Kathryn Altena
Councilmember Sawant demands contractors pay parking costs for Seattle construction workers
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is pushing for a greater expansion of paid parking for construction workers.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Fire at Tacoma mosque being investigated as arson
The Pierce County Sheriff's Office believes that a Monday fire set at a Tacoma mosque may have been the work of an arsonist.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Region’s year of record-breaking weather continues with coldest early-October day in 125 years
Seattle's year of record-breaking weather has marched on in the first two weeks of October, with frigid temperatures arriving to start the month.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Hope on horizon for struggling Point Roberts community with US/Canada border set to reopen
After 19 months, the U.S. will finally be reopening its land border with Canada, providing hope for struggling towns like Point Roberts.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Exposing children to domestic violence considered a crime in Marysville
Since witnessing domestic violence puts kids at risk of physical and mental health problems, Marysville has made it an additional option for charges.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Puget Sound area heading into second La Niña winter in a row
It looks like the Puget Sound will have its second La Niña in a row this winter, which is good news for winter sports enthusiasts.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert removed from leadership roles
After an offensive campaign mailer, King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert is being removed from council leadership positions.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Boeing to require all US employees to be vaccinated against COVID
Boeing has announced Dec. 8 as the deadline for its U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or get an approved exemption.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle police officers pull man from burning car after crash
Seattle police pulled a man from a burning car Monday after the driver eluded officers and crashed into a tree in the Madison Valley neighborhood.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Seattle Kraken fans celebrate historic start of hockey season
As the Seattle Kraken prepares to hit the ice for its first regular season game, fans in Seattle are preparing to tune in and cheer loud.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Victoria Clipper suspends fast ferry service until spring 2022
After resuming service in September, the Victoria Clipper announced Monday that its fast ferry service will be suspended again until spring 2022.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Public Libraries reports $434K in damage, cites increase in loitering, vandalism
Seattle Public Libraries is reporting $434,000 in damage over the last 18 months, citing an increase in loitering and vandalism.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle councilmember: Removing homeless camps without shelter options ‘a cruel, wasteful game’
Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis published a report Monday, detailing the impact the pandemic has had on the city's homeless crisis.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Northwest Carpenters Union votes to approve new contract
The Northwest Carpenters Union approved a contract Monday, accepting an agreement with the Associated General Contractors of Washington.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Aurora borealis streaks through night sky across Washington state
The aurora borealis made a brief appearance in night skies across Washington on Monday night, thanks to a well-timed solar storm.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
North Sound school psychologist among these arrested in online underage sex sting
Three Washington men were arrested on charges of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes following a five-month sting by Redmond police.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Hospitals projected to lose 2-5% of staff after vaccine mandate takes effect
As the vaccine mandate deadline looms, hospitals across the state are predicting staff losses of 2-5% -- though some areas could be worse.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Seattle to open COVID vaccination hub downtown, relaunch mobile teams
Later in October, the City of Seattle is planning to launch a high-capacity vaccination hub downtown and relaunch mobile vaccination teams.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Monorail reopens, prepares for fans from Climate Pledge Arena
After being closed for construction since Sept. 7, the Seattle Center Monorail is open again and ready for event attendees at Climate Pledge Arena.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Amazon relaxes return to office policy, allows flexibility by department
Amazon has announced that its corporate employees’ return to its offices will be left to the discretion of its directors on a team by team basis.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Bruce Harrell faces heat for unmasked fundraiser, last-minute threat to pull out of debate
Bruce Harrell faced criticism over the weekend, after photos surfaced of a large, indoor fundraiser where few attendees appeared to be wearing masks.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Local lawmaker pushes alternative for unvaccinated workers ahead of mandate deadline
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is asking that local leaders carve out a weekly testing exception into an upcoming vaccine mandate.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle police officer being investigated over Twitter account with history of offensive posts
A Seattle police officer is under investigation over allegations that he was behind an anonymous Twitter account with a history of inflammatory posts.5 years ago
