Bill Kaczaraba
Mayor nominates Shon Barnes as the next Seattle Police Chief
Shon Barnes has been nominated as the next Chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) by Mayor Bruce Harrell.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Uber takes the City of Seattle to court
Uber is taking Seattle to court. The Seattle Times reports Uber is suing to block a law that would regulate when it can deactivate a driver.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Starbucks baristas begin five-day strike in Seattle, LA, Chicago
Starbucks baristas are going on strike Friday in Seattle, Los Angeles and Chicago after contract negotiations broke down earlier this week.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Traveling through Sea-Tac Airport this holiday season? Prepare for mass crowds
More than two million passengers are expected to go through Sea-Tac Airport between now and Jan. 2, with Dec. 20 being the busiest day.2 years ago
Charlie Harger
King County cracks down on prolific graffiti vandals as small businesses, taxpayers suffer
In what officials described as the largest crackdown on graffiti vandalism in King County’s history, prosecutors have filed 34 felony cases against 17 defendants.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Frito-Lay issues limited recall on undeclared milk in Classic Potato Chips distributed in WA and OR
Frito-Lay has announced a recall of a limited number of 13 oz. bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips due to the potential presence of undeclared milk.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Owner of Washington bikini barista stands sentenced to prison time
The owner of a chain of bikini barista coffee stands has been sentenced to 10 months in prison and fined $75k for filing false tax returns.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Chehalis juvenile rehabilitation facility takes steps to prevent contraband, new drug
Green Hill School in Olympia has implemented new restrictions and increased the number of searches at the juvenile rehabilitation facility.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Drivers beware: Seattle parking fines going up next year for ‘inflation’
The Seattle Municipal Court announced next year, parking fines in the city will be getting more expensive.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
US Rep. Adam Smith: Drones have become a ‘significant concern’
Washington U.S. Rep. Adam Smith says the proliferation of drones has become a significant concern for both civilians and the military.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Bezos saves $1 billion in taxes after moving out of WA
Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chairman for Amazon, has allegedly saved nearly $1 billion this year alone in taxes.2 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Deputies protecting Seattle buses as search underway for murder suspect
KCSO has staffed the Route 70 Metro bus line as they look for the suspect in the fatal stabbing of a bus driver on Dec. 18.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
1 killed in accident on I-90 west near milepost 47
A vehicle traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 near milepost 47 collided head-on with another vehicle.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Northern giant hornet, AKA ‘murder hornet,’ eradicated from WA
The northern giant hornet, previously known as the "murder hornet," has been eradicated from Washington and the U.S. overall.2 years ago
Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News
Tacoma basketball players attacked with racial slurs during game against Gig Harbor High School
Tacoma basketball players were attacked with racial slurs during a local game against Gig Harbor High School, parents said.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Utilities restore most of the power outages that impacted over 150,000 in Washington
Over 150,000 homes and businesses in Western Washington were dealing with power outages Wednesday after an atmospheric river event.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Everett City Council decides on location of new AquaSox ballpark
The Everett AquaSox has found a home for its new ballpark, according to an Everett City Council vote that occurred Wednesday night.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Amazon workers repped by Teamsters Union strike at multiple facilities across U.S.
Thousands of unionized Amazon delivery drivers have walked off the job for a strike at seven facilities in four states.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Seattle officer who hit Kandula agrees to $5,000 fine as part of negligent driving penalty
A Seattle Police Department officer has agreed to pay a $5,000 fine as part of a penalty tied to hitting and killing a 23-year-old woman walking through a South Lake Union crosswalk in January 2023.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Dave and Colleen’s final ‘SMN:’ KIRO colleagues, politicians say their goodbyes
"Seattle's Morning News" on KIRO Newsradio will soon have a new sound. On Thursday, Dave Ross and Colleen O'Brien will host their last show together after a decade of co-hosting.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
How do you feel about riding the rails at 250 mph to Portland or Vancouver, B.C.?
The Feds are giving almost $50 million to begin planning for the proposed Cascadia High-Speed Rail project.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Tacoma shelter cares for record number of dogs as 50 animals arrive from cruelty case
The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County was already spread thin but after a recent animal cruelty case, the shelter has reached a record level of care.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Double dip of good economic news in Washington
Washington's economy saw a significant boost in November, adding an estimated 30,900 jobs, according to seasonally adjusted data.2 years ago
