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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dori Monson Show
Brown Bear Car Wash drive-thru forced to remain closed
Brown Bear Car Wash has been forced to shut down due to the stay-at-home order, even though you can get your car washed without any human interaction.6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Man busted for selling fake coronavirus vaccine in Washington
The man trying to shill a "coronavirus vaccine" for $400 on the internet may have injected some people before Attorney General Bob Ferguson shut him down.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
WA Dept. of Health: Inslee will ‘dial restrictions up and down’ in days ahead
The WA Department of Health acknowledged a "grim milestone" this week, with April 29 marking 100 days since the state's first confirmed coronavirus case.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Local groups demand stronger COVID precautions for agricultural workers
Many agricultural workers across the state are worried about contracting COVID-19, especially after dozens at an East Wenatchee orchard fell ill.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Former WA AG on whether workers can be forced to return if they feel unsafe
Meat packing plants must resume operations, but former AG Rob McKenna stops by to explain if the government can force workers to return to the job.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Pierce County recruiting health inspectors, STD investigators to ramp up contact tracing
In Pierce County, officials have a head start tracing coronavirus cases, with 15 investigators already on the job, and many more on the way.6 years ago
