KIRO 7 News Staff
Atmospheric river to bring drenching rain, possible flooding
An anticipated atmospheric river of Pacific moisture will bring more rain to the area starting Thursday afternoon, lasting through Friday morning.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle museums, cemeteries to honor Veterans Day with in-person events
Many of the local Veterans Day parades and other ceremonies will be in-person again this year.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Inslee’s Secretary of State choice was ‘a political calculation,’ says state GOP
Washington state's Republican leaders are speaking out following the appointment of Steve Hobbs to serve as Secretary of State.5 years ago
Associated Press
Boeing settles with victims of Ethiopia 737 MAX crash
Boeing reached a settlement with the victims' families from the March 2019 crash of one of its 737-MAX aircraft that claimed 157 lives.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Current, future Seattle mayors issue criticism for council’s plan to cut $10M from police budget
Seattle's current and future mayors issued harsh criticism over a proposal from Seattle City Council to cut roughly $10 million from SPD's budget in 2022.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
State Supreme Court rules that Gov. Inslee overstepped his authority on veto of 2019 bill
The Washington Supreme Court ruled that a line-item veto from Gov. Inslee of a 2019 transportation budget bill exceeded his authority.5 years ago
Associated Press
Class action lawsuit filed against new Washington long-term care tax
Opponents of a mandatory payroll tax to fund Washington state’s new long-term care program filed a class action lawsuit Tuesday in federal court.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee appoints state Sen. Steve Hobbs as Washington’s next Secretary of State
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday that he is naming state Senator Steve Hobbs, a Democrat, as Washington's new Secretary of State.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Why did people outside of Kitsap County receive a tornado alert Tuesday?
The National Weather Service has released an explanation as to why some people outside Kitsap County received an emergency tornado alert Tuesday.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Amtrak service to resume on Point Defiance Bypass after 2017 derailment
Amtrak says trains will soon resume using the Point Defiance Bypass tracks south of Tacoma where a deadly derailment occurred in 2017.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle utility worker carjacked at knifepoint
One person was seriously hurt during a knifepoint carjacking in the Madison Valley neighborhood of Seattle early Wednesday.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle’s 2021 election establishes large, late swings for progressive candidates as new normal
Massive swings of late votes for Seattle's progressive candidates appear to have become the new normal after 2021's general election.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County councilmember wants notice before changing hotels into shelters
Reagan Dunn is proposing a new bill that would require 30-days notice and a public comment period before converting a hotel into a shelter.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle, Bellevue, Kent school districts cancel classes Friday due to staff shortages
Seattle Public Schools and the Bellevue School District have cancelled all classes Friday, citing issues with low staffing after the Veterans Day holiday.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Tornado warning in Kitsap County cancelled, still ‘threat of severe weather’
The National Weather Service has officially cancelled a tornado warning it had issued in Kitsap County late Tuesday morning.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee seeks to move state government to all-electric fleet of vehicles
Every state agency under Governor Inslee's control must shift toward an all-electric fleet of vehicles as they start to replace worn out cars and trucks.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Seattle council’s post-election stance on police funding begins to take shape
Councilmember Sawant has introduced a counter resolution to Mayor Durkan’s order to increase hiring bonuses to the Seattle Police Department.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Dozens of violent criminals that don’t make headlines are sentenced weekly in King County
About 60 or so cases where a conviction has been secured go to a King County superior court judge for sentencing each week.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Power pole falls on Seattle building amid stormy conditions Tuesday
Heavy wind and rain brought down trees, closed roads, and cut power in the Puget Sound region overnight and into Tuesday.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Corporate money wins Seattle in new form after sparking ire of voters in 2019
A slate of business-friendly candidates won all but one major Seattle race, with corporate money finding influence in more subtle ways.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
King County councilmember calls for task force amid dramatic spike in fatal overdoses
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is pushing for the formation of a task force to address rising rates of drug overdoses.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
CD Panthers win big for Seattle’s Central District
Seattle's Central District community is celebrating this week after several victories by the CD Panthers over the weekend.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Reduced service on handful of Sound Transit express routes begins Monday
Sound Transit will be reducing service on a handful of express routes in Pierce and South King Counties starting this week.5 years ago
