Hanna Scott
Seattle council digs in to OPA report on complaints against SPD from 2020 protests
SPD's response to protests in 2020 led to thousands of complaints against the department, detailed by OPA Director Andrew Myerberg on Tuesday.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle group voices concern over ‘tsunami of evictions’ when state moratorium expires
A local group is sounding the alarm over what it believes will be a sizable increase in evictions in the Seattle area by the end of June.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sea-Tac Airport’s renovated North terminal to begin reopening
Just in time for travelers to return to the skies, Sea-Tac International Airport will begin reopening its North Satellite terminal over the next month.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Former SPD chief offers new details on why East Precinct was abandoned last summer
Former SPD Chief Carmen Best has provided new insight into how and why the East Precinct was abandoned last summer by officers.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington DOH monitoring possible rare side effect of COVID vaccine
The DOH says it is monitoring the possibility of a rare side effect that health experts say could have been brought on by the COVID-19 vaccine.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Squatters take over multimillion-dollar Sammamish home, police say hands are tied
A multimillion-dollar home in Sammamish is at the center of an ongoing investigation, as squatters continue to break in and make the home their own.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle City Council votes to transfer 911 operations away from police
In a 7-0 vote, the Seattle City Council has approved transferring 911 operations away from the Seattle Police Department.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Water safety tips from Washington State Parks for pandemic boating boom
Boating season promises to be bigger than ever in Washington this year thanks to the pandemic -- but it's important to remember some safety tips.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
Biden signs bill that marks big news for Seattle’s cruise industry
President Biden signed the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act on Monday, which lifts a requirement that cruise ships must stop in a foreign port.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Alaska man sentenced to 20 months in prison for arson at Seattle’s East Precinct
The 20-year-old Alaska man who set fire to the Seattle Police Department's East Precinct last August now faces 20 months in prison.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Treehouse to launch racial justice, equity campaign with virtual event Tuesday
Treehouse, a local nonprofit helping kids in foster care, will launch a new initiative Tuesday with a series of discussions about racial justice and equity.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Woodland Park Zoo to relax its mask requirements for outdoor spaces
Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo has officially relaxed its masking requirements for all guests age 5 and older in outdoor spaces.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
With deadline passed, fields are now set for Seattle mayor, council, and city attorney elections
The filing window for Seattle election candidates has closed, with the fields for mayor, two city council seats, and city attorney now officially set.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: 3 million people in Washington now fully vaccinated
The state Department of Health says there have been over 401,526 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,765 people have died statewide.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle bar now requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry
A bar in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood is now requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Expect occasional closures as SB ‘Revive I-5’ in Seattle starts this week
Drivers can expect upcoming closures as the work to "Revive I-5" SB through Seattle by replacing expansion joints and resurfacing the road kicks off May 24.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Woman, 1-year-old child injured in SeaTac shooting
A woman and a 1-year-old child were seriously injured in a Saturday morning shooting in a Sea-Tac home.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Recycling, yard waste workers threatening strike that would impact thousands of customers
Workers at Republic Services say they will walk off the job if the company doesn’t give them equal pay.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Hit and run in south Seattle totals 3 vehicles
Tuesday night in south Seattle a red truck, driving on the wrong side of the road, crashed into 3 vehicles and drove off, leaving behind substantial damage.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
More Washington tribes inch closer to sports betting as new concerns arise
Some Republican state lawmakers are voicing concerns over deals with tribes over sports betting, that appear to suggest something broader than originally envisioned.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department director says he was attacked
A top health official with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department says he was attacked walking across the Chihuly Bridge of Glass in Tacoma this week.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Nigerian citizen arrested in unemployment fraud to be released on bail
As the first alleged major player in last year's unemployment fraud attack is released on bail, another fraud attempt occurred in Washington.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
King County Courthouse evacuated Friday after bomb threat
A bomb threat forced the King County Courthouse in Seattle to be evacuated Friday. The sheriff's department swept the courthouse and it was cleared.5 years ago
