Nick Bowman
With COVID cases on the rise, Mayor Durkan vetoes council’s repeal of hazard pay ordinance
With COVID cases again on the rise, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has vetoed city council's repeal of its grocery store hazard pay ordinance.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Washington astronaut details journey with NASA in chat from space with Gov. Inslee
High up in the atmosphere, Washington state native and astronaut Kayla Barron spoke with Gov. Inslee this week about her path to space.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
UW modelers project 3 billion new COVID-19 cases by February
An alarming report from UW's IHME is predicting 3 billion new COVID infections from the omicron variant over the next two months.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Frustration mounts as negotiations in Seattle concrete strike stall out ahead of holidays
To the frustration of many, there are no new negotiations on the schedule for a month-long Seattle-area concrete worker strike.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
State recognizes difficulty finding booster shots, assures there is ‘plenty of supply’
It may be tough to find appointments for COVID booster shots in Washington, but the state department of health promises there is enough supply.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Family, attorneys disappointed in exoneration of Tacoma police officers
Manny Ellis' family and the family's attorneys are disappointed in the outcome of the Tacoma Police Department's internal investigation.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Tips for recycling wrapping paper, Christmas trees, string lights
King County's Solid Waste Division has offered a few recycling tips to help cut down on extra trash during the holiday season.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Relief Fund provides cash assistance to more than 9,000 families
The City of Seattle has provided 5,257 individuals and 4,135 households with direct cash assistance through its Seattle Relief Fund.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Most UW classes return to remote learning for first week of winter quarter
For the first week of winter quarter at the University of Washington, which starts Jan. 3, most classes will return to a remote learning format.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
How to offset seasonal lack of vitamin D on winter solstice and beyond
Dec. 21 marks the winter solstice in 2021 for the Northern Hemisphere, but those in the Pacific Northwest still face a winter with a lack of vitamin D.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle man sentenced for assaulting officers at Jan. 6 Capitol attack
A Seattle man was sentenced to 46 months in prison on Monday for assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State health officials hope to have more at-home COVID tests available soon
As people rush to find COVID testing options before Christmas and the upcoming holidays, many Puget Sound drug store shelves are empty of at-home tests.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
2 Tacoma officers involved in death of Manuel Ellis exonerated following investigation
Two Tacoma police officers involved in the death of Manuel Ellis in March of 2020 have been exonerated following a lengthy investigation.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Employees at Seattle Starbucks outline plan to unionize in letter to CEO
A Buffalo, New York, store became the first Starbucks in the nation to unionize, and a Seattle location could soon follow.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
King County Prosecutor’s Office looks to ‘peel back the veil’ after tumultuous year
The pandemic has taken a toll on everything, including public safety. That made for a busy year for the King County Prosecutor's Office.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Drama over Edmonds streateries continues after councilmember walks out of session
Restaurant seating continues in parking spots in Edmonds for now, after a special session of the city council is called on a technicality.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Rise of omicron variant in Seattle prompts demand for testing, boosters
Mayor Durkan and local health leaders say nearly all new cases in the Seattle area in the coming days are expected to be the omicron variant.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
10 years later, industry says Washington’s legal marijuana needs an update
Next year marks the 10th anniversary of I-502, the ballot initiative Washington voters approved in 2012, to legalize marijuana for adults.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Large magazines, ghost guns, open carry restrictions on 2022 gun safety agenda
Gun safety advocates in Washington will take another shot at passing a ban on so-called high capacity magazines in the upcoming session.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Seattle’s new city attorney envisions balanced, collaborative future
Set to take office in a matter of days, Seattle's new City Attorney Ann Davison vows a different approach than her predecessor Pete Holmes.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Mental toll of COVID pandemic could push health care workers to leave
The COVID pandemic has been extremely tough on health care workers in Washington and nationwide, and it may cause people to leave the field.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington state Senator Doug Ericksen dies
Washington state Senator Doug Ericksen has died, according to the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle to build new dog park on former Georgetown Flume site
There will soon be a new dog park and off-leash area, and a pedestrian thoroughfare in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood.5 years ago
