MyNorthwest Staff
Is there a Washington state soda tax in the works?
While the City of Seattle begins its own soda tax, a statewide effort continues in Olympia to start a tax on sugary beverages across Washington state.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
King County: ‘Syringes can be found nearly anywhere in parks’
King County's lawsuit against Purdue Pharma notes the dire situation in Western Washington parks where syringes are found in nearly every corner.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New details on Pierce County shootout: drugs, money, children
The Pierce County Sheriff's Office revealed new details following Sunday night's shootout between a deputy and a suspect fleeing an armed robbery.9 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Companies in favor of a Bellevue bikeshare, new lanes
Companies have written to express their support of two bike programs proposed in Bellevue. A commission is considering the programs this week.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Thursday looking ‘wet & blustery’ around Western Washington
The National Weather Service has issued multiple warnings and advisories for much of the coast, mountain ranges, and Puget Sound region.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Pollution a ‘better thing to tax’, state rep. says
Governor Jay Inslee introduced one of his longest coveted legislative goals this week: a carbon tax. Will it lead to higher gas prices?9 years ago
Feliks Banel
Lake Washington shipyard created Eastside’s first traffic, housing boom
Long before high tech made the Eastside boom, the old Lake Washington Shipyard south of downtown Kirkland in Houghton helped create the area’s first housing shortages and traffic problems.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
7 takeaways from Gov. Inslee’s 2018 State of the State speech
Governor Jay Inslee promoted a carbon tax and spoke to issues that the Legislature should address in the 2018 session during his state of the state speech.9 years ago
Hanna Scott
Republican lawmaker believes he has answer to the opioid epidemic
A Republican lawmaker is asking for a new pilot program in Snohomish County that he believes could be the answer to the opioid epidemic.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sorry, Bill: Jeff Bezos is now the richest person in history
On Monday, Jeff Bezos' net worth reached more than $105.1 billion as Amazon's shares surpassed $1,245.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Restaurateur thinks he’s found a loophole in Seattle soda tax
One restaurateur thinks he has found a loophole in the Seattle tax law on sweetened beverages. Then again, maybe not.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Procession for fallen Pierce County deputy
A procession for fallen Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney happened on Tuesday between Tacoma and Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Inquests into King County police shootings temporarily on hold
A month after Executive Constantine created the King County Inquest Review Committee, he announced the temporary halt of any new police shooting inquests.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
School bus driver strike is ‘all but imminent’ in Seattle
School bus drivers could strike this week in Seattle, leaving 12,000 students without transportation to classes, amid a contract dispute.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Highway 2 finally reopens near Snohomish after logging truck crash
The Washington State Patrol reports there are serious injuries after a five-vehicle crash involving a logging truck on State Route 2.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Nearly a dozen vehicles crash on I-5 in Bellingham
A crash involving at least 11 vehicles shut down northbound I-5 in Bellingham on Monday morning.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Pierce County detective: ‘This is becoming too often a thing’
A Pierce County detective says the fatal shooting of deputy Daniel McCartney is an example of something that is becoming all too common in the county.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Employee hours tax 2.0: Seattle restarts business tax effort
Seattle's first employee hours tax may have failed, but the council's next effort is underway, crafting a new revenue source from city businesses.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Suspected getaway driver arrested for connection to burglary that left deputy dead
A Pierce County deputy was shot and killed while responding to an armed burglary near Spanaway in the Fredrickson area late Sunday night.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Gov. Inslee takes first tour of landslide area south of Yakima
Governor Inslee and Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz took pains to say that the Rattlesnake Ridge landslide is very different from the deadly Oso landslide.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
1 man killed,1 man injured in White Center shooting
One man was killed and another was left in critical condition in a shooting in White Center early Saturday morning.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
McKenna on swatting: Example should be set ‘for all these idiots’
Tyler Barriss placed a prank swatting call that resulted in the death of a Wichita, Kansas man. Former AG Rob McKenna says homicide charges are appropriate.9 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Father killed, children and girlfriend injured in crash
Federal Way police are trying to determine if speed caused a driver to lose control and collide with a vehicle going the other way on Pacific Highway South Friday afternoon.9 years ago
