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blue moon...
Ted Buehner

Once in a ‘blue moon’: Seattle night sky will be bright this August

Ever heard the term 'once in a blue moon?' This August will have two full moons, which will brighten up the Seattle night sky.
3 years ago
air-conditioned weather washington...
Ted Buehner

Seattle has ‘air-conditioned weather’ compared to rest of US

When MLB All-Stars were in Seattle a week ago, many expressed how great the weather was compared to the rest of the U.S.
3 years ago
Edmonds summer market...
Bill Kaczaraba

A picture perfect Seattle summer weather week ahead

If you like sunny skies and warm temperatures, you are going to like the Seattle summer weather week ahead.
3 years ago
Pacific Northwest heat dome 80 degree seattle...
Ted Buehner

What Washington’s dry weather may mean for this summer

Since the June 21st summer solstice, it has been bone dry across much of Western Washington. This summer's dry weather is even well ahead of last year's record dry summer.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Washington Department of Ecology issues statewide drought advisory

The Washington State Department of Ecology issued a statewide advisory this week warning of possible drought conditions as summer continues.
3 years ago
wildfire season rain...
Ted Buehner

Washington wildfire season just warming up with high rain deficits

The fireworks may be over, but the threat of wildfires – both rural and urban – remains.
3 years ago
gloomy seattle weather summer...
Ted Buehner

Seattle summer weather: Is the June gloom more myth than reality?

On the calendar, summer began June 21. Yet, many voice the myth that summer in western Washington does not begin until July 5.
3 years ago
Puget Sound summer...
Ted Buehner

Summer solstice to see return of sunshine across Puget Sound

As summer begins with the solstice today, the sun will emerge across the Puget Sound region, and temperatures will once again warm up.
3 years ago
Father's Day weather...
Ted Buehner

Sorry Dads, cool damp weather expected for Father’s Day weekend

Sorry Dads. This weekend’s Father's Day weather forecast is going to be a cool and damp one across the Puget Sound region.
3 years ago
Great Seattle Fire...
Ted Buehner

Could ‘Great Seattle Fire’ happen again with current warm streak?

Tuesday, June 6 marks the date of the tragic 1889 Great Seattle Fire that burned 25 blocks of downtown waterfront Seattle.
3 years ago
seattle summer weather...
Ted Buehner

How hot, dry will it get? A preview of the Seattle summer weather

The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center recently released the latest summer weather outlook for Seattle.
3 years ago
Washington hazy skies...
Ted Buehner

Wildfire smoke from Canada impacting Seattle skies

It may only be the middle of May, but wildfire season is already impacting the Seattle region with smoke from Canada.
3 years ago
Cole water...
Micki Gamez

Cold water remains dangerous despite Seattle heatwave

With the Seattle heatwave arriving this weekend, water holes around the Puget Sound will be filled with people wanting to jump in.
3 years ago
recreation...
MyNorthwest Staff

Public lands to reopen for ‘every type of recreation, except for camping’

Hilary Franz, commissioner of public lands, talks about what is and is not allowed when lands and parks in Washington state reopen for recreation next week.
6 years ago
inslee, coronavirus economy...
MyNorthwest Staff

Gov. Inslee extends stay-at-home order through May 31

Gov. Inslee has extended the stay-at-home order through May 31. The governor said Washington businesses will reopen in four stages.
6 years ago
Antibody test coronavirus, coronavirus mutation...
MyNorthwest Staff

What would remdesivir treatment look like and is it effective?

Tacoma MD Dr. Gordon Cohen weighs in on what remdesivir treatment looks like and how effective it could be against COVID-19.
6 years ago
Coronavirus masks, mask...
Hanna Scott

Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib launches Washington Mask Challenge

Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib launched the Washington Mask Challenge to encourage Washingtonians to make, wear, and donate homemade cloth face masks.
6 years ago
coronavirus masks, new normal, second wave...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

What’s our new normal going to be when businesses safely reopen?

KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and Aaron Granillo discuss Gov. Inslee's expected extension of the Stay Home, Stay Healthy initiative and a potential new normal.
6 years ago
Hanna Scott

Much needed COVID-19 test supplies on the way to Washington state

The Trump Administration invoked the Defense Production Act to help ensure adequate COVID-19 test supplies are available to all states.
6 years ago
covid vaccines...
Nick Bowman

UW Virology head: Vaccine still a year away, but ‘everybody’s working as fast as they can’

While the University of Washington's virology lab has focused mainly on coronavirus testing, development on a vaccine has been a priority across the globe.
6 years ago
contact tracers, contact tracing...
Dave Ross

Ross: Helping contact tracers is our patriotic duty

If you test positive for COVID-19, telling tracers who you came into contact with isn't just necessary -- it's your patriotic duty to stopping the virus.
6 years ago
Food shortages...
Chris Sullivan

How Washington has managed to avoid food shortages during crisis

Should we be concerned about potential food shortages? Despite processing issues, Washington shoppers may actually avoid empty shelves.
6 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

WA workers have the ‘right to a safe environment’ when state reopens

As businesses start to reopen after the shut down in Washington state, many workers are concerned that their job site may not be safe.
6 years ago
Unemployment, coronavirus...
Hanna Scott

Huge surge in Washington unemployment claims following expanded benefits

A tsunami of unemployment claims hit last week, coinciding with the availability of expanded and extended benefits under the federal CARES Act.
6 years ago