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FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk
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King County to repurpose homeless hotel to house Afghan refugees
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Three new light rail stations to open in North Seattle next month
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Washington Republicans, Democrats spar over redrawing of state's legislative map
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Vaccinated Vancouver woman hospitalized for COVID confirms 'hospitals are full'
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Searching for D.B. Cooper 'historic sites' in Portland and Seattle
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MyNorthwest Staff
King County to repurpose homeless hotel to house Afghan refugees
$500,000 will assist Afghan refugees in the form of temporary housing and community services at Federal Way’s Extended Stay America.4 hours ago
Nick Bowman
King County reaches deal with 'majority' of unions on vaccine mandate
Officials say they have reached an agreement with a "majority" of unions on a vaccine mandate for King County employees taking effect in October.7 hours ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Three new light rail stations to open in North Seattle next month
Commuters will soon be able to ride underground from Downtown Seattle to Northgate traffic-free when three new Link light rail stations open next month.8 hours ago
Nick Bowman
Washington Republicans, Democrats spar over redrawing of state's legislative map
The redrawing of Washington's state's legislative districts already has Democrats and Republicans at odds, with less than 2 months to come to an accord.8 hours ago
Dalton Day
Sonics' Lenny Wilkens to be immortalized in namesake at Climate Pledge Arena
Seattle City Council voted to have “Lenny Wilkens Way" take the place of Thomas Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue North by Climate Pledge Arena.14 hours ago
Kathryn Altena
UW researchers help develop test to detect COVID variants in hours, not weeks
Researchers with the University of Washington are helping to develop a test that can identify different variants of COVID-19 within two hours.15 hours ago
Jason Rantz
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Students told to wear mask while chewing lunch, district cites nonexistent guidance
Tacoma's Geiger School demands students chew and swallow their lunch with their mask on. The district backed the policy on guidance that doesn't exist.1 day ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: District tells staff to defend critical race theory, but deny they teach it
Puyallup School District staff were given partisan talking points to deny that they teach Critical Race Theory and attack Republicans.2 days ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Mask mandate ignored at Seahawks game, highlights progressive hypocrisy
Seahawks ignored the mask mandate at Lumen Field. But will there be any consequences or media fretting over the super spreader threat? Nope.3 days ago
KTTH staff
Recall group files new complaint over Kshama Sawant campaign spending
The group seeking to recall Councilmember Kshama Sawant filed a complaint alleging that she hadn't disclosed funds used to challenge the effort in court.7 days ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: All COVID vaccine religious accommodation requests rejected by Washington State Patrol
The Washington State Patrol has rejected every single religious accommodation request it has reviewed so far. But they say it's not a policy to reject them.7 days ago
KTTH staff
State lawmaker takes aim at rising insurance rates, blames executive overreach
State Senator Mark Mullet is aiding a lawsuit against the Washington Insurance Commissioner in the hope of lowering insurance rates for Washingtonians.7 days ago
Dave Ross
Dave Ross
Ross: Now we know what they were planning
On Monday, it was revealed why former President Donald Trump had every reason to believe he would win the 2020 election.17 hours ago
KIRO Radio staff
Fahrenthold: Taxpayers paid $1.7 million to protect Trump's four kids, three officials
There's quite a bit of taxpayer money that went to the Secret Service to protect not just the president, but a bunch of other people as well.1 day ago
Dave Ross
Ross: You get a lawsuit, and you get a lawsuit
The way the Texas law is written, Dr. Braid could be sued hundreds of times, and sued successfully, since he’s basically confessed to providing an abortion.2 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Convincing billionaires that Earth is more exciting than space
Instead of trying to tax billionaires, why not find a way to motivate them to want to spend their money on something besides just space?3 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The war on school bathrooms
Kids are vandalizing school bathrooms and posting their mischief on TikTok as some bathroom challenge. Soap dispensers, sinks, and toilets are gone.6 days ago
KIRO Radio staff
'They are exhausted': Spokane reporter offers look inside ICU treating COVID patients
KXLY TV's Robyn Nance shares a special report from inside the ICU at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington.7 days ago
Dori Monson
Dori Monson Show
‘We are a country of laws': Councilmember echoes calls to prosecute teen hit-and-run suspect as adult
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is calling for the teen suspect of an alleged series of hit and run incidents to be tried in adult court.8 hours ago
