MyNorthwest Staff
Mariners to slash prices on food, drinks at T-Mobile Park for 2022 season
The Seattle Mariners have announced a new "value" menu of reduced-price food at T-Mobile Park, kicking off at the start of this season.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Seattle Starbucks location votes to become first on West Coast to unionize
The Starbucks in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood at Broadway and Denny has successfully voted to unionize through the National Labor Relations Board.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Data from Seattle HOPE Team finds that referrals lead to shelter placement in only half of all cases
In nearly half of all instances in Seattle, a HOPE Team shelter referral doesn't actually lead to placement in an available shelter space.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
New initiative backed by conservative donors takes aim at Washington capital gains tax
A new effort seeking to repeal Washington's capital gains tax has surfaced with tens of thousands of dollars of PAC money in tow.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Pierce County Council approves $4 million settlement with family of Manuel Ellis
The Pierce County Council approved a $4 million settlement agreement Tuesday that had been reached with the family of Manuel Ellis.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Remembering the Oso landslide, eight years later
On Tuesday, March 22, a ceremony in the small town of Oso, Washington, will remember the 43 lives lost in a deadly landslide eight years ago today.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Washington State Court of Appeals rules against portions of Seattle’s eviction moratorium
A Washington state appeals court issues a decision saying that portions of the Seattle council's eviction moratorium are not legal.5 years ago
Dalton Day
More ‘treatment options available at the felony level,’ city attorney says of repeat offenders
A focus of the city attorney's recently announced High Utilizer Initiative will be an attempt to merge repeat offenders’ misdemeanor charges into a felony.5 years ago
Micki Gamez
Auburn Food Bank offers help to local families amid recent rise in gas prices
The Auburn Food bank helps 23,000 families a year, and since gas prices began rising, it's seen more people reach out in need of gas.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle students plan Monday walkout over lifting of mask mandate in schools
Seattle students are planning a walkout on Monday at 11 a.m. in protest of the state's decision to lift its mask mandate for schools.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
1 dead, others injured in crash that ended with 2 cars leaving I-5
One person is dead and others were injured in a multi-car collision on northbound Interstate 5 near 304th Street in Federal Way on Sunday.5 years ago
Dalton Day
‘We’re so far behind on this’: Seattle council looks to catch up on affordable housing data
The council looks for better information on where Seattle's affordable housing lies with potential zoning changes on the horizon.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Tacoma pot shop employee shot, killed during robbery
An employee at a Tacoma marijuana dispensary was shot and killed during an armed robbery Saturday night.5 years ago
Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News
‘My employee saved multiple lives’: Pot shop robbery suspect killed after taking hostage
Criminals have been targeting pot shops and a recent string of violent robberies have employees on edge.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
New King County project gives more options for recycling soft plastics
It can be confusing to know where to recycle soft plastics like plastic bags, bubble wrap, and plastic packaging film, but a new project aims to help.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Trio of former Seahawks stars launch new initiative to support local nonprofits
A trio of former Seattle Seahawks stars announced a new initiative this week, designed to raise funds for nonprofits across the region.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Handful of police reform rollback bills take effect in Washington, others fall short
Washington state lawmakers passed a handful of bills this session aimed at updating and clarifying police reform legislation passed in 2021.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
As permanent Daylight Saving Time bill advances, should Washington push for Standard Time instead?
As a bill to keep the nation in year-round Daylight Saving Time makes progress, should we instead be focusing on staying in Standard Time?5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle-area gas prices begin to tick down after peaking early in week
Gas prices in the Seattle metropolitan area have finally begun to tick back down, having now declined in each of the last three days.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
All northbound I-5 lanes in Tacoma reopen following fatal collision, DUI arrest
All lanes of northbound I-5 are 38th Street South in Tacoma have reopened, after an hours-long closure following a fatal collision Friday.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Boeing builds launch vehicle for mission to land first woman on the moon
The Artemis missions, which aim to land the first woman on the moon, readied test launch Thursday with a vehicle built by Boeing.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Sound Transit mulls aggressive fare enforcement with revenue forecasts in ‘wrong direction’
A high percentage of light rail riders not paying fares forces Sound Transit's hand in considering more aggressive measures to generate revenue.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington enacts limits on how schools can conduct active shooter drills
A bill limiting the way Washington schools can conduct active shooter lockdown drills was signed into law on Thursday by Gov. Jay Inslee.5 years ago
