Nick Bowman
Campaign accuses Sawant of ‘co-opting process’ by gathering signatures for her own recall
The campaign leading a recall effort against Kshama Sawant is accusing her 'co-opting' its process for gathering signatures.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Washington’s plastic bag ban to take effect after over a year of delays
After being delayed by the pandemic, Washington state's plastic bag ban is now cleared to take effect on the first day of October.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Car hit by gunfire on northbound I-5 in Lynnwood
A shooting on north Interstate 5 near 44th Avenue in Lynnwood briefly had all lanes blocked early Wednesday morning.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
70% of state population 16 and up has received at least one vaccine dose
The Washington State Department of Health confirmed that the state reached its goal of 70% of those age 16 and up having received at least one vaccine dose.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
911 calls detail events leading to Wednesday arrest of Richard Sherman
Free agent cornerback Richard Sherman was booked into the Seattle Correctional Facility for "Burglary Domestic Violence" on Wednesday.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Brush fire burning in Chelan County threatens homes, prompts evacuations
A brush fire burning between Cashmere and Wenatchee has prompted Level 2 and 3 evacuation notices and is threatening about 200 homes.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Money talks: Well-known donors give their money to Seattle mayoral campaigns
Who are some of the region's more well-known donors throwing their money behind in the race for Seattle's next mayor?5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Updated rules for SPD’s use of crowd control weapons clear council committee
The Seattle City Council Public Safety Committee has advanced an updated version of a crowd control ordinance originally passed last year.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Port of Seattle permanently bans use of facial recognition at Sea-Tac Airport
The Port of Seattle is enacting a first-of-its-kind permanent ban on the use of facial recognition for law enforcement, security, and surveillance purposes.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Why Puget Sound likely won’t be seeing wildfire smoke this week
While several fires are burning across Central and Eastern Washington, any smoke the Puget Sound sees will not be from those areas.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Delaying ranked choice voting in King County was ‘right decision,’ says advocacy group
A decision to delay plans for ranked choice voting in King County has garnered support from advocates with eyes toward the future.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Pair of small earthquakes shake near White Center on Tuesday
Seismologists say a pair of small earthquakes struck between White Center and Tukwila early Tuesday afternoon.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
New court date set for state’s lawsuit against Tacoma ICE detention facility
A federal judge has set a new trial date for a lawsuit filed by the the state against a privately-run ICE detention facility in Tacoma.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Primary Election ballots on the way to registered Washington voters
Registered voters across the state should expect to start receiving their ballots soon for the upcoming Primary Election on Aug. 3.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle council approves acquisition of land in South Park for affordable housing
Seattle's Office of Housing will buy two parcels of land in South Park for affordable housing development. Mayor Durkan will sign the legislation this week.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington’s final vaccine lottery winners will be selected Tuesday
The winner of the $1 million prize, and winners of about 350 other prizes in Washington's final COVID vaccine lottery drawing will be picked Tuesday.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
US Marshals arrest suspect linked to murder near CHOP in Seattle last summer
U.S. Marshals arrested a 19-year-old suspect linked to the June 2020 murder of Lorenzo Anderson at the former CHOP zone in Seattle.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
With deadlines looming, King County hits pause on push for ranked choice voting
Ranked choice voting in King County will have to wait, after county councilmembers opted to delay a bid that would have put it to voters this November.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
3 more incidents with debris thrown onto Seattle freeway, with another suspect arrested
State Patrol has made another arrest for a suspect alleged to have thrown debris onto a local freeway, while responding to two other incidents as well.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Good to Go tolling system back online four days ahead of schedule
The Washington State Department of Transportation's Good to Go tolling system is fully back online as of Monday, coming in ahead of schedule.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Will we need a COVID vaccine booster shot? UW study looks to find out
UW Medicine will join 11 other sites across the nation in the coming months in testing out the viability of a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.5 years ago
