Heather Bosch
Seattle Police Department mobilizes for officer shortage due to vaccine mandate
The Seattle Police Department told all of its officers to be prepared to handle 911 calls, in the event hundreds are fired for defying the vaccine mandate.5 years ago
Dalton Day
With a nod to Seattle’s BIPOC communities, Mariners move to revitalize former Pyramid Brewery
The Seattle Mariners have signed a 23 year lease for the former Pyramid Brewery at 1201 1st Ave. S. Development plans include a restaurant, craft brewery, and event space.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
King County Council advances plan to ‘explore options’ for acquiring City Hall Park
A King County Council Committee has advanced a plan that could lead to big change at City Hall Park in Seattle, but not without pushback.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Northwest carpenters reach tentative deal to end strike
A nearly three-week strike by thousands of Northwest carpenters could soon be over.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
SPD reports a third of all officers haven’t provided proof of vaccination ahead of deadline
The Seattle Police Department has released data on officers who have and haven't submitted proof of vaccination ahead of an Oct. 18 deadline.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Poll shows Seattle residents more inclined to honk than five years ago
If it seems like Seattle drivers honk more now than they did five years ago, a new poll by PEMCO Insurance says that's probably true.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Weeks and months of polluted air in Seattle is ‘unacceptable,’ says WashPIRG advocate
Even one day of breathing in polluted air is dangerous for people's health, according to a new report released by the WashPIRG Foundation.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Seattle council green lights new Seattle Storm training facility in Interbay
A council bill may allow for a new training facility for the Seattle Storm to be built in the Ballard-Interbay-Northend Manufacturing/Industrial Center.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Leavenworth Oktoberfest changes to street fair in 2021, will move in 2022
Leavenworth Oktoberfest is a bit different this year as there will be no beer garden -- and next year it will be in an entirely different location.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Tacoma man sentenced to two years in prison for 2020 fire at Seattle’s East Precinct
A former Seattle resident has been sentenced to two years in prison for setting fire to the Seattle Police Department's East Precinct in 2020.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee softens vaccine mandate deadline for some state workers
After indicating that he wouldn't be offering an extension on a state worker vaccine mandate, Gov. Jay Inslee has softened on that position.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County woman dies from ‘very rare complication’ brought on by Johnson & Johnson vaccine
A King County woman has reportedly passed away from "very rare complications" brought on by receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle council approves resolution recommending decriminalization of psychedelics
Seattle City Council approved a resolution Monday, expressing its support for decriminalizing the possession of psychedelics.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Washington hospitals ‘optimistic’ ahead of deadline for health care worker vaccine mandate
Hospitals across the state are seeing an increase in health worker vaccination rates as the governor's mandate draws closer.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Seattle City Light fights off lawsuits involving crucial hydroelectric dams, endangered salmon
With Seattle City Light in the process of relicensing its Skagit River dams, it has been slapped with lawsuits which contend their concrete barriers have stopped salmon migration.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Seattle mayor supports using tax dollars to replace Memorial Stadium
A new agreement means Seattle voters will be asked to bump up their taxes to replace the 74-year-old Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
‘Keep Moving Street’ at Green Lake reopens to drivers with walk-bike path
After being closed to drivers for more than year, the Keep Moving Street at Green Lake in Seattle is now open to cars as of late September.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Memorial being held for trooper who died of COVID-19 after contracting it on the job
A memorial service is being held Monday for a Washington State Patrol trooper who died from COVID-19.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
OPA: Seattle Police Department did not break the law when it abandoned the East Precinct
In an investigation of the 2020 abandonment of Seattle's East Precinct, the Office of Police Accountability found it wasn't a violation of SPD policy or the law.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle council approves measure to do away with ‘single-family zoning’ label
The Seattle City Council approved a bill on Monday to officially retire the "single-family zoning" label, replacing it with "neighborhood residential."5 years ago
Dalton Day
Seattle retail outlet pays over $300,000 for allegedly violating hazard pay ordinance
Total Wine & More has settled with the Office of Labor Standards over an alleged violation of Seattle’s Hazard Pay for Grocery Employees Ordinance.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Olympia elementary school latest to pause in-person learning over COVID outbreak
An Olympia elementary school will be closed for the next 10 days, in the wake of a COVID-19 outbreak affecting over a dozen students.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Man shot, killed in downtown Seattle on Sunday night
A man was fatally shot in downtown Seattle near 3rd Avenue and Pike Street on Sunday night, with a suspect still at large.5 years ago
