MyNorthwest Staff
King County deputy in standoff charged with assault
Seattle police say a deputy involved in a standoff was taken safely into custody Wednesday afternoon after a SWAT team used robots to search the suspect's apartment.8 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
There was a ‘categorical shift’ in Western Washington wildfire season
While Eastern and Central Washington has required most fire preparation in the past, officials say that the threat from Western Washington wildfire season is becoming more severe.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Scofflaws,’ parking among top dislikes with Seattle bikeshares
There's plenty of reasons to praise Seattle bikeshares since they began operating last year, including 468,000 rides since July. But that doesn't mean there aren't complaints.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
New tariffs on US allies will affect Washington state, industries
The US is on the brink of a trade war with Canada after ordering tariffs on its longtime ally, and experts say it could cause rising prices on both sides of the border.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle PD response to ‘sleeping dragon’ protest much faster this time around
Second Avenue between Madison and Union streets were blocked by several protesters linked together using the "sleeping dragon" technique.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Will Colorado’s cake shop decision affect Washington’s gay wedding case?
As the Supreme Court makes a decision in a Colorado gay wedding case, what are the implications in similar discrimination cases, such as with Washington's Arlene's Flowers.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
UW professor: Deadly Guatemala lahar could happen here
A University of Washington professor says the heartbreaking images of death and devastation coming from the Guatemalan volcano and lahar should serve as an urgent warning.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Attorney General Bob Ferguson names Facebook and Google in campaign finance lawsuit
Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a campaign finance lawsuit against Facebook and Google, alleging they failed to keep records on political advertising.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Howard Schultz is stepping down at Starbucks
Starbucks executive chairman Howard Schultz is leaving the coffee company. He will remain involved as chairman emeritus.8 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle ‘showing a promising trend’ in revived homeless approach
Is Seattle's approach to the homeless crisis any better since the city hit the refresh button last year? City data from the first three months of 2018 shows promise.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SCOTUS ruling on same-sex wedding cake case ‘appalling,’ Mayor Durkan says
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in favor of a baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple generated a strong reaction from Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Suspect in alleged bomb prank at University of Washington may have law on his side
Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna says the suspect behind a bomb prank will argue he was just doing it in jest.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle grocery stores among most expensive in America
Seattle grocery stores are among the most expensive in the United States. A couple items on the self are more pricey in Seattle than anywhere else in the nation.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Bonney Lake teen found safe by Puyallup police
The Bonney Lake Police Department says 15-year-old Lily Christopherson has been found safe by the Puyallup Police Department, and has been reunited with her family.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Teen killed in ‘random shooting’ was to graduate from Franklin High School
The father of the 17-year-old teen killed early Saturday morning in a random shooting says he was a Franklin High School student, just two weeks from graduation.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Depending on how you look at it, half of King County’s homeless are local
How long does someone need to live somewhere to be considered local? No matter what you're definition, more than 30 percent of King County's homeless are.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Report: FAA reopens study on commercial flights at Paine Field
The Federal Aviation Administration could delay the start of commercial airline service out of Paine Field in Everett, reports the Everett Herald.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Bro’ livestreams bomb prank at University of Washington on YouTube
A livestreamer who goes by "Arab Andy" was arrested after a bomb prank at the University of Washington. The entire incident was posted live on YouTube.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle is boasting success in housing homeless between 2017 and 2018
New numbers comparing the first quarters of 2017 and 2018 show that the city is placing more Seattle homeless people into permanent housing.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Reward for info leading to missing Bonney Lake teen increases to $5,000
Five days after the suspect accused of kidnapping 15-year-old Lily Christopherson was arrested, the teenager is still missing. Now the search for her intensifying.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County’s homeless population continues to increase
There are hundreds more homeless people in King County than last year, and more than half are unsheltered.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Man accused of raping woman in dealership bathroom pleads not guilty
The 24-year-old man who allegedly raped a woman in a car dealership bathroom pleaded not guilty in King County Superior Court on Wednesday.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Volunteers collecting signatures to repeal head tax say they’re getting harassed
Volunteers collecting signatures to put the Seattle employee head tax on the November ballot – which would give voters a chance to repeal it -- say they’re being harassed by supporters of the tax.8 years ago
