KIRO 7 News Staff
ACLU threatens lawsuit after Seattle denies permit to CHOP celebration event
The city denied a permit for an event to commemorate CHOP and celebrate Black culture this weekend. ACLU of Washington says the denial is unconstitutional.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
State senator calls for Legislature to investigate Custer train derailment
Senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) is calling for his colleagues in the Legislature to investigate whether the Custer train derailment was sabotage.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Tacoma to look into possibility of reusing shipping containers to house homeless
The Tacoma City Council approved a resolution this week to begin looking into the possibility of reusing shipping containers to use as shelter spaces.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Weekly job search requirement for unemployment in Washington to return in July
With businesses reopening around the state, the job search requirement to receive unemployment is coming back the first week of July.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Winner collects first $250,000 prize for Washington’s vaccine lottery
The first ever winner of the $250,000 prize from Washington's vaccine lottery has officially collected their money, the state reports.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle area hits record rainfall ahead of ‘widespread thunderstorms’ this week
The Puget Sound region is set to receive what could end up being record rainfall between Saturday and Sunday.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SPD called to park near Seattle school out of ‘abundance of caution’ for suspicious suitcase
SPD was called to the area near a homeless encampment bordering Broadview Thomson K-8, after a security specialist spotted a suspicious suitcase.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Dozens of bales of hay spill onto I-405 through Bellevue
Drivers on I-405 through Bellevue experienced an odd traffic jam early Thursday afternoon, after dozens of bales of hay spilled onto the roadway.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Coalition of Seattle unions endorses Kshama Sawant recall effort
The Seattle Building and Constructions Trade Council is throwing its support behind an ongoing effort to recall Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle police make more than 50 arrests in citywide retail theft operation
Seattle police officers made more than 50 arrests and recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise Wednesday in a retail theft operation.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
State acknowledges difficulties with ‘clunky’ vaccine database, commits to fixing it
If you're one of the many Washingtonians having trouble with MyIR, never fear -- you are still in the running for the vaccine lottery prizes.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Washington State Fair to return this year in September
Organizers announced Thursday morning that the Washington State Fair will be welcoming back guests, staff and vendors this September.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Amazon reverses course, joins other Seattle tech companies in expanding work-from-home options
Amazon announced Thursday in an internal memo that it will be offering flexible work-from-home options for its employees across the globe.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
PCC delays opening of downtown Seattle store to 2022
The opening of a new PCC, a much-anticipated natural grocery store in the heart of downtown Seattle, has been delayed until next year.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
World’s ‘most sustainable high-rise apartment building’ to be built in Seattle
There will be a groundbreaking Thursday in downtown Seattle for what is said to be the "world's most sustainable high-rise apartment building."5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
‘Joints for jabs’ vaccine program in Washington faces hurdles
Washington's new "joints for jabs" COVID-19 vaccination incentive program is off to a slow start, with more than one hurdle to clear.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee: Washington ‘close’ to being able to reopen ahead of schedule
While Washington is scheduled to fully reopen on June 30, there's a chance the state could reopen before then if vaccination rates continue to trend up.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
Puget Sound wedding industry springs back to life ahead of state reopening
Wedding vendors and venues say they're quickly filling up their 2023 calendars, and are eager at the chance to do business and bring smiles.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee names new head of oft-maligned Employment Security Department
Gov. Inslee announced Wednesday that he has named Cami Feek the new commissioner of Washington's Employment Security Department.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle hits major milestone, becomes ‘most vaccinated city’ in US
Seattle has officially crossed a major milestone, having become the first major U.S. city to have 70% of its residents ages 12 and up fully vaccinated.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
ACLU: ‘Compassion Seattle’ homelessness proposal ‘is neither compassionate nor effective’
As supporters of a proposed homelessness charter amendment have poured money into its potential passage, opposition has begun to take shape.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle City Council working on steps to decriminalize psychedelics like mushrooms
Members of Seattle City Council are working on proposing new legislation that would decriminalize psychedelic drugs such as mushrooms in Seattle.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Crews battle 2-alarm fire near Seattle Center
Seattle Fire crews battled a 2-alarm fire in a vacant building near the Seattle Center on Tuesday afternoon. No injuries have yet been reported.5 years ago
