MyNorthwest Staff
State leaders ‘deeply disappointed’ by decision to extend US/Canada border closure
The United States is extending a ban on non-essential travel across the border from Canada into the U.S. until at least Aug. 21.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle Children’s eliminates opioids from Bellevue surgery center
Seattle Children’s hospital successfully eliminated opioids from the operating room at their outpatient surgery center in Bellevue.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Paddleboard Safety Week raises awareness of risks involved
This week is Paddleboard Safety Week in Washington. All too often, paddleboarders get out on the water without any basic safety training.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Crews clear homeless camps by I-90 Thursday after more vehicles hit by debris
Two homeless camps along I-90 in Seattle are being cleared Thursday following the latest incidents involving debris thrown at vehicles.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Thurston County ambulances seeing long emergency room wait times
Ambulances in Thurston County are having to wait up to 90 minutes in hospital parking lots because emergency rooms are overflowing.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bellevue appoints interim police chief with Steve Mylett leaving for new job in August
With Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett leaving for a new job in Akron, Ohio, in August, the city has appointed Wendell Shirley as interim chief.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Future of Seattle’s proposed I-5 lid will likely fall to city’s next mayor
Where does the future of a proposed lid over I-5 through downtown Seattle stand with the city poised to elect a new mayor later this year?5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
With fires ‘smashing records,’ state closes DNR lands in Eastern Washington
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is temporarily closing all recreational and public access to DNR-managed lands in Eastern Washington.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington’s fentanyl crisis deepens as overdose deaths continue to rise
Washington continues to grapple with a troubling increase in fentanyl-related overdose deaths, according to recent data from the state Department of Health.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington’s military-focused vaccine lottery holds first drawing Tuesday
Washington state's "Shot of a Lifetime" vaccine lottery has ended, but the military-focused vaccine lottery has its first drawing Tuesday.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Seattle Storm’s Samuelson will miss Olympics after positive COVID test
A positive COVID test means that the Seattle Storm's Katie Lou Samuelson will not get to go to the Tokyo Olympics. She says she's fully vaccinated.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
‘Love, Seatown’ campaign invites locals back to downtown Seattle
A new ad campaign from the Downtown Seattle Association is designed to entice locals back to downtown Seattle post-pandemic.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Scientists haven’t had ‘a good look at J-pod’ of orcas in last three months
Scientists who study the pods of orcas that call Puget Sound their home are starting to get concerned about J-pod, which hasn't been seen for three months.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Washington cherry crop faces challenges of heat wave, wildfires
Cherry growers in Washington say they lost about 20% of this year's crop during the late June heat wave, but some new fruit has ripened since.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Good news’ for Puget Sound smoke forecast despite ongoing wildfires
While several wildfires continue to burn east of the Cascades, the Puget Sound region is expected to avoid much in the way of smoke.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Review opened after complaints over dispatcher in 911 call from Richard Sherman’s wife
The King County Sheriff's Office has opened a review into the conduct of a 911 dispatcher during a call placed by Richard Sherman's wife last week.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bremerton coach’s lawsuit over praying at games suffers another court defeat
Former Bremerton High School football coach Joe Kennedy says he will file another appeal following his latest defeat in court over praying on the sidelines.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Canada to let fully vaccinated Americans visit starting in August
Starting Aug. 9, fully vaccinated U.S. travelers can visit Canada again for recreation, though they must also have a negative COVID-19 test.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
What new polling numbers can (and can’t) tell us about Seattle’s major election races
The Northwest Progressive Institute has released new polling numbers for Seattle's major election races. But what exactly can we glean from the data?5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Weekend sees another 4 cars hit by debris on I-90 through Seattle
Vehicle dashcam video caught an I-90 rock-thrower in the act as four more cars were hit by debris on I-90 Sunday evening.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
United Airlines will pull its last route out of Paine Field in October
United Airlines is leaving Everett's Paine Field Airport this October, according to online travel website The Points Guy.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Fred Meyer warehouse workers authorize strike
Teamsters Local 117 warehouse workers at Fred Meyer voted unanimously Saturday to authorize a strike. Workers are demanding more safety measures.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Cruise season starts back up in Seattle this week
Royal Caribbean is launching a cruise to Alaska from Seattle on Monday, with passengers onboard. Princess Cruises and Holland America leave this weekend.5 years ago
