Nicole Jennings
Oak Harbor, Anacortes, Skagit County donate ballistic vests to Ukraine
Three North Sound law enforcement agencies teamed up to send more than 150 pieces of body armor to the battlefields of Ukraine.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man convicted of killing Seattle’s ‘Tuba-Man’ makes court appearance for unlawful gun possession
By 2013, Chambers would have multiple convictions, including sentenced to six years in prison and three years for being a felon in possession of a firearm.4 years ago
Shawn Garrett
Woodland Park Zoo welcomes 89-pound orphan brown bear cub
The currently unnamed bear was found roaming alone on an Air Force base near Anchorage, Alaska.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
King County struggling to find solutions to keep homeless off the streets permanently
Where do people suffering from addiction and homelessness go, after they enter the health care system and no longer require medical care?4 years ago
Hanna Scott
988 – the 911 for people experiencing behavioral health crisis – launches Saturday
Starting Saturday, you’ll be able to call 988 and get a live person who can help if you or a loved one is experiencing such a crisis.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Extreme Risk Protection Order filed against man accused of threatening to kill Rep. Jayapal
The Seattle man who was arrested on Saturday for making threats against Washington Representative Pramila Jayapal was released Wednesday,4 years ago
Darren Dedo
Dedo’s daily crime corner: Naked man flees hospital after getting shot
Road rage leads to shooting, man arrested for distributing child pornography, and five-time convicted felon arrested for drug, firearm possession.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Pastor and state representative candidate shot twice with BB gun while canvassing in Auburn
Pastor Carey Anderson, a candidate for the 30th Legislative District, was shot twice with a BB gun at close range while canvassing in Auburn.4 years ago
Dalton Day
I-5’s rolled-over cement driver cited for negligence hours before company pours on I-5 project
A driver involved in the cement truck crash that closed I-5 for hours was cited for negligent driving, a mistake the Teamsters say could have been avoided.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Starbucks union to bring lawsuit against company, disputes reason for closures
Several workers at unionized locations have come forward claiming that there has not been any crime concerns, just a tactic to shut down unionized stores.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Duwamish River Park opens after decades of redevelopment
Duwamish River is one of the most polluted bodies of water in the country, and it's been undergoing extensive cleanup for decades.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Unlicensed asbestos contractor gets jail time for environmental crimes
An unlicensed and decertified asbestos contractor was sentenced to jail time after he exposed workers and homeowners to asbestos4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Two teenagers shot in Lynnwood park a day after nearby drive-by shooting die at hospital
Two teenage boys have died from their injuries after being shot at a Lynnwood park on Thursday night, a day after two other teens were shot in the same area of the city.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
With Roe precedent gone, legal challenges will continue says former AG
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, there’ve been individual cases across the nation that’ve been affected by the decision.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Lottery celebrates its 40th anniversary with groovy 80s scratch off
Washington State Lottery is celebrating its 40th Anniversary July 16, and with it are debuting a new game.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
NB I-5 just north of SR 520 fully blocked after concrete truck rolls over
All lanes of northbound I-5 just north of SR 520 are closed Friday morning after a concrete truck rolls over, spilling cement into the interstate.4 years ago
Lauren Donovan
State troopers say shooting incidents in 2022 have already surpassed 2021 numbers
So far this year, Washington State Patrol troopers in Pierce and Thurston counties have responded to more than 40 shooting incidents.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Mask mandate could return for King County residents in BA.5 wave
With new variants spreading rapidly and case counts high, King County is considering bringing back some form of a mask mandate.4 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: WSDOT workers have covered the I-5 graffiti but not with ivy … yet
It finally happened – in a huge graffiti-covering operation on I-5 through downtown Seattle – workers have painted over the Wall of Anarchy.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Ranked-choice and approval voting join November ballot after city council approval
Seattle City Council voted 7-2 Thursday in favor of sending both ranked-choice and approval voting methods to the November ballot.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Pierce County prosecutor rules Tacoma cop acted in self-defense in ‘violent mob’ incident
Thursday, Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney Mary E. Robnett cleared the officer, Khanh Phan, of any potential charges.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle mulls a rezone of all residential neighborhoods
Seattle's Office of Planning & Community Development created four options to expand housing: No Action, Focused, Broad, and Corridors.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle social housing initiative falling short on signatures: How it could still get on the ballot
While the group behind Initiative 135, which concerns developing and maintaining affordable housing in Seattle and would establish a public developer that would create, own and maintain the public housing, submitted 29,552 signatures in late June to get on the fall ballot, it appears it will need more valid signatures.4 years ago
