Nick Bowman
Was Kathy Lambert’s county council campaign already in trouble before controversial ad?
While some might attribute Kathy Lambert's poor election night showing to a controversial ad, her campaign may have been on the ropes long before that.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Why advisory vote to repeal state capital gains tax does (and doesn’t) matter
The "repeal" side of an advisory vote on a statewide capital gains tax is out to an early lead following Tuesday night's election results.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle Public Schools could ask for statewide student COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Seattle Public Schools is expected to take up a resolution that would ask the state to add COVID vaccine to the list of immunizations students are required to receive.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Parents ‘can breathe sigh of relief’ as vaccine rollout for children begins in Washington
Children between the ages of 5 and 11 in Washington state could start receiving the COVID-19 vaccine within the next few weeks.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle-based Zillow to get out of home flipping, layoff 25% of workforce
Seattle-based online real estate company Zillow is getting out of the home flipping business, laying off about 25% of its workforce.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle challengers hope for late ballots while leaders are confident in wins
No official calls have been made, but some local candidates are declaring victory while those behind are exercising patience as ballots are counted.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Asian giant hornet spotted just north of the border in British Columbia
Another Asian giant hornet has been spotted, but this time across the border in British Columbia. Though it's well within flying distance to the US.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington officials expect just 40% voter turnout in 2021
So far in the 2021 general election, overall voter turnout in Washington is low. It may not get much higher, either, expected to only reach about 40%.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Moderate Seattle candidates carry the night, as progressives face steep climb to close gap
The first round of Seattle and King County election results arrived Tuesday, with moderate and conservative candidates largely carrying the night.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Kathy Lambert still trails in race for King County Council, rest of incumbents hold leads
In early election returns from Tuesday night, one notable King County Council incumbent is trailing, while the rest have jumped out to sizable early leads.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Dow Constantine appears ticketed for reelection in race for King County Executive
Dow Constantine continues to lead in the race for King County Executive after the latest round of results on Wednesday with 54% of the vote,5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Victoria Woodards leads in Tacoma mayoral race
Victoria Woodards is leading in the race for Tacoma mayor in the November general election, garnering 58% of the vote.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sara Nelson solidifies win in race for Seattle Position 9 at-large council seat
Sara Nelson continues to lead in the race for Seattle City Council Position 9 in the November general election.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Teresa Mosqueda ticketed for reelection to Seattle Position 8 council seat
Teresa Mosqueda has extended her lead in the race for Seattle City Council Position 8 in the November general election, garnering 53% of the vote.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Nicole Thomas-Kennedy concedes Seattle City Attorney race to Ann Davison
Nicole Thomas-Kennedy has officially conceded the Seattle City Attorney race to Ann Davison, who held onto a 4-point lead to start the week.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bruce Harrell wins mayoral race, as Gonzalez concedes following latest vote tally
Lorena Gonzalez officially conceded on Thursday evening, with Bruce Harrell now ticketed to be Seattle's next mayor.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Operator of Tacoma ICE detention center ordered to pay $23.2 million over unfair labor practices
The company in charge of operating a Tacoma ICE detention center will have to pay out $23.2 million for a lawsuit over unfair labor practices.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle Public Schools sets new timeline for clearing Bitter Lake homeless camp
After months of delays, Seattle Public Schools has now established a timeline for the removal of a Bitter Lake homeless encampment.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Hospital staffing losses from state vaccine mandate ‘much lower than what we feared’
Washington hospitals have not had notable staffing losses or cuts to services after the vaccine mandate -- but doctors are still worried about another wave.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Contentious race for Seattle City Attorney winds to a close with decision now put to voters
Tuesday will close out what's been a contentious race between Seattle City Attorney candidates operating at opposite ends of the political spectrum.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Boeing, WSU students collaborate on new system to disinfect planes
New technology to improve airplane cabin sanitation might be developed by students at Washington State University, in partnership with Boeing.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
Local races have direct impact on daily lives for Washington voters
With few major issues or races, this may feel like an off-year election, but it could have a bigger impact on your daily life than last fall's presidential vote.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
After steady decline, COVID cases in Snohomish County are rising
Snohomish County’s health department is reporting an uptick in its COVID case rate, increasing from 331 to 351 per 100,000.5 years ago
