Nick Bowman
Mayor Harrell announces national search for Seattle’s next permanent police chief
Mayor Bruce Harrell officially announced the start of a competitive national search for Seattle's next permanent police chief on Thursday.5 years ago
Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News
‘Very unusual and disconcerting’: violent crime up in Ballard neighborhood
Violent crime in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood is up, according to the latest Seattle police data from its crime dashboard.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘Tough’ decisions as county authority, Seattle diverge over approach to downtown homeless camps
There's been a significant divide between Seattle and the regional authority as removals of homeless camps have ramped up in 2022.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
WA jumps appeals court, asks state Supreme Court to take on legal battle over capital gains
The state Attorney General’s Office files a request for direct review with the state Supreme Court over a recent capital gains ruling.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Teens wanted for murder, string of armed robberies at pot shops
Officers in Pierce and King counties are looking for two teens after a deadly armed robbery at a pot shop earlier this month.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID case numbers tick back up in King County, but ‘positive trends’ persist
King and Snohomish Counties' coronavirus numbers are going up. The slight uptick is concurrent with increases in omicron subvariant.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Mayor Harrell latest to pick up the torch on years-long effort to bring back the Sonics
Mayor Bruce Harrell is the latest city leader to take the baton on a years-long push to bring the Seattle Sonics back to their home city.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Just ugly today’: Semi-truck crash grinds morning commute through SeaTac to a halt
A semi-truck collision that damaged a guardrail along northbound I-5 has traffic from the south end facing significant delays Thursday morning.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Aurora borealis puts on show in Washington night skies with chance of encore Friday
A strong geomagnetic storm brought the aurora borealis to night skies across Western Washington overnight between Wednesday and Thursday.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Water main break causes flooding, power outages in Tukwila
A major water main break closed off Tukwila Parkway, leading to flooding and power outages early Wednesday morning.5 years ago
Dalton Day
As Seattle continues to lose police, new report finds mixed results for hiring bonus program
A recent report sheds light on the effectiveness of hiring bonuses for the SPD; the council and mayor weigh in on the recruitment strategy.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Ukrainian Association of WA looking toward second aid flight to Ukraine
The Ukrainian Association of Washington just organized an aid flight of medical supplies to Ukraine -- and it is already planning a second flight.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
In first state-led operation in years, Okanogan County imminently slated for prescribed burn
Depending on weather conditions, a prescribed burn could happen in Okanogan County as soon as the week of March 28.5 years ago
KTTH staff
With suspension of jury trials, Whatcom among ‘top places in state for property crime,’ says prosecutor
The Whatcom County prosecutor discusses two reasons why property crime in his region has spiked in recent months, and possible solutions.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
New Seattle ballot initiative would look to tackle homelessness with ‘social housing’ model
A newly-filed ballot initiative would look to address Seattle's housing crisis with a new publicly-funded "social housing" program.5 years ago
Dalton Day
West Seattle Bridge repair on track to finish in ‘mid-2022’ with concrete drivers’ limited return
Repair of the West Seattle Bridge is tentatively scheduled to conclude, on schedule, by 'mid-2022' with the return of some concrete drivers.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Medical airlift’ for Ukraine with $3.5 million of medical supplies set to fly out of Sea-Tac
A relief flight for Ukraine stocked with emergency medical supplies is scheduled to fly out of Sea-Tac Airport on Monday evening.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Off-duty Edmonds police officer stabbed to death in Las Vegas
An Edmonds police officer, Tyler Steffins, was stabbed to death in Las Vegas on Saturday while off-duty after a verbal altercation.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Dick’s Drive-In brings back 19 cent burgers for belated anniversary celebration
Dick's Drive-In is bringing back its 19 cent burgers this week for a belated celebration of its 68th anniversary, this time spanning three days.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County launches mobile shower unit for homeless
King County launched a new mobile shower program last week, designed to provide hygiene resources for the region's homeless population.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff and Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News
Memorial grows for Everett officer killed in line of duty
An Everett police officer who was killed in the line of duty is being remembered and honored by his community. Flowers, teddy bears and messages of love now spill over a squad car in Everett. A memorial for fallen officer Dan Rocha continues to grow on the corner of Wall Street and Wetmore Avenue. “Wrapped […]5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Seattle to adjust paid street parking rates starting March 28
Various business districts and neighborhoods in Seattle will soon see adjusted on-street paid parking rates to manage local conditions and parking demand.5 years ago
Rachel La Corte, Associated Press
Washington governor signs $17 billion transportation package
A nearly $17 billion, 16-year transportation revenue package that will pay for a variety of projects across the state was signed Friday by Gov. Jay Inslee.5 years ago
