Hanna Scott
‘This is the year this gets done’: State restrictions on high capacity magazines on path to passage
After years of failed attempts, restrictions on high capacity magazines in Washington could finally pass during this legislative session.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington inches closer toward dream of high speed rail system
Washington Democrats unveiled a $16 billion transportation package this week, which included $150 million for high speed rail.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington superintendent calls for end to state’s school mask mandate
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal expressed this week that he believes the mask mandate for students should be left up to school districts.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Seattle private downtown security a ‘stopgap’ until ‘hotspot’ policing materializes
The Downtown Seattle Association and its private security firm address crime in the downtown area and the expectations for SPD's 'hot spot' initiative.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Pressure mounts in concrete strike as King County offers $35 million bargaining chip
King County offers up a $35 million direct agreement with concrete suppliers to push strike negotiations forward as 15,000 risk losing their livelihoods.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington’s outdoor mask mandate to be lifted Feb. 18; indoor to follow
Washington state will be lifting its outdoor masking requirements by Feb. 18. The outdoor mask mandate currently in effect applies to large events.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Tsunami safety bond in North Beach School District failing in early results
The first round of special election results have been posted. The North Beach School District's "Safety 4 Students Construction Bond" is failing.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
State fines trio of companies for knowingly putting warehouse workers at risk for COVID
Three businesses operating out a Centralia distribution center have been fined for flouting COVID-19 safety requirements.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle adds new layer to 911 calls with ‘Nurse Navigator’ program
Next time you call 911 in Seattle for a medical emergency, you may be re-directed to a licensed nurse to determine the level of care you require.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Bremerton councilmember trails in early results for peculiar redo election
Bremerton residents cast ballots this week in a peculiar redo of a November city council election fueled by an auditor error.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle ‘not likely’ to see repeat of 2021’s record-shattering February snow
If current forecasts hold up, the Seattle area isn't likely to see a repeat performance of the record snow it saw in February of 2021.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
The best car theft prevention methods, according to local insurance agents
With car theft cases on the rise in Washington state, local insurance agents share advice to help you avoid becoming a statistic.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle mulls first-of-its-kind minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers
A first-of-its-kind proposal nearly a year in the making would look to increase compensation for app-based delivery drivers in Seattle.5 years ago
Dalton Day
National Starbucks unionization echoes in Seattle City Hall as ‘misinformation’ accusations fly
The Seattle City Council has passed a symbolic resolution in solidarity with ongoing, local Starbucks unionization efforts.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Police monitor finds Seattle police conducted fewest on-record stops in 2021
A police monitor report provides a summary of Terry stops in 2021 in a series of formal review processes of SPD's consent decree.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington reopens COVID at-home test ordering portal for third time
Washington residents can once again access the state's online test portal to order COVID rapid tests at no cost that will be shipped to their home.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Washington Democrats unveil expansive $16 billion transportation package
Washington Democrats in the Legislature have unveiled a new 16-year transportation funding proposal with a $16 billion price tag.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Tsunami ‘towers’ proposed in North Beach School District bond
A bond being voted for by a coastal school district would fund tsunami protection for schools that are currently in the hazard zone.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
As Oregon sets end date for mask mandate, Washington hopes to revisit it ‘in near future’
Could Washington state be weighing an end to its indoor mask mandate in the wake of Oregon setting its own March 31 end date?5 years ago
Nick Bowman
From Olympia to Spokane: Battle over changes to state’s new police accountability laws heats up
Advocates who led efforts for police accountability laws in 2021 are claiming that new proposed edits could unravel positive steps toward reform.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Layoffs ‘into the thousands, more to come’ as concrete worker strike nears third month
Thousand of construction workers have been laid off following a months-long concrete strike over an unfair labor practice dispute.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Snoqualmie Tribe closes on purchase of 12,000 acres of ancestral forest in King County
The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe has purchased 12,000 acres of ancestral land in King County, originally promised by the federal government in the 1930s.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
One dead, one injured after shooting inside Richland Fred Meyer; suspect arrested
Richland Police are asking the public to avoid the Fred Meyer on Wellsian Way after reports of an active shooting.5 years ago
