Frank Sumrall
University of Washington creates new COVID-19 vaccine
A COVID-19 vaccine, developed at the University of Washington School of Medicine, has been proven safe and effective in late-stage clinical testing and will be distributed royalty-free through the pandemic's duration.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID hospitalization rise in King County but ‘remain at stable, low levels,’ says health officer
Once again, COVID cases and hospitalizations are again on the rise in King County, prompting an escalation of the CDC's COVID tracker.4 years ago
Dalton Day
Pandemic hardships prompt Western WA grocery workers to bargain for improved store safety
A union representing grocery workers with local large outlets successfully bargains for safety improvements, prompted by the pandemic.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
State suggests cashless apps for cannabis stores to avoid robbery
Some cannabis retailers are disagreeing with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board over the best way to prevent armed robberies.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Off duty police officer arrested for vehicular homicide in Seattle
An off-duty Auburn police officer has been arrested as a suspect of vehicular homicide late Saturday evening.4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Man accused of killing Everett police officer requests competency assessment in not guilty plea
The man accused of killing Everett police officer Dan Rocha has pleaded not guilty to aggravated first-degree murder, citing the need for a competency assessment.4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Pierce County deputy killed in the line of duty honored with Tacoma memorial concert
Tickets are now on sale for a concert in honor of fallen Pierce County Sheriff's Deputy, Dom Calata.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Amazon Prime Video partners with Seattle Storm in WNBA broadcast push
Amazon’s streaming platform, Amazon Prime Video, will hold the broadcast rights to the Seattle Storm, streaming roughly 30 Storm games throughout 2022’s season.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Suspect arrested after shots fired from Capitol Hill apartment balcony, standoff
The Seattle Police Department tweeted that a man was taken into custody after shots were fired from an apartment balcony Saturday evening.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Hundreds march through Downtown Seattle to support newly unionized Starbucks employees
Hundreds marched into downtown Seattle in support of Starbucks’ newly unionized workers, despite harrowing stories from around the country.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Beginning of cruise season is a welcomed sight in Seattle
Cruise season is officially underway in Seattle as the first ship of the season arrived at Pier 66 on Saturday.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Thieves use front loader to break into South Seattle dispensary
Deputies are investigating after thieves used a front loader to break into a pot shop in Seattle early Saturday morning.5 years ago
Lauren Donovan
Thieves steal $2,000 worth of merchandise from West Seattle game shop
Two thieves broke into a West Seattle shop and stole an estimated $2,000 worth of Magic: the Gathering merchandise and Pokémon cards.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Shooting involving Edmonds officers turns deadly
An investigation is underway after a shooting involving Edmonds officers turned fatal on Friday.5 years ago
Deborah Horne
Teen arrested for allegedly organizing street races in Pierce, King counties
An 18-year-old man was arrested in Puyallup on Friday for allegedly organizing the illegal races from Tacoma to Kent.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Puget Sound orca whales struggle with inbreeding as scientists search for answers
A third of fertile southern resident orca whales have stopped breeding, causing subsequent inbreeding, and scientists aren’t sure why.5 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Biden: ‘No one should suffer or die because they cannot afford insulin’
Biden promises to reduce the price of insulin and other prescription drugs during his visit to the pacific northwest.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Report: SPD flouting of mask mandates throughout pandemic ‘indicative of a serious culture issue’
A newly released report revealed wide-ranging issues the Seattle Police Department had in getting officers to comply with masking requirements.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle police shoot, injure man after responding to reports of gunshots in Squire Park
Seattle police are responding to a shooting near the Central District Friday morning.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
What to expect for delays, closures, reroutes with Biden speaking in Seattle-area for Earth Day
Drivers and commuters are being told to expect delays from freeway closures and transit reroutes with Joe Biden moving through the area Friday.5 years ago
Frank Sumrall
King County turning former homeless hotel into temporary housing for refugees
The former Silver Cloud Inn in Redmond will temporarily house current and newly arrived refugees, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Starbucks Seattle’s Reserve Roastery votes to unionize as CEO labels organizers ‘vocal minority’
Seattle’s "flagship" Starbucks location, Seattle Reserve Roastery, is now the second in the city to successfully vote to unionize on a 38-27 margin.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price charged with sexual assault amid ongoing felony rape investigation
Dan Price, Gravity Payments' CEO has been charged with two counts of fourth-degree assault and one count of reckless driving in Seattle Municipal Court.5 years ago
