Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee deploys National Guard, halts non-urgent procedures amid hospital staffing crisis
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday that he will be deploying the National Guard to hospitals across Washington state.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Settlement over ‘predatory’ practices to erase student debt for over 1,400 Washingtonians
Navient settles a lawsuit with the Washington AG and will pay $45 million to Washingtonians and the state for misleading and predatory lending behavior.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘And then there were none:’ 4 major Washington mountain passes reopen
Stevens Pass and US 2 Tumwater Canyon reopened to traffic Thursday. Snoqualmie and Blewett passes are open, but White Pass remains closed.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Light rail service suspended between Capitol Hill and SODO this weekend
Link light rail service in Seattle will be suspended between the Capitol Hill and SODO stations Jan. 15-16, with normal operations to resume Monday.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
State Board of Health will not yet make a decision to require COVID vaccine for students
The state Board of Health just started to consider making the COVID vaccine mandatory for school children in Washington, and will not make a decision yet.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle-area trash service could be delayed longer due to out-of-state strike
Snow halted trash collection service across Puget Sound, creating a backlog of garbage. As companies try to catch up, some workers are walking off the job.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Kittitas County says WSDOT refused help for clearing snow over lack of vaccine mandate
Kittitas County leaders say WSDOT refused assistance clear snow from roadways over the county's lack of a COVID vaccine mandate for its workers.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
COVID cases in Seattle schools skyrocket, as cancellations, remote learning shifts mount
COVID-19 cases continue to mount among staff and students in Seattle schools, with some opting to move back to remote learning.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle’s Bumbershoot Festival to return with new partner, reworked format
After nearly a year of deliberation among city leaders, a new partner has been found for Seattle's Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Mayor Harrell extends Seattle eviction moratorium another 30 days
Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Wednesday that he will be issuing a 30-day extension for Seattle's eviction moratorium.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Mayor Harrell appoints director of housing office, public safety
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made a few more appointments for members of his cabinet and hired a director of public safety on Tuesday.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man charged in armed robbery spree at 12 King County banks and businesses
A man was charged with 12 counts of first-degree robbery in what prosecutors say was a two-month armed robbery spree.5 years ago
Dalton Day
SPD ‘misinformation campaign’ has council, mayor’s office demanding answers
Prompted by an SPD incident involving faked radio chatter to harass protestors outside the East Precinct, Seattle council calls for police reform.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Freeway, mountain pass closures hit Puget Sound region grocery stores with shortages
After Washington's major thoroughfares across the mountains were closed all weekend, grocery stores are feeling the pinch in product shortages.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Fired SPD officer who punched handcuffed suspect to sue city over termination
Former SPD Officer Adley Shepherd has filed a new lawsuit claiming that poor training and racial discrimination factored into his dismissal.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Southern Resident orcas hit Puget Sound absence record in 2021
Likely because of their dwindling food supply, the Southern Resident orcas spent fewer days in the Puget Sound in 2021 than any other year on record.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Washington Neo-Nazi group leader sentenced to 7 years in prison for intimidation plot
A Neo-Nazi group leader was sentenced for his role in a multi-state plot to threaten and intimidate journalists and anti-Semitism advocates.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘We need action’: Gov. Inslee’s State of the State address highlights lengthy to-do list in 2022
Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his annual "State of the State" address on Tuesday, laying out a broad, ambitious swathe of goals for 2022.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
New lawsuit challenges tribal exclusive sports betting in Washington state
Maverick Gaming is challenging the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act that is being used to give tribes exclusive rights to sports betting.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Another atmospheric river, heavy rain hits Puget Sound region
Another atmospheric river is taking aim at Western Washington, bringing heavy rain to the Puget Sound region Tuesday and Wednesday.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Whatcom County Council names 22-year-old Simon Sefzik as late Sen. Ericksen’s replacement
Whatcom County Council named 22-year-old Simon Sefzik as the replacement for late state Senator Doug Ericksen in a 4-2 vote on Tuesday.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Legislative session kicks off with packed agenda, virtual testimony, and multiple lawmakers with COVID
The 2022 legislative session convened Monday with opening ceremonies in the state House and Senate, and a lengthy to-do list.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Temporary workforce challenge’ suspends handful of King County Metro bus routes
King County Metro suspends several bus routes through Jan. 21, citing staff shortages and repair for damages from the recent snow storm.5 years ago
