KIRO 7 News Staff
City to clear homeless encampment at Green Lake Park beginning Monday
Encampments at Green Lake Park and a small portion of Woodland Park will be removed starting Dec. 20 following several months of outreach efforts, according to Mayor Durkan’s office.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County health officer says surge in omicron cases is ‘no longer theoretical’
With COVID-19 cases doubling since last week, and up by 50% since Thanksgiving, King County health leaders say that the omicron variant is taking hold.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Mayor-elect Harrell announces new leadership for Seattle Department of Transportation
Seattle Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell announced Friday that there will be a leadership change at the Seattle Department of Transportation.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington adopts new rules for high contact youth sports after COVID outbreak
State health officials issued new rules for high contact indoor sports after several wrestling teams in multiple counties were involved in a COVID outbreak.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Bellingham woman sentenced to prison for ‘shunt’ attack on train tracks
A Bellingham woman was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to a year in prison for railroad sabotage.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Streateries’ will live on in Edmonds, for a fee
The Edmonds City Council decided Thursday to extend the period that businesses can have streateries for four more months, but it'll cost.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
State AG lauds decision by judge to overturn Purdue settlement as victory in opioid fight
A judge has overturned the bankruptcy settlement of Purdue Pharma, stemming from thousands of lawsuits it faced over the opioid epidemic.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Boeing suspends COVID vaccination requirement for US employees
Boeing announced Friday that it has suspended its vaccination requirement in the wake of a federal court ruling.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee delays controversial long-term care tax through 2022 as lawmakers ‘sort through issues’
Gov. Inslee announced Friday that he has reached an agreement with state lawmakers to delay the implementation of a controversial long-term care tax.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Omicron likely to drive up King County COVID cases ‘suddenly and rapidly’ over next week
The omicron variant has continued to spread rapidly in the Puget Sound region, with modeling pointing to further increases in the near future.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Schools across Puget Sound region on high alert over threat from viral TikTok post
Schools across Washington are on high alert Friday over a threat from a viral TikTok post encouraging students to bring weapons to classes.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Attempt to recall Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant fails
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant continues to lead in a recall vote. On Monday, the votes grew in her favor by another 60 votes -- only 309 votes apart.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee lays out his $62 billion supplemental budget proposal for 2022
Gov. Inslee laid out his 2022 supplemental budget proposal this week, with a focus on spending to address homelessness, education, climate change, and more.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington airports to receive $77.5 million in infrastructure funding
Washington's 59 airports are about to receive a major boost thanks to federal funding, including $45 million to Sea-Tac International Airport.5 years ago
Dalton Day
911-alternate response Health One builds momentum with South Seattle arrival
Health One, 911 alternative dispatch services through Seattle Fire, announced a new Mount Baker location coming in early 2022.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Voices behind Compassion Seattle, ‘Seattle is Dying’ series score new roles in city hall
Two of the architects behind years of fundraising efforts and policy proposals will soon be returning to Seattle city hall for the first time since 2017.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Year-long Tacoma universal basic income pilot program kicks off
After months of accepting applications, Tacoma's universal basic income pilot program has officially kicked off as of this week.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Fireworks return for New Year’s Eve at Space Needle in 2021, but no crowds
Live fireworks will return to the Space Needle in Seattle to ring in 2022, but some special effects can only be seen on TV or online.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee proposes investing $800 million for homelessness solutions
Gov. Jay Inslee has proposed investing more than $800 million to find solutions for individuals living without shelter in Washington.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Seattle police seized 650K fentanyl pills in 2021
Seattle police seized 650,000 fentanyl pills in 2021, 10 times what they got last year. This comes in the same year fentanyl deaths doubled in King County.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID outbreaks traced to Washington high school wrestling tournaments
High school wrestling tournaments in Washington state on Dec. 4 have now been linked to multiple outbreaks of COVID-19. An investigation is ongoing.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Washington health care workers pitching lawmakers for help
Health workers across the state are launching the WA Safe + Healthy Campaign to get legislators to address hospital staffing shortages.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Pierce County auditor hopes to be Washington’s first nonpartisan secretary of state
Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson has entered the 2022 race for secretary of state, touting her experience as an independent.5 years ago
