MyNorthwest Staff
A virtual campus let this Everett professor average 100 weekly teaching hours
An accounting professor at Everett Community College (ECC) held the equivalent of more than four, simultaneous full-time teaching contracts.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Washington gun laws offer stronger protections against school shootings
In Washington, elected officials believe students are better protected than in most other states because of several new gun laws passed in recent years.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Bellevue greenlights summer outdoor dining for third consecutive year
Old Bellevue will continue to allow restaurant dining in parking spaces this summer.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Seattle nears passage of nation’s first minimum wage for app-based, delivery gig-workers
Seattle verges on passing a first-of-its-kind minimum wage protection for app-based service workers.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Alan White, the longest-tenured member of Yes and Seattle-area resident, dies at 72
Famed musician and Seattle resident Alan White has died at age 72.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Alaska Airlines pilots overwhelmingly vote in favor of strike authorization
The union representing Alaska Airlines pilots approved a “strike-authorization” measure earlier this week.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee tests positive for COVID-19
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tested positive for COVID-19 on a rapid antigen test, according to the governor’s office.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Pierce County adopts safe parking pilot program
The Pierce County Council adopted a plan to help end homelessness in the county on Tuesday, setting parking regulations for long-term parking.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Texas elementary shooting prompts tough conversations with children about school-violence
Kids across the country are asking questions about what happened in that Texas elementary school -- and whether or not they can feel safe.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle City Council passes ordinance offering incentives for hard-to-fill jobs, including police
The Seattle City Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance in a 6-3 vote that will allow departments to offer relocation assistance to new hires for hard-to-fill jobs, including police officers.5 years ago
Zeke Miller and Chris Megerian
Biden says ‘we have to act’ after Texas school shooting
President Joe Biden called for new restrictions on firearms Tuesday night after a gunman massacred 18 children at a Texas elementary school.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State officials speak out on gun control amid aftermath of Texas school shooting
Multiple Washington representatives spoke out after the shooting, sharing their condolences while condemning gun violence.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Concrete strike’s impact on West Seattle Bridge timeline unclear as SDOT makes final pours
SDOT still hopes to open the West Seattle Bridge in “mid-2022." A to-be-announced, updated timeline will be delivered on June 9.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County confirms Patti Cole-Tindall as new Sheriff
The King County Council voted unanimously to confirm Patti Cole-Tindall as the new King County Sheriff on Tuesday.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Seattle loses battle over Burke-Gilman Trail’s ‘missing link’ as project funds sunset
A spate of legal challenges over the 1.4-mile stretch of the Burke-Gilman Trail's missing link jeopardizes its completion.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
22-year-old victim identified in fatal Ship Canal Bridge collision
The deadly crash on southbound I-5 in Seattle's University District this morning killed 22-year-old Jordan Shelley of Seattle.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Instance of monkeypox investigated in King County amid ‘growing international outbreak’
A presumptive case of monkeypox is being investigated in King County, according to Public Health, Seattle and King County.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
As pandemic-fueled surge in online shopping slows, Amazon subleases warehouse space
Amazon is planning to sublease some of its warehouse space now that the pandemic-fueled surge in online shopping has eased.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Blood platelet shortage impacting medical treatments amid lack of donors
Ongoing since the pandemic, the blood platelet shortage is reaching critical levels as deliveries are being rationed among local hospitals.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gun violence prompts early summer closures of Golden Gardens and Alki Beach
Golden Gardens and Alki Beach will close at 10 p.m. May 27 through Sept. 4 over concerns of gun violence in years past.5 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Number of King County homeless up nearly 14% since 2020, 57% remain unsheltered
In 2020, the percentage of homeless who had access to shelter on a consistent basis was 53%. Now the amount of homeless with shelter is just 43%.5 years ago
Associated Press
78,000 pounds of infant formula arrives in US
A military plane carrying enough specialty infant formula for more than half a million baby bottles arrived Sunday in Indianapolis.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Pierce County deputies investigating death of 11-year-old
Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies said they were investigating the death of an 11-year-old girl in Midland, WA.5 years ago
