Kelli Curtis voted to be Kirkland’s newest mayor
Curtis will replace Penny Sweet as mayor. Sweet held the position of mayor since 2019 after replacing former Mayor Amy Walen.3 years ago
Cliff Mass: ‘I don’t think they can say’ 2023 was the hottest year on record
Mass cited two reasons for 2023 being so hot: Global warming and the Pacific Northwest having one of the strongest El Niño winters.3 years ago
Sara Nelson named Seattle City Council president; 5 new members sworn in
The Seattle City Council welcomed five new members at its official swearing-in ceremony, with Councilmember Sara Nelson named as the new council president.3 years ago
What you clicked on: The most read MyNorthwest stories of 2023
Seattle and the state of Washington had a busy, headline-filled year. These are the top-performing stories on MyNorthwest in 2023.3 years ago
Seattle Fire stops gas leak in Seward Park, homes evacuated
First responders have reports of a natural gas leak near the corner of South Juneau and 48th Avenue.3 years ago
Capitol Hill’s beloved Blotto Pizza to close after 3 years
Blotto Pizza -- popular for its sourdough crusts and rotating toppings -- is closing down after three years of business, the company announced on Instagram.3 years ago
Suits: Seattle Christmas Market is ‘full of wonder’ for the whole family
Seattle debuted its Christmas Market this year at the Seattle Center downtown, inspired by European -- primarily German -- Christmas markets.3 years ago
Heart, Sir Mix-a-Lot to headline NHL Winter Classic in Seattle
Heart and Sir Mix-A-Lot will headline the musical acts performing at the NHL Winter Classic on New Year's Day at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.3 years ago
3 police officers found not guilty in Manny Ellis case
Manny Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man, died in Tacoma police custody in March 2020 following a confrontation with police officers.3 years ago
Skorheim: ‘I’m not going to give my kids a smartphone’
"I think it's very dangerous to give kids smartphones at too young of an age," KIRO Nights host Jake Skorheim said.3 years ago
DSA CEO on new Seattle City Council: Voters wanted change
The newly elected members of the Seattle City Council will join Sara Nelson in what many are hoping will be a new era of leadership.3 years ago
Leader of drug-trafficking organization sentenced to 11 years
In total, the investigation led to the seizure of 45 pounds of methamphetamine, 12 pounds of heroin, 3,200 fentanyl pills, 22 firearms and $566,391.3 years ago
Former Snohomish Co. restaurant owner found guilty of tax fraud
Kim underreported the income at his restaurants by more than $1.7 million from 2016 to 2020, according to the Department of Justice.3 years ago
Patty Rubstello, Head of Washington State Ferries, to step down in 2024
After spending more than three decades with WSDOT, Patty Rubstello is stepping down as the head of Washington State Ferries (WSF).3 years ago
Seattle sidewalks in disrepair to be prioritized by City Council
The legislation will require the SDOT to install a sidewalk or fix deficient sidewalks along the street during major paving projects.3 years ago
Nikki Haley: Snake River dam removal is ‘not the right move’
The Lower Granite Dam is located 40 miles downstream of Lewiston, Idaho. Little Goose, Lower Monumental and Ice Harbor Dams are further downstream.3 years ago
Five suspects use AR-15 to rob Seattle U students, escaped pursuing police
Seattle Police (SPD) are looking for five suspects -- three women and two men -- who allegedly robbed a group of Seattle University students.3 years ago
Tacoma’s renter rights’ measure is in effect, but the city won’t enforce it
The ordinance is called the 2023 Landlord Fairness Code Initiative. City of Tacoma voters narrowly approved it during the November 2023 election.3 years ago
Seattle Police recover video of car purposely hitting pedestrians
On Nov. 26 at 1:50 a.m., video shows a vehicle targeting a woman and purposely hitting her on N. 107th Street just west of Aurora Avenue North.3 years ago
Separating art from artist: Michael Jackson musical ‘was great,’ Spike says
'MJ: The Musical' made its Pacific Northwest debut in Seattle Thursday night, with the four-time Tony-winning Broadway show staying through Dec. 17.3 years ago
Inslee on KIRO Newsradio: Fentanyl is the ‘nuclear weapon of drugs’
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee wants to use more than $80 million in funding for the 2023–25 biennium budget to create and launch four new treatment centers.3 years ago
Jack on mask requirements at Wash. clinics: ‘It’s not weird’
Both Providence Swedish and MultiCare clinics announced they would start requiring masking from visitors, patients and caregivers.3 years ago
10 drug traffickers, all under the age of 30, arrested in Pierce County
The indictments followed a prior, extensive investigation that uncovered the group's drug trafficking -- including distributing marijuana to the East Coast.3 years ago
