Nick Bowman
Lawsuit over planned Kirkland hotel shelter is ‘without merit’ says mayor
Kirkland Mayor Penny Sweet responded to a recently-filed lawsuit over a planned permanent supportive housing facility in a vacant La Quinta Inn.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Suspect arrested for murder, string of armed robberies at pot shops
Seattle police officers have arrested a suspect after a deadly armed robbery at a pot shop earlier this month.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Two-thirds of Seattle voters polled have ‘actively considered’ leaving the city, according to survey
Seattle voters have grown even more frustrated with the state of the city over the past several months, with a majority polled having considered moving.5 years ago
Micki Gamez
Galley service to return to Washington ferries starting this week
After being closed for over two years due to the pandemic, galley service is coming back to Washington ferries on Wednesday, April 13.5 years ago
Dalton Day
‘Not very transparent,’ King County councilmember says of search for new sheriff
With three finalists in the running to become King County's next sheriff, one councilmember is concerned that the selection process is lacking transparency.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Wealthy donors grow war chest for PAC seeking to overturn state’s capital gains tax
The political action committee behind an initiative to repeal Washington's capital gains tax has continued to rake in funds from wealthy donors.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Workers at Marysville Starbucks go on strike over lack of staffing, working conditions
Employees at a Starbucks in Marysville are on strike, citing what they say have been unfair working conditions and a lack of adequate staffing.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Scattered snow showers move in to South Sound Monday morning
The South Sound woke up to scattered snow showers on Monday, most of which is expected to taper off by the end of the morning.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Snoqualmie, Stevens passes reopen after multiple collisions, spinouts
Both Snoqualmie and Stevens passes have reopened after multiple collisions and spinouts caused the roads to shut down Saturday.5 years ago
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News
Sammamish city manager removed from job after investigation into privacy violations
After a lengthy investigation, the Sammamish City Council voted to part ways with City Manager Dave Rudat.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
‘Time to change tactics:’ Striking concrete drivers unconditionally offer to resume deliveries
Upwards of 300 striking concrete delivery drivers are offering to go back to work until a new contract is settled.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Smash and grab jewelry robbery closes popular West Seattle business for several months
Last Friday before closing, three suspects with masks and hoods stormed into a West Seattle business, stealing jewelry and cash.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Income or excise? Figuring out how state Supreme Court might rule on challenge to capital gains tax
Is Washington's capital gains tax an excise or income tax? That's the question that could soon be presented to the state Supreme Court.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Alaska Airlines to scale back flights amid slew of cancellations as pilot shortage persists
After a week of cancelled flights brought on by a shortage in pilots, Alaska Airlines will now be reducing 2% of its total flights through June.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle loses nearly 3,000 rental properties in less than a year
Seattle has lost nearly 3,000 rental properties between May of last year and January of 2022. Those properties constitute roughly 10,000 units in total.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Crew shortage cancels inter-island San Juan ferry service through Sunday
Since Thursday afternoon's 4:15 sailing from Orcas, all inter-island San Juan ferry services will be stopped until Sunday morning.5 years ago
Dalton Day
‘Long-term’ app-based delivery driver guaranteed wage push gains momentum in Seattle
A coalition of app-based delivery drivers is pushing the Seattle Council to adopt minimum wage thresholds for their industry.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Renton police make several copper wire theft arrests
Renton police said they made several arrests with “criminals going to extreme lengths to steal (copper) wire” over the past few days.5 years ago
Micki Gamez
Uptick in road rage across King County fuels spate of recent freeway shootings
King County has already experienced 20 freeway shootings so far this year, according to State Trooper Rick Johnson.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Golf club-wielding vandal smashes King County Courthouse windows
An individual wielding a golf club smashed dozens of King County Courthouse windows Wednesday morning.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Search for next King County Sheriff narrowed down to three finalists
Executive Dow Constantine has unveiled the three finalists for King County Sheriff, after narrowing the list down from 12 initial candidates.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Another inmate escapes Echo Glen, arrested two hours later outside facility
A 16-year-old inmate at Echo Glen's Children Center who escaped Thursday night has been arrested by King County Sheriff's Office deputies.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Ferries shuttle firefighters to San Juan Island to fight large fire in Friday Harbor
Washington State Ferries said a boat was diverted to shuttle fire crews to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island Thursday morning.5 years ago
