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Sanitary airport...
Dave Ross

Ross: The world we return to will need to be a sanitary one

Why would we emerge from two months of isolation only to re-inhabit businesses where restrooms feel like unsanitary, walk-in sewers?
6 years ago
Sound Transit Federal Way light rail...
Chris Sullivan

Sound Transit, Washington farmers to get crucial federal relief money

Sound Transit and Washington potato growers were among the groups being thrown a lifeline from the federal government Tuesday.
6 years ago
coronavirus hate crimes...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Despite fearmongering, no rash of coronavirus hate crimes in Seattle

Seattle-area activists seem weirdly hopeful that there will be a rash of bigoted, coronavirus related hate crimes. This would feed into their narrative that the city and nation is racist.
6 years ago
Police are investigating a shooting in downtown Seattle. (SPD)...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle police officers shot, killed man brandishing knives

Officers arrived to West Mercer Place and Elliott Avenue West around 3:30 pm Tuesday after several 911 calls reporting that a man with knives was chasing and threatening people.
6 years ago
Seattle homeless...
MyNorthwest Staff

Council proposes limiting removal of homeless camps during COVID-19

Members of the Seattle City Council are hoping to limit the removal of homeless encampments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Outdoor spaces, good air filtration lead to reduced risk of COVID-19

Erin Bromage, a professor at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, talks about his now viral post titled, "The Risks - Know Them - Avoid Them."
6 years ago
Masks, mask wearing...
MyNorthwest Staff

Trio of Washington counties issue directive for wearing masks in public

A number of counties in Washington have issued health directives asking residents to wear a cloth face covering in public to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
6 years ago
Gov. Jay Inslee...
Nick Bowman

Gov. Inslee allows more counties to apply for Phase 2 reopening

Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that he would be loosening the requirements for counties looking to enter into Phase 2 of reopening.
6 years ago
Nick Bowman

WSU study: Most people reluctant to dine out, travel even when restrictions are lifted

A new study out of WSU found that even when dine-in service returns to restaurants, a majority of people will likely be reluctant to take advantage.
6 years ago
Trump...
Dave Ross

Ross: Your doctor probably knows better than Trump

It should go without saying, but always consult your physician before taking any medication endorsed by a sitting president.
6 years ago
Flying, airlines, airports...
Chris Sullivan

Flying gets massive facelift as airlines cope with COVID crisis

When you finally decide it's time to take a flight again, you're likely going to have a vastly different flying experience than you're used to.
6 years ago
boat, Coast Guard...
Nicole Jennings

New U.S. Coast Guard cell phone technology helps save lives at sea

Good new for boaters going into summer -- the U.S. Coast Guard has a new high-tech way of helping mariners in need of assistance on the water.
6 years ago
coronavirus mask...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: WA Health Dept says wear mask while cleaning dishes, folding laundry

To ultimately protect your kids, the WA Depart of Health recommends parents wear a coronavirus mask while cleaning dishes or folding laundry.  
6 years ago
Burlington...
Dori Monson Show

Burlington mayor: Gov. Inslee using COVID-19 to push climate agenda ‘tone deaf’

Burlington Mayor Sexton supported Gov. Inslee, but questions his motives after hearing that he wants to use the pandemic to push a climate change agenda.
6 years ago
Gov. Inslee on Monday, May 18. (TVW)...
Stephanie Klein

Gov. Inslee approves medical, dental offices to reopen

Gov. Inslee announced on Monday a proclamation to reopen non-urgent medical and dental procedures.
6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Yakima warehouse workers threaten hunger strike, concerned about safety

Two warehouse workers from an apple packing plant in Yakima are threatening a hunger strike if their employers can’t support COVID-19 safety measures.
6 years ago
Sound Transit, Recovery Fare...
Kathryn Altena

Sound Transit to reintroduce fares June 1 with Recovery Fare option

Sound Transit is reintroducing fares on Link light rail and Sounder service starting June 1, but will be offering a temporarily reduced Recovery Fare.
6 years ago
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee coronavirus response, bureaucrats...
Nick Bowman

Bowman: Federal bureaucrats continue to ravage Washington’s coronavirus response

The very least a state can ask for is to not have the feds actively impede their virus response, something that Washington has coped with since the outbreak began.
6 years ago
mass gatherings, climate change baseball, mariners...
Chris Sullivan

When will Mariners baseball return to T-Mobile Park?

As we know, the Mariners aren't playing right now. So, what's the prognosis for baseball this year? M's insider Shannon Drayer sheds some light.
6 years ago
Washington outbreak, IDM report...
Nick Bowman

Report: COVID-19 infections in Eastern Washington ‘slowly increasing’

A new report from Bellevue’s Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) concluded that Washington's COVID-19 outbreak is far from over. 
6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Live updates: 1,061 deaths, 19,828 coronavirus cases in Washington state

On Saturday, the state Secretary of Health approved seven more counties to move into Phase 2 for reopening. There are now more than 19,000 confirmed coronavirus cases statewide.
6 years ago
rent strike...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Shameless councilmember brags about stealing property in rent strike

A councilmember in desperate need of attention bragged that she's stealing property from her landlord by participating in the rent strike. 
6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

King County health directive to wear face coverings in public starts Monday

King County residents are directed to wear face coverings in public settings starting Monday, May 18. Law enforcement is not involved in this directive.
6 years ago
paine field...
Stephanie Klein

Paine Field to temporarily suspend passenger service

After about a year of service, Paine Field is temporarily suspending passenger service for aircraft ramp maintenance and repairs. 
6 years ago