Mike Lewis
Will Washington begin to see fewer foreign-born tech workers?
Popular among technology companies, the skilled worker visa historically has been used by employers seeking workers with skills not easily found domestically.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Bellevue mosque catches fire nearly 1 year after arson
A mosque in Bellevue caught fire Wednesday, nearly one year after police responded to an arson attempt at the same facility.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan outlines plan to reduce gun violence
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced on Wednesday that she's developing legislation within the next month to address gun violence.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Two of Washington’s healthiest counties have high overdose rates
Two of Washington state's reportedly healthiest counties also have a high rate of drug overdose deaths, according to data from 2014-2016.9 years ago
Hanna Scott
Why today is a big day for women in Olympia
It's a big day for women in Olympia with Inslee set to sign a package of bills for women's health, equal pay, and protections against sexual harassment.9 years ago
Feliks Banel
New hope for preserving Memorial Stadium?
The neglected World War II Memorial Wall at Seattle Center’s Memorial Stadium is looking less shabby these days, thanks to the efforts of group of students.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Older women facing ‘silent epidemic’ of homelessness
An older generation struggling to stay in their homes is going through what is being called "the silent epidemic."9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Thousands turn out for anti-gun violence marches across Washington
Thousands of people attended the March for Our Lives demonstrations in Western Washington on Saturday.9 years ago
Hanna Scott
How a grandmother in Everett prevented tragedy
Documents linked to an 18-year-old who allegedly planned to carry out a school shooting in Everett show how his grandmother was able to stop tragedy.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
City considers more transit-only lanes for Seattle streetcars
The Seattle City Council will discuss creating more transit-only lanes to keep streetcars from getting stuck in traffic.9 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
‘Gingerbread house’ in Snoqualmie forest found with child porn
The FBI investigated a "gingerbread house" in the Snoqualmie National Forest where evidence of child pornography were found in 2016.9 years ago
Hanna Scott
Washington’s Extreme Risk Protection Orders explained
Extreme Risk Protection Orders may vary between the states that have them. But the idea is picking up traction since the Parkland school shooting.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Confederate memorial may be on its way out of Seattle
A former president of the United Daughters of the Confederacy is advocating for the removal of a controversial Confederate memorial in a Seattle cemetery.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Spring ushered in with cold temps, lower snow levels
The forecast for the next several days includes rain and cold overnight temperatures around Puget Sound. Typical first week of spring, KIRO 7's Nick Allard says.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff addresses the elephant in the room
Peter Rogoff admits there were problems with his management style. However, he says those issues have been addressed and the agency is moving forward.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Pierce County considers ban on drug consumption sites
After being banned in unincorporated Snohomish County, Pierce County will consider a ban on drug consumption sites.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Proposed Bellevue bikeshare pilot only allows e-bikes
Proposed Bellevue bikeshare regulations indicated more companies are interested in rolling into town than Seattle has. And only e-bikes will be allowed.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Washington bridges built with same technique as collapsed Florida bridge
"The big thing is speed, what we're trying to do is to be able to construct our projects and get the facility open to the public as quickly as possible."9 years ago
Mike Lewis
Did Gov. Jay Inslee leak the name for Seattle’s possible new NHL team?
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee may have slipped up when referring to Seattle's yet-to-be named NHL team as the "Seattle Totems."9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WATCH: Costco thieves run right out the door and into Seattle police
When Seattle police took down this group of Costco thieves, all they had to do was wait until they burst through the door.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Rep. Suzan DelBene, others push for earthquake warning system funding
Did a study encourage lawmakers to push for additional funding for an earthquake warning system?9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Cherry trees at University of Washington in full bloom this week
Kick off spring by enjoying the cherry trees in full bloom at the University of Washington.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle DOT low-balls operating cost of streetcar, Metro says
Seattle's DOT says it will only cost $16 million to operate the expanded streetcar service. King County Metro says it will be higher.9 years ago
