MyNorthwest Staff
Washington health board opts not to require COVID-19 vaccines for K-12 students
The Washington State Board of Health has unanimously voted not to add a COVID-19 vaccine to a list of required K-12 vaccines.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
Event in Seattle will teach people to paint Ukrainian Easter eggs, raise funds for much-needed aid
An event Thursday evening in Seattle will teach people how to make Ukrainian Easter eggs, as well as raise much-needed funds for aid.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
JUUL to pay Washington state $22.5 million over unlawful advertising directed toward kids
JUUL, an electronic cigarette company, will pay the state of Washinton $22.5 million over a lawsuit against the company’s advertising practices, especially towards children.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Shoreline to explore ‘natural evolution’ to single-family zoning
Shoreline City Council approved an amendment this week to look into allowing duplexes and triplexes in areas zoned for single-family homes.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Group behind initiative to repeal capital gains tax clashes with AG over how it would appear on ballot
The group behind an initiative seeking to overturn the state's capital gains tax filed a challenge this week over how it would appear on the ballot.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
‘Going to take some time to ramp up,’ concrete suppliers say of deliveries after strike ends
While formerly striking concrete drivers have agreed to end their strike, the suppliers say that additional time is needed before deliveries can resume.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SPD hiring bonuses debate sparks overhaul to how City of Seattle recruits talent
The city of Seattle has identified 14 different trades and professions with the city that consistently struggle to field qualified applicants.5 years ago
Associated Press
Providence agrees to pay $22 million in medical fraud case
Providence Health & Services Washington has agreed to pay $22.6 million to resolve allegations that its Walla Walla hospital fraudulently billed federal health care programs.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Russell Wilson puts $28 million Bellevue mansion up for sale
Former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has now put his multi-million dollar Bellevue home up for sale on both Redfin and Zillow.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle lays groundwork for ‘shared vision’ of denser housing
Councilmember Tammy Morales led a forum focusing the growing need for denser housing, and what Seattle will need to do to address that.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Lawsuit over planned Kirkland hotel shelter is ‘without merit’ says mayor
Kirkland Mayor Penny Sweet responded to a recently-filed lawsuit over a planned permanent supportive housing facility in a vacant La Quinta Inn.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Suspect arrested for murder, string of armed robberies at pot shops
Seattle police officers have arrested a suspect after a deadly armed robbery at a pot shop earlier this month.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Two-thirds of Seattle voters polled have ‘actively considered’ leaving the city, according to survey
Seattle voters have grown even more frustrated with the state of the city over the past several months, with a majority polled having considered moving.5 years ago
Micki Gamez
Galley service to return to Washington ferries starting this week
After being closed for over two years due to the pandemic, galley service is coming back to Washington ferries on Wednesday, April 13.5 years ago
Dalton Day
‘Not very transparent,’ King County councilmember says of search for new sheriff
With three finalists in the running to become King County's next sheriff, one councilmember is concerned that the selection process is lacking transparency.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Wealthy donors grow war chest for PAC seeking to overturn state’s capital gains tax
The political action committee behind an initiative to repeal Washington's capital gains tax has continued to rake in funds from wealthy donors.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Workers at Marysville Starbucks go on strike over lack of staffing, working conditions
Employees at a Starbucks in Marysville are on strike, citing what they say have been unfair working conditions and a lack of adequate staffing.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Scattered snow showers move in to South Sound Monday morning
The South Sound woke up to scattered snow showers on Monday, most of which is expected to taper off by the end of the morning.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Snoqualmie, Stevens passes reopen after multiple collisions, spinouts
Both Snoqualmie and Stevens passes have reopened after multiple collisions and spinouts caused the roads to shut down Saturday.5 years ago
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News
Sammamish city manager removed from job after investigation into privacy violations
After a lengthy investigation, the Sammamish City Council voted to part ways with City Manager Dave Rudat.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
‘Time to change tactics:’ Striking concrete drivers unconditionally offer to resume deliveries
Upwards of 300 striking concrete delivery drivers are offering to go back to work until a new contract is settled.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Smash and grab jewelry robbery closes popular West Seattle business for several months
Last Friday before closing, three suspects with masks and hoods stormed into a West Seattle business, stealing jewelry and cash.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Income or excise? Figuring out how state Supreme Court might rule on challenge to capital gains tax
Is Washington's capital gains tax an excise or income tax? That's the question that could soon be presented to the state Supreme Court.5 years ago
