Nicole Jennings
Senate Republicans to Inslee: Releasing prison inmates violates Constitution
Governor Inslee plans to release over 1,100 inmates from state prisons to protect them from COVID-19 -- but Republican legislators say this is a bad idea.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle fire trucks will be parading through neighborhoods to show support
Seattle Fire trucks will slowly drive through certain residential areas to show their support for the community during coronavirus.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
At-home ‘swab and scan’ kits identify 44 COVID-19 cases in King County
In the first 18 days of testing, SCAN says it identified 44 positive cases of coronavirus out of the 4,092 swab samples (1.6%) collected across King County.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Poll: When do you think Washington’s stay-at-home order should end?
When do you think Washington state's stay-at-home order should end? Boeing returns to work on Monday and President Trump announced a reopening plan on Thursday.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Gov. Inslee calls out President Trump’s ‘unhinged rantings’
Washington Governor Jay Inslee said President Trump's Twitter storm on Friday could lead to violence.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle parks open this weekend, but ‘keep it moving’
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and the city of Seattle announced new guidelines for the safe use of farmers markets, greenways, and city parks.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Can we protect our privacy while tracking spread of coronavirus?
Balancing privacy with public safety has proven difficult, as we've tried to figure out the best way fully protect the public from the spread of COVID-19.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
UW model outlines danger of ‘visiting just one friend’ during outbreak
UW researchers published a study on the effect visiting just one friend during the ongoing stay-at-home order could have on spreading COVID-19.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: What happens when we don’t want to leave quarantine?
We're now looking at plans to start reopening the country, but what happens when you don't want to stop working from home?7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Former Seattle Mayor on how city can ‘celebrate small steps’ as it reopens
As coronavirus cases continue to drop, large cities like Seattle are beginning to consider what they might be able to do to reopen.7 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Senator calls on Gov. Inslee for clarification on medical, dental procedures order
Governor Inslee has stopped non-emergency medical and dental procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. But one legislator wants clearer direction.7 years ago
KIRO Nights
UW study shows most are coping, adapting to new normal during crisis
A survey study conducted by the UW Center for the Science of Social Connection has shown that people are generally coping well during the pandemic.7 years ago
Nicole Jennings
King County councilmember says rent moratorium would destroy economy
Councilmember Reagan Dunn believes a rent and mortgage freeze would be the fastest way to a nationwide depression.7 years ago
Meili Cady
Painters turn Seattle streets into a pandemic-inspired art walk
Artists started "tagging" boards covering the windows of closed shops and restaurants as a way to spread hope and optimism during the pandemic.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Boeing to resume commercial production in Washington next week
Boeing announced on Thursday it will resume all commercial airplane production in a "phased approach" at facilities around the Puget Sound region next week.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Former WA Attorney General: Trump claim of ‘total authority’ is ‘wishful thinking’
Claims from President Trump that his authority as President is 'total' run up against a series of Constitutional issues, notes former WA AG Rob McKenna.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Puget Sound ports weathering the financial storm from pandemic
Washington businesses are counting on the state's ports to get their goods to market, but are the ports ready to handle upcoming shipments?7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The best thing for our economy is keeping people alive
The free market may seem ruthless, but it understands one thing very well: To make money, you have to keep your customers happy and alive.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WA toll revenue expected to take big hit because of coronavirus
With traffic volumes down significantly across all major roads and highways, Washington's toll revenue is taking a dip to match.7 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Citing public safety, police unions slam Inslee coronavirus prisoner release
Two local police unions condemned Governor Jay Inslee's coronavirus prisoner release plan, citing public safety concerns.7 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Virologist: Trump decision to cut off WHO funding ‘is completely despicable’
While many acknowledge the WHO could have done more to challenge early information coming out of China, there are experts who still see cutting off its funding from the U.S. as deeply problematic.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Gov. Inslee warns against ending social distancing too early
Gov. Inslee is taking every opportunity to warn Washingtonians that it's too early to consider ending social distancing across the state.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
West Seattle Bridge will be closed through 2021, or forever
The West Seattle Bridge will remain closed to traffic through 2021 or beyond, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.7 years ago
