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72 hour parking enforcement...
Nick Bowman

Seattle ‘reviewing’ recently-reinstated 72-hour parking enforcement policy

The City of Seattle could soon be considering changes to its 72-hour parking enforcement policy for the second time, after it was reinstated in early April.
5 years ago
Unruly passengers...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Washington lawmaker calls on FAA to address ‘disgusting’ behavior from unruly airline passengers

Washington Rep. Rick Larsen led a hearing in the U.S. House Aviation Subcommittee on Thursday to address an uptick in unruly airline passengers. 
5 years ago
Crowd of rioters, January, Epik6, Capitol, officers...
Nick Bowman

Controversial Sammamish web-hosting company falls victim to ‘massive’ hack

Epik, a Sammamish-based hosting company known for its hosting of several controversial websites, was reportedly hacked last week. 
5 years ago
Asian giant hornet...
Nick Bowman

After early challenges, state eradicates third Asian giant hornet nest

After encountering difficulties early on, state entomologists say they have successfully eradicated a third Asian giant hornet nest.
5 years ago
Washington wildfires, DNR, wildfire season...
Nicole Jennings

End of summer doesn’t mean wildfire season is behind us

The State Fire Marshal's Office is reminding Washingtonians to still exercise precautions, as wildfire season will not be over for a few more weeks.
5 years ago
An ice rink at the Seattle Kraken Community Iceplex, which opens to the public on Sept. 10, 2021. (...
Kathryn Altena

Seattle Kraken hit the ice for first practice Thursday

With the first preseason game for the Seattle Kraken just three days away, the team hits the ice for their first practice Thursday. 
5 years ago
fireworks...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

New rules for Fourth of July fireworks in unincorporated Pierce County

Starting in 2023, unincorporated Pierce County will move from five days of being able set off Fourth of July fireworks to just one. 
5 years ago
Seattle single-family zoning...
Nick Bowman

Councilmember: Seattle bid to end single-family zoning label designed to ‘reflect reality’

Seattle City Council's Land Use Committee met Wednesday to discuss a proposal to do away with the city's "single-family zoning" label.
5 years ago
1400 S 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98003 (courtesy of King County)...
MyNorthwest Staff

King County to repurpose homeless hotel to house Afghan refugees

King County will invest $500,000 to assist Afghan refugees in the form of temporary housing and community services at Federal Way’s Extended Stay America.
5 years ago
Dow Constantine, King COunty vaccine mandate...
Nick Bowman

King County reaches deal with ‘majority’ of unions on vaccine mandate

Officials say they have reached an agreement with a "majority" of unions on a vaccine mandate for King County employees.
5 years ago
Sound Transit Northgate light rail...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Three new light rail stations to open in North Seattle next month

Commuters will soon be able to ride underground from downtown Seattle to Northgate traffic-free when three new Link light rail stations open next month.
5 years ago
capital gains, legislative districts...
Nick Bowman

Washington Republicans, Democrats spar over redrawing of state’s legislative map

The redrawing of Washington state's legislative districts already has Democrats and Republicans at odds, with less than two months to come to an accord.
5 years ago
Lenny Wilkens...
Dalton Day

Sonics’ Lenny Wilkens immortalized in namesake at Climate Pledge Arena

“Lenny Wilkens Way" took the place of Thomas Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue North by Climate Pledge Arena.
5 years ago
washington hospitals, test, variants...
Kathryn Altena

UW researchers help develop test to detect COVID variants in hours, not weeks

Researchers with the University of Washington are helping to develop a test that can identify different variants of COVID-19 within two hours.
5 years ago
woodland park...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Protesters clash over Woodland Park, Green Lake homeless encampments

People in North Seattle protested on Tuesday afternoon, demanding the city clear the large homeless encampments at Woodland Park and Green Lake.
5 years ago
Idaho...
Nick Bowman

Inslee, Idaho Gov. Brad Little clash over ‘clogging’ of Washington hospitals

With COVID rates in Idaho skyrocketing and Washington hospitals feeling the impact, Gov. Inslee issued a plea to the neighboring state's governor.
5 years ago
Unvaccinated, misinformation...
Nick Bowman

Local health board declares public health crisis over vaccine misinformation

The Jefferson County Board of Health voted last week to declare a public health crisis over pandemic-related misinformation. 
5 years ago
Election Day, election lawsuits...
Nick Bowman

Group pushes lawsuits alleging ‘manipulation’ of Washington’s 2020 election results

Lawsuits filed in three counties allege that auditors manipulated ballots during the 2020 election in Washington, while pushing for a forensic audit.
5 years ago
Puget Sound orcas...
Nick Bowman

Researchers fear recent death of Puget Sound orca could have ‘severe consequences’

Researchers believe that two missing Southern Resident orcas are likely deceased, including one of the most "prolific" females in the entire region.
5 years ago
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, coronavirus, eviction moratorium...
Nick Bowman

Mayor Durkan extends Seattle eviction moratorium into January 2022

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Tuesday that she will be extending the city's eviction moratorium through Jan. 15, 2022. 
5 years ago
carpenters, construction...
MyNorthwest Staff

Day four of carpenters’ strike, picket locations across Puget Sound region

Tuesday is day four of the carpenters' strike. The Northwest Carpenters Union says workers want better pay to keep up with the cost of living.
5 years ago
Sound Transit, Northgate...
Kathryn Altena

Affordable housing project at Northgate Metro site takes step forward

King County is moving forward with the plan to build 232 affordable housing units near the soon-to-open Northgate Link light rail station.
5 years ago
Maple Valley hit and run...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Second victim of July Maple Valley hit-and-run driver sought

Detectives believe that a 15-year-old accused of a fatal July hit-and-run may be responsible for at least one additional incident.
5 years ago
Black Lives Matter buttons Kroger BLM...
Nick Bowman

Labor board: Fred Meyer, QFC ban on Black Lives Matter buttons violated law

A labor board says that Fred Meyer and QFC violated labor laws when they banned employees from wearing Black Lives Matter-themed buttons. 
5 years ago