Nick Bowman
Despite voicing concerns, Seattle mayoral candidates get wide support from PACs in primary
Despite voicing early concerns over outside spending, Seattle mayoral candidates have garnered wide support from local PACs in the primary.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Microsoft delays return to office, will require workers to be vaccinated
Microsoft announced this week that it will be requiring workers returning to its offices in person to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Chehalis restaurant that racked up $400,000 in fines over COVID rules to close permanently
Spiffy's Restaurant, which racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines for flouting Washington's COVID-19 restrictions, will be closing for good.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
One of oldest orcas in Puget Sound pod believed to be dead
Scientists believe the oldest male of the Southern Resident orca K-pod, known as K21 and nicknamed Cappuccino, is believed to be dead.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
State agencies ask residents to check backyards for invasive insects
Could your swimming pool or garden lights be hiding invasive insects? The state is asking you to keep a lookout for harmful critters.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
State hospital leaders sound off as delta variant, and frustration, spreads
There's no break for health care workers in Washington as hospitals are filling up and the delta variant is the dominant variant statewide.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Woman accused of attempting to sabotage train near Bellingham pleads guilty
A Bellingham woman pleaded guilty for her role in placing a shunt on train tracks as part of a terrorist attack against BNSF railway in Whatcom County.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Over 100 Seattle bars, nightclubs, restaurants now requiring proof of vaccination
With COVID-19 transmission rising, dozens of Seattle bars, clubs, and restaurants are now requiring customers to provide proof of their vaccination status.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Amid 15-way race for Seattle mayor, candidates express support for ranked-choice voting
With 15 people vying for Seattle's mayoral seat, a handful of candidates have voiced their support for a switch to ranked-choice voting.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Voter turnout for state’s August primary lags ahead of deadline for ballots
Voter turnout numbers for Washington's August primary election have lagged, despite several high-profile elections in the Puget Sound region.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Why Puget Sound region’s air quality has been unaffected by arrival of smoke
Despite the arrival of smoke over the weekend, the Puget Sound region's air quality remained largely unaffected. Here's why.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Steel shortage derailing plans to complete ‘Revive I-5′ project
A steel shortage is derailing plans to complete the massive “Revive I-5” project, with weekly closures now being put on hold.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
An exit interview with departing Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett
Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett delivers an exit interview on KIRO Radio, describing his sense of pride as he leaves for a new job in Ohio.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man killed in shooting, crash in Federal Way
A man in his 20s is dead following an argument, shooting, and crash Friday night in Federal Way.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Seattle police deploying extra units this weekend after uptick in shootings
The Seattle Police Department is adding extra units to three neighborhoods this weekend after a recent increase in gun violence.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Biologist: Typical for Southern Residents to spend early summer elsewhere
The Southern Residents have not spent much time in the San Juans the past few months -- but there is a good reason why not.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID cases have quadrupled in King County thanks to delta variant
King County Public Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin says COVID cases are on the rise across the county, with the emergence of the delta variant.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Lawmaker calls for shutdown of King County Courthouse after assault
County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is calling for the city and county to limit access to the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Smoke moves in across Puget Sound
While the Puget Sound region has managed to dodge the worst of the fallout from the state's wildfires, smoke is expected to arrive Friday.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Behind in fundraising with razor-thin polls, Seattle City Attorney faces uncertain path to reelection
Twelve-year Seattle City Attorney incumbent Pete Holmes could very well be facing a difficult fight to keep his job with August's primary on the horizon.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Medical leaders in Washington support mandatory vaccinations for health care workers
Washington State Medical Association President Dr. Nathan Schlicher says the group would support mandatory vaccinations for health care workers.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Previewing the race to fill Lorena Gonzalez’s open Seattle City Council seat
Ahead of August's top-two primary, we broke down the main candidates in the race to fill the soon-to-be-vacant Position 9 seat in Seattle City Council.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington shatters records in midst of ‘early, alarming’ start to wildfire season
With wildfire season starting earlier than usual this summer, state officials say that Washington has already doubled the amount of fires it saw in 2019.5 years ago
