edmonds for the first time in 30 years. He doesn’t mind it though, despite refunding thousands of European vacations.
6 years ago
contact tracing...
MyNorthwest Staff

Voluntary contact tracing efforts expand in Washington state

Gov. Inslee says the fundamental mission of contact tracing is to help Washingtonians have the knowledge they need to protect themselves and others.
6 years ago
Protest, China, lawsuits...
MyNorthwest Staff

McKenna: ‘The law is the law’ when it comes to lawsuits against lockdowns

How feasible are lawsuits filed for and against stay-at-home orders? Former Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna weighs in.
6 years ago
masks...
Dave Ross

Ross: There’s nothing wrong with being sheep

We assume sheep follow each other because they’re dumb. But they actually flock together to protect themselves from predators.
6 years ago
Make a Wish...
Hanna Scott

Lynnwood first responders to the rescue as COVID forces ‘Make a Wish’ delay

With COVID-19 delaying a young boy's 'Make a Wish' dreams, Lynnwood first responders rallied to give him the next best thing.
6 years ago
photography app...
Nicole Jennings

Photography app gives virtual WA travel experience while in quarantine

If you are tired of being stuck indoors, a new photography app can take you on a virtual adventure throughout Washington.
6 years ago
Seafair...
Nicole Jennings

COVID-19 is ‘not the death of Seafair’ this summer, say organizers

The traditional Seafair events are canceled this summer -- but that doesn't mean an end to all Seafair fun until next year.
6 years ago
Seattle City Council, tax, coronavirus illegal immigrants, police...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle wants $100 million coronavirus fund for illegal immigrants

The Seattle City Council wants to give $100 million in tax payer dollars to illegal immigrants for coronavirus relief. The system would be abused.
6 years ago
washington schools...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

What Washington schools might look like in the fall

Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal gives a slight preview of how Washington schools may change come September.
6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Two gyms in violation of stay-at-home order forced to close due to lawsuit

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced consumer protection lawsuits against two gyms that were defying the stay-at-home order.
6 years ago
Seattle Children's, measles, mold...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Seattle Children’s shuts down some ORs after finding low levels of mold

More operating rooms at Seattle Children's Hospital have been shut down due to mold. Its a different strain than the type suspected of infecting patients.
6 years ago
homelessness authority, seattle, homeless...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle, King County’s homelessness authority to meet for the first time

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority will oversee policy, funding, and services for people experiencing homelessness.
6 years ago
elective surgeries...
Kathryn Altena

Study: COVID-19 pandemic postpones 28 million elective surgeries

Millions of elective surgeries have been postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, according to a study in the British Journal of Surgery.
6 years ago
Seafair Blue Angels...
Nick Bowman

Seafair cancels its whole slate of summer events in 2020

Seafair has officially opted to not hold any of its major events in 2020. That includes the Blue Angels airshow, and its 4th of July fireworks celebration. 
6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Mayor Durkan launches ‘Seattle Protects,’ a marketplace for face coverings

"Seattle Protects" is an online marketplace to connect local manufacturers with groups and individuals in need of cloth face coverings. 
6 years ago
sheriff adam fortney...
MyNorthwest Staff

Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney says recall petitions ‘political’

Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney on the recall petitions against him, and why he feels justified opposing Inslee's stay-at-home order.
6 years ago
Seattle homeless, Ballard, Durkan...
Nick Bowman

Mayor Durkan again at odds with Seattle council over homeless camps

Mayor Durkan is again clashing with Seattle City Council, this time over a bill that would scale back homeless camp cleanups during the COVID-19 crisis.
6 years ago
Jay Inslee, stay at home order...
MyNorthwest Staff

Gov. Inslee receives high marks for coronavirus response in new poll

Despite facing opposition from some to his stay-at-home order, Gov. Jay Inslee is polling favorably among Washingtonians over how he's managed the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
6 years ago