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hydroxychloroquine...
Stephanie Klein

UW leading study on hydroxychloroquine’s effect on COVID-19

University of Washington researchers will investigate whether hydroxychloroquine, a commonly used anti-malarial and autoimmune-disease treatment, can prevent transmission in people exposed to COVID-19.
7 years ago
coronavirus, King County...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

King County’s ‘excellent’ response in early fight against coronavirus

Starting as the epicenter of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak, King County has had some marked advantages in being forced to respond so early.
7 years ago
Coronavirus masks, mask...
Nick Bowman

Seattle company converts factory to make masks for health workers

Outdoor Research announced Monday that it will be converting its manufacturing facility in Seattle to make protective masks for frontline medical workers. 
7 years ago
UW Medicine data breach, coronavirus, ICU, furlough, appendicitis...
Chris Sullivan

UW Medicine researchers race to find coronavirus treatments

Seattle has some of the best infectious disease researchers in the country at UW Medicine, and they are grinding on finding ways to fight coronavirus.
7 years ago
Staying home, social distancing...
Dave Ross

Ross: We need to get enthusiastic about social distancing

If we’re going to get through this, were have to get enthusiastic and show a strong determination to never stop stopping what we’re doing.
7 years ago
Lizzo, UW Medicine...
Nick Bowman

Lizzo sends lunch to UW Medicine health workers in Seattle

Giving back to those on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis, Lizzo sent lunch to workers at UW Medicine's Montlake Emergency Department. 
7 years ago
kent coronavirus homeless...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle-area homeless squatters vandalized coronavirus quarantine motel

Homeless people squatted in a local quarantine motel. This comes just weeks after a homeless coronavirus-suspected man caused havoc near the site.
7 years ago
Francisco Calderon's latest victim photographed the Seattle prolific offender with a syringe in his...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: After report, warrant filed for Seattle prolific offender that was just released

After my report detailing a Seattle prolific offender's quick release from jail, Francisco Calderon now faces felony charges and a warrant for his arrest.
7 years ago
taxes, property tax...
Kathryn Altena

Counties extend property tax due date to June

First-half property tax payments have been delayed until June 1, 2020, in Pierce, King, Snohomish and Thurston counties due to the coronavirus outbreak.
7 years ago
inslee...
MyNorthwest Staff

How will the coronavirus stay-at-home order be enforced? Inslee explains

Jay Inslee says he doesn't know at this point how long the stay-at-home order will last, and explained enforcement.
7 years ago
This animation demonstrates the exponential acceleration of crack growth on the West Seattle Bridge...
Chris Sullivan

No timeline for even temporary repairs to West Seattle Bridge

If you're looking for any timeline for reopening lanes of the West Seattle Bridge, don't look to the Seattle Department of Transportation right now.
7 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Bellingham doctor allegedly fired for blowing whistle on hospital conditions

A Bellingham doctor was allegedly fired after speaking out against conditions for treating coronavirus patients at his hospital.
7 years ago
Jay Inslee, coronavirus, CenturyLink Field, stay at home order...
Dori Monson

Gov. Inslee loses feud with Trump

The President is getting along with almost all of our nation's governors, including Newsom and Cuomo, both of whom have been tough critics of Trump. But Inslee can't get along?
7 years ago
gun sales...
John Curley Show

Gun sales up before coronavirus stay-at-home order was enacted

A couple weeks ago, even before the official stay-at-home order from the Governor, Fall City Firearms was already seeing an uptick in gun sales.
7 years ago
Jeff Duchin, coronavirus, social distancing, King County, COVID variant...
Nick Bowman

King County starts to curb coronavirus spread, but progress is ‘precarious’

A new report from Seattle-King County Public Health shows that the region is gradually making progress in slowing the spread of coronavirus.
7 years ago
Key Arena demolition and renovation, construction...
Chris Sullivan

Amid stay-at-home order, ‘essential’ construction depends on who you ask

You will likely continue to see workers on big public construction projects despite Gov. Jay Inslee's "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order -- here's why.
7 years ago
Gravity Payments Dan price minimum wage...
Nick Bowman

Seattle CEO who enacted $70k minimum salary cuts own pay to $0

Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price has now cut his own pay to $0 as the company has struggled with losses amidst the ongoing coronavirus crisis. 
7 years ago
Steve Mylett, Bellevue Police...
Jason Rantz Show

Bellevue PD releases app to report people violating stay-at-home order

As Washington state's stay-at-home order continues, the Bellevue Police Department came up with a creative way to ensure that people are adhering to the directive.
7 years ago
Coronavirus, Trump...
Dave Ross

Ross: Is Trump finally taking coronavirus threat seriously?

All of a sudden, the tests are on the way, ventilators are being built, and the idea of packing the pews on Easter Sunday is off the table, even in the red states.
7 years ago
groceries, coronavirus...
Nick Bowman

WA Department of Health: ‘No reason’ to disinfect groceries

Numerous health officials have assured the public that there's no need to disinfect groceries after returning home from a shopping trip.
7 years ago
Coronavirus stay-at-home order...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle coronavirus stay-at-home order not perfect, but better

Seattle didn't quite follow the coronavirus stay-at-home order perfectly, but they definitely did better than last weekend, as far as I can tell. 
7 years ago
francisco calderon, Seattle prolific offender,...
Jason Rantz

Seattle prolific offender threatens gay men with syringe, quickly released from jail

A bigoted Seattle prolific offender was quickly released after threatening to stab a gay couple with a syringe and calling a black female the n-word.
7 years ago
That's a sad lawn. I borrowed a dethatching machine from a relative and used a coring aerator (whic...
Stephanie Klein

Home improvement during a global pandemic

It’s not easy for DIYers to stay home in spring when you need mulch and more plants. Stay home, get delivery, and experiment with what you do have.
7 years ago
wild mountain cafe, restaurants...
Jason Rantz Show

Local restaurants doing their best to survive the stay at home order

Local restaurants like Wild Mountain Cafe have switched to curbside takeout and delivery only to keep serving customers during the shutdown.
7 years ago