MyNorthwest Staff
First Democrat to serve as Washington Sec. of State in decades swears in as ‘radical moderate’
In a speech to commemorate the appointment, Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs envisions his role with the office.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Woman who survived five days in Olympic National Forest released from hospital
After surviving five days in the Olympic National Forest, 30-year-old Amanda Sampson from Queets was released from the hospital Saturday.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Inslee updates severe weather emergency proclamation as cleanup continues
After major flooding last week in northern Washington, more financial assistance is expected to arrive from the state starting Monday.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Homeowner, Des Moines police fire at armed robbery suspects
Police in a Des Moines neighborhood said an armed robbery Sunday night turned into an officer-involved shooting.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
The Crocodile in Seattle will reopen Dec. 1 as multi-venue entertainment complex
The Crocodile in Seattle is set to open to the public in its new building as a multi-venue entertainment complex on Dec. 1, 2021.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Possible removal of South Sound homeless encampment after crimes found linked to it
A South Sound homeless encampment could be removed after multiple crimes were discovered to be associated with the location.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Photos: Sound Transit kicks off early phase of testing for East Link light rail
The East Link light rail line may not be opening until 2023, but Sound Transit is already beginning the early stages of testing.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Gobble gobble, easy on the throttle’: WSDOT changes up road signs for holiday drivers
Hitting the road for Thanksgiving weekend? The Washington State Department of Transportation switched up its road signs for the holiday.5 years ago
Associated Press
State lawmaker ill with COVID in El Salvador now in Florida
State Sen. Doug Ericksen of Ferndale who was sickened with COVID-19 in El Salvador is now in stable condition at a Florida hospital after a medevac flight.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Students walk out of class, protest school leaders in Bellevue
A student walk-out at a Bellevue high school put the school on lockdown Friday, as students expressed their frustration with school and district leaders.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
New PAC forms amid bid to recall Kshama Sawant, petitions for release from spending limits
A new PAC has entered the fray in the bid to recall Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant, and is petitioning to be released from spending limits.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Report: Exiting Republican Sec. of State Kim Wyman to register as independent for new role
Once she transitions to her new role with the Biden administration, Kim Wyman says she plans to distance herself from party politics altogether.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Court orders state commission to explain chaotic events leading up to missed redistricting deadline
The state Supreme Court is calling on Washington's redistricting commission to explain the chaotic series of events that led up to a missed deadline.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Local leaders agree to terms on turning troubled City Hall Park over to King County
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and King County Executive Dow Constantine have come to terms on a deal to transfer City Hall Park to county control.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle council rejects proposal that sought to cut 101 unfilled SPD positions
Seattle City Council voted against a budget amendment on Thursday that had sought to eliminate 101 unfilled positions within the police department.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State Sec. of Health: ‘Slight increase’ in breakthrough cases shows need for boosters
Washington's Secretary of Health says there have been more breakthrough COVID cases, likely because of waning vaccine immunity.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Man arrested for stabbing Northgate gas station clerk over mask requirement
Seattle police have arrested a teen suspected of stabbing a Northgate-area gas station clerk who told him he needed to wear a mask.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Limited number of vaccinated state House members allowed in chamber
The Washington state House has decided how to handle COVID-19 vaccinations in the upcoming legislative session, set to start on Jan. 10.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Snoqualmie Pass reopens after spinouts, crashes during heavy snow
Drivers had to wait in their cars for several hours Thursday into Friday after portions of Snoqualmie Pass were closed due to several crashes and spinouts.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Explaining Seattle council’s proposed police budget, plans to address staffing
Mayor Durkan's proposed 2022 budget undergoes myriad council amendments which offer conflicting perspectives on the city's police budget.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County releases latest numbers on employee vaccination rates post-mandate
King County released the latest numbers on employee vaccination rates Thursday, with 95% of its workers now having been fully vaccinated.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
How Lynden church helped rally community as destructive flood swept across region
A Lynden church describes how it quickly had to transition into a shelter for those displaced by devastating flooding early in the week.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee: Biden vaccine requirement for workers at large businesses ‘the right direction’
Gov. Jay Inslee expressed his support on Thursday for upcoming new vaccine requirements for employees at large businesses.5 years ago
