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
Micki Gamez
Tips to save on gas as prices get worse before they get better
President Joe Biden has indicated that the price of gas is going to get worse before it gets better, but there are ways to save at the pump.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Canadian border will no longer require tests for vaccinated travelers
It will soon get easier to cross the border into Canada if you are fully vaccinated. Starting April 1, you will no longer need to find a test beforehand.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Some Seattle-area concrete drivers return to work, others await go-ahead from employer
The union representing Seattle-area concrete delivery drivers says that workers for one facility in Ballard have now returned.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Hit and run damages I-5 54th Avenue E overpass in Fife, all lanes now open
A truck hit and run damaged an I-5 overpass in Fife on Thursday morning, blocking two lanes of northbound I-5 until late afternoon.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington prepares for ‘influx of patients from Idaho’ after strengthening abortion protections
A bill to strengthen Washington abortion protections will likely see an influx of patients coming from nearby states, like Idaho and Montana.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Pierce County Sheriff’s deputy dead after being shot Tuesday in Spanaway
A Pierce County Sheriff's deputy has died after being shot while serving a warrant to a felony suspect in Spanaway on Tuesday.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Armed robbery suspect shot, killed in south Seattle standoff
A suspect in an armed robbery in Bellevue was fatally shot by officers in a standoff with police in south Seattle, according to Seattle police.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
With mask mandate in rear-view, state plots course for future of COVID response
With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continuing to decline, state health officials are updating their response efforts for the months ahead.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Union push among Starbucks workers an ‘evolving backdrop’ of ‘uncertainty,’ says retiring CEO
Retiring Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson addresses internal allegations of anti-union activity in front of an annual shareholder meeting.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Can latest prolific offenders initiative move the needle on public safety in Seattle?
Will the latest attempt at addressing prolific offenders in Seattle finally address public safety concerns dating back nearly a decade?5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington Sen. Murray presses Biden to extend pause on student loan payments
Washington Sen. Patty Murray is pressing President Joe Biden to extend an ongoing pause on student loan payments through the end of this year.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
All five Echo Glen escapees in custody after fifth apprehended Monday
The remaining teenager of a group of five who escaped from Echo Glen Children's Center in January was apprehended without incident this week.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson retiring, Howard Schultz to serve in interim role
Starbucks Corporation announced Wednesday that Kevin Johnson, the company's president and chief executive officer, intends to retire this year.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Sound Transit considers competing proposals for West Seattle, Ballard Link extension
The future of light rail through West Seattle to Ballard hangs in the balance as Sound Transit negotiates its draft Link extension plans.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Some concrete deliveries set to resume Saturday despite union agreeing to immediate return
Despite some Seattle-area concrete delivery drivers agreeing to return to work starting Tuesday, there's uncertainty as to when that may actually occur.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Two Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies shot in Spanaway; suspect dead
Two Pierce County Sheriff's deputies were shot near Pacific Avenue South and 176th Street in Spanaway on Tuesday morning.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington’s wait for permanent Daylight Saving Time could be nearing end after Senate vote
A bill that would keep the nation in Daylight Saving Time year-round was passed by unanimous consent in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Washington Food Industry Association calls on Seattle mayor to end hazard pay
The president and CEO of the Washington Food Industry Association is calling on the mayor of Seattle to end the hazard pay ordinance at grocery stores.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Signs of relief for Washington drivers as increase in gas prices begins to slow
While gas prices across the Seattle area and Washington state have continued to rise steadily, that growth has slowed in recent days.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Jury awards $150 million to victims of 2019 Seattle crane collapse
A King County jury has awarded $150 million to the families of several people killed or injured when a Seattle crane collapsed in 2019.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Inquests into law enforcement-involved deaths resume in King County
After a delay of more than four years, inquests into deaths caused by police and law enforcement officers in King County are set to resume Tuesday.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle police ask for help identifying man involved in killing teen downtown
Seattle detectives are seeking assistance identifying a man involved in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old at Third Avenue and Pine Street on March 2.5 years ago
