MyNorthwest Staff
Police shoot and kill south Seattle burglary suspect who fatally stabbed K-9 police dog
SPD reports that an officer shot and killed a burglary suspect in south Seattle who fatally stabbed the K-9 officer dog "Jedi."5 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County district to use one-of-a-kind smartphone voting platform for third straight year
For the third straight year, the King Conservation District will be running its annual elections through a smartphone voting platform.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Snohomish County says save testing for those with symptoms, exposures
With Snohomish County cases doubling each week for the past two weeks, the county's testing capability has become overwhelmed.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Watchdog group: SPD ‘added fuel to the fire’ during 2020 protests with fabricated Proud Boys threat
An investigation revealed that several Seattle police officers participated in a coordinated misinformation effort during the height of protests in 2020.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Opting against closures, Gov. Inslee shifts focus to increased COVID testing and boosters
Gov. Inslee announced a handful of mitigation measures Wednesday, designed to combat Washington's recent rise in COVID cases.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Video: Stolen car speeds away from police on sidewalk outside KIRO Radio studios
Video captured from outside KIRO Radio studios showed police with guns drawn on a vehicle, before the car sped away on the sidewalk.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers tests positive for COVID-19
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers says he has tested positive for COVID-19, amid a rise in cases across the region.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Snoqualmie and Blewett passes reopen, Stevens and White passes could open later this week
Crews with the Washington State Dept. of Transportation say White Pass and Stevens Pass will likely remain closed until Monday. Snoqualmie Pass and Blewett Passes are expected to reopen Sunday.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Public Schools reports 4% COVID positivity rate from two days of testing
Of the 14,021 Seattle Public Schools students and staff who were tested for COVID-19 on Sunday and Monday, 588 (4%) were positive.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Edmonds City Council votes to reduce extension fee for ‘streateries’
The Edmonds City Council voted Tuesday to cut the fee for "streateries" in half. The outdoor dining structures will be allowed to stay through April.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Three dead after shooting in Auburn, including child
Auburn police responded to a call of shots fired Tuesday evening. Once officers went inside the home, they found the bodies of a man, woman, and child.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
In wake of legal troubles, failed ballot initiative, Tim Eyman pivots to lawsuit against Gov. Inslee
Anti-tax activist Tim Eyman announced a new lawsuit on Tuesday, filed in Thurston County Superior Court against Gov. Jay Inslee.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington Secretary of State’s office ends holdout, will implement COVID vaccine mandate
The Washington Secretary of State's office will finally implement Gov. Jay Inslee's COVID-19 state worker vaccine mandate.5 years ago
Dalton Day
City Attorney Davison swears in, pledges advocacy for ‘powerless’ crime victims
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison began her term Jan. 4 with a pledge to more aggressively prosecute weapons possession and drug crime.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Debora Juarez unanimously elected to be next Seattle City Council president
Debora Juarez who represents District 5 has been elected council president in a unanimous 9-0 vote by her fellow councilmembers.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Interim SPD Chief Adrian Diaz could get chance to take over role in permanent capacity
With Mayor Bruce Harrell taking office, Seattle could soon get some long-awaited clarity on the future of interim SPD Chief Diaz.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
State lawmakers seek to close crucial loophole in pause of long-term care tax
Washington lawmakers could soon be looking to close a loophole in a recent delay of the state's controversial long-term care tax.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell outlines vision for ‘one Seattle’ in inaugural address
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was sworn in Monday, and detailed his vision for the city as his term kicks off in earnest this week.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Washington House, Senate will start session mostly remote as COVID cases surge
Amid a surge of COVID cases statewide, the Washington House voted to reduce the number of people allowed in the chamber for the upcoming session.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Ramp to northbound I-5 in Tacoma reopens after multi-car collision
The ramp from SR-7 Extension to NB I-5 was blocked early Tuesday for the investigation of a multi-car collision. It has reopened.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Washington AG Bob Ferguson says it’s been a ‘slow recovery’ from COVID
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson says he's now on the mend after testing positive for COVID-19 in December.5 years ago
Associated Press
Starbucks says employees must get vaccine or test weekly
Starbucks says its U.S. workers must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID testing requirement.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
Mason County buried in snow, downed power lines
Heavy snow and high winds packed such a punch to Mason County. Now utility crews are having to cut their way through fallen trees on roadways in order to reach downed power lines.5 years ago
