KIRO 7 News Staff
Biden administration awards more than $1M to Suquamish Tribe for community high-speed internet
The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced Thursday that the Suquamish Tribe has been awarded a grant of more than $1M as part of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, according to a news release.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Ballard uncorks new ship in a bottle mural behind Mox Boarding House
A new mural has been put up behind Mox Boarding House as a part of the Ballard Alliance Public Art program that aims to beautify the area.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Human trafficking incident in Renton prompts proposed King County inquest
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn introduced legislation to help prevent human trafficking incidents at massage parlors, the council announced in a media release on Thursday.4 years ago
Associated Press
WA, OR leaders skeptical about pausing gas taxes
President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months and urged states to do the same at the local level.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Law enforcement coalition targets spiking organized retail theft of baby formula, cannabis
An increasing rate of organized retail theft prompts the attorney general to coordinate a law enforcement crackdown.4 years ago
Gene Johnson
Jury awards $595,000 to Lummi tribe for salmon pen collapse
A Washington state jury on Wednesday awarded the Lummi Indian tribe $595,000 over the 2017 collapse of a net pen where Atlantic salmon were being raised.4 years ago
KTTH staff
State Sen. Muzzall on bipartisan support of insurance commissioner to resign
State Senator Ron Muzzall-R of Oak Harbor, came on the Jason Rantz show to discuss the scandal and why he thinks both Republicans and Democrats are uniting against Kreidler.4 years ago
Gwen Baumgardner
Backlash growing over so-called ‘fake clinics’ as abortion debate peaks
Lawmakers and physicians are warning against so-called “fake clinics,” described as pregnancy crisis centers that use “bait-and-switch” tactics.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Two shootings and two fires in MyNorthwest overnight crime report
MyNorthwest reports on overnight crime: Two injured in a Roxhill shooting, a man dead in a home in Des Moines, Two fires across Seattle4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
UW professor: SCOTUS ruling could impact charter schools in WA
A UW professor believes a recent United States Supreme Court decision could one day lead to Washington dropping its charter schools.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Approval voting sparks debate as the initiative makes Seattle’s Nov. 2022 ballot
Seattle will decide whether to adopt a new voting style that would allow voters to choose as many candidates as they like in future local elections.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County develops Heat Mitigation Strategy as weather gets into the 80s next week
The briefing will occur on the one-year anniversary of the three-day heatwave from last summer after the city successfully campaigned for a FEMA Grant.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Some calls go unanswered as Seattle Police change priority protocol
If you call 911, you might not get an officer to respond to your situation if your call is determined to be of low priority, according to a new SPD policy.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle social housing initiative submits signatures to get on ballot, but will they have enough?
The group behind Initiative 135 turned in thousands of signatures on Wednesday in an effort to get its Seattle social housing initiative on the ballot.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
West Coast dock worker contract talks to extend past deadline: ‘Everyone is holding their breath’
The 22,000 West Coast dock workers who load and unload most of the region’s cargo ships are not likely to reach an agreement with their employers by July 1— the expiration date for their current contract.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Woodinville’s Chateau Ste. Michelle looks to sell, move closer to Eastern Washington vineyards
Washington's largest winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, is putting up the for sale sign on its Woodinville property.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Police attempt to reunite lost toy with its owner
The unicorn toy was on SR-532, causing cars to swerve. Officer Mishler found the bright pink, plush toy as he was heading home in the Stanwood area.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Police release new body camera video of events leading up to Everett officer’s death
Police have released new body camera video showing the confrontation that led to the fatal shooting of Everett police officer Dan Rocha.4 years ago
Feliks Banel
Parkland School advocates score two victories in preservation campaign
Neighbors of Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) in Parkland on Tuesday night, June 21 chalked up two victories in their continuing battle to save the old 1908 Parkland School - which PLU owns and wants to demolish.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
MyNorthwest’s June 22 overnight crime roundup: $400,000 stolen, hit and run turned kidnapping
A look at overnight crime in the Puget Sound region on the morning of June 22; $400,000 stolen from a storage unit and a hit and run turned kidnapping.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
3 children hit by gunshots fired into Kirkland home
Two teenagers and a young child were shot in the Kingsgate area of Kirkland after gunshots were fired into their home Tuesday night.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Finalists to be announced in Port of Seattle Police Chief search this week
The Port of Seattle is approaching its decision to hire a permanent police chief, as finalists for the job will be revealed later this week.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Seattle’s Vision Zero becomes laser focused on District 2
"Our streets are not safe. They are not safe for kids. They are not safe for elders. They are not safe for people with low vision or those who are blind."4 years ago
