Dalton Day
King County moves to acquire Federal Way’s Red Lion hotel
The former Red Lion Hotel in Federal Way could be acquired by King County to be converted into low-income housing.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Wildfire smoke may have contributed to Western US COVID case counts
A recent study finds the damage done to your lungs and immune system by smoke can make you more susceptible to COVID-19, and can worsen your symptoms.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Police investigating homicide after man found dead at Gas Works Park
Seattle Police Department detectives are investigating a death at Gas Works Park as a homicide.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle council approves bill limiting SPD’s use of less lethal weapons during protests
Seattle City Council approved a bill Monday that limits the police department's use of several less lethal weapons during protests.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Puget Sound region gets early-week breather from heat and smoke
After last week's heat and smoke, the Puget Sound region will be getting some relief from both to start the week, with light showers on the way.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Kent husband, father working to get family out of Afghanistan
A Kent man is desperate to get his family out of Afghanistan after that country’s capital city fell to the Taliban.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Lawmaker calls for Seattle to give county control of City Hall Park following closure
In the wake of a clearance and closure of Seattle's City Hall Park, King County could soon aim to take full control of the park itself in the days to come.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Kitsap renewed mask directive follows ‘explosion’ in cases
A renewed directive to wear masks indoors in Kitsap County is getting mixed reviews.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Where COVID case rates, hospitalizations are highest in Washington
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising again across the state, with the current hotspots mostly in Eastern Washington.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Health officials recommend people who attended Watershed Music Festival get tested for COVID-19
A multi-county COVID-19 outbreak associated with the Watershed Music Festival has been reported by the Grant County Health District.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Public Schools requires all ‘non-represented’ staff to be vaccinated
All non-union represented employees with Seattle Public Schools have until Oct. 18 to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Skagit County Fair brings sense of ‘normalcy’ with precautions
After it was canceled in 2020 due to COVID, the Skagit County Fair is back, with precautions -- and you can even get your vaccine there.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New mask guidance for high school sports in Washington
The Washington State Department of Health released new mask wearing guidance this week for the upcoming high school sports season.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘Abolitionist’ Seattle City Attorney candidate scores endorsement from local Democrat group
The 34th Legislative District Democrats voted on a new round of endorsements for Seattle's mayoral, city council, and city attorney races.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State superintendent: Keeping schools open ‘will be a challenge’ without vaccine mandate for staff
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is requesting that Gov. Inslee require all K-12 school employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
All Washington health officers recommend masks in indoor, public spaces
The health officers from all 35 local health jurisdictions in Washington released a joint statement recommending masks in indoor, public settings.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
New Amazon Fresh grocery store opens in Seattle’s Central District
Amazon is opening a new Amazon Fresh store in Seattle's Central District on South Jackson Street, the second in Washington state.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
First live Asian giant hornet sighting confirmed in Washington in 2021
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first report of a live Asian giant hornet sighting in Washington in 2021.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
State Supreme Court rules in favor of homeless Seattle man whose truck was towed
The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a truck owned by a homeless Seattle man that was towed and impounded was protected under homesteading laws.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County assessing need for mask mandate ‘on an ongoing basis’ as COVID cases continue to rise
A mask directive in Snohomish County takes effect Thursday, but is a similar mandate in the works elsewhere in the Puget Sound region?5 years ago
Katharine Federer
Protesters gather in Puyallup, Bellingham to speak out against vaccine mandate
Hundreds gathered at a Puyallup intersection Wednesday to protest the state mandate that health care workers get vaccinated.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Federal judge warns politics are undermining Seattle’s consent decree
Staffing issues at SPD and differing views on city council are obstacles the judge overseeing Seattle’s consent decree sees to the city being found in full compliance.5 years ago
