MyNorthwest Staff
Mayor, SPD chief stress need to hire more officers in wake of weekend shootings
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and interim Police Chief Adrian Diaz are scheduled to speak Monday to address a string of shootings over the last 36 hours.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Another person shot Monday after weekend of gun violence in Seattle
Seattle police are investigating the latest in a string of shootings, after a man was injured in a Yesler Terrace homeless encampment on Monday.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle council raises street parking rates in Uptown to as much as $12 for large events
The full Seattle City Council approved a bill Monday to to raise street parking rates up to $12 an hour in Uptown, near Climate Pledge Arena.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Detectives investigating Lake City homicide late Sunday night
Detectives are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Seattle's Lake City neighborhood on Sunday night.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
‘Ran over him on purpose’: Homicide investigation in Pierce County after argument
A murder investigation in Pierce County Saturday afternoon had blocks of a residential neighborhood in Parkland shut down for hours.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Police: 3 people dead, 5 injured in early Sunday shootings in Seattle
In a span of three hours early Sunday morning, three people were killed and five injured in a series of shootings in the downtown Seattle area.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Law enforcement calls for Attorney General’s opinion on new police laws
With new laws on policing set to take effect statewide on Sunday, some law enforcement agencies have been warning of potential unintended consequences.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Health officials worried about a fifth wave in COVID cases, delta variant
Health officials warn COVID cases are sharply increasing in Washington state. Hospitals are preparing for another winter like last year.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
JBLM Army Ranger charged in murder of Tacoma security guard
Tacoma police arrested a suspect Monday after a security guard was found dead by coworkers early Sunday morning.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
SPD’s protest response did more harm than good according to new report
A new report from Seattle's Office of Inspector General says that SPD's protest response in 2020 actually contributed to the escalation civil unrest.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle aims to redirect money from departed SPD officers to ‘alternative’ 911 response efforts
Mayor Jenny Durkan announced a new proposal on Friday, which would implement an alternative 911 call model that caters to specialized responses.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County health officer recommends everyone wear a mask ‘once again’
King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin is again recommending that everyone -- vaccinated or not -- wear a mask in indoor, public spaces.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington town ‘might have poorest air quality on the planet’ due to wildfires
The Methow Valley region in Central Washington is experiencing what the National Weather Service says could be the worst air quality in the entire world.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Burien Mayor claims to be target of white supremacy hate crime
Burien Mayor Jimmy Matta believes he and other City Council candidates were targets of a hate crime and is calling for a federal investigation.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Point Roberts businesses say border situation worst possible outcome
As Point Roberts businesses suffer from the ongoing U.S. border closure, one analyst speculates the decisions are made based on politics, not health.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle begins to lay foundation for new approach to single-family zoning
As Seattle begins to weigh plans for reimagining its single-family zoning, stakeholders and councilmembers gathered this week to discuss their goals.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gun violence in King County continues rise to ‘crisis’ levels
A new report indicates that King County continues to see an increase in gun violence in the first half of 2021, as local leaders search for answers.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
New state policing bills will have ‘limited impact’ on Seattle, says SPD chief
Seattle interim Police Chief Adrian Diaz provided insight on Thursday into how new state policing bills will likely affect the city long-term.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Interim head of Seattle’s homeless response to leave role as search for full-time director continues
Seattle's interim Human Services Department Director Helen Howell informed staff this week that she will be leaving for a new job in September.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WSU football coach is unvaccinated, unable to attend Pac-12 media day
The head football coach at Washington State University will not attend Pac-12 football media day because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Drivers hit by debris urge local leaders to take action before it’s too late
Victims are pleading with local leaders to find a solution to a rash of incidents involving debris thrown onto Seattle freeways before it's too late.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle hockey fans celebrate Kraken, NHL Expansion Draft
Seattle hockey fans are celebrating this week with the NHL Expansion Draft on Wednesday and the NHL Draft on Friday and Saturday.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Smoke from Washington wildfires dodges Puget Sound, ends up in New York instead
While much of the Puget Sound region has been largely untouched by the state's recent wildfires, the resulting smoke has instead made its way east.5 years ago
