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Somers, Snohomish County...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Snohomish County Executive says ‘we’ll get through this together’

Executive Dave Somers joined the Gee & Ursula Show to provide an update on the impact the virus and the stay-at-home orders have had in Snohomish County.
7 years ago
disinfect, hand sanitizer...
Jason Rantz Show

‘Disinfect Connect’ links distilleries producing sanitizer to those in need

Miles Pepper on how his Pacific Northwest company Disinfect Connect links organizations in need with distilleries producing disinfectant.
7 years ago
zentner, geology...
Kathryn Altena

CWU professor teaches a global audience during pandemic

Nick Zentner, a geology professor at Central Washington University, has adapted to the new reality of coronavirus by streaming lessons live on YouTube.
7 years ago
Patty Murray, coronavirus testing...
Nick Bowman

WA Sen. Patty Murray calls for $30 billion to expand coronavirus testing

Alongside a handful of other Senate Democrats, Sen. Patty Murray laid out a plan to expand the country's coronavirus testing capacity at the federal level. 
7 years ago
coronavirus testing, swabs...
Dave Ross

Ross: Running health care like a business works well, until it doesn’t

Running health care like a business works really well until it doesn’t. And then, your attempt to save a little money ends up costing $6 trillion.
7 years ago
migrant labor, cherry harvest Washington...
Chris Sullivan

Washington cherry harvest in coronavirus crosshairs

Washington's cherry harvest this year could be threatened by the ongoing coronavirus shutdown, leaving many to sit rotting in crates.
7 years ago
school zones...
Chris Sullivan

Speed limits in school zones still active in Seattle despite closures

You better not speed through school zones even though classrooms across the state have moved online -- you could still risk a ticket.
7 years ago
Seattle park closure, coronavirus, transmission...
Dave Ross

Transmission rate has slowed; Mandatory sick leave for high-risk workers

KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and Aaron Granillo cover Inslee's new protections for high-risk workers, and the transmission rate hits a critical milestone.
7 years ago
coronavirus haircut...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Jay Inslee got a coronavirus haircut during stay-at-home order

Governor Jay Inslee got a coronavirus haircut during the stay-at-home order he instituted through May 4th. But he didn't go to a barbershop.
7 years ago
Gov. Jay Inslee, coronavirus protests...
KIRO Nights

Gov. Inslee: ‘Cavalry is on the way’ for coronavirus testing

Gov. Inslee says he would like to see the state transition to an individualized approach to isolating or quarantine someone who is ill with coronavirus, rather than shutting down the entire state.
7 years ago
amazon, Amazon warehouses...
MyNorthwest Staff

Two employees fired for speaking out against Amazon’s role in climate crisis

On Friday, two user experience designers who have been leaders in the group Amazon Employees for Climate Justice were abruptly fired from the company.
7 years ago
island, san juan county...
Kathryn Altena

San Juan County Council bans all non-essential visitors and travel

The San Juan County Council has asked all visitors and non-essential workers to postpone their travel, prohibiting all non-essential travel to the islands.
7 years ago
Dr. Jeff Duchin, a health officer with Seattle and King County Public Health, speaks during a press...
Stephanie Klein

County health officials agree ‘there’s still a long way to go’

Regional health officials say our efforts are promising, but there's still a lot of work to do before letting up the restrictions that are in place now.
7 years ago
UW Medicine, coronavirus, Harborview...
Nicole Jennings

Harborview, UW Medical Centers testing all new inpatients for COVID-19

If you're staying overnight at UW Medical Center or Harborview, you will be given a coronavirus test -- even if you're not showing symptoms.
7 years ago
Green Lake, running, seattle, 70-degree weather...
MyNorthwest Staff

Thursday set to bring Seattle its first 70-degree day of 2020

Seattle may be doing what it can to stay home right now, but at the very least, the sun will continue to shine with a 70-degree day possible this week.
7 years ago
mask, face covering...
MyNorthwest Staff

CDC recommends cloth face covering to be worn in community settings

The CDC recommends that everyone wear a mask or face covering in public, though reserve surgical masks and N95 respirators for health care workers.
7 years ago
Impeachment, Cantwell and Murray, coronavirus testing, tara reade, joe biden...
Nick Bowman

WA Senators: US ‘not meeting responsibility’ for coronavirus testing

Washington Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray issued a letter Monday, pressing Vice President Mike Pence for a roadmap on the future of coronavirus testing.
7 years ago
freeze rent...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

King County council member proposes freeze on rent, mortgage payments

To provide relief during the pandemic, two King County councilmembers are asking state and federal governments for a freeze on rent and mortgage payments.
7 years ago
Coronavirus...
Tracy Taylor

Tracy Taylor introduces the Coronavirus Medical Update: A Search for a Cure

Since traffic's at a minimum right now under Gov. Inslee's stay-at-home order, I have a new assignment, called the "Coronavirus Medical Update: A Search for the Cure. "
7 years ago
Social distancing, coronavirus...
Nick Bowman

Study looks at chance of social distancing continuing through 2022

A new study looks to understand the future of how COVID-19 will spread in the "postpandemic period," and just how long we'll need social distancing measures.
7 years ago
housing, snohomish county, dave somers, cronyism, controversy...
Chris Sullivan

Coronavirus has Snohomish County staring down $26 million budget shortfall

The coronavirus isn't just hitting workers -- it's also hitting local governments, with Snohomish County looking at a $26 million budget shortfall.
7 years ago
Trump, reopen country,...
Dave Ross

Ross: Power to reopen country lies with the people, not the President

Whatever the Constitution says, the ultimate power to reopen the country belongs to me and you, no matter what the President says.
7 years ago
coronavirus payments, checks...
Chris Sullivan

IRS begins to deposit coronavirus checks into bank accounts

Check your bank account -- you might have already received your one-time coronavirus payment from the Internal Revenue Service.
7 years ago
coronavirus stay-at-home parking...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle takes parking, threatens to tow during coronavirus stay-at-home order

Without any direct notice to residents, SDOT confiscated street parking during the coronavirus stay-at-home order. While the cause is worthwhile, the execution is embarrassing.
7 years ago