Dori Monson Show
Federal Way mom says school district is unprepared for class to quarantine
A mom in Federal Way says her son's entire class has to be in quarantine after one kid tested positive for COVID, and there's no remote learning option.3 days ago
Dori Monson Show
Stolen truck found, returned to 83-year-old Everett man
An 83-year-old Everett-area man is looking for his mint condition 1997 F-250 truck, after it was stolen out of his driveway earlier this week.5 days ago
Dori Monson Show
Student says fight at Tahoma school wasn't racially motivated
A Tahoma High School student involved in a fight witnesses say included racial slurs is claiming that race was not a factor in the incident.6 days ago
Dori Monson Show
Wife of Maple Valley man killed in hit-and-run pushes to prosecute teen suspect as adult
The wife of a Maple Valley man killed in a hit-and-run is calling on the county prosecutor to try the 15-year-old girl suspected of the crime as an adult.7 days ago
Dori Monson Show
Vaccine requirements in Clallam, Jefferson counties part of 'social contract,' says health officer
Health officer Dr. Allison Berry explains why she enacted vaccine requirements for restaurants and bars in Clallam and Jefferson counties.14 days ago
Gee & Ursula
Gee and Ursula Show
Washington Sec. of State: Onslaught of election lawsuits could cause 'significant damage'
Washington Sec. of State Kim Wyman is concerned that lawsuits challenging election results could be undermining the democratic process.10 hours ago
Gee and Ursula Show
Vaccinated Vancouver woman hospitalized for COVID confirms 'hospitals are full'
A woman from Vancouver, Washington, was vaccinated, yet still caught COVID-19. She shares a first-person account of her experience inside hospitals.12 hours ago
Gee and Ursula Show
What can latest from Pfizer tell us about when state's kids will be eligible for vaccine?
When will the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine be available to Washington state's children? Based on the latest from the company, it could be soon.2 days ago
Gee and Ursula Show
'I feel heartbreak and anger': Kirkland nurse describes toll of pandemic over last year
Kirkland nurse Jenna Loney describes the toll the pandemic has taken on her and others in the health care industry over the last year-plus.4 days ago
Gee and Ursula Show
Local bar owner: Businesses will 'roll ahead as best we can' with new vaccine requirements
Streamline Tavern's Mike Lewis joins the Gee and Ursula Show to discuss the vaccine verification mandate as a necessary step.5 days ago
Gee and Ursula Show
Virologist explains the commonly used cell lines in COVID vaccines
A common religious exemption to COVID vaccines is because they used fetal cell lines in development. Dr. Angela Rasmussen explains that claim.6 days ago
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Chris Sullivan
State ending hotline used to tattle on bad drivers
The phone number you can use to report drivers violating HOV lane rules and ferry line cutters in Washington is going away.1 day ago
Chris Sullivan
Good to Go sends out first toll statements from new system
Washington's Good to Go tolling system got an upgrade earlier this summer, and now the first bills and statements are coming out.2 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Rain is coming; Sully's wet weather driving 101
Get your Washington Driver's Manual out. The first heavy rain of the summer is on its way, and we want to make sure you're prepared to drive in wet weather.7 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Fare ambassadors replace officers on Sound Transit trains
New "fare ambassadors" for Sound Transit have resumed fare checks, with a focus on educating riders on reduced-fare ORCA options over issuing citations.9 days ago
Chris Sullivan
An exclusive look at Seattle's 520 bridge project from the construction platform
The state Department of Transportation provided us with a guided tour of construction on the 520 bridge over Lake Washington.14 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Avoid Seattle for busy construction closure weekend
Three routes into and out of the Seattle area are going to be closed for construction this weekend. It's time to start planning your trips.16 days ago
Feliks Banel
Feliks Banel
Searching for D.B. Cooper 'historic sites' in Portland and Seattle
With the 50th anniversary of the infamous D.B. Cooper hijacking this November, places where the crime played out hold physical traces that stir up memories.14 hours ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Long-gone ferry crossings at Orondo and Entiat
Before many bridges were open, a number of small, private ferry crossings were in operation along the Columbia River as late as the 1950s and 1960s.6 days ago
Feliks Banel
The fire is out, but Aberdeen Museum of History struggles to rebuild
It’s been more than three years since a fire destroyed the Aberdeen Armory and history museum. Now, some locals are frustrated by delays in replacing it.8 days ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: When Sea-Tac Airport disappeared for six months
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has had a few different names, but port commissioners ultimately decided to "Keep it Sea-Tac."13 days ago
Feliks Banel
Dramatic 1935 Weyerhaeuser kidnapping comes to life in new book
The long-ago kidnapping of a young member of the Weyerhaeuser timber dynasty has inspired a new book by local author Bryan Johnston.15 days ago
