Hanna Scott
Another legal win for governor in case challenging eviction moratorium
Washington state may be on track to reopen by June 30, but that's not stopping small landlords from heading to court over Gov. Inslee’s eviction moratorium.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Capitol Hill Pride bans police officers for 2021 march and rally this June
Capitol Hill Pride has announced a ban on participation by police at the group's march and rally scheduled for the end of June.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
‘Oh no, another one?’: Seattle driver one of several targeted with objects dropped from I-5 overpass
Rachel Brophy's commute home on I-5 was just a forgettable part of her daily routine, until an iron rebar rod exploded through her windshield.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Seattle inspector general calls for end to low-level traffic stops to avoid deadly outcomes
Seattle Inspector General Lisa Judge is calling on SPD to end low-level traffic stops that she says are not worth the risk of tragic outcomes.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Former Washington AG joins latest lawsuit against state’s newly-approved capital gains tax
A new lawsuit against Washington's capital gains tax was filed this week, this time joined by former state Attorney General Rob McKenna.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County Councilmember proposes COVID-19 vaccination incentives
Reduced property taxes or rent assistance are among the COVID-19 vaccination incentives proposed by King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Another Seattle landmark to be replaced by ‘progress’
Display & Costume, with its eye-catching disco ball and sign, is closing its Northgate location on Roosevelt Way Northeast after 36 years.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Washington’s public universities change admission requirements
In a pandemic move made permanent, Washington's five public universities and Evergreen State College will no longer require the SAT or ACT for admission.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
First ORCA card free for youth riders ages 6-18
Youth age 6-18 can get their first ORCA card free. The action to waive the $5 fee for a new card makes permanent a promotion in place since December 2020.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
King County issues directive urging continued use of face masks indoors
King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin issued a local directive urging all residents, vaccinated or not, to wear face masks in indoor public settings.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Proud Boy from Arlington arrested in Capitol siege
A Proud Boy from Arlington has been arrested in the siege on the U.S. Capitol in January. The man was arrested Thursday in Bradenton, Florida, according to The Herald.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
New Bellevue facility will allow Sound Transit to triple its light rail fleet
A new maintenance facility opening soon in Bellevue is expected to help with planned light rail expansions across the Puget Sound region.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Pair of Washington Republicans vote to approve investigation into Capitol riot
Two Washington state Republicans joined with Democrats to approve an independent investigation into the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
1 dead after shooting leads to crash in Maple Valley
A man is dead after a shooting led to a crash on Wednesday night in Maple Valley.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
While part of state likely to avoid drought, still concerns over Washington farm country
Places that rely more on rain and groundwater are expecting trouble this summer, particularly Eastern Washington's farm country.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
Why emotional, mental health impacts of COVID may linger
Cases of COVID-19 and pandemic restrictions may be dropping, but for many, the emotional and mental health impacts of the past year will linger.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
West Seattle High-Rise Bridge clears major hurdle on road to repair
The Seattle Department of Transportation selected construction firm Kraemer North America to complete the final West Seattle High-Rise Bridge repairs.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Judge says records that could identify Washington transgender inmates must remain sealed
A federal judge has ruled that records that could identify dozens of transgender inmates in Washington state must remain sealed for now.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle police arrest man suspected of stealing purses from Asian women
Seattle police have arrested a 26-year-old man suspected of stealing bags and purses from more than a dozen Asian women.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Strike imminent for delivery truck drivers with Seattle Public Schools
Fifteen truck drivers who make deliveries for Seattle schools say mediation has failed to find agreement on a new contract and a strike could be imminent.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Suspect in unemployment scam denied bail pending arrival in Washington
A suspect in a scam that saw nearly $650 million paid out in fraudulent unemployment claims will remain in custody pending his arrival in Washington.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
State leaves door open for counties to make their own mask rules
Washington Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah says that the state will leave the door open for counties to enact their own mask rules.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
How Washington’s political divisions are driving a troubling rise in recalls
In recent years, efforts to recall prominent political leaders have become a political cudgel used by an increasingly divided populous.5 years ago
