Nick Bowman
Power outage to blame for state ferries website failure after weekend of delays, reduced sailings
After days of canceled and reduced sailings, Washington State Ferries is now dealing with a website outage affecting its schedules and alerts.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Visiting Washington’s Sno-Parks will cost more this fall, winter
For the first time since 2009, visitors to Washington Sno-Parks will have to pay a little more .5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Health officer says King County’s COVID vaccination policy is ‘based on risk’
King County Public Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin explains the reasoning behind the county's upcoming COVID-19 vaccination policy.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
UW doctor says you might not need 10,000 daily steps
Recent research indicates that 7,000 daily steps rather than 10,000 may be a better benchmark for overall health.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
It just got easier to use the cell phone parking lot at Sea-Tac Airport
A new overpass access ramp and south entrance have been added to Sea-Tac Airport's cell phone parking lot.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Best Washington schools and districts named for 2022
The best Washington School Districts and schools have been ranked for 2022, according to niche.com.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
New protected bike lane through downtown Seattle opens on Fourth Avenue
The new Fourth Avenue protected two-way bike lane through downtown Seattle is now complete and open to bikers.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert apologizes for ‘racist’ campaign mailer
King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert took to Facebook and apologized for campaign mailers that her fellow councilmembers called racist.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Shaq to open ‘Big Chicken’ restaurant inside Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena
Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal is opening a location of his "Big Chicken" restaurant inside Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena.5 years ago
Dalton Day
With WA state’s ferries in a ‘critical situation,’ solutions are months, years to come
Ferry cancellations have exposed a ferries system that has struggled with staffing issues for years. The legislature commissioned a study to find answers.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SR 520 ramps, Montlake Bridge will close for weekend of Oct. 8-11
Crews will work around the clock Oct. 8-11 to install sewer, communications, and gas lines around the Montlake lid and to upgrade the Montlake Bridge.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington AG renews legal fight against ‘drastic’ changes to US Postal Service
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is again joining a legal challenge to fight a series of large-scale operational changes to the U.S. Postal Service.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seahawks’ live mascot takes detour before Thursday game, lands on fan’s head
A Lumen Field tradition went awry during Thursday night's showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County Executive unveils roadmap for closing controversial youth jail, ending juvenile detention
King County Executive Dow Constantine unveiled the first phase of his plan to close down a controversial youth detention facility.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Never have I seen anything like this’: Staffing shortages cancel over 140 ferry sailings on Friday
Dozens of Washington state ferry sailings have been canceled on Friday, due to staffing shortages across numerous routes.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Vancouver woman warns public to be careful choosing long-term care insurance
As many Washington residents rush to sign up for private long-term care insurance plans, one woman is warning you to be careful what you sign.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Councils react to letter from businesses, locals calling for action on public safety in downtown Seattle
The Downtown Seattle Association and dozens of local businesses are demanding city and county leaders take immediate action to address public safety.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Safeway to offer rapid COVID tests at Thursday’s Seahawks game
Rapid COVID-19 tests will be available at Thursday's Seattle Seahawks game and will be accepted for entry into Lumen Field, but they're not free.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Whatcom County reports high COVID case rate among children ages 5-17
Children in Whatcom County are posting the highest number of COVID-19 cases right now of any other age group and than any earlier period.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
White Center leads shift in Seattle area suburbs decade in the making
Homeowners comprise nearly all residents of suburbs in the Seattle area, but it's in White Center where a sizable shift appears to be occurring.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County councilmembers denounce colleague’s ‘racist’ campaign mailer
King County councilmembers spoke out this week against a campaign mailer from one of their colleagues, which they say played to racist tropes.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Kent School District calls for end to ‘dangerous’ TikTok challenges
The Kent School District is asking families for help to shut down a TikTok challenge that is causing damage to school property.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County businesses begin preparations for new vaccine requirements
With new rules surrounding vaccine requirements taking effect in King County on Oct. 25, local businesses are beginning preparations.5 years ago
