MyNorthwest Staff
One lane of Aurora Ave to be converted into bike lane along Green Lake
Following public pressure from community groups the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has announced that they will be converting one lane of northbound Aurora Ave into a bike lane.4 years ago
Associated Press
Employees at timber company Weyerhaeuser strike over wages
Employees who work for timber company Weyerhaeuser in Oregon and Washington are on strike, citing low wage increases and high health care premiums. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents more than 1,100 Weyerhaeuser employees, said employees walked off the job Tuesday, KOIN 6 News reported. Negotiations for a new bargaining agreement with […]4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Bellevue to be testing ground for self-driving cars
The company said it chose the region because the driving environment was similar in certain respects to other western U.S. cities.4 years ago
Meteorologist Nick Allard, KIRO 7 News
Mild temperatures ahead with fresher air, chilly mornings
Air quality is slowly improving with some spots in Western Washington in the good range and a lot of areas in the moderate range.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Starbucks relays ‘reinvention’ strategy in front of shareholders as pro-union protesters rally outside HQ
Starbucks plans to invest approximately $450 million to upgrade its cafes with new equipment that will speed up service and increase efficiency.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sound Transit removes ORCA card readers from platforms
Starting today, some Sound Transit Light Rail downtown stations will be removing the ORCA card readers from the lower train platforms.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
The Crime Blotter: Madison Valley rape suspect evades arrest
Seattle Police Detectives need the public’s help to find a man suspected of attempted rape and robbery in the Madison Valley. Police say that on August 31st, at about 5:00 p.m., the suspect, Jordan Alexander, walked into a Madison Valley business, showed a knife, and demanded money from a female employee. He then forced the […]4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Redmond cracks down on loud vehicles with ‘muffler patrols’
Last weekend, Redmond Police conducted an emphasis patrol on modified mufflers due to the many complaints from businesses and homeowners about the noise.4 years ago
Dalton Day
Ship Canal Bridge lanes are reopened after ‘urgent maintenance’ Tuesday morning
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is performing “urgent maintenance” on the Ship Canal Bridge Tuesday morning.4 years ago
Associated Press
Corrections fined for violating tuberculosis outbreak rules
The Washington state Department of Corrections was fined more than $84,000 for reportedly failing to follow safety rules meant to stop the spread of disease at its Aberdeen prison.4 years ago
Dalton Day
US 2 remains closed near Stevens Pass as Bolt Creek fire stands ‘fairly in place’
A lack of winds and high humidity have stabilized the Bolt Creek fire west of Stevens Pass along US 2, portions of which remain closed Tuesday morning.4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Striking SPS teachers reach tentative contract agreement with district
A tentative agreement has been reached between the striking Seattle Public Schools teachers and the district.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle schools back in session Wednesday as teachers suspend strike
Seattle Public School (SPS) kids are going back to class tomorrow as teachers suspended their strike after a vote late this afternoon.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Many residents continue to reject evacuation warnings as Bolt Creek Fire threatens homes
As of Monday morning, the fire has burned approximately 8,000 acres.4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
NTSB: Floatplane wreckage found off Whidbey Island
National Transportation Safety Board announced Monday that they had found the wreckage of the floatplane, which crashed into Mutiny Bay eight days ago.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Multiple tribal fishery disasters declared in Washington, West Coast tribes awarded $17 million
Nearly $17.5 million will be used to address fishery disasters that occurred in multiple tribal salmon fisheries on the West Coast from 2014 to 2019.4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Police looking for man who blew up car at Auburn funeral
Auburn Police said a man blew up a car at a funeral in Washington. The Tacoma News Tribune reports the suspect put an explosive device in an attendee’s car during an August 23 funeral service at Mountain View Cemetery. The information is only being reported Monday on the Auburn Police Department’s Facebook Page. The fire […]4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
Westbound I-90 down to 1 lane east of Issaquah for road repairs
Drivers on westbound Interstate 90 between Snoqualmie and Issaquah will want to plan ahead during a pavement repair project.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Before and after: Deputies remove Parkland encampment on private property, arrest 8
Pierce County deputies led a joint operation to clear out a large homeless encampment on private property in Parkland last week and arrested eight people with warrants.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Teamsters reach agreement with concrete suppliers after nearly 1 year of negotiations
After first going on strike nearly 10 months ago, Seattle-area concrete delivery drivers have now ratified a new contract.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
The Crime Blotter: Yakima Police search for missing 4-year-old boy who disappeared from park
Yakima Police are on the lookout for a 4-year-old boy who went missing Saturday night around 7:15 p.m. in Sarg Hubbard Park.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
Detectives investigating fatal weekend shooting in Belltown
Police are currently investigating the death of a man who was shot and killed in a vehicle Sunday evening in the Denny Triangle neighborhood.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Cooler weather and clearer skies on tap for Western WA
A series of wildfires throughout Washington state have caused air quality in the area to suffer, but more favorable weather conditions are ahead.4 years ago
