MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee continues carbon tax sales pitch
On Tuesday, Governor Jay Inslee announced that his new carbon tax bill is about job creation, not just revenue for Washington state.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Cheaper car tabs could mean cuts to more than just Sound Transit
Drivers want relief from expensive car tabs. But lawmakers worry that providing that relief could delay light rail projects and cut funding to education.9 years ago
Hanna Scott
Gun control advocates in Washington have a fight on their hands
Gun control advocates are hoping the shift in the balance of power in Olympia can help them get a handful of new gun laws passed this session.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WATCH: Procession and memorial for fallen Pierce County deputy
Governor Jay Inslee has ordered flags lowered across Washington state on Wednesday to honor Pierce County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel McCartney, who was killed in the line of duty last week.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Two perspectives on the controversial Seattle income tax
Two perspective son the Seattle income tax were offered the King County Council's Regional Policy Committee as the city's tax moves through the courts.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Alaska Airlines announces destinations for new service from Paine Field
Alaska Airlines has announced the destinations for its daily service out of Everett’s Paine Field.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sounder service interrupted by incident near King Street Station
A pedestrian was hit by a freight train near the King Street Station Tuesday morning.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
How this Seattle community is talking about race
A Seattle community is facing the issue of race straight on with a series of discussions. Turnout has not been a problem, but that has caused another issue.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Law banning nuclear disaster planning could be overturned
A 34-year-old Washington state law banning any preparation for a nuclear attack could be overturned within the next few weeks.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Death investigation shuts down part of Seattle’s Lake City Way
Seattle police are investigating a death in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood that has shut down a portion of Seattle's busy Lake City Way Northeast at Northeast 107th.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee ‘angered’ over DOL providing private information to feds
Gov. Inslee issued a statement regarding the DOL's practices to hand out private information to federal authorities as often as 30 times per month.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Details of MLK march in downtown Seattle
The annual MLK Day Celebration in Seattle starts at Garfield High School Monday morning followed by a march into downtown Seattle afternoon.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Last call for healthcare, which might be cheaper than you think
The deadline to sign up for Washington state healthcare is Monday, January 15, 2018. Additional subsidies this year are actually making some plans more affordable.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Pierce County Sheriff staff ‘could double in size’ and still be short
Understaffing problems at the Pierce County Sheriff's Department are coming to light after the shooting death of Deputy Daniel McCartney on Sunday.9 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Carbon tax wouldn’t be included in pay-per-mile
If Washington state goes through with a pay-per-mile program, the carbon tax may not be calculated into the road usage charge rate.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Report: Maintaining I-5 through 2040 will cost state billions
The Interstate 5 (I-5) corridor through the Puget Sound region will be costly for the state to maintain over the next few decades.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Pierce County deputy who avoided being ‘run over’ just returned from administrative leave
The driver of a stolen vehicle attempted to "run over" a Pierce County deputy Friday morning.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Entrepreneur: Jeff Sessions is an old man who should go away
Cannabis entrepreneur Roger Tilton has a few choice words about AG Jeff Sessions' policy changes around recreational marijuana.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington gets federal funding boost to fight homelessness
The federal government has announced $2 billion in funding to fight homelessness. Washington state counties and cities are slated for some of that money.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Murder charges for man, woman after deputy’s death
Frank Pawul and Brenda Troyer have been charged following a tragic armed robbery and fatal shooting of a Pierce County deputy this week.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
State bill would ban practicing gay conversion therapy
A bill to ban gay conversion therapy for minors in Washington was introduced in the state Senate Health Committee on Thursday.9 years ago
Hanna Scott
Lawmakers grill state, Amtrak officials over train derailment
Amtrak officials were in the hot seat Wednesday as state lawmakers got their first chance to grill them about the deadly train derailment.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle tunnel could open as early as fall
The contractor for the Seattle tunnel says it may open by fall 2018. The timeline for the project continues to fluctuate.9 years ago
