Nick Bowman
‘Hearsay and double hearsay’: State Supreme Court official calls voter fraud lawsuit into question
A Washington State Supreme Court commissioner heard arguments this week in a lawsuit levying allegations of widespread voter fraud.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
What Seattle can expect in new year with shakeups at city hall on the horizon
Seattle City Hall is in for a shakeup at the start of the new year, with a new mayor, councilmember, and city attorney all taking office in January.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle garbage pickup delay extended after more snow arrives Thursday
Seattle Public Utilities has suspended most of their garbage pickup services until after the new year to due frozen and icy street conditions.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘Another chance to get it right’: Edmonds council to address streateries fees again next week
After weeks of drama over fees for Edmonds restaurant streateries, city councilmembers are set to discuss a path forward early next week.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
First Day Hikes will be offered in more than 40 Washington state parks
Washington State Parks is inviting the public to take part in one of the many "First Day Hikes" on Jan. 1, 2022, to ring in the new year.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Alaska Airlines cancels 20% of Seattle departures over two days due to weather
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has seen hundreds of delays and cancellations this week due to the winter storm, and it may not get better soon.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Lopez Island ferry dock damaged, but still in service
Part of the Lopez Island ferry dock is damaged after being rammed by a boat that made a hard landing, but it is still operating.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell announces seven new hires for leadership team
Seattle Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell announced seven new members of his leadership team Wednesday.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle schools still on track to return in person after winter break, but will go remote ‘if necessary’
Seattle schools will still reopen in person in January, although families are being advised to prepare for remote learning if necessary.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington aligns with CDC, recommends reduced quarantine for COVID-19 cases
Washington state has officially aligned its COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance with new recommendations from the CDC.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Durkan, Seattle council engage in one final clash in closing days of mayoral term
With Jenny Durkan set to leave office in a matter of days, she and the council appear to have engaged in one final feud, this time over trees.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle bartender assaulted after asking for proof of vaccination
A Seattle bartender was assaulted with a sharpened broomstick after asking a customer for proof of vaccination, according to Seattle police.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County purchases 300,000 COVID-19 rapid home testing kits
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced Tuesday that the county has purchased 300,000 COVID home testing kits for residents.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Pipes at risk of freezing, bursting in Western WA due to cold temperatures
With the cold temperatures expected to last a few days, your pipes -- indoor and outdoor -- are at risk of freezing and bursting.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New UW research illuminates possible path to omicron vaccines, treatments
University of Washington scientists have identified antibodies that target omicron and could be used in future COVID vaccines and treatment.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Free New Year’s Eve rides on public transit across Puget Sound region
Going out on New Year's Eve? Most public transit options in the Puget Sound area will be free to riders Friday into Saturday.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Travelers at Sea-Tac Airport grapple with ‘exasperating’ week of delays, cancellations
Travelers moving through Sea-Tac International Airport have coped with hundreds of delays and cancellations this week.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County COVID cases soar by nearly 200% over holiday weekend, hit record levels
COVID-19 case numbers skyrocketed in King County over the weekend, hitting their highest levels since the start of the pandemic.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man dies following police standoff after holding hostages inside Algona home
A standoff ended after Auburn police said a man fired at officers, and was barricaded inside a home in Algona with three people inside.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle receives $20 million federal grant for East Marginal Way improvements
Seattle will soon receive $20 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve mobility and safety along East Marginal Way South.5 years ago
Dalton Day
A decade in the making, SPD monitor charts path to ending consent decree
Court appointed police monitor Dr. Antonio Oftelie summarizes 2021's police reform and final steps necessary for Consent Decree compliance.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID vaccination center from FEMA lands in Federal Way, Auburn
A community vaccination site run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency opened in Federal Way, and will move to Auburn in January.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Tracking Seattle’s efforts to clear snow, ice off roads
SDOT is updating the condition of Seattle's streets regularly, indicating which streets have been serviced by snow plows and which are closed.5 years ago
