Kathryn Altena
King County Board of Health delays vote to repeal bike helmet law
After a public hearing on a proposed repeal of King County's bike helmet law, the county board of health decided to delay their vote.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
Washington lawmaker is locked out of capitol over COVID vaccine mandate
A Washington state lawmaker says he's been locked out of the state capitol in Olympia over the COVID vaccine mandate.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sammamish scores top spot on list of best small US cities to live in
A new list has crowned Sammamish, Washington, the nation's best small city to live in, marking the latest in a string of recent accolades.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle among cities competing for hosting duties in 2026 World Cup
Starting Thursday, World Cup officials will tour cities across the United States, including Seattle, to determine which venues will host games in 2026.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle mayoral race fundraising hits highest total in nearly two decades of available data
With just a few weeks to go until ballots are due, Seattle's two mayoral candidates have reached record fundraising heights.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle council candidates get chance to question each other in Wednesday debate
Candidates for Seattle's Position 9 City Council seat squared off in a debate hosted by Rainier Avenue Radio and Converge Media on Wednesday.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle firefighter union reports 5 members facing termination over vaccine mandate
A statement from the Seattle Fire Fighters Union Local 27 indicates that five of its members are facing termination as a result of the vaccine mandate.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Police investigating hateful act at Snohomish County mosque
A 50-year-old man has been arrested and another person is still at large after Mountlake Terrace Police said they made their way into a mosque and threw away religious artifacts.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
People quitting over vax mandate may qualify for unemployment benefits
Do people quitting their jobs over the vaccine mandate qualify for unemployment benefits? That all depends on a certain set of circumstances.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County councilmember proposes memorial for lives lost to COVID
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is proposing the creation of a public art memorial to honor those who lost their lives to COVID-19.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Washington to participate in Great ShakeOut earthquake drill for 10th year
At 10:21 a.m. on Oct. 21 will be the annual Great ShakeOut earthquake and tsunami drill in Washington. Practice how you would drop, cover, and hold on.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County reports 97% compliance with worker vaccine mandate
King County reported Tuesday that 97% of its employees have submitted paperwork in compliance with its vaccine mandate; 92% are fully vaccinated.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Unusually strong storm’ off Pacific Northwest coast, wind warnings in effect Sunday
The next system is expected to bring strong winds to the coast and parts of Western Washington on Sunday to Monday as a storm offshore approaches.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County Council to forge ahead on bid to acquire troubled City Hall Park
King County Councilmembers voted 7-2 on Tuesday to approve legislation to explore options to assume control over Seattle's City Hall Park.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Bomb squad dismantles explosive device in Silverdale
The Washington State Patrol bomb squad has dismantled an explosive device found in a Silverdale parking lot.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Former WSU football coach Nick Rolovich to file lawsuit after getting fired over vaccine mandate
Former WSU head football coach Nick Rolovich will be filing a lawsuit this week, after he was terminated for not complying with a state vaccine mandate.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Madrona school temporarily shifts to remote learning over COVID outbreak
Madrona K-8 will be temporarily switching to remote learning, over a COVID outbreak that has nearly a quarter of the school's students quarantined.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Amber Alert canceled for 3-month-old baby, ‘safely’ located by authorities
An Amber Alert has been canceled for a 3-month-old baby out of Yakima.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Why you may still see some plastic bags after statewide ban
If you are still handed plastic bags at your local supermarket or the gift shop downtown, it doesn't necessarily mean the store owners are flouting the law.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT accounts for 21% of state employees fired over vaccine mandate
Of 1,887 state employees that lost their jobs over the vaccine mandate, the largest group was from the Washington State Department of Transportation.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
State reports 92% compliance after vaccine mandate deadline
At least 92% of state workers have shown proof they're vaccinated against COVID-19 or were approved for exemption, according to the state.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Pierce County Sheriff’s Dept, BLM react to charges against sheriff
The state Attorney General’s office has filed misdemeanor charges against Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. The department and Black Lives Matter respond.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
New polling shows strong gains for Harrell and Davison, puts Mosqueda on notice
New polling from the Northwest Progressive Institute indicates that it's looking increasingly likely for a mixed outcome in Seattle’s general election.5 years ago
