KIRO 7 News Staff
Federal lawsuit filed against city of Seattle over child pepper-sprayed during 2020 protest
The father of a child pepper-sprayed by a police sergeant during a protest in May 2020 has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city of Seattle.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Police presence at Greyhound prompts Stadium Station light-rail closure
The Stadium Station light rail stop is shut down due to police activity at the Seattle Greyhound Bus Station nearby.5 years ago
Associated Press
Washington justices unanimously reject Inslee recall effort
The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected an effort to recall Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.5 years ago
Brandon Gustafson
Seahawks keep No. 9 pick, select Mississippi State OT Charles Cross
The Seattle Seahawks take Mississippi State offensive tackle Charles Cross with the ninth overall pick.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sound Transit discounts reduced fares in push to boost payment compliance
Sound Transit reworks its fare enforcement policy by discounting reduced fares and educating riders on compliance.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
USPS replaces fleet with gas-powered over electric vehicles, prompting Washington AG lawsuit
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is taking Postmaster DeJoy to court over allegedly violating environmental law.5 years ago
Micki Gamez
The newly renovated Mukilteo ferry terminal is ADA compliant, but still needs improvements
Heather Mayhugh and her passengers are concerned not enough was done for people with disabilities at the newly-renovated ferry terminal.5 years ago
Dalton Day
‘Superyacht facilities’ resize Sound Transit’s draft bridges for light rail over Lake Washington Canal
The Seattle Waterfront might be looking to attract a specific type of business: billionaires who can afford luxury superyachts.5 years ago
Associated Press
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against long-term care tax
A federal judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit that was filed by opponents of a mandatory payroll premium to fund Washington state’s recently delayed long-term care program.5 years ago
Frank Sumrall
District eyeing significant demolition, rebuild for Alki Elementary
Alki Elementary School will undergo sizeable constructional changes after failing to receive landmark designation consideration.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle police illegally ignored COVID mask rules
A civilian oversight board says some Seattle police officers routinely and illegally ignored state and city mask mandates.5 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Pilots close to striking over poor working conditions with Alaska Airlines
The Alaska Airlines Air Line Pilots Association's (ALPA) Master Executive Council (MEC) voted to authorize a strike, allowing the opportunity for pilots to strike for the first time in the company's 90-year history.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington implementing new crisis phone line, 988, to complement 911 services
Washington will debut the crisis phone line 988 in mid-July following Congress' decision to pass the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act in 2020.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID tops list of leading causes of work-related fatalities in Washington state in 2021
COVID-19 was the leading cause of work-related fatalities in Washington state last year, responsible for roughly a quarter of the 106 workers who died on the job in 2021.5 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Union concrete workers, suppliers reach truce without scheduling new contract talks
Two weeks ago, the union reached a truce with the concrete companies so that construction projects could ramp back up over the next few months.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
How possible radiation from Ukraine War could impact Washington
If Russia were to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine or if fighting at a power plant caused an accident, would Washington residents be in danger of radiation?5 years ago
Dalton Day
Against backdrop of deepening SPD officer exodus, council debates dueling public safety plans
SPD continues to lose officers, and the Seattle City Council is not in agreement on how to rework its hiring program to add more police.5 years ago
Frank Sumrall
University of Washington creates new COVID-19 vaccine
A COVID-19 vaccine, developed at the University of Washington School of Medicine, has been proven safe and effective in late-stage clinical testing and will be distributed royalty-free through the pandemic's duration.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID hospitalization rise in King County but ‘remain at stable, low levels,’ says health officer
Once again, COVID cases and hospitalizations are again on the rise in King County, prompting an escalation of the CDC's COVID tracker.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Pandemic hardships prompt Western WA grocery workers to bargain for improved store safety
A union representing grocery workers with local large outlets successfully bargains for safety improvements, prompted by the pandemic.5 years ago
Frank Sumrall
State suggests cashless apps for cannabis stores to avoid robbery
Some cannabis retailers are disagreeing with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board over the best way to prevent armed robberies.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Off duty police officer arrested for vehicular homicide in Seattle
An off-duty Auburn police officer has been arrested as a suspect of vehicular homicide late Saturday evening.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Man accused of killing Everett police officer requests competency assessment in not guilty plea
The man accused of killing Everett police officer Dan Rocha has pleaded not guilty to aggravated first-degree murder, citing the need for a competency assessment.5 years ago
