Andrew Scheinthal, KIRO 7 News
Deputies: Murder suspect shot in Snohomish County after multi agency investigation
Members of the King County-based Valley SWAT team opened fire in a Snohomish County parking lot Monday, while pursuing a murder suspect.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
New budget from Seattle mayor spends big on affordable housing, boosts funds for public safety
In the final budget proposal of her administration, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan lays out spending for $190 million on affordable housing.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Greyhound settles $2.2 million lawsuit over warrantless WA state immigration sweeps
Greyhound Lines Inc. will pay a $2.2 million settlement over compliance in warrantless immigration sweeps conducted by CBP out of Spokane Intermodal Center.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
After 15-month delay, Washington plastic bag ban takes effect Oct. 1
Washington state's plastic bag ban is set to take effect on Friday, Oct. 1, after a lengthy 15-month delay brought on by the pandemic.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle-area carpenters return to picketing Monday, set to bargain this week
Picketing across Seattle by the Northwest Carpenters Union will resume Monday, following a temporary pause after some wildcat strikes.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Pfizer COVID vaccine booster available for certain individuals in Washington
Health officials are allowed to start giving booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to certain individuals in Washington.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Puget Sound region should expect unstable weather as cold air moves in
After a beautiful fall Saturday, the Puget Sound is due for a bout of unstable weather conditions.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
3 killed, 3 injured in shooting outside Des Moines sports bar
Three people were killed and three more were injured early Sunday in a shooting outside a Des Moines sports bar. Police are searching for suspects.5 years ago
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News
Third homicide in a week in Tacoma; homicides still below 2020
Neighbors are tense after a shooting early Saturday left a man dead at a homeless encampment on East 38th Street in Tacoma.5 years ago
Associated Press
One killed, another injured in shooting near WSU campus
Police say a man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed one person and injured another near the Washington State University campus early Saturday morning.5 years ago
Andrew Scheinthal, KIRO 7 News
Seattle business attempts to clear homeless camp, backtracks after advocates step in
A Seattle business is facing heat from homeless advocacy groups after they attempted to clear out an encampment off of Lake City Way.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘Tough few weeks ahead’ as state’s hospitals continue to struggle with flood of COVID patients
While Washington's COVID crisis has begun to stabilize in recent weeks, health officials warn that the state's hospitals are not quite out of the woods yet.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Eatonville school goes back to virtual learning over COVID outbreak
Eatonville Middle School sent students home on Friday, and will be temporarily moving back to virtual learning until at least mid-October.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Permits indicate Amazon is behind planned warehouse in Bothell, despite denial from county
Plans for a 105,000 square-foot warehouse in Bothell named as a “fulfillment center" suggest Amazon is behind the project.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Former state unemployment worker arrested, charged for alleged role in payment scheme
A former ESD employee was arrested and charged on Friday, for allegedly defrauding the state out of thousands in unemployment payments.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Washington hospitals lacking in monoclonal antibody treatment
Hospitals throughout Washington are desperately in need of more monoclonal antibody treatment -- but at the moment, it's in short supply.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle reaches agreement with labor groups on vaccine mandate, still no deal with police union
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Friday that the city has reached a tentative agreement with several unions on an employee vaccine mandate.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Proof of COVID vaccination or negative test required for UW football fans
Starting with the UW football game on Sept. 25, proof of COVID vaccination or a negative test will be required at all ticketed athletic events.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Bipartisan group of state lawmakers ask Gov. Inslee to pause long-term care insurance tax
A bipartisan group of state senators issued a letter to Gov. Inslee, calling on him to suspend an upcoming long-term care insurance tax.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Northwest Carpenters Union pause picketing Friday after unofficial strikes
All Northwest Carpenters Union picket activities are temporarily paused Friday following unsanctioned wildcat strikes that took place Thursday.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee: State ‘not considering’ offering extension for worker vaccine mandate
Gov. Jay Inslee says he will not be offering an extension for a Washington state employee vaccine mandate ahead of an Oct. 18 deadline.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff to step down in 2022
Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff will step down in the middle of next year, citing exhaustion brought on by the strain of the role.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle mayoral candidate unveils expansive plan to address city’s homeless crisis
Seattle City Council President and mayoral candidate Lorena Gonzalez unveiled her plan to address the city's homeless crisis in her first 100 days.5 years ago
