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Feliks Banel

Boeing leans on its history for inspiration during coronavirus crisis

As Boeing has been easing back into production, its corporate historian has been looking into the archives to learn how the company weathered the 1918 influenza pandemic.
7 years ago
Dr. Jeff Duchin, a health officer with Seattle and King County Public Health, speaks during a press...
Nick Bowman

Dr. Jeff Duchin: Virus rebound could be ‘two to three times as bad’ if WA reopens too early

Even while Washington has begun to relax some social distancing measures, King County's Dr. Jeff Duchin warns against fully reopening too early. 
7 years ago
Boeing coronavirus bailout, economy...
Chris Sullivan

Boeing reports $641 million in Q1 losses, cutting 10% of workforce

As expected, Boeing reported dismal first quarter earnings Wednesday, alongside sweeping cuts to both production and jobs.
7 years ago
immunity, antibody testing...
Chris Sullivan

I drove to Tacoma for COVID-19 antibody testing

Quest Diagnostics is providing antibody testing at its 2,200 clinics nationwide, and as of this week you don't need a doctor's referral. So KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan drove to Tacoma to check it out.
7 years ago
coronavirus park, alki beach, phase two...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle ends sitting ban in coronavirus park policy

The city of Seattle has rescinded a ban on people sitting on benches in their coronavirus park policy. The ban appears to have lasted only a few days. 
7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

New treatments being tested for COVID-19 patients

If you've had heartburn, you know Pepcid. There's an ingredient in Pepcid now being used as a treatment for COVID-19 patients.
7 years ago
heat watch, Summer, weather, sunny, Seattle...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

What will summer look like this year?

KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and Aaron Granillo ask if we are on a path to get a normal summer holiday, or will social distancing stay in place?
7 years ago
Seattle, King County...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Virologist: ‘Very dangerous’ for any state to be reopening right now

With many states starting to reopen, Columbia University virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen remains skeptical that any of them are actually ready.
7 years ago
broadband office...
KIRO Nights

Internet access proves necessary to ‘participate in life’ during pandemic

Reasonably priced, high-speed Internet access has been an issue in the United States for quite some time, even more evident during the pandemic.
7 years ago
King County...
Nick Bowman

Bellevue modelers: King County progress in quelling outbreak ‘remains precarious’

The latest data from Bellevue's Institute for Disease Modeling says King County has made progress in its effort to curb the coronavirus outbreak.
7 years ago
Sweden...
Dave Ross

Ross: How Sweden has dealt with virus without a lockdown

Unlike the rest of the world, Sweden has weathered the coronavirus outbreak without a lockdown. But how will history look back on the country?
7 years ago
Boeing strike...
Chris Sullivan

What will Boeing job cuts look like in days ahead?

Boeing CEO David Calhoun told shareholders Monday that it will likely be two or three years before the industry sees a return to 2019 flying levels.
7 years ago
breweries, brewery...
Chris Sullivan

WA could lose half its breweries if stay-at-home order lingers through summer

Breweries are struggling to keep the lights on. For those that do not can or bottle their beers, survival will be very difficult the longer their tap rooms stay closed because of the governor's order.
7 years ago
Olympia protest, coronavirus stay-at-home order...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Washington’s coronavirus stay-at-home order could end now if we wanted

Governor Jay Inslee should know that his coronavirus stay-at-home order could be over right now if we desired it. We don't need him to decree it so. 
7 years ago
COVID-19, testing...
Ursula Reutin

Issaquah man shares near-death experience with COVID-19

Michael Pederson from Issaquah is recovering from COVID-19, but warns others that the virus can damage your heart and kidneys as well as your lungs.
7 years ago
inslee, coronavirus stay-at-home order...
Stephanie Klein

Gov. Inslee announces partial reopening of outdoor recreation on May 5

Gov. Inslee announced a partial reopening of outdoor recreation on May 5 assuming healthy guidelines continue responsibly among Washingtonians.
7 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

How Pierce County’s ‘nimbleness’ has kept it functioning during shutdown

Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier believes protecting workers and the community will be the key in returning to business operations.
7 years ago
construction...
KIRO Nights

How WA construction sites are restarting work amid shutdown

Washington construction sites are reopening this week, as they figure out the best ways to keep workers safe, and projects on track.
7 years ago
test kit, lab, testing...
Nick Bowman

Seattle coronavirus testing lab continues to battle shortages

While experts continue to emphasize the need for increased coronavirus testing, UW Virology's lab continues to grapple with shortages of crucial supplies.
7 years ago
Diary...
Dave Ross

Dear Diary: Dave Ross returns with more tales from isolation

Dave Ross returns with more tales from isolation, this time involving CS Lewis, asymmetric biology, and President Trump appearing in dreams.
7 years ago
USS Kidd...
Chris Sullivan

Coronavirus cases double on Everett-based USS Kidd

The United States Navy is reporting its second coronavirus outbreak aboard one of its ships, this time on the Everett-based destroyer USS Kidd.
7 years ago
Boeing coronavirus bailout, economy...
Chris Sullivan

Turbulence on the horizon for Boeing, with company facing possible cuts

Boeing has some busy days ahead of it -- earnings are out this week, and the company bailed on a major acquisition over the weekend.
7 years ago
community, hang in there, reopen, mu variant...
MyNorthwest Staff

Live updates: 834 deaths, 15,185 coronavirus cases in Washington

Gov. Jay Inslee extended the stay-at-home order through May 31, but state parks and public lands will start to reopen on Tuesday. In Seattle,  SDOT is opening up more streets to walking and biking.
7 years ago
Tina Podlodowski...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: WA Dem chair Tina Podlodowski trafficked in anti-Semitism on Twitter

Washington State Democrat chairwoman Tina Podlodowski trafficking in anti-Semitism to go after a Jewish radio host for something she pretended he said.
7 years ago