Tips for recycling wrapping paper, Christmas trees, string lights
King County's Solid Waste Division has offered a few recycling tips to help cut down on extra trash during the holiday season.5 years ago
Seattle Relief Fund provides cash assistance to more than 9,000 families
The City of Seattle has provided 5,257 individuals and 4,135 households with direct cash assistance through its Seattle Relief Fund.5 years ago
Most UW classes return to remote learning for first week of winter quarter
For the first week of winter quarter at the University of Washington, which starts Jan. 3, most classes will return to a remote learning format.5 years ago
How to offset seasonal lack of vitamin D on winter solstice and beyond
Dec. 21 marks the winter solstice in 2021 for the Northern Hemisphere, but those in the Pacific Northwest still face a winter with a lack of vitamin D.5 years ago
Seattle man sentenced for assaulting officers at Jan. 6 Capitol attack
A Seattle man was sentenced to 46 months in prison on Monday for assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.5 years ago
State health officials hope to have more at-home COVID tests available soon
As people rush to find COVID testing options before Christmas and the upcoming holidays, many Puget Sound drug store shelves are empty of at-home tests.5 years ago
2 Tacoma officers involved in death of Manuel Ellis exonerated following investigation
Two Tacoma police officers involved in the death of Manuel Ellis in March of 2020 have been exonerated following a lengthy investigation.5 years ago
Most read news on MyNorthwest in 2021
Take a look back on 2021 and see what made the top-10 list of most read stories of the year on MyNorthwest.5 years ago
Rise of omicron variant in Seattle prompts demand for testing, boosters
Mayor Durkan and local health leaders say nearly all new cases in the Seattle area in the coming days are expected to be the omicron variant.5 years ago
Upzoning Seattle’s single-family neighborhoods could provide crucial ‘communal space’
Slate writer Henry Grabar details how cities like Seattle could benefit from a new approach to single-family neighborhoods.5 years ago
Mental toll of COVID pandemic could push health care workers to leave
The COVID pandemic has been extremely tough on health care workers in Washington and nationwide, and it may cause people to leave the field.5 years ago
Washington state Senator Doug Ericksen dies
Washington state Senator Doug Ericksen has died, according to the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus.5 years ago
Seattle to build new dog park on former Georgetown Flume site
There will soon be a new dog park and off-leash area, and a pedestrian thoroughfare in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood.5 years ago
King County health officer says surge in omicron cases is ‘no longer theoretical’
With COVID-19 cases doubling since last week, and up by 50% since Thanksgiving, King County health leaders say that the omicron variant is taking hold.5 years ago
Mayor-elect Harrell announces new leadership for Seattle Department of Transportation
Seattle Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell announced Friday that there will be a leadership change at the Seattle Department of Transportation.5 years ago
Washington adopts new rules for high contact youth sports after COVID outbreak
State health officials issued new rules for high contact indoor sports after several wrestling teams in multiple counties were involved in a COVID outbreak.5 years ago
‘Streateries’ will live on in Edmonds, for a fee
The Edmonds City Council decided Thursday to extend the period that businesses can have streateries for four more months, but it'll cost.5 years ago
Boeing suspends COVID vaccination requirement for US employees
Boeing announced Friday that it has suspended its vaccination requirement in the wake of a federal court ruling.5 years ago
Mayor Durkan reflects on challenges posed by Seattle’s summer of protests
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan presided over a summer of protests, which in some ways, dominated the national discussion as much as the pandemic.5 years ago
Schools across Puget Sound region on high alert over threat from viral TikTok post
Schools across Washington are on high alert Friday over a threat from a viral TikTok post encouraging students to bring weapons to classes.5 years ago
Attempt to recall Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant fails
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant continues to lead in a recall vote. On Monday, the votes grew in her favor by another 60 votes -- only 309 votes apart.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee lays out his $62 billion supplemental budget proposal for 2022
Gov. Inslee laid out his 2022 supplemental budget proposal this week, with a focus on spending to address homelessness, education, climate change, and more.5 years ago
Washington airports to receive $77.5 million in infrastructure funding
Washington's 59 airports are about to receive a major boost thanks to federal funding, including $45 million to Sea-Tac International Airport.5 years ago
