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vaccination...
MyNorthwest Staff

Young US adults among those with lowest COVID vaccination coverage

Recent data shows adults aged 18-24 are among the groups with the lowest reported COVID-19 vaccination coverage in the United States.
5 years ago
parking...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle council committee OKs plan to raise parking rates near Climate Pledge Arena

Headed to Seattle for a concert or a game at the new Climate Pledge Arena? You’ll likely have to pay more for parking, possibly much more.
5 years ago
fire season, wildfires Fire restrictions...
MyNorthwest Staff

Gov. Inslee declares state of emergency for wildfires, limited burn ban

Gov. Inslee has declared a state of emergency related to the risk of wildfires, which includes a prohibition on most outdoor and agricultural burning.
5 years ago
Marine Unit...
Nicole Jennings

Drownings up this summer, says King County Sheriff’s Marine Unit

With more boats on the water comes more accidents on the water. Learn from the King County Sheriff's Office's Marine Unit how you can stay safe.
5 years ago
Seattle City Hall, Seattle elections...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle officials unveil legislation to protect public disclosure employees

Seattle City Council President Lorena Gonzalez and City Attorney Pete Holmes announced legislation to provide protections to public disclosure officers. 
5 years ago
Crews respond to a semi-truck fire and collision on SR 18. (Photo courtesy of South King Fire/Twitt...
MyNorthwest Staff

All lanes on SR 18 reopen after being blocked for collision, fire

All lanes are reopen after a collision and fire involving two trucks blocked all lanes on State Route 18 between I-5 and Weyerhaeuser on Tuesday. 
5 years ago
Tacoma, single family zoning...
Nick Bowman

Tacoma set to take next step toward doing away with single-family zoning

The next phase of Tacoma's proposal to do away with the single-family zoning label and build denser housing begins Tuesday.
5 years ago
Concrete thrown at vehicles, debris...
MyNorthwest Staff

3 more cars damaged by concrete thrown onto Seattle freeway

In the latest in a rash of recent incidents involving debris thrown at cars on Seattle-area freeways, three more vehicles were damaged Tuesday morning.
5 years ago
Everett homeless camping, no sit no lie, Snohomish County...
MyNorthwest Staff

Everett to begin enforcing ‘no-sit, no-lie’ homeless camping ban

With new shelter space officially opening in Everett, the city will soon begin enforcing its recently-passed "no-sit, no-lie" homeless camping ordinance.
5 years ago
Bellevue bar, shooting...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Woman fatally shot at Bellevue bar was suspect’s wife, police say

A 34-year-old man suspected of shooting and killing his estranged wife at a Bellevue bar Monday night was arrested, investigators said. 
5 years ago
green lake...
Stephanie Klein

5-year project around Green Lake finishes with new bike lanes, paved roads

If you haven't been to Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood in awhile, you'll notice a lot of changes as part of projects that were completed this week.
5 years ago
shooting, pierce county, homicide...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Gig Harbor homeowner fatally shoots intruder, deputies say

Deputies are investigating after a Gig Harbor homeowner fatally shot an intruder Sunday night.
5 years ago
concrete...
Stephanie Klein

Man arrested for throwing concrete at cars on I-5 in Federal Way

A suspect was arrested for throwing concrete at cars traveling on I-5 in Federal Way early Monday morning.
5 years ago
Employment Security, audit reports, unemployment tax, unemployment suspect...
MyNorthwest Staff

Unemployment claimants in Washington must start job search activities

In order to remain eligible for unemployment benefits, claimants must complete three approved job search activities per week and document them.
5 years ago
air quality, fireworks...
Stephanie Klein

Puget Sound region’s air quality takes a hit in wake of Fourth of July fireworks

Air quality across the Puget Sound region took a turn for the worse on July 4 and into the following Monday.
5 years ago
Douglas County wildfire...
MyNorthwest Staff

177 responders working to get Douglas County wildfire under control

A wildfire has continued to grow in Douglas County, having now expanded to nearly four square miles as of Monday morning. 
5 years ago
Sawant, Amazon tax, coronavirus, Seattle, durkan...
Nick Bowman

Chamber of Commerce renews push to overturn Seattle big business tax

The Seattle Chamber of Commerce is appealing its lawsuit seeking to overturn the city's JumpStart big business tax.
5 years ago
democracy voucher, democracy vouchers program, donors...
Nick Bowman

Floodgates open, as trio of Seattle mayoral candidates gets spending limit lifted

Seattle mayoral candidate Andrew Grant Houston received approval last week to be released from the $400,000 spending limit imposed on campaigns. 
5 years ago
White Center fire...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Several businesses damaged in White Center fire

Several businesses were damaged early Monday morning during a fire in White Center, fire officials said.
5 years ago
Jeff Bezos, Bezos...
MyNorthwest Staff

Jeff Bezos’ tenure as Amazon CEO officially comes to a close

After nearly three decades at the helm, Jeff Bezos is officially stepping down as Amazon’s CEO on Monday.
5 years ago
crash...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Fatal collision on Aurora Bridge involving pedestrian and a bus

According to the Seattle police, there was a fatal collision on the Aurora Bridge involving a pedestrian and a bus on Sunday afternoon.
5 years ago
oso memorial...
MyNorthwest Staff

State grants Oso slide memorial $500,000

Washington state has granted Snohomish County $500,000 in an effort to complete the Oso Slide Memorial, according to the Everett Herald. 
5 years ago
fireworks...
Katharine Federer

Puyallup teens raise money with fireworks sales

A group of teenagers is running the entire operation at a firework stand at Puyallup's Meridian Town Center.
5 years ago
light rail, train...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Two pedestrians struck, killed in light rail collision

Light rail service in South Seattle was temporarily halted on Friday evening due to what Sound Transit officials said was a “Link-involved accident.”
5 years ago