Nick Bowman
Washington’s proposed gas export tax is ‘unacceptable,’ says Oregon governor
A gas export tax proposed by Democrats in the Washington state Legislature drew harsh criticism from Oregon leaders this week.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Lawmakers, reform advocates clash over next phase of state’s policing ‘fix’ bills
Washington state lawmakers are continuing to work on a series of fixes to policing bills passed during the 2021 legislative session.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Western Washington’s ‘false spring’ fades as temperatures trend toward record lows
A late-season arctic blast and highland snow are poised to hit Western Washington on Sunday, ending temperate temperatures and a respite from the rain.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Former US Vice President Al Gore touts Washington state as climate policy leader
Former Vice President Al Gore virtually dropped by Washington state to talk climate change policy in 2022 with Gov. Inslee.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County repeals bicycle helmet law over discriminatory enforcement concerns
The King County Board of Health on Thursday repealed its law which requires cyclists to wear a helmet over enforcement concerns.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Washington hospitals allowed to resume non-urgent surgeries after pause
Hospitals across Washington can resume all surgeries and operations as of Feb. 17. Non-urgent procedures had been on hold as COVID cases surged.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Tim Eyman files flurry of anti-tax initiatives with eyes toward 2022 ballot
Anti-tax ballot initiatives from Tim Eyman have been a regular occurrence for years in Washington, and 2022 will likely keep with that trend.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Harrell aims to ‘hit reset’ on strained relationship between Seattle mayor, city council
In his State of the City address, Mayor Bruce Harrell highlighted his hope to repair the strained relationship between his office and Seattle City Council.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Coalition of businesses to put $10 million into addressing Seattle homelessness
Seattle and King County leaders announced a new initiative to address downtown homelessness on Thursday, called "Partnership for Zero."5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Two injured in overnight Belltown shooting, suspect flees on foot
Seattle police are investigating after two victims were injured in a shooting in the city's Belltown neighborhood overnight.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington state to end indoor mask mandate on March 21
Gov. Jay Inslee announces that Washington's indoor mask mandate will be lifted on March 21 in most settings.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Free youth transit access, expanded traffic cameras within transportation budget passed in Senate
The Legislature's transportation package passed through the Senate on Tuesday, complete with a $500 million addition for stormwater cleanup.5 years ago
Dalton Day
At least 50 Washington legislative staffers stage sickout over collective bargaining push
At least 50 legislative staffers called out sick Wednesday in response to the failure of a collective bargaining bill to reach a House vote.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Richland schools to reopen after vote to delay voluntary mask rule until state mandate lifts
Richland schools will reopen on Friday, after the district voted to delay a voluntary masking rule passed earlier this week.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Proposed changes to Washington elections stall out in Olympia
Efforts from state lawmakers to make changes to Washington's elections have officially fallen short this legislative session in Olympia.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Scaled back version of bill reworking state’s single-family zoning fails to advance
A bill that would have changed Washington's approach to dense housing and single-family zoning failed to advance this week.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County to end indoor vaccination verification March 1 at bars, restaurants, gyms
King County leaders provide an update on a vaccine verification policy that has been in effect since October of 2021.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Massive fire burns old school building in SeaTac
A fire is burning out of control at what used to be Maywood Elementary School on South 200th Street near 13th Ave South in SeaTac.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Emergency powers reform clears state Senate; Republicans claim bill ‘does nothing’
The Washington Senate approved a measure Tuesday that enables legislative leaders to end a state of emergency after 90 days.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Consent decree, homeless response highlights of Mayor Harrell’s ‘State of the City’
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell highlights ending the consent decree and streamlining homelessness response in his "State of the City" address.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘Our city budget would have been in the red’: Mosqueda touts early returns from JumpStart tax
Early revenue numbers were released for Seattle's JumpStart big business tax, currently sitting $31 million above the most recent forecast.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Two Whatcom County deputies out of hospital after being shot last week
Two Whatcom County Sheriff's Office deputies who were shot last Thursday, Feb. 10, are now out of the hospital and recovering at home.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Cooper Kupp’s high school coach in Yakima knew he ‘had a chance to do something special’
A.C. Davis High School in Yakima, Washington, is celebrating one of its most famous graduates this week: Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp.5 years ago
