Dalton Day
Seattle-area concrete delivery set to resume with some drivers cleared to work Tuesday
Teamsters 174 is allowing striking workers with three Seattle-area concrete suppliers to return to work Tuesday, March 15. Negotiations will continue.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Local leaders weigh investigation into concrete suppliers over bid-rigging and collusion concerns
City leaders are considering an investigation into concrete suppliers affected by an ongoing strike over concerns of bid-fixing and collusion.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Report details path to repairing ‘erosion of trust’ between Seattle police, protesters
A newly-released report issues a series of recommendations to Seattle police stemming from conflict with June 2020 protesters near the East Precinct.5 years ago
Dalton Day
UW expert: ‘Nuclear is absolutely essential’ as feds fund next-gen nuclear revitalization
The U.S. Department of Energy sponsors two projects with ties to Washington to create the next generation of nuclear power technology.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington schools begin shift to mask-optional approach for students
Monday marks the first time since in-person instruction resumed that students in Washington are not required to mask up in schools.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Flush with state dollars, Seattle’s Aurora redesign emerges
The Legislature appropriates $50 million in new funding for the redesign of Aurora Avenue North in Seattle, with construction to begin by March 1, 2024.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
Seattle entrepreneurs are saving forests one square of toilet paper at a time
A pair of Seattle entrepreneurs are doing their part to save our planet's forests with a creative alternative to typical toilet paper.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
An inch of Seattle-area lowland rain expected through Wednesday morning
An atmospheric river will make landfall in Western Washington on Monday and persist through Tuesday morning with rain in the forecast all week.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
‘The trees miss their admirers’: UW cherry blossoms starting to show their colors
It may still be winter, but the University of Washington's iconic cherry blossoms are already starting to show their colors.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle Public Schools appoint interim superintendent to permanent role
The Seattle Public Schools Board has appointed interim Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones to the permanent role in a 6-1 vote.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘Unlike Russell Wilson, COVID is not going away’: Forecasting future of post-mandate pandemic
As Washington's mask mandate ends March 12, what does the future look like for the pandemic both statewide and locally?5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
With COVID on the descent, travel at Sea-Tac Airport takes off
As the pandemic winds down, more people are taking to the skies at Sea-Tac International Airport -- and that has the airport's numbers closer to normal.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Rain with a side of rain’: Wet weather moves into Puget Sound region
Another atmospheric river is on its way to the Puget Sound region, bringing a near-constant run of rain over the next six days.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle proceeds with second homeless camp removal this week
For the second time this week, the city of Seattle proceeded with the removal of a homeless encampment, this time in Westlake Park.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
The masks come off: What you need to know with statewide mandate ending March 12
Starting on Saturday, March 12 masks will no longer be required in most places in Washington, as the statewide mandate lifts in earnest.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
Worst likely yet to come for rising inflation, gas prices across Seattle area
Inflation is rising at its fastest pace in 40 years, and a Seattle University economics professor says we haven't yet seen the worst of it.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
As legislative session ends, Gov. Inslee applauds victories on transportation, homelessness
Gov. Inslee praises state lawmakers as they approved a $64.1 billion spending plan that makes priority investments for Washington.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Concrete strike negotiations worsen as supplier offers terms that penalize picket lines
The latest terms of a supplier involved in an ongoing concrete strike stipulate that employees must work behind picket lines, fracturing negotiations.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
High-capacity magazine ban headlines series of victories for state gun safety advocates
Gun safety advocates scored a series of victories during the 2022 legislative session, including a ban on high-capacity magazines.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Sweep of homeless camp outside Seattle City Hall draws criticism from activists, local leaders
Local leaders and activists alike have spoken out against the removal of a homeless encampment outside Seattle City Hall on Wednesday.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Washington cities with Russian sister cities faced with decision
Washington state agencies have been ordered to cut ties with Russian businesses -- but what of the four local communities that have sister cities in Russia?5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Everett bandit squeezes his way into 16 downtown businesses
Dramatic surveillance video shows how a burglar broke in, and then squeezed into, several businesses in downtown Everett.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Indigenous relics evoke questions of ownership amid Skagit dam relicensing
Seattle City Light transfers pre-contact Indigenous relics to the Upper Skagit Tribes as it undergoes relicensing of its Skagit River dams.5 years ago
