MyNorthwest Staff
State Supreme Court to examine overturned conviction of 1987 cold-case double murder
The state Supreme Court will review a SeaTac trucker’s overturned conviction for a 1987 Snohomish County double homicide.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
Athlete brings edge to Mariners’ ads and image
Rashad Floyd, the founder of the Portland-based Heart and Hustle Productions, has packed the teams' new TV ads with game highlights and players' voices.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Impending City of Seattle budget gap underpins SPD-hiring deliberation
The Seattle City Council has passed out of committee two pieces of legislation intended to remedy the Seattle Police Department's staffing shortage.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County Libraries opts for ‘Fresh Start for All,’ removes current late fees
The King County Library System (KCLS), which hasn’t been charging late fees for books and materials since the pandemic hit, wiped all late fees last week.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Businesses, residents suing the City of Seattle over CHOP denied class action certification
A U.S. District Court judge denies class action certification to the group of Capitol Hill property owners suing the City of Seattle over the Capitol Hill Organized Protest (CHOP).5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Encampment sweep planned for Woodland Park
The City of Seattle is continuing homeless encampment sweeps throughout the city. The latest is scheduled for Tuesday morning at Woodland Park.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle Public Schools settles sexual abuse lawsuit for $3 million
Seattle Public Schools has agreed to pay $3,000,000 to a student who says she was sexually abused by a former coach and instructional assistant of Ballard High School.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Missing Puget Sound crab pots cause estimated 180,000 annual crab deaths
Northwest Straits Foundation estimates there are 12,000 crab pots lost in the Puget Sound each year, trapping and killing approximately 180,000 crabs.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Times’ lawsuit reveals answers to Durkan’s missing texts, leads to reforms
The City of Seattle has agreed to pay $200,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the Seattle Times over former Mayor Jenny Durkan’s missing text messages.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Municipal Court judges agree to exclude certain ‘high utilizer’ individuals from Community Court
The Seattle City Attorney requested that certain individuals originally identified as high utilizers will be excluded from participating in the program.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Past Port of Seattle labor spat overhangs imminent West Coast dockworker contract talks
Negotiations among 22,000 West Coast dockworkers and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) will begin ahead of a July 1 contract expiration date.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Unspecified ‘threat’ forces Everett Community College into lockdown
Everett Community College's main campus is in lockdown over a threat sent via email, Everett Police Department tells KIRO Newsradio5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Alaska Airlines pilots to conduct strike-authorization vote starting Monday
The pilot union’s leaders at Alaska Airlines unanimously voted to conduct a strike-authorization ballot among their pilots.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Rolling shootout in Tacoma ends with crash, one injury
Tacoma police are investigating a shootout between two cars that resulted in a crash and one injury.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
AARP WA advises people to help elderly relatives through 3G phase-out
The phase-out of 3G service for phone and medical alert systems may present challenges for the elderly, who rely on these services in emergencies.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
More than 10% of e-scooter riders get into an accident, new survey reveals
Of the 5,189 respondents who had used scooters, 11% reported experiencing an injury, according to The Seattle Department of Transportation.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
April’s sudden snowfall saves state from previous drearier rainfall predictions
April logged the most snowfall in recent history for Washington, bringing back most of the winter's missing snow in the process.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Snohomish CO recommends masks as parts of Western WA cross into ‘high’ COVID transmission
Snohomish County's health director is asking people to wear masks again as parts of Western Washington report upticks in COVID cases.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Seattle’s mayor endorses staffing incentive plan for the Seattle Police Department ahead of vote
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has thrown weight behind a proposal that grants SPD the funds to pay for a staffing incentive plan.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WA introduces ballot measure to decriminalize drug possession
A ballot measure was initiated to remove the penalties for possessing drugs of any kind in the state of Washington.5 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle considers ‘Pay Up’ policy to increase wages for gig workers
Seattle City Council members are considering minimum pay rates for app-based delivery drivers.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Entomologist optimistic that Whatcom County’s giant hornets will be eradicated in next few years
We're still two months out from the start of Asian giant hornet trapping season, but already the State Department of Agriculture is feeling hopeful.5 years ago
Frank Sumrall
“Infamous” Bellevue cat wins large settlement due to conflict of interest
The owner of a notorious cat in Bellevue named “Miska” won a $125,000 settlement from Bellevue and King County following a three-year court battle.5 years ago
