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MyNorthwest Staff

How to listen to KTTH Radio during coronavirus stay at home order

The coronavirus stay at home order will be tough, but we'll be here for you on KTTH.
7 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

How to listen to KIRO Radio during stay at home order

Miss listening to KIRO Radio during the commute? Check us out on your home speaker, the KIRO Radio app, or on the website.
7 years ago
Tulip...
Tracy Taylor

Tulip Town asks you to donate tulips to hospitals, nursing homes

The Skagit County Tulip festival is following the governor's stay-at-home order, prompting growers to close their operations and fields to the public.
7 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Send chocolate to local coronavirus health care workers

If you want to help a local business while thanking health care providers on the front lines of the coronavirus fight, Joe Chocolate Co. can help.
7 years ago
Geneva Wood, recovery, coronavirus...
Dori Monson Show

90-year-old Life Care Center of Kirkland patient survives coronavirus

"I've got a lot of living to do," said Geneva Wood, a patient at Life Care who tested positive for coronavirus and is now recovering at home.
7 years ago
King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht, coronavirus...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

King County Sheriff’s deputy tests positive for coronavirus

A King County Sheriff's deputy has tested positive for coronavirus, according to Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht. This is the first confirmed case in the department.
7 years ago
Renton Boeing 737 MAX...
Chris Sullivan

Boeing move to shut down Puget Sound production is unprecedented

Boeing will be shutting down its Puget Sound production starting Wednesday, an unprecedented move to get in front of growing coronavirus cases in the workforce.
7 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

How to get pet food, supplies during stay-at-home order

Until at least April 6, all Washingtonians have been ordered to stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19. So how do you get more dog food or cat treats to keep your favorite furry friend happy?
7 years ago
Coronavirus, covid side effects...
Nicole Jennings

Advocacy group says people with disabilities could get denied COVID-19 treatment

If the coronavirus crisis reaches a situation in which doctors have to choose who gets care, where do individuals living with disabilities fit into the equation?
7 years ago
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Nick Bowman

King County group sends out at-home tests ‘to better predict’ spread of virus

Countries that have been successful fighting coronavirus have tested both sick and healthy citizens, something one group is looking to do in King County. 
7 years ago
coronavirus testing...
Dave Ross

Ross: Can Americans do what it takes to stop coronavirus in its tracks?

We’ve been demanding more coronavirus testing. But if Americans know that it might mean isolation away from home, will we take those tests?
7 years ago
REAL ID, license renewal, Washington...
Chris Sullivan

How to renew your WA license online during coronavirus outbreak

Washington state has made some significant changes to how you can renew your license during its coronavirus outbreak, going almost fully online.
7 years ago
Schaffer...
Stephanie Klein

State trooper struck, killed on I-5 in Chehalis

A Washington state trooper was struck and killed by a car during a high-speed on I-5 in Chehalis on Tuesday.
7 years ago
West Seattle Bridge...
Kathryn Altena

Deterioration forcing West Seattle Bridge to close until further notice

The high-rise West Seattle Bridge will be closed starting at 7 p.m. Monday, March 23, until further notice due to deterioration.
7 years ago
motel 6...
Nicole Jennings

What Motel 6 closures mean for those who call the motels home

Several Motel 6 locations are closing across Washington due to the need for social distancing. But for many, it's more than just a temporary place to stay.
7 years ago
social distancing, mental health...
Nicole Jennings

Struggling with mental health amidst coronavirus? Counselor offers tips

How do we protect our mental health during the coronavirus outbreak? A local mental health counselor shares advice for combating anxiety and depression.
7 years ago
Seattle police, SPD, coronavirus, coronavirus prisoner...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle cop tests positive for coronavirus, union demands city response

A Seattle Police Department officer tested positive for coronavirus, the Jason Rantz Show on KTTH has learned. Now, the Seattle Police Officer's Guild is demanding a better response.
7 years ago
Coronavirus, Jay Inslee...
Nick Bowman

McKenna: Local government has more day-to-day power than Feds

Local leaders have broad, expansive powers they have to enact extreme measures during a crisis, making them responsible for a series of tough decisions.
7 years ago
Trump, coronavirus...
Dave Ross

Ross: Coronavirus making us miss the days of petty politics

This outbreak has me missing the days when it seemed so important to point out that the nicknames, the grudges, the preoccupation with polls, that all of this Trumpiness isn’t normal presidential behavior.
7 years ago
Coronavirus testing, covid deaths...
Nick Bowman

Fred Hutch scientist: Coronavirus response ‘Apollo program of our time’

How do we limit the potential rebound of coronavirus after it's finally under control? With what one Fred Hutchinson scientist labels "the Apollo program of our time."
7 years ago
covid lockdown, reopening...
Nick Bowman

Report: 40% of all Puget Sound jobs could be impacted by coronavirus

A recently-released report estimates that impacts from coronavirus could affect "roughly 40% of all jobs in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties."
7 years ago
Inslee, coronavirus, washington state...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Coronavirus shelter-in-place fears grow as Inslee offers bad jokes

As Washingtonians fear a coronavirus shelter-in-place order, Inslee joked about playing basketball and completely dismissed a question on the topic everyone is thinking about. 
7 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Gov. Inslee announces relief for renters, businesses

Gov. Inslee announced on Wednesday new efforts to limit the impact of coronavirus on businesses, renters, and workers in Washington state.
7 years ago
groceries...
Stephanie Klein

Gov. Inslee: It’s my hope people shop at a normal pace

Among other things, Governor Inslee is calling on people to refrain from stockpiling or hoarding groceries.
7 years ago