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COVID cases...
Kathryn Altena

Gov. Inslee says Washington’s plateau in COVID cases is ‘very worrisome’

COVID cases and hospitalizations in Washington have declined in recent months. However, Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday, "they still remain very high."
5 years ago
school employeesWashington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal...
MyNorthwest Staff

Nearly 90% of Washington’s public school employees vaccinated against COVID

Nearly 90% of Washington’s public K-12 school employees have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
5 years ago
Amazon...
Associated Press

Amazon reports sales and profit shortfall in 3Q

Amazon is forecasting revenue growth for the holiday quarter that is below analysts' expectations, the latest evidence that the pandemic-induced online splurging is easing.
5 years ago
atmospheric river...
KIRO 7 meteorologist Nick Allard

‘Atmospheric river’ bringing heavy rainfall, increasing threat of urban flooding, mudslides

An atmospheric river is bringing significant rainfall to Western Washington through Friday morning
5 years ago
Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer...
Nick Bowman

Group pushes to have Pierce County Sheriff added to list of officers with credibility issues

A state BLM coalition is calling to have Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer added to the list of law enforcement officers with a history of credibility issues. 
5 years ago
Nick Rolovich...
Nick Bowman

New report details behind-the-scenes saga leading up to firing of WSU football coach Nick Rolovich

A new report from ESPN details the series of events that took place behind the scenes leading to the termination of WSU football coach Nick Rolovich. 
5 years ago
eviction, rental assistance minimum wage rent...
Nicole Jennings

King County sending out millions in rental assistance, but may not have enough

King County says that after a "slow start," millions of dollars in rental assistance have gone out to families in need since the summer.
5 years ago
Image: A Seattle police car on scene of a shooting in Des Moines....
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle police detective, DOC specialist shoot suspect in Des Moines

A Seattle police detective and a state Department of Corrections specialist shot a man Wednesday while attempting to arrest him on a felony warrant. 
5 years ago
vaccine, breakthrough...
Nicole Jennings

Washington health leaders say not enough people getting vaccine as cases plateau

While hundreds of thousands more people will soon be able to get the vaccine in Washington, it is still not enough to get the state to herd immunity.
5 years ago
Olympia shooting...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Washington State Patrol investigates shooting in Olympia near capitol

Washington State Patrol is investigating after a shooting in Olympia at the north end of Capitol Lake on Deschutes Parkway on Wednesday. 
5 years ago
Marginal Way...
Kathryn Altena

South Park Bridge, East Marginal Way South reopen after storm damage

It's been more than two days, but both the South Park Bridge and East Marginal Way South are back open after suffering damage from the weekend's storm. 
5 years ago
Boeing...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

More issues for Boeing with possible new safety concerns over 767, 757 planes

Boeing hit yet another stumbling block this week, with the Federal Aviation Administration flagging potential safety problems with two of its planes.
5 years ago
hotel...
MyNorthwest Staff

First Seattle homeless residents moving in to King County’s hotel

A hotel that's part of King County's "Health Through Housing" initiative in North Seattle will welcome its first residents this week. 
5 years ago
rainfall...
KIRO 7 News Staff

‘Atmospheric river’ to produce heavy rainfall across region

We’ll continue to see a few showers here and there, but most of us will be more dry than wet on Wednesday with most of the rainfall in the mountains.
5 years ago
I-90 blocked, overturned semi-truck...
MyNorthwest Staff

Westbound I-90 through Seattle reopened after semi-truck blocks roadway for hours

An overturned semi-truck is block all lanes of westbound I-90 at Corwin Place South, just west of Rainier Avenue in Seattle. 
5 years ago
Truck crash on SB I-5. (KTTH listener submitted photo)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Semi-truck collision on SB I-5 in Lynnwood clear after blocking three lanes

On the I-5 southbound on-ramp at 44th Avenue, there was a truck collision Tuesday that had been blocking the two right lanes.
5 years ago
troyer...
MyNorthwest Staff

Investigation finds Pierce County Sheriff Troyer violated department standards

In an independent investigation, Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer has been found to have violated the department’s policies and standards.
5 years ago
Kim Wyman...
Nicole Jennings

Washington state GOP worried about state’s future as Kim Wyman leaves for Biden administration

As Secretary of State Kim Wyman announces she has taken a job with the Biden administration, the chair of the Republican Party is concerned.
5 years ago
stolen school bus...
MyNorthwest Staff

Man arrested in Seattle after stealing empty school bus, ramming vehicles

Seattle police arrested a man in the Central District on Tuesday after he stole an empty school bus and rammed it into other vehicles.
5 years ago
covid pill, vaccines, vaccination...
Kathryn Altena

Seattle to open new COVID vaccination clinic in West Seattle

The City of Seattle will be opening a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Neighborhood House in the High Point neighborhood, in West Seattle.
5 years ago
Lorena Gonzalez, Bruce Harrell, Seattle mayoral race...
MyNorthwest Staff

Lorena Gonzalez removes campaign ad labeled ‘racial stereotype’ by opponent

Seattle mayoral candidate Lorena Gonzalez apologizes for a campaign advertisement criticized by Black civic leaders for perpetuating racial stereotypes.
5 years ago
Renton couple, wildfire...
Heather Bosch

Renton couple recounts unimaginable loss, road to recovery following escape from 2020 wildfire

A Renton couple who suffered unimaginable loss during an Eastern Washington wildfire in September of 2020 continues to recover.
5 years ago
Lawsuit chicken manufacturers...
Nick Bowman

Washington AG files lawsuit over ‘sweeping conspiracy’ involving chicken manufacturers

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday that his office has filed a lawsuit against 19 major chicken manufacturers. 
5 years ago
Election Day, King County ballots, changes elections...
Nick Bowman

One week to Election Day as Seattle, King County ballots begin flowing in

Election Day is just a week away, with King County reporting that just over 9% of ballots have been returned as of Monday evening. 
5 years ago