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MyNorthwest Staff

Here’s why Washington home construction costs surged ahead of national average

A new report highlights rising construction costs in Washington, driven by regulations and demand, far surpassing national trends.
2 years ago
Seattle City Attorney...
MyNorthwest Staff

Republican Seattle City Attorney rebukes Trump’s sanctuary city policy, joins legal challenge

Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison joins nationwide coalition against Trump's sanctuary city policy, advocating for local autonomy.
2 years ago
Photo: The flags of Mexico, Canada and the United States are shown near the Ambassador Bridge, Mond...
MyNorthwest Staff with wire reports

Gee and Ursula: Trump’s tariffs could shake up local home prices, tourism

President Donald Trump said Monday that 25% taxes on imports from Mexico and Canada would start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war that already showed signs of pushing up inflation and hindering growth.
2 years ago
google moving offices in Seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Google ditches Fremont for this Seattle neighborhood

Google is transitioning its Seattle operations from Fremont to South Lake Union, impacting local employees and the community.
2 years ago
Photo: A Seattle Police Department vehicle. - Seattle shootouts...
Jason Rantz

Homeless man found dead after encampment tent fire in Seattle

A tragic incident in Haller Lake leaves a homeless man dead after a tent fire, sparking an urgent investigation.
2 years ago
dog...
Julia Dallas

Drug that could extend your dog’s life is one step closer to becoming reality

Brennen McKenzie, the Director of Veterinary Medicine at Loyal and Veterinarian at Adobe Animal Hospital, told "The John Curley Show" on KIRO Newsradio Thursday that his team is one step closer to bringing a life-extending drug for dogs to market.
2 years ago
People attend an event concerning the improvements to Alexa at Amazon. (Photo: AP)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Jake and Spike: Do we really need Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa+?

Amazon introduced a new version of Alexa this week, enhanced with generative AI.
2 years ago
Photo: Kitsap County deputies found guns during an eviction....
James Lynch

Deputies find cornucopia of illegal items in Port Orchard eviction

A routine eviction in Kitsap County's Port Orchard led to a stash of weapons, drugs and stolen property.
2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Starbucks corporate layoffs will hit more than 600 in Seattle

More than 600 Starbucks employees face layoffs as part of companywide job cuts impacting corporate positions in Seattle.
2 years ago
Michelle Le (2nd-L), from Issaquah, Washington and other women from the Asian American community co...
John Curley Show

John Curley: Bill would end voter-led initiatives in Washington as we know it

John Curley warns that the "initiative killer" in WA legislature could harm democracy and citizen engagement.
2 years ago
Photo: The Washington State Department of Transportation is looking at way to ease traffic in Gorst...
Chris Sullivan

Fixing the Gorst corner conundrum in Kitsap County

Less than 500 people live in the small Kitsap County town of Gorst, but thousands of commuters come through the community every day.
2 years ago
Photo: Tim Eyman thinks now is not the right time for the initiative killer....
Bill Kaczaraba

Jake and Spike: Tim Eyman feels initiative process is under fire

Tim Eyman, a prominent figure in Washington State's initiative process, voiced strong opposition to Senate Bill 5382, which critics have dubbed the "initiative killer."
2 years ago
At the Whatcom Humane in Bellingham, the puppy rush came early...
Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News

56 puppies overwhelm Whatcom Humane in Bellingham

Animal shelters prepare for puppy season as Whatcom Humane welcomes 56 new arrivals, highlighting the need for community support.
2 years ago
Photo: A sign at the headquarters for Washington state's Employment Security Department at the Capi...
Sam Campbell

Fired federal workers in Washington struggling to get unemployment, Sen. Murray says

Federal workers in Washington, fired from their jobs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing cuts, are being kept from getting unemployment checks, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray said.
2 years ago
Photo:King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall and King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion....
James Lynch and Frank Lenzi

King County officials warn budget cuts will compromise community safety

King County is grappling with a $150 million budget deficit, which will likely result in significant cutbacks, and threats to public safety, according to county leaders.
2 years ago
Lynnwood Council appointee Rebecca Thornton withdrew an hour before her appointment....
MyNorthwest Staff

Lynnwood City Council appointee withdraws an hour before swearing-in ceremony

Rebecca Thornton, the Lynnwood council appointee, steps down from her City Council seat just days after unanimous selection.
2 years ago
Photo: A nurse checks on a patient at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington....
Matt Markovich

Washington House Speaker lays out ‘devastating cuts’ in a possible ‘no-new-taxes’ budget

Washington State is grappling with a significant budget shortfall.
2 years ago
boat strike hegseth...
MyNorthwest Staff

Rep. Adam Smith: ‘Trump is moving in a fascist direction and we need to stop him’

Congressman Adam Smith calls for action to prevent what he calls Trump's troubling trajectory toward fascism.
2 years ago
seattle tourism Pike Place Market kidnapping felony...
MyNorthwest Staff

Gee Scott: ‘It’s absolutely nuts’ to allow cars to drive through Pike Place Market

KIRO Newsradio host Gee Scott says it's time to end the practice of allowing cars to drive through Pike Place Market.
2 years ago
power washington...
Luke Duecy

Nearly 100,000 remain without power in Western Washington due to strong winds

The National Weather Service warns of high winds affecting Western Washington as a storm brews.
2 years ago
Starbucks items as the coffee company is set to ax 13 items....
MyNorthwest Staff

Starbucks axing 13 drinks from menu. Is your favorite one of them?

Discover which 13 beverages Starbucks is removing. Find out if your favorite drink will still be available after March 4.
2 years ago
Photo: Worker inspects a King County Metro bus....
Julia Dallas

‘Anything goes’ no more: Union president welcomes return of King County Metro fare enforcement

Starting March 31, fare inspectors will ask King County bus passengers for proof of payment.
2 years ago
employer shuttles bill...
Matt Markovich

Bill to open bus only lanes to employer shuttles sparks debate in Olympia

A proposed bill in Olympia aims to let employer shuttles use transit lanes, igniting discussion among business and transit leaders.
2 years ago
SODO - sobering center - affordable housing...
James Lynch

‘Reckless urban planning:’ Seattle agencies clash over affordable housing proposal

Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson wants to re-zone an area in Seattle's SODO neighborhood with residential, including 500 units of affordable housing, and light industrial for small business uses.
2 years ago