Lisa Brooks
Seattle School Board unanimously OK’s new teacher’s union contract
The final vote on a new 3-year contract for Seattle Public School's (SPS) teachers is unanimous, approving the deal teacher's ratified Sept. 204 years ago
Nicole Jennings
PETA storms UW over treatment of medical research monkeys on first day of classes
It was all part of a protest by PETA and the Northwest Animal Rights Network against UW's Northwest Center for Primate Research.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Overgrown vegetation no match for SDOT’s eco-friendly contractors … goats!
"They are an environmentally friendly and sustainable way to control vegetation on public land."4 years ago
Charlie Harger
58-year-old baseball umpire charged with sexual abuse of a minor turns himself in
Casey McNerthney with the prosecutor's office said investigators believe Wearmouth "groomed" the girl for a period of time on social media.4 years ago
Hanna Scott
Man accused of threatening to stab Renton bartender pleads not guilty
Carlos Perez pled not guilty at an arraignment this week for reportedly threatening to stab a Renton bartender earlier this month.4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
Roads are slick! SUV pulled from ditch in Bothell
An SUV was lifted out of a ditch in Bothell on Wednesday after the light showers left the roads slippery in Western Washington.4 years ago
Hanna Scott
Trial date set for late 2023 over large capacity magazine ban in Washington state
A federal judge has scheduled a trial in the legal challenge to Washington State’s new ban on high-capacity magazines for late 2023.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
County asks District 12 fire commissioners to resign amid investigation
The misuse of funds had a significant impact on the district's ability to provide basic public safety and emergency response, according to Kevin Shutty.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle Public Libraries authorizes staff to administer Narcan for overdoses
Seattle Public Libraries is planning to allow trained staff members to administer Narcan for those who overdose on library grounds.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
All lanes cleared after crash on northbound I-405 in Tukwila
All lanes of northbound I-405 in Tukwila have been cleared after a crash caused traffic issues Wednesday morning.4 years ago
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News
Protesters want King County to rethink developing ‘homeless megaplex’
Outraged over the development of what they call a “homeless megaplex”, more than 100 protesters from Seattle’s Chinatown-International District marched into a King County Council meeting.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Encampment fire under Seattle’s Ship Canal Bridge causes backups on I-5
There is currently a fire blocking the two left lanes of Interstate 5 at the Ship Canal Bridge crossing southbound from the University District into Portage Bay.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Skykomish businesses staying open amidst Bolt Creek Fire
Between evacuations and repeated closures of Highway 2, the Bolt Creek Fire has created a challenge for small businesses in Skykomish.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell introduces $7.4 billion biennial budget
Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled a new budget that plans to address homelessness, rising crime rates, and increase funding for transportation infrastructure.4 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Local business owner urges immediate action after death of Iranian woman
On Sunday evening the death of Mahsa Amini earlier this month at the hands of the Iranian police sparked protests 6,600 miles away in Bellevue.4 years ago
Meteorologist Nick Allard, KIRO 7 News
Hazy sunshine with reduced air quality in some areas
Friday through next weekend will be mainly sunny and warm with highs in the 70s. Nice start to October as summer tries to hang on one more weekend!4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
New Seattle Kraken mascot to be announced on Saturday
The Kraken did not have a mascot last year, joining the New York Rangers as the only mascot-less franchises.4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
Mountaineer and Seattle-native Hilaree Nelson missing in Nepal
Hilaree Nelson, a ski mountaineer and the first woman to summit Everest and Lhotse in one 24-hour push, is missing after apparently falling into a crevasse in Nepal, according to The New York Times.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
The Crime Blotter: Detectives searching for rape suspect, fear he may flee to Mexico
Detectives are actively pursuing and looking for a child rape suspect with a felony warrant.4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
27 Seattle firefighters suing city over termination after COVID-19 vaccine mandate
In two separate lawsuits, 27 Seattle firefighters are suing Seattle Fire Department Chief Harold Scoggins and the city of Seattle over their imminent terminations or past terminations due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.4 years ago
Associated Press
Prototype electric airplane takes first flight
A prototype, all-electric airplane took its first flight Tuesday morning in central Washington state.4 years ago
Sam Campbell
Sea-Tac arrivals ramp shut down, causing significant delays
The lower-level baggage-claim road at Sea-Tac Airport was closed overnight for construction work, causing some delays getting into the airport.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
King County Water Taxi continues service during the fall, winter amid high demand
As other transit operations cut back their fall and winter services, King County Water Taxi has decided to stay open seven days a week, through most of the day.4 years ago
