Nick Bowman
ACLU asks judge to invalidate ‘Compassion Seattle’ proposed homelessness initiative
The ACLU announced Wednesday that it has filed a lawsuit against a proposed charter amendment seeking to overhaul Seattle's homelessness response.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Clearance of downtown Seattle homeless camp wraps up as City Hall Park closes
After weeks of outreach efforts, a 72-hour clearance of a homeless encampment in downtown Seattle's City Hall Park is now in progress.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Republican lawmakers ask Gov. Inslee to reconsider K-12 mask mandate
Several Washington Republican lawmakers sent a letter to the governor, asking him to reconsider his statewide mask mandate for K-12 schools.5 years ago
John Curley Show
Not much point in suing over Inslee’s vaccine order, says former state Attorney General
The vaccine order from Gov. Inslee for state workers stands on pretty firm legal ground, according to former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Temporary tiny home village to be built in Seattle’s University District
There will soon be a temporary tiny home village in the University District in Seattle thanks to an agreement between Sound Transit and the City of Seattle.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Snohomish County enacts mask directive for all residents regardless of vaccination status
A newly-enacted mask directive for all Snohomish County residents regardless of vaccination status is now in effect.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Tacoma opens up applications for universal basic income pilot program
Applications are now open for Tacoma's universal basic income pilot, which will pay participants $500 a month to cover a range of personal expenses.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Seattle area scores clear skies for viewing Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid Meteor Shower is well underway, but experts like NASA say the peak viewing time begins the night of Aug. 11.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Group claims cops have ‘intentionally misinterpreted’ state’s new police accountability laws
A group is claiming that officers across Washington have willfully misinterpreted newly passed police accountability laws.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Local leaders speak out after Gov. Inslee’s vaccine mandate
Both sides react after Gov. Inslee announced a requirement for most state workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Seattle City Council delays lifting hazard pay for grocery employees
The Seattle City Council has delayed a vote to lift the hazard pay legislation for local grocery employees, which was passed earlier this year.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Gov. Inslee uses emergency powers to mandate COVID vaccines for state workers
Starting on October 18, COVID-19 vaccines will be mandatory for all Washington state, King County and Seattle employees.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
UW doctor: Recommendations for COVID booster shots could come soon
With the delta variant spreading rapidly, do Washington residents need to get booster shots? UW Medicine's Dr. Keith Jerome weighs in.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Trio of Seattle’s largest theater, music venues to require proof of vaccination
A trio of Seattle's largest theater and music venues will be requiring proof of vaccination for all shows, taking effect on Aug. 12.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Cooldown on the way to Puget Sound region as smoke fades
Just in time for an Excessive Heat Warning in effect through Saturday evening, smoke has moved in over the greater Seattle area.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Armed man barricades himself in Renton home before starting fire, police say
A armed man barricaded himself in a Renton home before starting a fire early Monday, officials said.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Cruise ship returns to Seattle after 5 passengers, pilot die in sightseeing tour
The Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship has returned to Seattle after five of its passengers were killed in a day trip plane excursion crash near Ketchikan, Alaska.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
As Sound Transit reworks light rail projects, group renews push for network of gondolas
As Sound Transit lays out its plans for light rail expansions around a $6.5 billion budget hole, a local group is continuing its push for aerial gondolas.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Staffing shortage leads to backups at Puget Sound vet clinics
Vet clinics around the Puget Sound are having trouble fitting in patients -- and some are even shutting their doors -- due to a shortage in staffing.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Border employees in Canada reach deal hours after strike action
The unions representing border and customs agents in Canada reached a tentative agreement with their employer on Friday, ending their strike.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SPD Chief terminates two officers who were outside US Capitol during Jan. 6 riot
Interim Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has terminated two officers' after they were found to have violated the law at the US Capitol on Jan. 6.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Kshama Sawant recall quietly misses chance to get on November ballot
The chance for a recall vote of Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant to make the November ballot has likely passed.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Attorney General says nothing in WA’s new police laws would prevent cops from responding
While the sponsors of the new police bills have admitted there are some needed fixes, they also asked the state Attorney General for immediate clarity.5 years ago
