Nick Bowman
From 108 to 17 degrees: Puget Sound region wraps up wild year of record weather
This last year has been the culmination of a series of record weather systems across the region, from blistering heat to frigid cold snaps.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle to treat Monday as holiday for street parking
Monday, Dec. 27, will be a free parking day in the city of Seattle, according to a tweet from the Seattle Department of Transportation.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Seattle considers permanent changes to Lake Washington ‘Keep Moving Street’
Seattle is exploring "the right balance of closures and possible permanent changes" for the 3-mile Keep Moving Street on Lake Washington Boulevard.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle mayor signs emergency proclamation ahead of cold weather
Ahead of predicted snow and extremely cold temperatures over the next several days, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has signed an emergency proclamation.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Starbucks CEO attempts arrest on ‘Santas,’ PETA publicity stunt goes awry
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson got an unwelcome holiday gift at the behest of PETA demonstrators, calling attention to carbon emissions and price inequity.5 years ago
Associated Press
Tim Eyman assets to be sold to satisfy $5M million debt
Initiative promoter Tim Eyman, found liable for violations of Washington’s campaign finance laws, is facing the court-ordered sale of his assets.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Well-fitting, high-quality’ mask recommended as omicron spreads in Washington
Wearing a face mask to limit the spread of COVID-19 is not new, but masks remain critical for protection against the rapidly spreading omicron variant.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Molly Moon’s to make Edmonds landfall in 2022
Edmonds will welcome a new Molly Moon's ice cream parlor in the summer of 2022.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
United, Delta, Alaska Airlines cancel flights Christmas Eve due to omicron
Hundreds of flights have been canceled in Seattle and across the country this Christmas Eve due to the omicron variant of COVID-19.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Washington Attorney General Ferguson tests positive for COVID-19
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has tested positive COVID-19. He has been isolating at home since his first symptoms.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee says two blessings of 2021 holiday season are boosters, masks
In the 2021 holiday video from Gov. Jay Inslee and First Lady Trudi Inslee, they highlight the importance of getting a booster and wearing a mask.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Holiday ferry riders should prepare for long waits, check schedules
If you're planning to take a ferry this holiday season, be sure to keep a close eye on sailing schedules.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Washington hospitals worried about capacity ahead of potential omicron wave
The Washington State Hospital Association is preparing for an influx of patients with COVID-19 as omicron spreads across the region.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
UW nutritionist suggests stopping after three bites of holiday dessert
A University of Washington nutritionist has some advice about how limit our sugar intake when faced with a tempting holiday dessert.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Network errors abound in latest series of 911 outages, claim state AG and military
Seattle's 911 emergency communication outage in December was the result of a vendor's network error, according to the Washington Military Department.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
With ‘rare’ cold snap forecasted, Seattle opens warming centers, prepares 24/7 road crews
Temperatures are expected to drop following a potentially snowy weekend. To prepare, the city of Seattle is opening emergency warming centers.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
DOH enhances COVID contact tracing system ahead of expected at-home test influx
WA Notify users will now be able to report COVID positive results from at-home antigen tests, improving the state's contact tracing capability.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Forecasters agree snow is coming to the Seattle area, but when?
When will it snow? Local forecasters have been predicting snow will fall on or around Christmas, but when and where exactly?5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
1 injured in shooting in Safeway parking lot
Police are investigating after a man was shot in a Safeway parking lot Wednesday night in Shoreline.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Seattle schools will reopen in person after winter break
Seattle Public Schools plans to resume in-person learning as scheduled on Jan. 3, but remains open to the possibility for a return to remote learning.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
West Coast braces for looming cold snap
Washington's coast is expected to face wind gusts reaching 70mph Wednesday evening while the National Weather Service warns of a potential tornado.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Green Lake homeless encampment removed with emphasis on tiny house referrals
The City of Seattle has removed the homeless encampment at Green Lake Park, transitioning 15 into temporary housing and tiny house communities.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Long-term care tax could still be taken out of paychecks despite delay from Gov. Inslee
Despite a delay from Gov. Inslee, a controversial long term care tax could still be deducted from people's paychecks starting in January.5 years ago
