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
MyNorthwest Staff
State Rep. Frank Chopp could face investigation after rerouting funds to nonprofit he co-founded
State Rep. Frank Chopp finds himself in hot water, after redirecting roughly $2 million toward a Seattle-based nonprofit he co-founded.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Everett police officer shot and killed, suspect in custody
One officer was reportedly killed on Friday, following what Everett police are describing as a "significant incident" on North Broadway Avenue.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle area-concrete companies make return-to-work offer to striking drivers
Seattle-area concrete suppliers have made an offer to striking delivery drivers to have them return to work in exchange for medical coverage in April.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Community remembers fallen Pierce County Deputy Dom Calata
Pierce County Deputy Dom Calata, who was fatally shot in the line of duty last week, is being honored Friday with a procession and memorial.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Group aims to bring Seattle minimum wage push to Tukwila
The push begins to make Tukwila the next local city with a top-tier minimum wage, which would raise pay to as much as $18 an hour.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State cannabis industry asks local leaders for help after deadly robberies
After a huge increase in armed robberies at local pot stores, and numerous deaths, the state cannabis industry says it is desperate for help.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Downtown bus stop closes under Seattle police and mayoral crime initiative
The city of Seattle and King County Metro will temporarily shut down the northbound bus stop on Third and Pike as part of a larger crime initiative.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
One dead, one injured in shooting at Tukwila transit center
Tukwila police responded to a report of a shooting at the Tukwila light rail station on Thursday. One man was found dead at the scene.5 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Safety infractions, closed routes: Seattle schools have an ‘open request’ for bus provider
Safety infractions and closed routes prompt Seattle Public Schools to re-issue a contractor bid for the district's school buses.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man dead, woman critically hurt in Columbia City shooting
A 30-year-old man was shot and killed in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood Thursday morning, and a 25-year-old woman was injured.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sen. Murray says Washington will ‘bear the brunt’ of Idaho’s abortion ban
Idaho Governor Brad Little has signed into law an abortion ban bill that critics, including Sen. Murray, say follows in the footsteps of Texas restrictions.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle council looks to bring back SPD hiring incentive program
The Seattle City Council has sponsored a resolution to fund extra dollars for an Seattle police staffing incentive program, including hiring bonuses.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Farm workers strike one week before Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Just before the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, workers at one of the valley's major tulip growers are going on strike, demanding safer working conditions.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle gets warmest day in over five months, with chance to repeat over weekend
Seattle experienced its first day with temperatures over 60 degrees since November of 2021 this week, with the potential for more this weekend.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Omicron subvariant goes from 7% to 25% of local cases within a week
As the omicron subvariant, BA.2, causes surges in Europe and Asia, its presence is also increasing in Washington. But that doesn't mean we'll see a wave.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Employers deny claims of collusion, price-fixing as Seattle-area concrete strike nears fifth month
The Seattle-area concrete strike has had a profound impact on the price of construction projects. Suppliers deny price-fixing.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle Pride cuts ties with Amazon over company’s political contributions
Seattle Pride announced this week that it would be cutting ties with Amazon as a corporate sponsor for its annual parade this summer.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle police chief lays out plan for hitting ‘reset,’ but questions remain
Interim Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz presented the department's Strategic Plan for 2022 to city council's public safety committee on Tuesday.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
UW expert: ‘Really disappointed’ to see free COVID testing end for uninsured
The federal program that provided free COVID-19 testing for uninsured individuals ended Tuesday after running out of money.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
City of Seattle held ‘scheduled RV Remediation clean’ in Ballard, RVs remain
The City of Seattle cleaned up a homeless encampment along Eighth Avenue in Ballard on Tuesday, but says no vehicles were towed.5 years ago
