Kathryn Altena
Judge G. Helen Whitener appointed to the WA Supreme Court
Gov. Inslee announced the appointment of Judge G. Helen Whitener to the Washington State Supreme Court to replace retired Justice Charles Wiggins.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Inslee, Dept. of Corrections plan to release up to 950 nonviolent offenders
Gov. Inslee and DOC Sec. Sinclair announced steps to protect the health of the incarcerated population by releasing up to 950 nonviolent offenders.7 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Expert: US coronavirus testing ‘nowhere near what it needs to be’
As health experts continue to push for an expansive testing system as a necessity to safely reopening the U.S., the country lags behind other nations' efforts.7 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Overlake doctor: Do not delay medical care for fear of COVID-19
Dr. Shipley at Overlake Medical Center is concerned that fewer emergency cases than normal during the pandemic could mean people are avoiding medical care.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
At-home pandemic gardening tips from Ciscoe Morris
With warmer weather and Washington state's stay-at-home order firmly in place, many people are turning to gardening to pass the time.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
As outbreak wanes in Washington, there’s only one ‘real solution’ to reopening
As the coronavirus pandemic has begun to level out in Washington, a discussion has begun to surface regarding when exactly we can begin to reopen.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Could smartphones be the key to reopening the economy?
If the economy is going to reopen anytime soon, smartphones could prove to be the perfect mechanism for preventing a rebound of the coronavirus outbreak.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Boeing partially reopening Puget Sound production
After initially indicating that it would be shutting down its Puget Sound production operations indefinitely, Boeing is partially reopening.7 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: As economy crashes, soulless Socialist CMs push crippling Seattle business tax
As the local economy suffers a coronavirus meltdown, Socialist Councilmembers Sawant and Morales have introduced a crippling Seattle business tax.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
634 Washingtonians have died from coronavirus, 11,790 have tested positive
Gov. Inslee on Sunday told "This Week" that Washington needs more testing and better contact tracing to really bend the curve of infections down. Meanwhile, state health officials say 11,790 people have tested positive for coronavirus. Of those, 634 people have died.7 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: After coronavirus riot, Inslee rewards inmates with release plans
After the coronavirus riot at the Monroe Correctional Complex, Governor Jay Inslee almost immediately announced he'll consider releasing some prisoners.7 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Seattle worried about proximity of people running, cycling on trails
The City of Seattle is worried about the safety of those who are running, walking, and cycling on trails in parks during the COVID-19 pandemic.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Models predict US hits peak need of medical resources Saturday
Hear the latest COVID-19 news from KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and Aaron Granillo. Models predict the U.S. will hit its peak need of medical resources today.7 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Tourist-oriented La Conner copes with losing biggest festival of year
What happens to a small tourist town composed entirely of mom-and-pops when COVID-19 takes away its biggest festival? That's the plight of La Conner.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee, mayors urge people to stay home at cost of tourism dollars
Gov. Inslee warned Washingtonians on Friday to stay home and enjoy the weather there.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle has ‘long, slow climb’ ahead once coronavirus crisis ends
Much like other major cities across the U.S., the Seattle economy ground to a halt in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Amazon working to build its own coronavirus testing lab
As health experts continue to emphasize the need for expanded coronavirus testing, Amazon is looking to construct its very own lab to do just that.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Boeing delivering personal protective equipment, 3D printed face shields
Boeing might not be making airplanes right now, but it is making 3D-printed reusable face shields for healthcare workers across the country.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: 1940s Victory Square in Seattle and plans for a COVID-19 monument
While researching and visiting Victory Square this week, it got me wondering if it might be time to start thinking about a COVID-19 monument.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
UW modelers working to figure out when (and if) country can reopen
Researchers at the University of Washington are developing a new model to figure out when the country might be able to reopen the economy.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
10,411 confirmed coronavirus cases statewide
Over 10K people in Washington state have tested positive for coronavirus, and nearly 500 people have died.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: If the economy does reopen in May, there’ll be a catch
The economy is going to re-open eventually, possibly as early as May. But when it does – there will be a catch, UW's Dr. Ali Mokdad warns.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
What will Boeing’s Washington presence look like after crises?
Boeing CEO David Calhoun hinted that the company could see massive changes after the coronavirus and 737 MAX crises are through.7 years ago
