KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Engineer of Amtrak train that derailed in 2017 is suing for lost pay
The engineer at the controls of the Amtrak train that derailed in DuPont in 2017, killing three people, is suing to get his salary and pension back.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County Council votes to ban facial recognition software
The King County Council voted Tuesday 9-0 to ban government use of facial recognition software, which means King County is the first U.S. county to pass such a ban.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Liberty Orchards finds a buyer to keep Aplets & Cotlets production going
Liberty Orchards, the makers of the Aplets & Cotlets, will remain open after all. The company says it is currently negotiating with a prospective buyer.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seven apple varieties thought to be extinct found in Pacific Northwest
Seven apple varieties that were once thought to be extinct have been found in old orchards in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Ferry delays and shortages systemwide after engine fire, steering failure
Almost every ferry route was down boats or using smaller vessels, and now a steering system failure leaves the Seattle-Bremerton route with one boat.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Renters urged to get help now before eviction moratoriums expire
Eviction moratoriums are set to run out in Washington at the end of June, leaving tens of thousands of people expected to be kicked out of their rentals.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Foreign policy expert: Canadian border announcement likely in June
An expert on foreign policy with Canada believes that within the next month, we will see changes and possibly even a reopening of the U.S./Canadian border.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Neighbors frustrated after man shot and killed at Ravenna homeless camp
Seattle Police are searching for the person who shot and killed a man at a homeless camp in Seattle’s Ravenna neighborhood.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
South Sound couple found stabbed to death; son in custody
A 29-year-old man was been booked into the Pierce County Jail on Sunday for investigation in a double homicide. The victims are his parents.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: Vaccination site at Lumen Field to close
The state Department of Health says there have been over 405,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,836 people have died from the virus statewide.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Seattle, Converge Media marks one year since historic 2020 protests
Converge Media, a local journalist team that caught all the 2020 Seattle protests one year ago, will be broadcasting live from Capitol Hill this week.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Four arrested during protests in downtown Seattle
Seattle police officers arrested four people Saturday afternoon for various charges as a protest weaved its way through downtown Seattle.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Alki Beach cleared out Saturday night after fights, arrests
After multiple fights and two arrests, Alki Beach was shut down early Saturday night. Police said an “unusually large crowd” was at the beach.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
WA Republicans in Congress continue to receive high marks in ‘Democracy Report Card’
Two Washington Republican representatives continue to be graded highly on a "Democracy Report Card," following votes in favor of a Jan. 6 investigation.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
WA fire experts worried about wildfires with warm temps, Memorial Day
Firefighters around the state are worried that the warm temperatures and recreational campfires could spark new wildfires this holiday weekend.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
97% of COVID-19 cases in King County are among unvaccinated people
In King County, cases of COVID-19 and related hospitalizations have been decreasing thanks to an increase in vaccinations.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Warm holiday weekend perfect for beach bonfires, markets, boating
Get your s'more supplies ready because beach bonfires are permitted to resume on Saturday, and the weather is expected to be warm for the holiday weekend.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Climate Pledge Arena announces first food partners with focus on PNW fare
Climate Pledge Arena -- the soon-to-be home of the Seattle Storm and Seattle Kraken -- announced its first food partners this week.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County Councilmember unveils proposal to explore universal basic income
King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove announced this week that he intends to push for a preliminary study into universal basic income.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Washington Supreme Court rules that YouTube channel isn’t legally a news media outlet
The Supreme Court of Washington State issued a ruling on Thursday, narrowing the scope of which outlets qualify as members of the media.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
CDC to investigate WA myocarditis cases and possible link to COVID vaccine
The Washington State Department of Health has asked the CDC to send investigators after more than a dozen reports of myocarditis.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Judge sets bail at $100,000 for three officers charged in death of Manuel Ellis
Bail has been set for the three officers charged in the death of Manuel Ellis, after their arraignment in Pierce County Superior Court on Friday.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Man arrested with semi-automatic weapon on Washington State Ferry
State troopers arrested a man Wednesday evening for carrying a semi-automatic weapon on board a Washington State Ferry without a proper permit.5 years ago
