Nicole Jennings
Western Washington enters dangerous wildfire territory ahead of weekend heatwave
With red flag warnings issued in parts of Washington amid this week's hot weather, learn how you can protect yourself from wildfire smoke.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Gov. Inslee to extend eviction moratorium in short term
Gov. Inslee's office confirmed on Tuesday that the governor intends to provide a short-term bridge extension of the state's eviction moratorium.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
NY Times: University of Washington police officers claim culture of racism is unbearable
Five Black officers with the University of Washington's police department have filed damage claims this week citing a culture of racism, according to a report in The New York Times.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
King County buys hotel in Renton to house homeless
King County bought a second hotel -- this time in Renton -- to help house the homeless population. The former Extended Stay America hotel cost the county $28.6 million dollars.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Man shot, killed at Seattle bus stop
A man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon while standing at a bus stop in Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seahawks get approval for full capacity at Lumen Field for 2021 season
The Seattle Seahawks have officially received approval to host full capacity games at Lumen Field to start the 2021 NFL season.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee repeals trio of pandemic-related proclamations as state approaches reopening
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday that he would be rolling back three pandemic-related proclamations ahead of the state's scheduled reopening.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
3.2 magnitude earthquake shakes near Olympia Monday night
Seismologists say a 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck roughly 25 miles northwest of Olympia early Monday night.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
They’re back! Tourists return to downtown Seattle, masks and all
Thanks to sunny weather and increases in vaccinations, tourists have finally returned to Seattle's downtown core.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Canada to ease some restrictions, but U.S./Canada border still closed
The U.S./Canada border may still be closed, but Canada is moving to ease some restrictions on returning Canadians and permanent residents.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Seattle councilmember says he may have the formula to take on city’s homeless crisis
Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis and the coalition behind him believes he’s found the right formula to take on the city’s homeless crisis.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Tips and a new program for travelers out of Sea-Tac Airport
Volumes at Sea-Tac Airport traffic are still below pre-pandemic levels. But travelers are more likely to have to wait in line.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle council to weigh ‘tiered approach’ to limiting SPD’s use of crowd control weapons
Lisa Herbold will be introducing an updated version of a bill this week designed to impose limits on SPD's use of crowd control weapons.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
2 men arrested for throwing rocks onto freeways in Seattle
Washington State Patrol and Seattle Police have arrested a man for throwing things off an overpass in Seattle.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County to explore giving voters more options with push for ranked-choice ballots
King County's Girmay Zahilay is leading the charge for a system he hopes could improve local elections, known commonly as ranked-choice voting.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Theft suspect could face charge related to SPD officer’s death
The man suspected of stealing a Seattle police officer’s car is facing charges directly related to her death last week on I-5.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: State still short of goal needed for early reopening
The state Department of Health says there have been over 413,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,898 people have died from the virus statewide.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
No way to know if vaccination will outpace Delta variant
As the number of COVID-19 cases fall across King County, health officials are keeping a close eye on the Delta variant.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle school district to test full-time virtual classes in fall
Seattle students will return to all schools for five full days in the fall, but the district is also offering a pilot option for full-time virtual learning.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle mayor extends city’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium to September
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Friday that she is extending the city's COVID-19 eviction moratorium until Sept. 30.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
State not looking to roll back for Delta variant, but could in future
As the Delta variant wreaks havoc throughout the world, Washington health officials say that we are not having too much of a problem yet.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
10 arrests at Port of Seattle terminal protest to block boat from unloading
Ten protesters blocking the entrance to a Port of Seattle terminal were arrested Thursday. They were trying to prevent an Israeli cargo ship from unloading.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man who set SPD car on fire, stole police rifle during May 2020 protest sentenced
A local man was sentenced to five years in prison for setting a Seattle police car on fire and stealing a rifle during a May 2020 protest downtown.5 years ago
