MyNorthwest Staff
PETA activists superglue themselves to counter at Seattle Starbucks headquarters
A woman super-glued herself to the service counter at the Starbucks cafe for the company's Seattle headquarters on Wednesday morning.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man shot and killed in Seattle’s International District
A man was shot and killed in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District early Wednesday.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle city attorney details plan to address case backlog with focus on violent crimes
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison announced her plan this week to address a backlog of unfiled criminal cases dating back years.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Second murder suspect arrested in connection to string of armed pot shop robberies
A second teen suspect in a fatal, marijuana store robbery in Tacoma is now under arrest.5 years ago
Micki Gamez
Why SUVs, minivans, and trucks hit pedestrians more often than other vehicles
SUVs, pickups, vans, and minivans are substantially more likely than cars to hit pedestrians when making turns, according to new study.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man charged with attempted rape of teen in Seattle
A man was charged with the attempted rape of a teenager in Seattle after grabbing her by the throat and squeezing her breast, according to court documents.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County adds additional sheriff patrols to downtown campus following courthouse incident
King County is expanding security services to its downtown campus which encompasses the courthouse, adult detention center, and city hall.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
NWS receives reports of waterspout over Lake Samish near Bellingham
The Seattle office for the National Weather Service received reports of a waterspout over Lake Samish near Bellingham this week.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘If Starbucks can do it, why not us?’: Lynnwood, Everett Verizon workers join union push
While Starbucks workers across the nation continue to push for union representation, local Verizon employees are taking up a similar effort.5 years ago
Kevin Ko, KIRO 7 News Staff
Six Eastside Fire & Rescue firefighters fired over vaccination status
Six unvaccinated firefighters at Eastside Fire and Rescue have been terminated for not complying with the state vaccine mandate5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
After initial hesitance, Puget Sound transit agencies officially end mask requirements
Although masking rules will no longer be in effect at Sea-Tac Airport and Paine Field, Seattle-area transit will be a different story.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Masking rules no longer in effect at Sea-Tac Airport, Paine Field
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed it will not require masks in airports and on airlines.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Seattle restaurants gradually returning to pre-pandemic volume amid mixed city revenue forecast
The city’s Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts reports that the number of patrons to the city’s restaurants is slowly on the rise.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle police arrest pair of drivers following road rage incident at Pike Place Market
Seattle police arrested two men after a road rage altercation at Pike Place Market on Sunday, which injured a woman who worked in the area.5 years ago
Dalton Day
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Klickitat County’s claim to portion of Yakama Indian Reservation
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Klickitat County’s claims century-old claim to a portion of the Yakama Indian Reservation.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Mayor Harrell unveils sweeping volunteer initiative as part of One Seattle vision
Whew newly-elected Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his first State of the City address back in February, he shared his vision of One Seattle – essentially not the status quo, but rather progress by working together to solve the issues facing the city. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell outlines vision for ‘one Seattle’ in inaugural address In […]5 years ago
Nick Bowman
State insurance commissioner apologizes following reports of racial slurs
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued an apology on Monday over claims he had repeatedly used racial slurs.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Marshawn Lynch, Macklemore join with Seattle Kraken as part-owners
Former Seahawks star Marshawn Lynch and rapper Macklemore will be joining the Seattle Kraken ownership group as minority partners.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle sees positive results from scooter share pilot, lays groundwork for full-time program
An evaluation of an electric scooter pilot program in Seattle yielded largely positive results, with plans for more in the months to come.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Prosecutors charge 50-year-old man with killing Everett Officer Dan Rocha
Snohomish County prosecutors have charged 50-year-old Richard James Rotter for killing Everett Officer Dan Rocha, at a Starbucks on March 25.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Person arrested after shots fired, standoff at Parkland apartments
An investigation is underway after shots were fired and a person was arrested at a Parkland apartments complex on Friday night.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Delta Airlines pilots to become latest to picket at Sea-Tac citing strain from low staffing
Delta Airlines pilots will be picketing at Sea-Tac Airport on Tuesday, April 19, over shortages which they say have led to record overtime.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle takes another shot at renter protections after failed eviction moratorium extension
The Seattle council votes out of committee a bill that sets new requirements on the repayment of unpaid rent accrued during the COVID civil emergency.5 years ago
