Stephanie Klein
Boeing employees protest vaccine mandate in Everett
A few dozen people stood in the rain outside the Machinist union hall in Everett on Friday protesting the vaccine mandate Boeing announced this week.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Seattle Public Schools will suspend 142 bus routes in anticipation of driver shortage
Seattle Public Schools says it has alerted parents that it's suspending school bus service on 142 routes -- or 24% -- due to staffing challenges.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
With focus on ‘preservation,’ Wallingford inches closer to historic district designation
A bid to acquire a national historic designation in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood has continued to make significant progress over the last two years.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Judge denies request to halt vaccine mandate for Washington state employees
A federal judge denied a request on Friday to halt Washington's vaccine mandate for state workers ahead of an Oct. 18 deadline.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Machinists union set to bargain over COVID vaccine mandate with Boeing
Boeing's Machinist Union released a statement, acknowledging that a vaccine mandate is a divisive issue for members, asking employees to choose "between beliefs or their jobs."5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County Metro cancels another 80 early-morning trips on Friday
King County Metro has canceled another 80 early-morning trips on Friday, after canceling 26 trips on Thursday.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle resumes enforcement of 72-hour parking rule for first time since start of pandemic
The Seattle Department of Transportation has restarted its enforcement of the city's 72-hour parking requirement, after setting an Oct. 15 deadline last week.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
‘Trick or Streets’ return to Seattle for October holidays
"Trick or Streets" in Seattle are returning in 2021 as a safe way for neighborhoods to celebrate Halloween or Day of the Dead.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee hopes state lawmakers will ‘be more attentive’ to ferry system’s needs
With the state's ferry system set to operate on reduced schedules, Gov. Inslee says more dollars are needed to fix staffing and mechanical problems.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Lumen Field to hire 500+ people starting at $21/hour
Lumen Field announced Thursday its plan to hire more than 500 event-day staff, with an increased starting wage of $21 an hour.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Former Boeing 737 MAX pilot indicted for fraud
A federal grand jury has indicted a former Boeing 737 MAX Chief Technical Pilot, charging him with deceiving the Federal Aviation Administration.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Point Roberts grocery store owner ‘hopeful’ with border reopening
After 19 months without Canadian visitors, Point Roberts businesses are excited to welcome back the tourists on whom they rely.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Large events in Washington to require proof of vaccination or negative test
Gov. Inslee on Thursday said he will not budge on the vaccine mandate deadline, and announced that large events will require vaccination.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Delays at Port of Seattle ‘going to get worse before it gets better’
It's going to get worse before it gets better: That's the message from the Port of Seattle in regards to the shipping delays that are clogging up ports.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘More aggressive, little more ugliness’ in first televised Seattle mayoral debate
The Seattle City Club and Washington State Debate Coalition hosted the first of two mayoral debates between candidates Bruce Harrell and Lorena Gonzalez on Thursday night.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Estimated 5% of Seattle Fire Department personnel haven’t submitted proof of vaccination
The latest data indicates that roughly 5% of uniformed Seattle Fire Department personnel have not yet submitted proof of vaccination.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee remains firm on Oct. 18 vaccine deadline for state workers
Despite pressure from lawmakers and industries to extend the deadline for state employees to be vaccinated, Gov. Inslee made clear on Thursday that he's holding firm to the Monday, Oct. 18 date.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
What does ‘COVID endgame’ look like in years to come? Seattle researcher lays out road ahead
Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson scientist Trevor Bedford laid out his own thoughts on Twitter this week on the future of COVID-19 in the years to come.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County Metro cancels 26 early morning bus trips
At least 26 King County Metro early morning bus trips have been canceled on Thursday, with no word yet on why.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
City of Seattle agrees to pay $515,000 settlement over man killed by police in 2018
The City of Seattle has agreed to pay out a $515,000 settlement over the 2018 fatal police shooting of 36-year-old Iosia Faletogo.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
King County shootings in first nine months of 2021 surpass historic 2020 level
In the first nine months of 2021, the number of shootings in King County has already surpassed last year’s historic levels for the entire year.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington State Ferries to operate reduced schedules due to staff shortages
Starting Saturday, Oct. 16, Washington State Ferries will temporarily operate reduced schedules on most routes due to staffing shortages.5 years ago
Dalton Day
With insurance rates at stake, judge rolls back Washington’s executive power
Thurston County Superior Court ruled against the state insurance commissioner's order to ban the use of credit histories when determining insurance rates.5 years ago
