MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle area’s ‘insane’ heat wave finally gives way to cooler weather
Temperatures have already begun to cool across the Puget Sound region, after a record-shattering heat wave.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
Why the pandemic is fueling violence and negative behavior
A recent surge in gun violence may be linked to the pandemic. In fact, the pandemic, and what it's doing to our brains, may be fueling all kinds of risky behavior.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Gov. Inslee says lots of talk, no decision yet on extending eviction moratorium
Governor Inslee says he knows it's urgent, but he is not ready to announce if the eviction moratorium will be extended past June 30 in Washington state.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Ten homicides reported in King County since start of June, family of victim calls for justice
Juan Barahona’s death marks the 17th homicide case to take place so far this year in King County, 10 of which took place within the first 15 days of June.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Gov. Inslee announces vaccine lottery for military personnel, veterans
Vaccinated veterans and active military duty personnel in Washington will now be included in a new program and lottery, says Gov. Inslee.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Delta variant should be that warning flag,’ says Tacoma ER doctor
There's a perfect storm happening now with the return of near-normal behavior, the leveling off in people getting vaccinated, and the new Delta variant.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Body of Bellevue man recovered from Lake Washington
A rescue turned into a recovery effort after Bellevue Fire officials say a man drowned in Lake Washington while trying to save a child.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
WA Auditor’s Office: No information ‘misused’ so far in Accellion breach
So far, it doesn't look like anyone's information has been stolen and misused after the data breach of Accellion, which was used by the state.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Wrongful death lawsuit filed over SPD officer’s ruse that may have led to suspect’s suicide
The mother and friends of a Seattle man who committed suicide in 2018 have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
First Asian giant hornet of the year spotted in Snohomish County yard
The first Asian giant hornet of 2021 has been found, but not in Whatcom County, where its presence has been more prevalent in past months.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
State Transportation Committee proposes ferry fare change
A 2.5% ferry fare increase this year and next has been proposed by the state transportation committee. It applies to all routes, passengers, and vehicles.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Concerns build over ‘short-circuiting’ of Seattle’s fundraising rules for mayoral campaigns
While Seattle mayoral candidates have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in Democracy Vouchers, concerns are mounting over outside fundraising.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
US House passes bill to support Puget Sound restoration, recovery
A bill providing more federal dollars to Puget Sound conservation efforts was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Police: Man found shot in car with 2-year-old child inside in Burien dies
Police are investigating a fatal shooting Tuesday night in Burien. Officers found a man in a car with gunshot wounds and a 2-year-old, who was not injured.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
King County jury duty summons more than doubling this year
If you think more people are getting called to King County jury duty, it's not your imagination -- summons and court cases are increasing this year.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee: Washington ‘staying the course,’ won’t rush reopening
While Washington continues to inch toward the threshold needed to reopen, Gov. Jay Inslee reiterated that he does not plan to rush that process.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County hits vaccine milestone, will lift mask directive on June 29
King County will be lifting its mask directive on June 29, after announcing that 70% of residents ages 16 and up have now been vaccinated.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Sawant mounts pressure as deadline on Seattle eviction moratorium looms
Kshama Sawant is joining with a coalition of housing advocates to call on Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan to extend the city's eviction moratorium.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
State files motion asking judge to throw out lawsuits against capital gains tax
Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a motion Tuesday, calling on a judge to dismiss lawsuits filed against the state's recently-passed capital gains tax.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Driver hospitalized after car hit by rock thrown onto I-90
A driver was hurt in a crash along Interstate 90 in Seattle where troopers said a car was hit by a rock thrown from a construction area.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County unveils ‘urgent’ plan to address recent increase in gun violence
King County officials announced a new emergency budget amendment Tuesday, designed to address a continued uptick in gun violence across the region.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Starbucks, restaurant supply stores all facing shortages
Supply chain problems are rocking almost every industry you can think of, from Starbucks to cars, and it’s all tied to the pandemic.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Woodland Park Zoo’s ‘zoo doo’ program returns as a lottery
Zoo doo, Woodland Park Zoo's composting program, is back. But the program is so popular with local gardeners that it's lottery-only this year.5 years ago
