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Jay Inslee, recall efforts...
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
Carjacking Tacoma...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Carjacking suspect in custody after chase on I-5 from Tacoma to Marysville

A carjacking suspect is in custody after a pursuit from Pierce County to Snohomish County on Tuesday.
5 years ago
homelessness, ballot initiative, ACLU lawsuit...
MyNorthwest Staff

Report: Chronic homelessness reaches crisis levels in King County

Chronic homelessness rose 42% annually in King County, according to a report from Challenge Seattle that also includes recommendations to address the surge.
5 years ago
police accountability...
Hanna Scott

Gov. Inslee signs police accountability package, some cops have lingering concern

A week before the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, Governor Inslee signed a package of police accountability bills into law.
5 years ago
Initiative 732, I-732, carbon tax, carbon fee, climate change, cap-and-invest, climate...
Nicole Jennings

Despite vetoes, monumental climate legislation signed into law

Despite vetoing portions of two bills, Governor Inslee still signed notable climate change legislation into law on Monday.
5 years ago
street sweeper...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle bike lanes get a dedicated street sweeper, and you get to name it

The Seattle Department of Transportation is looking for public input to name a new piece of machinery: a bike lane street sweeper.
5 years ago
mask, mariners...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Was CDC’s updated mask guidance too much, too soon?

Virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen explains why the CDC's updated mask guidance makes sense with the science, but is going to be difficult to enforce.
5 years ago
edmonds, florida...
MyNorthwest Staff

Edmonds man suspected of child rape captured off coast of Florida

A 34-year-old Edmonds man charged with child rape and child molestation is in custody after being captured off the coast of Florida.
5 years ago
ICE, Bellevue murders, Auburn murder, South Park, private detention centers, Tacoma facility...
Nick Bowman

Private prison company suing state over bill to shut down Tacoma ICE detention center

A private prison company is suing the state over a recently-passed bill aimed at shutting down a privately-run Tacoma ICE detention facility.
5 years ago
Gov. Jay Inslee recall...
MyNorthwest Staff

Group launches bid to recall Gov. Inslee over handling of the pandemic

A group has launched a bid to recall Gov. Jay Inslee, levying a series of accusations against the governor regarding his handling of the pandemic.
5 years ago
mask rules, grocery workers...
Nick Bowman

King County to consider implementing stricter mask rules at local level

King County health officials are considering the possibility of implementing stricter mask-wearing guidelines in the weeks to come.
5 years ago
inslee...
Hanna Scott

Lawmakers disappointed by Gov. Inslee’s veto pen

Gov. Inlsee signed bills to address climate change, but he also vetoed a compromise that linked two of the bills to the passage of a transportation package.
5 years ago
Murray, poll...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Senator Patty Murray announces reelection campaign

After 28 years representing Washington state in Washington, D.C., democratic Senator Patty Murray announces she's running for reelection.
5 years ago
deputy...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Tesla in autopilot mode hits Snohomish County deputy’s SUV

A Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office SUV was hit by a Tesla being driven in “autopilot” mode on Saturday.
5 years ago
puget sound 7000 jobs challenge seattle...
Nick Bowman

Authorities make first arrest in Washington unemployment scam

Authorities arrested a Nigerian citizen suspected of playing a role in a scam that saw nearly $650 million get paid out in fraudulent unemployment claims.
5 years ago
cars stolen, Tacoma...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Suspected car prowler shot; car owner arrested in Tacoma

A car prowling suspect is in the hospital after he was shot by the vehicle’s owner in Tacoma, investigators say.
5 years ago
sounders, tunnel, Seattle sounders fans...
MyNorthwest Staff

COVID updates: Sounders open ‘vaccinated only’ seating at Lumen Field

The state Department of Health says there have been over 394,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,702 people have died statewide.
5 years ago
rollback, maskless, vaccinated masking, mask...
Nick Bowman

King County health officer: Fully vaccinated should consider masking up in some settings

Dr. Jeff Duchin offers insight into new masking rules, urging people -- regardless of vaccination status -- to consider masking up in certain scenarios.
5 years ago
Joseph Elliott Zlab has been arrested and 
 charged in connection with the January attack on the U....
KIRO 7 News Staff

King County man arrested, charged in connection with U.S. Capitol breach

A King County man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Jan. 6 breach on the U.S. Capitol, the FBI announced last week.
5 years ago
sugaring, sex trafficking...
Hanna Scott

Parents, pay attention — Backpage is out, sugaring is in

There is a trend growing more popular by the day that is considered a big threat to kids: “sugaring.” KIRO Radio's Hanna Scott explains how it works and how law enforcement and organizations are trying to stop it.
5 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Mother-in-law of Council President M. Lorena González dies from injuries sustained in condo fire

The mother-in-law of Seattle City Council President M. Lorena González died from injuries sustained in a condo fire Friday night, according to a statement released Saturday morning.
5 years ago
bills, Inslee proclamations, drug possession...
MyNorthwest Staff

Keep up with the hundreds of bills Gov. Inslee has signed

In the past week, Gov. Inslee signed 113 bills into state law. Some of those were partially vetoed, but only 11. The types of legislation recently adopted runs a wide range, from noxious weeds and fertilizer fees to juvenile rehabilitation and improving involuntary commitment laws.
5 years ago
Snake River Dams...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Sen. Murray, Gov. Inslee rebut proposal to remove Snake River dams

Senator Patty Murray and Governor Jay Inslee are calling for a regional process to help the salmon populations in the Columbia River Basin. 
5 years ago
grocery...
MyNorthwest Staff

Masks likely still required when you go grocery shopping

Despite updated guidance from the CDC and Gov. Inslee regarding mask wearing on Thursday, many grocery stores across Western Washington will continue to require masks.
5 years ago