MyNorthwest Staff
‘Schools should be the last to close’: local lawmaker advocates for rapid tests rather than K-12 closures
Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), breaks down why school closures should be off the table when rapid COVID tests are at the country's disposal.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
UW Medicine postpones non-urgent surgeries over rise in COVID cases
UW Medicine is postponing surgeries and other procedures that are not urgent through Jan. 14, citing a recent rise in COVID-19 cases.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Kraken closes inaugural team store in South Lake Union
The Seattle Kraken has announced the closure of its inaugural team store location, originally located in South Lake Union.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Entire fire department in Grays Harbor town resigns in protest
All 12 members of the Cosmopolis Fire Department -- situated in Grays Harbor County -- resigned in protest over the weekend.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Rain-snow mix, icy roads may greet Tuesday morning commuters
The Tuesday morning commute may look a little better than the slushy conditions Monday, though there is a risk of black ice on the roadways.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Violent, deadly New Year’s weekend in South Sound
Three men are dead and one man is fighting for his life in four separate shootings from Tacoma to Spanaway.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
Seattle Children’s says severity of omicron seems less than delta
The omicron variant is pushing U.S. infection rates to new highs and children are not being spared, albeit with more mild cases.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Capital gains tax, minimum wage increase among new laws taking effect in 2022
The 2021 legislative session was a busy one in Olympia, with a handful of new laws set to take effect at the start of the new year.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
What to do if you test positive for COVID-19
If you get a positive COVID-19 test, the Washington state Department of Health has a few steps you should take to keep yourself and the people around you safe and healthy.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ remains for Washington state
If you got your first COVID-19 vaccination shots a year ago and haven't been able to find a booster yet, health officials say you're still OK to eat out in King County restaurants.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Lorena Gonzalez bids farewell as tenure on Seattle City Council winds to a close
Seattle City Councilmember Lorena Gonzalez leaves office at the start of the new year after five years on the dais in city hall.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Latest ballot initiative from Tim Eyman misses signature deadline for 2022 ballot
The latest ballot initiative from anti-tax activist Tim Eyman appears to have failed before ever getting off the ground.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Car comes within half-inch of puncturing semi-truck carrying sulfuric acid in I-90 collision
A collision at Snoqualmie Pass saw a vehicle come within half an inch of puncturing a semi-truck carrying sulfuric acid this week.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle-area sets mark for longest snowy period in 52 years
The Puget Sound region's last gasp of snow will fall early Friday morning, with temperatures finally set to warm this weekend.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle mayor advises against New Year’s Eve gatherings over COVID, weather concerns
With icy roads and an ongoing surge in COVID cases, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan is advising people to reconsider their New Year's Eve plans.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
State ferries on reduced schedules, short staffed heading into weekend
If ferries are part of your New Year's plans this year, beware that most runs are on a reduced schedule through the weekend.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Public Schools announces Monday school closure citing COVID-19 testing effort
Seattle Public Schools has announced that school will be canceled Monday, Jan. 3, in order to accommodate a COVID-19 testing effort.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Cancelled, on-schedule New Year’s Eve events in Seattle
MyNorthwest lists New Year's Eve events cancelled due to the omicron surge, as well as those still scheduled for the holiday.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths across Washington state
As of Dec. 30, state health officials say there have been 747,702 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Washington state. The state is reporting 9,853 deaths since the pandemic began.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seven E. coli cases in Washington linked to packaged salads
The state Department of Health has confirmed that Washington is part of an E. coli outbreak affecting six states.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle man arrested after setting up makeshift shooting range in encampment
Seattle police were summoned to South Seattle for reports of gunfire, discovering a man had set up a "shooting range" in an encampment.5 years ago
Dalton Day
UW Medicine temporarily closes three COVID-19 testing sites amid positive test rate spike
UW Medicine announced Thursday the temporary closure of three COVID-19 testing sites and limited availability at its other locations.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Many Washington colleges, universities will start winter term remotely
As COVID-19 cases rise rapidly across Washington, many local colleges and universities are making the call to start the next term remotely.5 years ago
