Sam Campbell
Sound Transit, Amtrak narrowly dodge service interruption as rail unions reach deal
After threats of a railway strike, President Biden announced that a tentative contract agreement has been reached.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Suspect arrested in Vancouver WA mayor’s house arson investigation
On Monday night, police in Vancouver responded to reports of arson at the home of the city's mayor.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Narcan to be installed in Pierce County vending machines for free
Narcan is a nasal spray prescription medicine used for the treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
The Crime Blotter: Belltown mugging leaves 1 with gunshot wound to the leg
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating after a man was shot in the ankle in Belltown Tuesday night.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Gas line rupture secured in Bellevue after summoning ‘large fire response,’ evacuating buildings
Emergency crews sort out reports of a gas line rupture near downtown Bellevue.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
KC Metro’s ‘workforce shortage’ reduces service by over 250 trips
Starting Saturday, Sept. 17. King County Metro buses will be making 250+ fewer trips getting people to work, or to attend school.4 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Big Tech fumbles basic Q&A about misinformation oversight in front of Congress
Senators grilled Social Media executives yesterday, questioning whether they were serious about controlling their platforms.4 years ago
Colleen West, KIRO 7 News
2 cross-state highways – US 2 and SR 20 – closed amid wildfire, mudslides
Two cross-state highways — U.S. 2 and state Route 20 — are closed over their passes, leaving drivers with fewer options to cross the Cascades.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
New SDOT head hits the streets looking to expand transit so it’s ‘safe and convenient for everybody’
"High tempo, with a lot of ideas." That's how the new head of the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Greg Spotts describes himself.4 years ago
Jordan Duncan, KIRO 7 News
Snohomish County prepares for waste facility closures due to railway transportation issues
In May, solid waste facilities in Snohomish County were forced to close for two days to remove the excess waste that had built up.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Seattle teachers back in classroom, but no timeline yet for contract vote
Seattle teachers ended their strike and went back to school, but they still need to ratify the tentative agreement reached with the school district.4 years ago
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News
Sumner government official allegedly sends racist meme email
A local official allegedly sent out a racist meme with one of their government accounts back in August.4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Father, Lyft driver killed in Belltown as community mourns
Seattle Education Association Vice President Uti Hawkins has no estimate on when that vote will happen -- she says teachers first need to read the document.4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
Edmonds police seek man for grabbing woman with sexual motivation
Edmonds police are looking for a man wanted for pushing up against the backside of an 18-year-old woman at a store with clear sexual motivation.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Wildfire smoke comes every year, do Washingtonians even care?
74% of responders agree the threat of wildfires has increased dramatically; however, only one in three households admits to preparing for them.4 years ago
Colleen West, KIRO 7 News
Officials suggest wearing helmet after aggressive owl reported at SeaTac park
The city of SeaTac is warning people about a “very aggressive owl” at a park and offered some unique ways for people to protect themselves from the bird while in the area.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Nationwide railway strike threatens economy, local commuting as soon as Friday
WSDOT told KIRO Newsradio dispatchers won't be on duty if a strike happens, which means those rails will be completely out of service.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
2 dead at Montlake house fire after police standoff with armed person in crisis
The Seattle Fire Department has responded to reports of a fire on the 2200 block of 25th Ave. E. The Seattle Police Department is on the scene, reporting that an armed man in crisis is inside the burning home.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Venus Williams spotted at UW playing tennis ahead of large-scale Amazon conference
Williams is currently in Seattle to speak at the Amazon Accelerate Seller Conference before she found herself volleying with Husky coach Mitch Stewart.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Newly minted SDOT director begins tenure with added bike lanes to Aurora
After Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the new SDOT Director at the end of July, Greg Spotts has officially been confirmed by the city council.4 years ago
Hanna Scott
WA lawmakers consider the future of criminal drug possession ahead of July deadline
One of the top priorities for lawmakers in the upcoming 2023 session will be coming up with a permanent solution to Washington’s drug possession law.4 years ago
Associated Press
Evacuations eased for Index, Washington, as wildfire slows
The growth of a wildfire northeast of Seattle near Stevens Pass has slowed, allowing mandatory evacuations to be eased for the town of Index, Washington, days after the blaze sent residents and hikers scrambling to leave.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Bolt Creek Fire increases in size, but perimeter remains the same
Cooler, wetter weather this week has firefighters more optimistic about the Bolt Creek Fire between Gold Bar and Skykomish.4 years ago
