MyNorthwest Staff
Washington Rep. Newhouse among lawmakers pushing to standardize food date labels
Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse is part of a trio of U.S. lawmakers who have reintroduced a bill to standardize food expiration date labels.5 years ago
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News
1 dead, 5 rescued after avalanche near Crystal Mountain
A 66-year-old man was killed when he and his party of six seemingly triggered an avalanche in the Silver Basin area of the Crystal Mountain ski area.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Teacher uses racist language speaking to Seattle school student
In letter addressed to families, a teacher at Rainier Beach High School used racist language while speaking to a student during class.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
As recall vote margin widens, Kshama Sawant confident she will keep Seattle council seat
While there are a few hundred votes outstanding, Seattle District 3 City Councilmember Kshama Sawant says it appears the recall effort has failed.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Seattle City Attorney-elect slams council’s ‘rushed’ effort to change diversion rules
Seattle City Attorney-elect Ann Davison is accusing the city council of taking unprecedented action to change the rules of her soon-to-be office.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Republicans push for term limits with Dems now in control of all state elected positions
A trio of Washington Republicans proposed an amendment to the state constitution this week, seeking to impose term limits on elected leaders.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Picket line for Seattle area concrete worker strike swells to over 300 people
Concrete workers across the Seattle area are on strike this week after contract negotiations with six employers stalled out.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Lawsuit alleges state redistricting group’s ‘secret negotiations’ defied public meeting laws
A lawsuit has been filed claiming a state redistricting commission flouted Washington's public meeting laws when it approved new maps.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Where recall vote now stands with Kshama Sawant seizing narrow lead in latest tally
With razor thin margins and the number of ballots left to count dwindling, where do things stand now for the Sawant recall vote?5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
State senator proposes bill to repeal Washington’s long-term care tax
State Sen. Mark Schoesler has pre-filed a bill, hoping for a quick repeal of Washington's new long-term care tax when the Legislature meets next month.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Asian giant hornet season wraps up after no sightings in three months
Asian giant hornet season is wrapping up for 2021. This year saw three nests eradicated, though no new hornets have been seen in three months.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Weekend storm brings snow to mountains, strong winds to Puget Sound lowlands
A storm system is expected to move into the Puget Sound region Friday into Saturday, poised to bring plenty of snow to the mountains.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
911 services restored after a number of Washington counties report outage
A Seattle Alert and the Seattle Police Department say 911 appears to be down through the region. Call the non-emergency line at 206-625-5011.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Federal cash windfall to Washington state to detect, remove carcinogenic ‘forever chemicals’
Washington is receiving $152 million from the EPA to update its water infrastructure, intended, in part, to mitigate “forever chemicals" in the water.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
UW study finds Seattle $15 minimum wage ‘did little to offset widening inequality’
A new study out of the UW looks into how a $15-an-hour minimum wage in Seattle has addressed (or failed to address) income inequality.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Marysville school gets permission from Tulalip Tribes to keep ‘Tomahawk’ mascot
Marysville Pilchuck High School will be allowed to keep its Tomahawk mascot, following a vote from the Tulalip Tribes Board of Directors.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle police officer who rolled bicycle over protester’s head suspended for 7 days
An Seattle police officer who rolled a bicycle over a man's neck during a September 2020 protest was suspended for seven days this week.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Drivers frustrated as they wait for Snoqualmie Pass to reopen
Winter weather has hit Western Washington and that means the Snoqualmie Pass can close during any winter storm.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County omicron patient did not report recent travel, suggesting local spread
King County public health shared more information about the local omicron case. The patient did not travel recently and is experiencing mild illness.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
New bill to keep Washington in standard time provides way around need for federal approval
After two years of waiting, state lawmakers will soon consider a proposal to keep Washington in standard time year-round.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Tacoma approves landmark bill doing away with single-family zoning label
Tacoma City Council voted Tuesday to approve the first phase of its ambitious "Home in Tacoma" plan to reimagine single-family zoning.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Teen hurt, baby in critical condition after Tukwila shooting
A teenage boy and a toddler are in the hospital after they were shot in Tukwila early Wednesday.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Late tallies likely to take Kshama Sawant recall vote down to the wire
A recall vote for Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant will likely come all the way down to the wire when it's all said and done.5 years ago
