Nick Bowman
Seattle schools to relax physical distancing requirements for students, staff
Seattle Public Schools will soon begin relaxing its physical distancing requirements for students as it pivots to a testing-centric approach.5 years ago
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News
Tacoma City Council unanimously passes ‘spectator ordinance’ to reduce street racing
Under a new Tacoma city ordinance, anyone caught just watching someone do donuts could pay up to $1,000 and spend a month in jail.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Focus remains on hospitalizations,’ WA health secretary says amid slight uptick in omicron cases
King County is in the midst of a slick uptick in COVID cases. The DOH sees hospitalization as the significant metric at which to look.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County Metro involved in 104 preventable accidents over last four years
The King County Metro bus audit revealed there were 104 preventable incidents in its report since 20185 years ago
Associated Press
Justice Dept. to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate
The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge’s order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes, trains, and travel hubs.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington leaders rally around push to change banking laws for pot shops amid rash of robberies
With Washington in the midst of an uptick in pot shop robberies, state leaders have unified around a push to reform banking laws.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Public Schools employee faces child molestation charges
An instructional assistant with Seattle Public Schools (SPS) was charged with two counts of child molestation for abuse5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
PETA activists superglue themselves to counter at Seattle Starbucks headquarters
A woman super-glued herself to the service counter at the Starbucks cafe for the company's Seattle headquarters on Wednesday morning.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man shot and killed in Seattle’s International District
A man was shot and killed in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District early Wednesday.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle city attorney details plan to address case backlog with focus on violent crimes
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison announced her plan this week to address a backlog of unfiled criminal cases dating back years.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Second murder suspect arrested in connection to string of armed pot shop robberies
A second teen suspect in a fatal, marijuana store robbery in Tacoma is now under arrest.5 years ago
Micki Gamez
Why SUVs, minivans, and trucks hit pedestrians more often than other vehicles
SUVs, pickups, vans, and minivans are substantially more likely than cars to hit pedestrians when making turns, according to new study.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man charged with attempted rape of teen in Seattle
A man was charged with the attempted rape of a teenager in Seattle after grabbing her by the throat and squeezing her breast, according to court documents.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County adds additional sheriff patrols to downtown campus following courthouse incident
King County is expanding security services to its downtown campus which encompasses the courthouse, adult detention center, and city hall.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
NWS receives reports of waterspout over Lake Samish near Bellingham
The Seattle office for the National Weather Service received reports of a waterspout over Lake Samish near Bellingham this week.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘If Starbucks can do it, why not us?’: Lynnwood, Everett Verizon workers join union push
While Starbucks workers across the nation continue to push for union representation, local Verizon employees are taking up a similar effort.5 years ago
Kevin Ko, KIRO 7 News Staff
Six Eastside Fire & Rescue firefighters fired over vaccination status
Six unvaccinated firefighters at Eastside Fire and Rescue have been terminated for not complying with the state vaccine mandate5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
After initial hesitance, Puget Sound transit agencies officially end mask requirements
Although masking rules will no longer be in effect at Sea-Tac Airport and Paine Field, Seattle-area transit will be a different story.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Masking rules no longer in effect at Sea-Tac Airport, Paine Field
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed it will not require masks in airports and on airlines.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Seattle restaurants gradually returning to pre-pandemic volume amid mixed city revenue forecast
The city’s Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts reports that the number of patrons to the city’s restaurants is slowly on the rise.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle police arrest pair of drivers following road rage incident at Pike Place Market
Seattle police arrested two men after a road rage altercation at Pike Place Market on Sunday, which injured a woman who worked in the area.5 years ago
Dalton Day
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Klickitat County’s claim to portion of Yakama Indian Reservation
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Klickitat County’s claims century-old claim to a portion of the Yakama Indian Reservation.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Mayor Harrell unveils sweeping volunteer initiative as part of One Seattle vision
Whew newly-elected Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his first State of the City address back in February, he shared his vision of One Seattle – essentially not the status quo, but rather progress by working together to solve the issues facing the city. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell outlines vision for ‘one Seattle’ in inaugural address In […]5 years ago
