Kipp Robertson
Seattle’s streetcar connection questioned days before groundbreaking
Just days before crews were scheduled to break ground on Seattle's next streetcar project, council members were still questioning whether it makes sense.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Expert: Seattle homeless response has been too little, too late
The Seattle homeless crisis has only grown since Barabara Poppe was hired to assess the problem. One year later, she says what has changed since then.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bigger, wetter storm system expected this weekend
Round two of three storms this week is on track for Wednesday with the first real windy stretch of the season sparking a High Wind Warning for Everett and northward.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
County orders inquest into Seattle police shooting of Charleena Lyles
King County Executive Down Constantine has ordered an inquest into the fatal shooting of Charleena Lyles by two Seattle police officers.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle council member wants to toll drivers avoiding tolls
A Seattle council member is planning ahead for drivers avoiding Highway 99 tunnel tolls. To counter that, he wants yet another toll on surface streets.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Sawant wants to stop homeless sweeps, add toilets to camps
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant is proposing that the city halt all sweeps of unsanctioned homeless encampments and provide them bathrooms.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Storm closes in on Western Washington
Wet weather and wind are moving in over Western Washington. A High Wind Watch was issued for Wednesday.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
19-year-old booked on murder charge in Lynnwood boy’s death
The body of a missing 6-year-old boy was found in a dumpster at the apartment complex in Lynnwood where he lived.9 years ago
Dori Monson Show
WPC official ‘shocked’ AG Ferguson was at DeVos protest
Washington Policy Center's Liv Finne says people should be shocked that Attorney General Bob Ferguson was among protesters at an event with Betsy DeVos.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
I-27 barred from the ballot after being shut down in court
A King County Superior Court judge has ruled that I-27 - the safe injection site ban - is invalid. It will no longer appear on the February ballot.9 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Downtown Seattle Association responds to new tax proposal
Seattle's business community is responding to the latest tax proposal aimed at further paying for homeless shelters and housing.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle homeless report includes many ‘lessons learned’
One year after Seattle implemented its Pathways Home plan to fight the homeless crisis, officials are reviewing how well the city has done.9 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Seattle police confiscate six guns, drugs after shooting in park
On Friday, a man reported he had been shot in the hand while trying to buy drugs in Mineral Springs Park in North Seattle. By the time officers arrived at the park, the gun-toting suspect who allegedly shot the man had fled. Officers worked with the victim and were able to identify the 22-year-old suspect […]9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Crash on NB I-5 near Southcenter backs up traffic for miles
A crash on northbound I-5 near Southcenter at 178th Street is backing up traffic.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Metro’s park & ride crackdown: Did it work?
King County Metro’s new enforcement program, launched this summer to crack down on park and ride cheaters and provide more parking for legitimate users, is working. But there’s still a ways to go.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
About 1,000 protest Bellevue event attended by Betsy DeVos
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was the keynote speaker at an event in Bellevue Friday night. The controversial figure drew quite a crowd.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Cliff Mass says ‘preemptive blackouts’ could lessen chance of wildfires
The wildfires that had killed at least 23 people by Thursday morning and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses may have been preventable.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Pedestrian hit, killed by Sound Transit bus in South Lake Union
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Sound Transit bus in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood on Thursday night.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Proposed business tax targets Seattle’s largest companies
The Seattle council is considering a proposed business tax to fund homeless programs and services, and provide more housing in town.9 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Lummi chairman calls bribery attempt ‘insulting and preposterous’
The company that owns the pens where thousands of salmon escaped this summer is being accused of trying to buy the silence of a tribe.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Former Seattle Mayor Ed Murray makes surprise appearance
Former Seattle Mayor Ed Murray made a surprise appearance Wednesday at the signing ceremony for a land use measure he had championed while in office.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sound Transit CEO says voters’ approval is ‘personal sacrifice’
Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff said voters within the agency's taxing district have made a "personal sacrifice" to fund its light rail projects.9 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Amazon chief: Seattle shouldn’t be worried about HQ2
Amazon's CEO of Worldwide Consumer business says Seattle shouldn't worry too much over the online retail giant's decision to expand outside of the city.9 years ago
