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schools, port of seattle, school...
Hanna Scott

School administrators make plea for civility amid hostility, threats over mandates

School administrators in Washington say there's been disruptions and a lack of civility in meetings, directed at superintendents and school board members.
5 years ago
Vaccine mandate rally...
Hanna Scott

Thousands gather for anti-vaccine mandate rally in Olympia over weekend

As many as 10,000 people are expected outside the state Capitol on Sunday afternoon to send a message to Governor Jay Inslee.
5 years ago
invasive insects, invasive species...
Nicole Jennings

No positive reports of invasive species for summer tree-check effort

This year's annual Tree Check Month yielded promising results for the state's continued efforts at eradicating invasive species.
5 years ago
sound transit...
MyNorthwest Staff

Northgate light rail station opens as Sound Transit forges ahead on expansion

A trio of new light rail stations opened on Saturday, marking the debut of a long-awaited Northgate light rail expansion. 
5 years ago
Kim Wyman...
Nick Bowman

Washington Sec. of State: GOP needs to get ‘back to principles’ amid claims of election fraud

Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman addressed a wide range of questions in a Reddit "ask me anything" session this week.
5 years ago
Solitary confinement...
Nick Bowman

Washington state prisons end use of solitary confinement as punishment

The Washington Department of Corrections announced this week that has ended its use of solitary confinement for disciplinary purposes. 
5 years ago
Image: Former Seattle Police Department Chief Adrian Diaz....
Nick Bowman

Interim SPD Chief: Likely ‘hundreds’ of unvaccinated police officers with deadline approaching

Interim Police Chief Adrian Diaz expressed concerns on Friday over the large number of officers who have yet to submit their proof of vaccination. 
5 years ago
democracy voucher, democracy vouchers program, donors...
Nick Bowman

Seattle mayoral candidates released from spending limit as PAC funds continue flowing

Both Seattle mayoral candidates have officially been released from the general election spending limit, as contributions continue flooding in.
5 years ago
Tolls, Tacoma Narrows Bridge...
MyNorthwest Staff

What you need to know about new toll increases for Seattle tunnel, Tacoma Narrows Bridge

Toll increases for Seattle's SR 99 tunnel and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge took effect as of Friday, Oct. 1.
5 years ago
Seattle homeless debate...
Nick Bowman

Harrell, Gonzalez square off in mayoral debate over how to address Seattle homeless encampments

Seattle mayoral candidates Bruce Harrell and Lorena Gonzalez debate their respective proposals to address the city's homeless crisis.
5 years ago
seattle mariners...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle Mariners ask Washingtonians to pause all non-baseball activities

The Seattle Mariners are officially calling for a statewide pause on all non-baseball activities to help "increase the Fun Differential" in Washington.
5 years ago
Vaccine requirements...
Heather Bosch

Washington Hospitality Association: Requiring proof of vaccine needs to be consistent

Starting Oct. 25, residents of King County will need to proof of vaccination against COVID or a negative test to go indoors for recreation or entertainment.
5 years ago
B&O tax banks Washington...
Nick Bowman

State Supreme Court upholds B&O tax on large banks in Washington

The Supreme Court of Washington State ruled on Thursday in favor of a B&O tax on large banks doing business in Washington state.
5 years ago
Seattle fired Amazon workers...
Nick Bowman

Amazon settles with pair of Seattle employees fired over criticism of company’s climate policies

Amazon has settled with a pair of Seattle employees after they were illegally fired in retaliation for their criticism of the company's climate policies.
5 years ago
school safety...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Sen. Murray leads hearing on school safety during the pandemic

Washington Senator Patty Murray is leading a hearing Thursday on school safety during the pandemic, discussing how to keep students in the classroom.
5 years ago
richard sherman...
Heather Bosch

Former Seahawks CB Richard Sherman reveals counseling, medication after July arrest

In a Youtube video post on Wednesday, former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman said he has been talking to counselors and taking medication.
5 years ago
Gov. Jay Inslee, Idaho...
Nick Bowman

Gov. Inslee: Lax mask, vaccine policies in Idaho are ‘jeopardizing’ Washington hospitals

Gov. Jay Inslee continued to express frustration on Wednesday with the influx of COVID-19 patients flooding into Washington from Idaho.
5 years ago
Sawant recall...
Nick Bowman

Kshama Sawant recall petition officially certified, vote now set for December 7

King County Elections announced Thursday that it has officially certified the petition to recall Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant.
5 years ago
Off ramps to SR 18 at Auburn Way & 167 are closed to conduct an investigation after a crash. (Photo...
MyNorthwest Staff

Both directions of SR 18 reopen after fatal crash in Auburn

A deadly crash has State Route 18 shut down in both directions after a multivehicle collision around 2 a.m. Wednesday.
5 years ago
Point Roberts...
Nicole Jennings

As situation in Point Roberts grows ‘dire,’ Gov. Inslee pushes for Biden to open border

As Point Roberts businesses hit 18 months with the majority of their customers locked out, Gov. Inslee calls on the federal government to reopen the border.
5 years ago
Police vehicle fire, Seattle protest...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Tacoma woman pleads guilty to setting 5 Seattle police vehicles on fire during 2020 protest

A 26-year-old Tacoma woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday to the burning of five police vehicles in May of 2020 in downtown Seattle.
5 years ago
COVID misinformation...
Nick Bowman

State commission warns of discipline for doctors who grant vaccine exemptions without ‘legitimate’ reason

A state commission stressed its opposition to COVID-related misinformation last week, threatening discipline for physicians who help it spread.
5 years ago
Battle Ground tornado...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Tornado touches down in Southern Washington on Monday evening

The National Weather Service confirmed today that a weak tornado touched down near Battle Ground, Washington, on Monday evening.
5 years ago
robocalls...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Robocalls ‘are not going to go away’ even as new US law kicks in

New rules on robocalls kick in Tuesday, Sept. 28, but an advocate with WashPIRG says that doesn't mean the calls will stop entirely.
5 years ago