Nick Bowman
Douglas County judge allows lawsuit against capital gains tax to move forward
A Douglas County Superior Court Judge has denied a motion asking that he throw out a lawsuit filed against the state's recently passed capital gains tax.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State discovers second Asian giant hornet nest of year in Whatcom County
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has successfully identified its second Asian giant hornet nest found this year.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Seattle’s Monorail is still here, and it’s taking you to Climate Pledge Arena
Paused for construction, Monorail service will resume on Saturday, Oct. 9, with expanded capacity in anticipation of the Climate Pledge Arena’s opening.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
First taste of fall weather moves into Seattle area to cap off summer of record-setting heat
The Puget Sound region may very well have seen its last gasp of summer heat Thursday, with cooler temperatures and rain on the way.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘Not a time for baby steps’: Gov. Inslee ‘actively considering’ expanded vaccine requirements
Gov. Jay Inslee expanded the state's mask mandate this week, while hinting that additional vaccine requirements could potentially be on the horizon.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Changes coming soon to Seattle’s ‘Keep Moving Streets’ at popular parks
After designating 25 miles as "Stay Healthy Streets" and adding four "Keep Moving Streets," Seattle is planning to continue the closures in various forms.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee expands statewide mask mandate to include outdoor events
A statewide mask mandate will be expanded to include large, outdoor events with over 500 attendees starting on Monday, Sept. 13.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Private long-term care insurance all but impossible to get ahead of new state tax
If you are planning to get private long-term care insurance in order to opt out of the new WA Cares tax, you may have a tough time.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Bellingham woman convicted of railroad sabotage, placing shunt on tracks
A Bellingham woman was convicted of railroad sabotage and found guilty of placing a shunt on train tracks, which can cause derailments.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Kshama Sawant recall campaign turns in signatures, sets sights on winter vote
The campaign seeking to recall Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant has officially turned its signatures in to King County Elections.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Tim Eyman announces new ballot initiative seeking to invalidate state’s capital gains tax
Activist Tim Eyman announced a new ballot initiative on Thursday, which would seek to overturn Washington state's recently-passed capital gains tax.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Public Schools creates COVID dashboard to track cases among students, staff
The Seattle Public Schools district has created a COVID-19 dashboard to track confirmed cases. As of Sept. 9, there have been 44 cases.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Police: Surveillance video shows officer intended target of shooting
Two men are behind bars after Renton police said they opened fire toward an officer on Tuesday near the intersection of Talbot Road and South Grady Way.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Redmond residents clash over planned hotel homeless shelter
Redmond residents are pushing back on a hotel shelter space recently purchased through King County's Health Through Housing program.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Seattle council greenlights community-sponsored levy for Capitol Hill cleanup
The Business Improvement Area Capitol Hill levy apportions funding for improvements to 15th Avenue East, including street cleaning and graffiti removal.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Deputies identify 15-year-old girl as suspect in hit-and-run that killed jogger
A 15-year-old girl has been identified as the suspect in a Maple Valley hit-and-run crash that killed a jogger in July.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Two new Asian giant hornet sightings reported in Whatcom County
The state Department of Agriculture reported two new Asian giant hornet sightings on Wednesday, spotted close to where a nest was eradicated two weeks ago.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Kraken Community Iceplex at Northgate opens to the public Sept. 10
The Kraken Community Iceplex at Northgate will open to the public on Sept. 10, marking the first big venue opening for the city's brand-new NHL team.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Snohomish County weighing outdoor mask mandate, possible vaccine requirements
Could Snohomish County become the next to enact an outdoor mask mandate, as well as additional vaccine requirements for indoor businesses?5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Coldplay will be grand opening for Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle
The first act to play in the brand-new Climate Pledge Arena will be Coldplay on Oct. 22, the day before the Seattle Kraken's first home game.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Dozens at Kirkland school told to stay home after two test positive for COVID
Eighty-one people have been told to stay home after two people tested positive for COVID-19 at Kamiakin Middle School in Kirkland.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Attendees of Labor Day events in central Washington should get COVID test
Health experts in Ellensburg are recommending that anyone who attended one of the city's major events this past weekend get a COVID test.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Over a year later, poll shows broad support for Seattle’s big business tax
Over a year after Seattle City Council passed its "JumpStart" big business tax, polling appears to show wide support for the measure among voters.5 years ago
