Renton City Council votes to remove homeless people from hotel, restrict shelters
The Renton City Council passed emergency legislation Monday that will remove homeless people from a local hotel and restrict how shelters operate in Renton.6 years ago
Seattle will cover Mayor Durkan’s legal costs from fighting recall
Seattle will cover the legal costs incurred by Mayor Jenny Durkan while fighting a recall petition that was rejected by the state Supreme Court.6 years ago
Mercer Island MD on building trust in COVID vaccine despite how fast it was developed
One of the challenges is convincing people that the COVID vaccine is safe even though it was reached in what appears to be a short amount of time.6 years ago
WA COVID vaccine prioritized for those at high risk, heavily impacted areas
SheAnne Allen, Washington Department of Health COVID Vaccine Director, discusses the distribution and availability for the first doses in the state.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: Congress seals agreement on COVID relief, government funding
The state Department of Health says there have been over 209,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 3,117 people have died from the virus statewide.6 years ago
WA officials hope COVID app will offset contact tracing privacy concerns
Lacy Fahrenbach from the Department of Health on how WA Notify contact tracing app could help those uncomfortable with the privacy implications of contact tracing.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee: COVID vaccine ‘cannot come soon enough,’ first doses expected Tuesday
Gov. Inslee spoke Sunday as the first shipments of a COVID vaccine for widespread use in the United States head to distribution centers across the country.6 years ago
Seattle ramps up efforts to clean litter, needles out of parks and streets
A new initiative will see the City of Seattle invest over $3 million to ramp up efforts to clean up litter and remove graffiti.6 years ago
Two Washingtonians could be among first women to walk on the moon
Two Washington natives are part of NASA's next mission to the moon and they're in the running to be the first woman to walk on the lunar surface.6 years ago
Former gubernatorial candidate Culp files lawsuit against WA Sec of State
On Thursday, the "Culp for Governor" campaign filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Kim Wyman asking for injunctive relief and demand for an audit.6 years ago
AG Ferguson, Washington GOP lawmakers clash over lawsuit seeking to overturn election
Bob Ferguson and Washington Republicans find themselves on opposite sides of a lawsuit seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.6 years ago
Most popular blogs on MyNorthwest in 2020
Commentators and personalities on KIRO Radio, KTTH, and MyNorthwest provided insight on a variety of topics busy year of news both locally and across the U.S.6 years ago
Building Black Wealth with Draze … just in time for holiday shopping
KIRO Radio has partnered up with Building Black Wealth TV, hosted by Draze and featuring Jewel Tankard, First Lady Junetta Barnes, and other amazing entrepreneurs taking over their industries.6 years ago
WA home prices continuing to rise, many moving away from urban areas
Matthew Gardner, Windermere Chief Economist, on why local home prices continue to rise and how the renter's market has been hit harder than the ownership market.6 years ago
Most popular news on MyNorthwest in 2020
As would be expected, the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions dominated headlines throughout 2020.6 years ago
All lanes of I-5 reopen after early collision on Skagit River Bridge
A collision Wednesday on SB I-5 at the Skagit River Bridge has had the roadway blocked in Mount Vernon for most of the morning.6 years ago
Blue Angels will return to Seafair in summer 2021
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels announced on Tuesday that they will return to the skies above Lake Washington as the featured performer during the Seafair Air Show this summer.6 years ago
Fahrenthold expects congressional relief deal soon, without $1200 stimulus check
It's been months without a new coronavirus relief package passed in Congress as the pandemic continues to impact people across the country.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee extends statewide ban on indoor dining, gatherings to January
Gov. Inslee extended the statewide COVID-19 restrictions that ban indoor dining, indoor gatherings, and limit capacity at retailers until Jan. 4, 2021.6 years ago
With two potential COVID vaccines on the way, some issues remain
Mercer Island MD Dr Gordon Cohen discusses the potential issues with two COVID vaccines that may arrive soon, including resources to administer them, and getting people to return for a second dose.6 years ago
Pro-Trump rally goer arrested for assault as protesters clashed in Olympia
One man was arrested Saturday in Olympia as protesters clashed near the capitol building and police say one person fired a gun into a crowd.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: First doses of COVID vaccine in Washington could be given Tuesday
The state Department of Health says there have been over 202,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,879 people have died from the virus statewide.6 years ago
Trucks headed to Port of Seattle backed up lanes on NB I-5
It was another busy day for the Port of Seattle, which had trucks stacking up on Northbound I-5 early Friday morning.6 years ago
