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
KIRO 7 News Staff
Paraglider rescued from tree at Poo Poo Point
Crews have rescued a paraglider whom they said was stuck 30 feet up a tree on Poo Poo Point.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
St. Martin’s students help with ‘newt commute’ at Lacey ponds
A group of biology students at St. Martin's University in Lacey are taking volunteering to help a thousand newts finish their annual migration.4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle Public Schools keep First Student bus service despite hundreds of violations
Seattle school district extended its contract with bus service company, First Student, despite 600 safety/procedural violations over the last two years.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man arrested in ax attack in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood
Police arrested a man in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood, who officers say attacked a man in an encampment with an ax, a board and a pole.4 years ago
Dalton Day
Court greenlights for signature-gathering initiative to repeal WA’s capital gains tax
A Thurston County Superior Court judge approved a ballot initiative that seeks to repeal Washington’s state’s recently legislated capital gains tax.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Several small businesses on Capitol Hill dealing with repeated break-ins
On Wednesday evening, the Tea Addicts shop had its front door smashed open and its safe stolen. It’s the shop’s second break-in in six months.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Federal lawsuit filed against city of Seattle over child pepper-sprayed during 2020 protest
The father of a child pepper-sprayed by a police sergeant during a protest in May 2020 has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city of Seattle.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Police presence at Greyhound prompts Stadium Station light-rail closure
The Stadium Station light rail stop is shut down due to police activity at the Seattle Greyhound Bus Station nearby.4 years ago
Associated Press
Washington justices unanimously reject Inslee recall effort
The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected an effort to recall Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.4 years ago
Brandon Gustafson
Seahawks keep No. 9 pick, select Mississippi State OT Charles Cross
The Seattle Seahawks take Mississippi State offensive tackle Charles Cross with the ninth overall pick.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sound Transit discounts reduced fares in push to boost payment compliance
Sound Transit reworks its fare enforcement policy by discounting reduced fares and educating riders on compliance.4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
USPS replaces fleet with gas-powered over electric vehicles, prompting Washington AG lawsuit
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is taking Postmaster DeJoy to court over allegedly violating environmental law.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
The newly renovated Mukilteo ferry terminal is ADA compliant, but still needs improvements
Heather Mayhugh and her passengers are concerned not enough was done for people with disabilities at the newly-renovated ferry terminal.4 years ago
Dalton Day
‘Superyacht facilities’ resize Sound Transit’s draft bridges for light rail over Lake Washington Canal
The Seattle Waterfront might be looking to attract a specific type of business: billionaires who can afford luxury superyachts.4 years ago
Associated Press
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against long-term care tax
A federal judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit that was filed by opponents of a mandatory payroll premium to fund Washington state’s recently delayed long-term care program.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
District eyeing significant demolition, rebuild for Alki Elementary
Alki Elementary School will undergo sizeable constructional changes after failing to receive landmark designation consideration.4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle police illegally ignored COVID mask rules
A civilian oversight board says some Seattle police officers routinely and illegally ignored state and city mask mandates.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Pilots close to striking over poor working conditions with Alaska Airlines
The Alaska Airlines Air Line Pilots Association's (ALPA) Master Executive Council (MEC) voted to authorize a strike, allowing the opportunity for pilots to strike for the first time in the company's 90-year history.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington implementing new crisis phone line, 988, to complement 911 services
Washington will debut the crisis phone line 988 in mid-July following Congress' decision to pass the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act in 2020.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID tops list of leading causes of work-related fatalities in Washington state in 2021
COVID-19 was the leading cause of work-related fatalities in Washington state last year, responsible for roughly a quarter of the 106 workers who died on the job in 2021.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Union concrete workers, suppliers reach truce without scheduling new contract talks
Two weeks ago, the union reached a truce with the concrete companies so that construction projects could ramp back up over the next few months.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
How possible radiation from Ukraine War could impact Washington
If Russia were to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine or if fighting at a power plant caused an accident, would Washington residents be in danger of radiation?4 years ago
