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Nicole Jennings

Beloved holiday traditions return to Seattle area after COVID hiatus

After a COVID hiatus that saw virtual events in 2020, some of the Puget Sound's favorite holiday happenings are back this year.
5 years ago
Police tape at the scene outside of the JCPenney at Southcenter Mall. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7 TV)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Two people injured in shooting outside Southcenter Mall

Police are investigating after two people were injured in a shooting in a parking lot at Southcenter Mall in Tukwila.
5 years ago
Lynnwood Link...
Dalton Day

Two years from completion, Lynnwood Link construction reaches halfway point

Sound Transit reports that it has nearly finished construction on the majority of columns, beams, and bridges for the Lynnwood Link extension.
5 years ago
COVID wave...
MyNorthwest Staff

Snohomish County health officer: Fifth COVID wave ‘unlikely’ to be the last

A small decline in more serious cases of COVID continues a positive trend in Snohomish County, but the health officer isn't ruling out a future wave.
5 years ago
Pike Place Market...
Dalton Day

Pike Place Market vehicle traffic removal ‘big priority in 2022,’ says councilmember

Councilmember Lewis has hinted at plans for removing vehicle traffic from Seattle's Pike Place Market, calling it a council priority in 2022.
5 years ago
Bruce Harrell...
Dalton Day

Seattle Mayor-Elect Harrell on SPD budget, Sawant recall: ‘I will deal with the hand I have’

Seattle Mayor-Elect Bruce Harrell joins KIRO Radio to break down his perspective on the city council's recently passed 2022 budget.
5 years ago
The Seattle Symphony.(Photo credit: Brandon Patoc / Courtesy of the Seattle Symphony)...
Kathryn Altena

Seattle Symphony receives 2022 Grammy Awards nomination

The Seattle Symphony has received a nomination in the classical category of the 2022 Grammy Awards for the best orchestral performance. 
5 years ago
Emergency responders rescue a woman who went over an embankment on Blewett Pass and was stuck in he...
MyNorthwest Staff

Injured driver missing for four days rescued on Blewett Pass

An injured driver who was reported missing approximately four days earlier was rescued Monday night, Wenatchee Valley fire officials said.
5 years ago
Lake Washington Boulevard...
MyNorthwest Staff

Lake Washington Boulevard closing to pass-through traffic Nov. 25-28

While Seattle students are out of class for Thanksgiving break, 3 miles of the Lake Washington Boulevard will be closed to pass-through traffic. 
5 years ago
Sound Transit, holiday schedules, fare...
MyNorthwest Staff

Most Seattle-area trains, buses, ferries on holiday schedules for Thanksgiving

Plan ahead now as public transit schedules in the Seattle area could look a little different on your typical routes for the holiday weekend.
5 years ago
holiday COVID...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle mayor urges caution at holiday gatherings as COVID surges in parts of US

Seattle braces itself for an uptick in COVID cases after the Thanksgiving holiday with robust testing and vaccine clinics available.
5 years ago
long-term care...
Nicole Jennings

Long-term care tax exemption applicants told not to worry about latest email

Some WA Cares tax exemption applicants received an automatic email over the weekend telling them their status had changed.
5 years ago
King County public safety...
Nick Bowman

King County looks for feedback on plans to expand 911 alternatives, ‘reimagine public safety’

King County put out a survey this week, asking residents living in unincorporated areas to weigh in on plans for "reimagining public safety." 
5 years ago
Puget Sound region rain...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Puget Sound region to get ‘continuous onslaught of rain’ over Thanksgiving weekend

We could be in for a blustery, wet Thanksgiving weekend across the Puget Sound region, with heavy rain arriving on Wednesday.
5 years ago
Washington vaccine mask mandates, wa verify...
MyNorthwest Staff

Washington Department of Health launches digital alternative to vaccine card

The state has officially launched its "WA Verify" tool, giving people the option to verify their COVID vaccine status with a unique QR code.
5 years ago
Pierce County excessive forece...
MyNorthwest Staff

State BLM group calls for investigation after report detailing biased policing in Pierce County

A new report details Pierce County Sheriff Department's disproportionate, excessive use of force against communities of color.
5 years ago
King County interim Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall...
Nick Bowman

Executive Constantine appoints Patti Cole-Tindall to serve as King County’s interim sheriff

Executive Dow Constantine announced his choice for King County's new interim sheriff on Tuesday, appointing Undersheriff Patti Cole-Tindall.
5 years ago
paper mill, covid, covid...
MyNorthwest Staff

Longview paper mill fined for failing to protect workers from COVID

A paper mill in Longview is appealing a state ruling accusing WestRock Services LLC of failing to protect workers from COVID-19.
5 years ago
Sea-Tac Airport...
MyNorthwest Staff

Sea-Tac Airport on how to skip TSA lines during Thanksgiving travel rush

With Thanksgiving travel expected to surge to pre-pandemic levels, Sea-Tac Airport has published a guide to help holiday travelers. 
5 years ago
SPD staffing plan...
Dalton Day

After months of fraught negotiation, Seattle council fully funds SPD’s staffing plan

Despite a number of points of contention, the Seattle council ultimately fully funded SPD's staffing plan for 125 new officers in 2022.
5 years ago
Seattle homeless count...
Nick Bowman

King County to skip annual homeless count in 2022, cites concerns over ‘harmful’ methodology

Breaking with what had been a yearly routine prior to the pandemic, King County won't conduct its "point in time" count of homeless residents in 2022. 
5 years ago
ferry, Washington ferries ferry rates...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Washington State Ferries hits early snags as it works toward return to normal service

Washington State Ferries was set to start the return to full fall service last Friday, with that plan hitting an early snag on Monday.
5 years ago
police oversight, king county sheriff, hate crime unit...
Nick Bowman

King County Executive to reveal choice for new interim sheriff this week

King County Executive Dow Constantine will be announcing his choice this week to serve as the county's interim sheriff while a search for a full-time replacement begins.
5 years ago
Republicans, redistricting...
Nick Bowman

New details reveal how last-second vote, technical glitches fueled missed redistricting deadline

Washingtonians got their first insight into the process behind a state commission's failure to complete the redistricting process.
5 years ago