7 months into COVID crisis, ‘we’re not going back to normal,’ UW pandemic expert warns
The U.S. crested a grim milestone, topping 200,000 total COVID deaths, and odds are the reality of the virus is one that will be here to stay long-term.聽5 years ago
Superintendent candidate says sex ed bill was ‘the tipping point’ for her campaign
Maia Espinoza, candidate for Washington's Superintendent of Public Instruction, says she's the better choice because she's a mom "with skin in the game."5 years ago
Virologist: ‘Difficult to trust the CDC’ after failures in communicating guidance
Dr. Angela Rasmussen recognizes that no one is going to be right all the time, not even the CDC, but it matters how corrections are communicated.5 years ago
Report finds inconsistencies in the investigation of Manny Ellis’ death
The investigation into the death of Manny Ellis while in Tacoma police custody was "flawed from the start," says Seattle Times reporter Patrick Malone.5 years ago
Seattle University law prof: For civility, we should restore filibuster and not pack the court
Brooke Coleman, Seattle University law professor, says Democrats should not pack the court and should not eliminate the filibuster following RBG's passing.5 years ago
Return to school, business will require ‘slowly easing’ out of restrictions
Cases have declined in Washington, but not enough for students to return to school or counties to move to the next phase. So what's it going to take?5 years ago
Bridgeport residents collecting donations to help those impacted by Pearl Hill Fire
People in Bridgeport evacuated as the Pearl Hill Fire threatened homes this week, and now a local is leading an effort to help those impacted by wildfires.5 years ago
‘It’s regular school now’: Washington aims for improved virtual learning as classes begin
With school getting underway in Washington this week, a majority of the state's students are returning virtually. How has it gone so far?5 years ago
Bonney Lake mayor describes evacuating his home amid ongoing fires
Brush fires in the Bonney Lake-Sumner area had evacuations ordered in the immediate area, including the home of Bonney Lake Mayor Neil Johnson.5 years ago
Thousands petition Gov. Inslee to allow fall sports for WA student athletes
A petition filed on behalf of a group called Student Athletes of Washington, written by senior Cole Norah, is asking the governor to allow fall sports.5 years ago
Why protests in Tacoma don’t resemble those in Seattle, Portland
Matt Driscoll of the Tacoma News Tribune explains why the protests in Tacoma look much different than in Portland and Seattle.5 years ago
Herd immunity strategy could ‘result in thousands, if not millions’ more deaths
Columbia virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a weekly guest of the Gee & Ursula Show, explains why a herd immunity strategy isn't safe for the United States.5 years ago
East Precinct commander: ‘I’m not going to allow this precinct to be taken over’
Captain Eric Sano, commander of the East Precinct, speaks about the arson Monday and promises the building won't be abandoned again.5 years ago
Small businesses in Seattle continuing to struggle amid COVID and riots
Jon Scholes, President of the Downtown Seattle Association on the closure of downtown businesses, COVID impacts, and continuing Seattle riots.5 years ago
Virologist: Even with protective measures, COVID-19 spreads indoors
Columbia virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen says COVID-19 protective measures at schools and colleges only do so much, when being indoors is a big problem.5 years ago
Mom of WSU student who caught COVID-19 at party says everyone has ‘to play our role’
Nearly 70 cases of COVID-19 have been linked to parties held by WSU students. But one mom of a sick student doesn't necessarily blame the university.5 years ago
‘Nobody will answer the phone’: Washingtonians still waiting on unemployment checks
It's been a month the state said the unemployment backlog was cleared. But listeners say that's not the case as they're still waiting for their checks.5 years ago
Epidemiologist: ‘Washington is a great example’ of reopening correctly
Reopening decisions have mostly been left up to states during the COVID-19 pandemic. Arizona, Dr. Saskia Popescu says, is a case study in what not to do.5 years ago
Virologist encourages use of face masks with ‘multiple layers of fabric’
A recent study indicates that some masks or face coverings may be better than others in protecting against the spread of COVID-19.5 years ago
Washington Sec. of State Wyman: Trump war against vote-by-mail ‘a dangerous path to go down’
With President Trump ramping up his opposition to mail-in ballots, WA Sec. of State Kim Wyman is concerned about the ramifications.5 years ago
Pierce County looks to avoid defunding in effort to reform law enforcement
In the midst of historic cuts to Seattle's police budget, law enforcement agencies in Pierce County are looking to take a different tact with police reform.5 years ago
Seattle councilmember focused on ‘additive part, not deductive’ with SPD reform
Councilmember Andrew Lewis believes that the road forward on police reform is about adding public safety services, not taking them away.5 years ago
