Nick Bowman
Tacoma council set to finalize ambitious plan to reimagine single-family zoning
Tacoma City Council is presenting the latest draft of its plan to reimagine single-family zoning, with plans to finalize it by the end of the month.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Workers at Seattle nonprofit just got a $20,000 raise, and we should all pay attention
Seattle nonprofit CHOOSE 180 recently decided to give all of its employees a raise, opting to pay each worker $70,000 a year.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle to install new traffic cameras to ticket drivers blocking intersections, bus lanes
SDOT will install eight new traffic cameras with the intention of curtailing cars from illegally blocking intersections, crosswalks, and bus lanes.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle’s Windy City Pie responds to harassment over vaccination policy
Seattle's Windy City Pie responded last week to a string of negative reviews stemming from its vaccine requirement for indoor and outdoor dining.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Still ‘all hands on deck’ as region responds to record-setting rain, flooding
Wind is blowing heavy rain sideways on Monday. Area rivers are under flood watches and warnings. Follow our live weather updates today as a storm blows through Western Washington.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee’s statewide vaccine mandate for large events starts Monday
Governor Inslee's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large events kicks in statewide on Monday, Nov. 15, for everyone 12 or older.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Body of Seattle deputy fire chief found after two-week search
The Kittitas County Sheriff's Office confirmed Sunday that the body of Seattle Deputy Fire Chief Jay Schreckengost was found near Cliffdell.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Lawmaker aims to restore 21-gun salute at Washington’s capitol
Since a bill passed to prohibit the open carry of firearms or weapons on capitol grounds in Olympia, one lawmaker says they've missed the 21-gun salute.5 years ago
Meteorologist Claire Anderson, KIRO 7 News
Rivers rising, expected to peak Monday through Tuesday
An atmospheric river arrived Saturday, and the rain is continuing into Monday. A flood watch will remain in effect through Tuesday for many area rivers.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
UW orthopedic surgeon: ‘Pretty confident’ Russell Wilson will be ‘back to his old self’ after injury
How healthy will Russell Wilson be come Sunday? According to one expert, he'll likely be "back to his old self" barring any last-minute setbacks.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
University Bridge reopens to traffic after being stuck upright since Friday
The University Bridge in Seattle has reopened after two days of being stuck in the upright position following mechanical issues Friday.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington could top pre-pandemic Thanksgiving travel volumes in 2021
This Thanksgiving, 1.4 million Washingtonians are expected to travel for the holiday, a number which would exceed pre-pandemic levels.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle councilmember pushes to expand program addressing downtown homeless camps
Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis is calling to expand the city's JustCARE program, designed to address problematic homeless camps in the downtown core.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Crews rescue 6 dogs from Tacoma house fire
Tacoma fire crews rescued six dogs from a burning home early Friday in the 200 block of East 69th Street.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington lawmaker stuck in El Salvador with COVID, pleads with colleagues for help
State Senator Doug Ericksen confirmed to KIRO Radio on Friday that he's in rough shape after testing positive for COVID-19 on a trip to El Salvador.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Sounder N Line service canceled Friday as ‘precautionary action’
Sound Transit has canceled Sounder N Line service north of Seattle on Friday, Nov. 12, due to a potential for landslide activity.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Heavy rain expected throughout weekend, with flood watch for most rivers in effect
The heavy rain has arrived and it won't stop for a few more hours, which has led to a flood watch in effect for most rivers in Western Washington.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Five-car crash snarled traffic on northbound SR 99 at First Ave S Bridge
A serious crash on State Route 99 at the 1st Avenue South Bridge in South Seattle closed all the northbound lanes for two hours Friday morning.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
While repairs buy time, Seattle closes in on options to replace West Seattle Bridge
While repairs will buy valuable time for the West Seattle Bridge, Seattle has acknowledged that it will eventually need to be fully replaced.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Washington Attorney General set to take on top US opioid distributors
A trial starts Monday, as part of a lawsuit filed by the Washington Attorney General’s Office against the nation’s largest three opioid distributors.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Sawant, recall manager spar over charges laid out by campaign in Wednesday debate
Kshama Sawant and recall campaign manager Henry Bridger squared off in a virtual debate to get their respective messages to District 3 voters.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Future of Seattle Cinerama remains unclear, as petition circulates to save iconic theater
With entertainment venues having been fully reopened for months now, many are wondering when or if Seattle's Cinerama plans to return.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Broadway Dick’s Drive-In to close until spring of 2022 for remodel
The Broadway Dick's Drive-In will be closing down for months starting in December, as it undergoes its first remodel since it opened over 65 years ago.5 years ago
