MyNorthwest Staff
Shelter director hopes pandemic shows failure of existing homeless system
Daniel Malone, executive director of the Downtown Emergency Service Center, says COVID-19 has highlighted the inadequacy of the homeless shelter system.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Puget Sound region to get taste of summer weather over weekend
The Puget Sound region will be getting an early preview of summer this weekend, with temperatures expected to climb into the 80s through Saturday.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Bowman: Arguments for quickly reopening Washington are deeply flawed
With tensions running high, some have begun pushing to quickly reopen Washington businesses, a strategy that at best is flawed, and at worst, is dangerous.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: There’s nothing courageous about refusing to wear a mask
A lot of people don’t like masks, and especially don’t like being ordered to wear them. They believe that in America, you have the Right to Infect.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
So you’ve stocked up on meat? Good luck finding a freezer
We've had toilet paper shortages. We've sanitizer shortages. We're in the middle of a meat shortage. Now, we might be having a freezer shortage.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Why Seattle is permanently closing 20 miles of streets to through-traffic
SDOT and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Thursday that 20 miles of the newly created Stay Healthy Streets will be made permanent post-coronavirus.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Behavioral expert: Washingtonians can expect depressing fall after angry summer
A clinical psychologist with Seattle University says we're about to feel angry and depressed as the global pandemic continues this summer.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Closures for Stay Healthy Streets expand in Seattle, SDOT asks for feedback
As distancing may be the new normal even after COVID-19, Seattle continues to add more Stay Healthy Streets, expanding options for walkers and bikers.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Council president blocks Kshama Sawant’s big business tax
Seattle's proposed tax on big business is blocked, at least for now, and the coronavirus pandemic is getting the blame.7 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Legal expert worries stay-at-home orders put constitutional rights ‘in peril’
Belmont University's David Hudson says he can see arguments for and against the stay-at-home orders, but worries our constitutional rights are in jeopardy.7 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Hot, dry summer, higher wildfire risk predicted for Washington
Washington is predicted to have a warmer than average summer this year -- and that means the wildfire threat could be higher.7 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Cocktails to-go now available in Washington during stay-at-home order
Washington businesses with spirits, beer, and wine licenses may sell pre-mixed cocktails for takeout and delivery for the duration of the stay-at-home order.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Frustrations continue with lack of personal protective equipment
Washington state is still scrambling to keep up with the demands for personal protective equipment, especially as more industries and businesses reopen.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Washington unemployment filings dip, but still at record levels
Weekly unemployment filings in Washington decreased between April 26 and May 2, but still "remain at record levels," according to state officials.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Puget Sound housing market ‘remarkably stable’ despite pandemic
Even while Washington residents continue to grapple with a pandemic, the housing market in the Puget Sound region has actually remained largely consistent.7 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Virologist: Washington’s COVID-19 outbreak hasn’t ‘magically disappeared’
Decreases in daily COVID-19 cases in Washington have begun to slow, with the virus still posing a significant danger, Dr. Angela Rasmussen warns.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: If you want COVID-19 ‘parties,’ stay away from the rest of us
If people want to continue to party, they at least should wear a t-shirt that says "I CONTINUE TO PARTY," so that people like myself have fair warning.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
USDA buys $50 million of potatoes to help struggling US farmers
The USDA is buying $50 million worth of potatoes, but the National Potato Council's Kam Quarles said growers are going to need more to keep farms going.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Is Washington state ready to decriminalize all drug possession?
King and Snohomish counties already refuse to arrest anyone for simple drug possession. Is it time for the entire state to do the same?7 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: As economy lags, Inslee hits coronavirus critics with sleazy attack
As we grow desperate over the lagging coronavirus economy, rather than respond with compassion, Governor Inslee deflects with a sleazy strategy.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Pfizer teams up with BioNTech to test vaccines
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals is working with BioNTech to make to test a coronavirus vaccine o people in Germany and the U.S.7 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
How businesses considered essential siphoned revenue from closed shops
A balloon shop owner supported the lockdown when everything started, but gradually became frustrated with how it impacted the small business landscape.7 years ago
Kathryn Altena
WDFW preparing sites to be safe, accessible for public recreation
Staff members from all areas of WDFW have volunteered to help the field staff prepare sites leading up to the May 5 reopening of outdoor recreation.7 years ago
