MyNorthwest Staff
Superintendent Chris Reykdal says school closures could drag out into fall
All public and private K-12 schools statewide will remain closed through the end of the school year, shifting entirely to a distance learning model.7 years ago
Jason Rantz Show
Dr. Fauci offers WA praise but warns against complacency
Dr. Anthony Fauci joined The Jason Rantz Show for a look on what the future of the coronavirus outbreak looks like, insight into Washington state's own response, and more.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee announces steps to help small businesses
In addition to requesting people his age stay out of the stores, urging neighbors and friends to go grocery shopping, Gov. Inslee announced assistance for small businesses Tuesday.7 years ago
Rachel Belle
Less hand sanitizer, more soap and water
When it comes to bacteria removal, hand sanitizer doesn't discriminate: It wipes out the bad and the good. And you really need the good stuff.7 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Seattle Storm GM: WNBA season delay a ‘necessary move’ for league
Sports around the world have been put on pause, and Seattle Storm GM Alisha Valavanis says it's hard on everyone with no timeline for a return.7 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Expert: ‘We can’t relax our vigilance,’ despite Washington’s flattening curve
Health experts continue to stress that there's still a long way to go before social distancing can be relaxed, even as cases level out in Washington.7 years ago
Kathryn Altena
The Plate Fund to provide cash payments for Seattle restaurant workers
A group of restaurants, foundations, and individuals across Seattle launched The Plate Fund to help King County restaurant workers impacted by coronavirus.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Boeing plans another space taxi launch after failed test last year
Boeing is taking another crack at launching its astronaut ferrying capsule, after software problems and other issues marred a test in 2019.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘All bets are off’ if US economy unable to reopen by summer
As unemployment numbers continue to skyrocket and businesses struggle, experts remain concerned over the ongoing shutdown of the economy.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Is there really a safe way to reopen the economy early?
However you broach the subject, a responsible re-opening of the economy would depend on getting Americans to do as we’re told.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sound Transit shutters bulk of projects over COVID-19 concerns
Sound Transit has finally made the decision to shut down most of its job sites, asking that they be secured and closed Monday.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Washington AG’s new website shines in massive rape kit backlog effort
With help from the Washington Legislature, there’s been significant progress clearly the state's sizable 10,000 rape kit backlog.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
How age and preexisting conditions factor into coronavirus
Dr. Cohen describes the level to which age and preexisting conditions play a factor in coronavirus.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee orders Washington schools closed for remainder of year
Gov. Inslee and Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal announced Monday that private and public K-12 schools statewide will be closed for the remainder of the school year. Distance learning will continue.7 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Coping with added stress during the coronavirus outbreak
Dr. Jurgen Unutzer, a psychiatrist and professor at the UW, discusses how stress and anxiety might show and gives advice on what we can do to cope.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
UW professor: Schools should consider deferrals, ‘gap quarter’ for students during crisis
UW professor Thomas Halverson believes that schools should considering offering students deferrals, as they continue to remain stuck at home.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
The latest coronavirus numbers from UW’s prediction model
While the coronavirus continues to spread across the U.S., things may finally be looking up in Washington, according to the latest numbers from UW.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Understanding how researchers are predicting spread of coronavirus
How are different researchers predicting the spread of the coronavirus? UW professor Carl Bergstrom weighs in with some insight.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Why Andrew Yang might have been right all along
Andrew Yang's idea of $1,000 checks for everyone may have sounded crazy, but if we had that system today, we'd have our relief money already.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Big decision looming for Boeing employees this week
With Boeing opting to extend its suspension of Puget Sound production operations indefinitely, thousands of workers will soon be scrambling for paychecks.7 years ago
Chris Sullivan
A journey to figure out a workable homemade protective mask
I spent about an hour yesterday trying to fashion some sort of mask, as Washington state health officials recommend everyone wears one in public.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
‘I don’t know if we’re coming back to school this year,’ says WA Superintendent
With all of Washington ordered to stay home for the foreseeable future, state School Superintendent Chris Reykdal remains unsure when classes will resume.7 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Washington gun stores defy order, stay open during coronavirus shutdown
The owner of a local gun shop says she won't close her store despite the Washington coronavirus shutdown order.7 years ago
