MyNorthwest Staff
WA introduces ballot measure to decriminalize drug possession
A ballot measure was initiated to remove the penalties for possessing drugs of any kind in the state of Washington.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle considers ‘Pay Up’ policy to increase wages for gig workers
Seattle City Council members are considering minimum pay rates for app-based delivery drivers.4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Entomologist optimistic that Whatcom County’s giant hornets will be eradicated in next few years
We're still two months out from the start of Asian giant hornet trapping season, but already the State Department of Agriculture is feeling hopeful.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
“Infamous” Bellevue cat wins large settlement due to conflict of interest
The owner of a notorious cat in Bellevue named “Miska” won a $125,000 settlement from Bellevue and King County following a three-year court battle.4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
21 years after leaving Puget Sound for Chicago, Boeing to relocate headquarters to Virginia
Boeing will move its headquarters from Chicago to the Arlington, Virginia area, just outside Washington D.C.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle’s 72-hour parking law prompts push for RV safe lot
The Seattle City Council is working with the King County Regional Homeless Authority (KCRHA) to create a safe-lot program to store RVs.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Speaker Pelosi makes first visit to South Sound to speak about infrastructure, future projects
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Western Washington on Wednesday.4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
FBI, Skagit County seek runaway juvenile last seen in Hamilton
The FBI’s Seattle Field Office and the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance to locate Melody J. Thompson, 13, from Hamilton, WA.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle Sounders break ticket record, on doorstep of MLS history
Seattle Sounders FC has officially broken the record for the highest-attended match in CONCACAF Champions League history, with more than 67,000 tickets sold. Fans eagerly await the club to make history tonight, as the Sounders look to become the first MLS team to win this iteration of the CONCACAF Champions League when it faces off against Liga […]4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Cruise passengers claim Carnival mishandled COVID outbreak
Carnival Cruise passengers describe a lack of concern for mitigating an on-board COVID outbreak.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Opioid distributors to pay $518 million to Washington state
Ferguson’s decision to reject the settlement and take distributors to trial results in $46 million in additional resources to address the opioid epidemic.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Inslee: We are going to fight to keep Washington a pro-choice state
News reports sharing a leaked draft of a decision from the Supreme Court of the United States indicate the conservative court is poised to overturn the 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade.4 years ago
Dalton Day
Patti Cole-Tindall nominated King County Sheriff in first county appointment since 1996
Patti Cole-Tindall has been nominated as King County’s next sheriff, Executive Dow Constantine announced Tuesday.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Councilmember Sawant responds to U.S. Supreme Court’s leaked draft with pro-abortion rights rally
Councilmember Kshama Sawant will host a rally to defend Roe v. Wade at 6 p.m. in Westlake Park.4 years ago
Dalton Day
Despite WA codifying abortion access, federal prohibition ‘threat’ emerges, Gov. Inslee says
With the U.S. Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, Gov. Jay Inslee is concerned that an emerging tide of GOP strategy to outlaw abortion at the federal level will spill over Washington state’s borders.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Public safety survey: Deference to Seattle law enforcement dips to lowest point in seven years
For the first time since 2015, police legitimacy has dropped below a score of 50, according to results published by The Seattle Public Safety Survey.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Friday Harbor arson suspect federally charged, faces 5 to 20 years in prison
The 33-year-old suspect in the April 7 fire that caused millions of dollars in damage to Friday Harbor businesses has been federally charged on Monday.4 years ago
Dalton Day
Fraud investigation prompts overhaul of Tacoma Police Department’s payroll system
The Office of the Washington State Auditor identifies payroll discrepancies in the Tacoma Police Department, prompting reforms of the department's payroll.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Dick’s Drive-In to open new location in Federal Way
The ninth Dick’s burger restaurant is set to open in 2023 at The Commons shopping mall along Pacific Highway South.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Puget Sound grocery store workers ratify new contract with ‘substantial raises’
Good news for unionized grocery workers. They just ratified a new contract with big raises.4 years ago
Heather Bosch
Signs of PTSD among families with loved ones hospitalized by COVID, study reveals
A new study reveals COVID may have a more lasting impact on your mental health than you thought, even if you never caught it, but had a relative who did.4 years ago
Kevin Ko
Mother charged, accused of abandoning disabled daughter who was found after 9 days in towed car
A mother is now facing charges for abandoning her 28-year-old daughter inside of an impounded car for nine days, according to the King County Prosecuting Office.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
‘Save the Cedar River’ to file appeal this week against new asphalt plant in Renton
The group 'Save the Cedar River' has promised to make a formal appeal against the construction of a new hot-mix asphalt plant in Renton.4 years ago
