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
MyNorthwest Staff
Race for King County prosecutor heats up as field of candidates quickly takes shape
With 10 months before electon day, candidates to replace outgoing King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg are already beginning to surface.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Puget Sound schools feel strain of omicron surge, as some mull return to remote learning
Puget Sound schools are already beginning to struggle with a recent uptick in COVID cases, as some consider a return to remote learning.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Evacuations, search for missing persons continue after flooding in Washington
Major flooding closed part of I-5 Friday and basically cut off Seattle from the rest of the U.S. Search crews are looking for at least one missing person.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
National Guard arrives in Leavenworth to offer aid after emergency declaration
After the mayor declared a disaster in the city of Leavenworth due to record-breaking snowfall, members of the National Guard are arriving to help Monday.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Snoqualmie, Blewett passes reopen; White, Stevens passes remain closed
After being closed for almost four days due to dangerous conditions and record snowfall, Snoqualmie and Blewett passes reopened at 5 p.m. Sunday.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Lake Washington High School to temporarily shift to remote learning Monday
Lake Washington High School students will temporarily shift to remote learning starting Monday due to staffing shortages related to COVID-19.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Kshama Sawant calls on mayor to extend Seattle’s eviction moratorium
With Seattle's eviction moratorium set to end on Jan. 15, Councilmember Kshama Sawant is calling for another extension.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington crests 10,000 total COVID-19 deaths since start of pandemic
Washington hit a grim milestone on Friday, cresting 10,000 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic in early 2020.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County omicron surge ‘likely to get more difficult’ before situation improves
The omicron variant continues to stress health care systems across King County, with hospitalizations and COVID-19 cases continuing to rise.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
House in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood slides off foundations in wake of heavy rain
Heavy rain caused a house in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood to slide off its foundations Friday, with several other houses in the area also at risk.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Record-shattering rain drenches Western Washington to close out week
Heavy rain swept across Western Washington late this week, shattering records and shutting down several roadways in the process.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Dan Satterberg to say goodbye as King County Prosecutor after nearly 16 years
King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg says he will be stepping down at the end of the year, ending a 16-year run in office.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Wet weather, potholes in Washington make grocery deliveries challenging
With mountain passes and part of I-5 closed, and the COVID pandemic already delaying deliveries, some grocery store shelves are feeling the pinch.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Washington health leaders ask mild COVID patients not to visit emergency rooms
State health leaders say too many people with mild COVID cases are taking up resources in emergency rooms that should go to serious cases.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee proposes bill making it illegal for elected leaders, candidates to spread election fraud lies
Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing a new bill to make it illegal for elected leaders or candidates to spread unfounded claims of voter fraud.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Evacuation notice issued for Skokomish Valley area in Mason County over flooding
An evacuation order has been issued for residents of the Skokomish Valley area, with significant flooding expected amid rainy weather.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington medical association urges Gov. Inslee to aid hospitals operating at ‘crisis capacity’
The state Medical Association has urged Gov. Inslee to take immediate action to assist hospitals "effectively operating at crisis capacity strategies."5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell: SPD Proud Boys protest hoax was ‘totally unacceptable’
City leaders issued criticism for SPD on Thursday, after it was revealed that several officers had participated in a coordinated hoax in 2020.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Drive-by shooting bill pre-filed in Washington may never see daylight
The 2022 legislative session in Washington is less than a week away, but there's already one controversial pre-filed bill that will likely be shelved.5 years ago
