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
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Kenmore votes to extend eviction moratorium through September
Kenmore City Council voted unanimously Monday night to extend the COVID-19 related eviction moratorium through at least the end of September.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Local Democratic group stops short of endorsing candidate for Seattle mayor
The 34th District Democrats voted last week on a series of endorsements, opting not to make a decision on the race for Seattle mayor.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle council passes bill allowing restaurants to turn away food delivery services
Seattle restaurants will soon have the ability to opt out of food delivery services, thanks to a newly-passed bill from councilmembers.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Washington looks to head off potential invasion of feral pigs
Montana and Washington are the only Northwest states without infestations of feral pigs, and they've created a program to try to keep it that way.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State issues warning against Washington vaccine lottery scammers
Officials are warning Washingtonians to be aware of phone scams claiming to be linked to the state's "Shot of a Lifetime" vaccine lottery.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Wildfire smoke ruins Redmond winery’s entire 2020 vintage
The 2020 wildfires wreaked havoc on homes and even entire towns -- and now a local winery is suffering the impacts of wildfire smoke.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
2 dead after large fire at Beacon Hill homeless encampment
Two people were reported dead after a large fire at a homeless encampment on Seattle's Beacon Hill on Monday morning.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Despite larger field, Teresa Mosqueda still faces little opposition in Seattle council reelection bid
Despite a Seattle council race featuring 10 challengers, incumbent Teresa Mosqueda has maintained a dominant fundraising lead.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
‘It’s a crisis’: Local hospitals in need of blood donations
World Blood Donor Day on Monday finds the Pacific Northwest in urgent need of donations. COVID-19 vaccine status has no effect on if someone can give blood.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Fast-spreading virus killing deer in San Juan Islands
Dozens of deer have been dying a strange death in the San Juan Islands, with foam coming out of their mouths, due to a fast-spreading virus.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: 437 new confirmed cases
The state Department of Health says there have been over 411,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,820 people have died from the virus statewide.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘They exploit us supremely’: How to stay safe during peak of Seattle crow season
As summer gets closer, Seattle residents have experienced an uptick in crow attacks. Why is this happening, and what can be done to mitigate against it?5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘She was our Wonder Woman’: Colleagues, police speak out after SPD officer killed on I-5
The Seattle Police Department officially identified an officer who was struck and killed on I-5 early Sunday while off-duty.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Investigation underway after road rage incident leads to shooting near Shilshole Bay Marina
An investigation is underway after a road rage incident involving a driver and motorcyclist led to a shooting near Shilshole Bay Marina in Seattle.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
White Center double homicide, two victims relatives of 2020 CHOP shooting victim
Four men were shot in what eyewitnesses say was a shootout in the heart of White Center.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
DHS seeing increase in counterfeit products sold in WA during pandemic
The Department of Homeland Security is seeing a marked increase since the pandemic began in counterfeit items being sold in Washington.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
5 SPD officers disciplined for potential violation of election laws
The OPA announced disciplinary action for five officers who had used SPD precincts as their addresses for their voter registration.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Trio of candidates maintain massive fundraising lead in race for Seattle council seat
Despite there being seven candidates running to replace exiting Seattle Councilmember Lorena Gonzalez, three have continued to lead the way in fundraising.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Sports betting could be available in Washington in time for the NFL season
The years-long effort to get legalized sports betting up and running in Washington took a major step forward Thursday.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Status of lawsuit ‘unclear’ after Seattle Kraken agrees to change name of restaurant
The Seattle Kraken announced Friday that it has officially changed the name of a restaurant that's been at the center of an ongoing lawsuit.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Workers participate in hunger strike outside Casa Latina
A hunger strike outside Seattle nonprofit Casa Latina continues, protesting sexual harassment, abuse, and discrimination the strikers say went on for years.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Northgate pedestrian and bike bridge to be installed over two weekends
On the weekends of June 12-13 and 19-20, parts of I-5 will see overnight closures as the spans for the Northgate pedestrian and bike bridge are installed.5 years ago
