MyNorthwest Staff
New Link light rail trains enter passenger service
The first of Sound Transit's new Series 2 light rail vehicles have entered passenger service, featuring new information displays, 70 seats, and more space.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Tension grows over encampment near Green Lake
As a homeless encampment near Green Lake has grown through the pandemic, so have the safety concerns.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington representatives, senators push to reopen state before June 30
A number of Washington state representatives and senators sent a letter to Gov. Inslee earlier this week asking him to fully reopen the state on June 15.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Gov. Inslee wants to look into reopening B.C. border ‘in upcoming months’
It's possible we could see the border open up for travel between Washington and British Columbia in the coming months, just in time for summer.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Beware of cold water shock in Washington rivers, lakes
It's set to be a lovely, warm weekend in the Puget Sound area, but that doesn't mean that jumping into a cold lake or river is a good idea.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Reservations for campsites in Washington starting to fill up for summer
After increased interest in outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, campsites in Washington are already starting to fill up for the summer.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Tacoma tavern gets liquor license suspended over ‘willful non-compliance’ with COVID rules
A Tacoma tavern's liquor license has now been suspended for six months thanks to dozens of COVID violations over a period of months.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
New bill could help cruises out of Seattle get around limitations, resume routes to Alaska
A Senate bill passed on Thursday would allow cruise lines between Seattle and Alaska to circumvent a Canadian cruising ban.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee vetoes measure to end sale of new gas-powered cars by 2030
Gov. Inslee issued a partial veto this week, striking down a measure that would have set a goal to end the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2030.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee: Washington to follow CDC’s lead on relaxing mask rules for fully vaccinated
Washington state will be following the updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on wearing masks once fully vaccinated.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Hospitality, business community reacts to Gov. Inslee’s reopening date
Business owners across the state reacted to the reopening announcement Thursday from Gov. Inslee, with most happy to now have a plan in place.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Juneteenth officially a state holiday in Washington
Gov. Inslee has officially made Juneteenth -- celebrated each year on June 19 -- a legal state holiday.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Amazon hiring for 2K jobs, offering signing bonus for vaccine proof
Across the United States and Canada, Amazon will be hiring 75,000 new employees, including more than 2,000 in Washington state.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Governor Inslee signs bill to reform state’s unemployment system
The governor has signed into law a bill to reform the state's unemployment system with additional staff and regular reporting of statistics.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Gov. Inslee: Washington state on track for full reopening by June 30
As COVID cases seem to be declining, and thanks to progress the state has made in vaccinations, Gov. Inslee says Washington will be reopening by June 30.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Kent City Council considers banning roosters after noise complaints
The city of Kent was considering banning roosters after people complained they made too much noise.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
UW planning for return to campus life, in-person classes this fall
At this point, the University of Washington expects campus life, classes, and activities to be nearly back to normal this fall.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
State DOH urges schools to reopen fully by fall as Seattle starts planning
The state DOH released new requirements for K-12 schools, pushing for them to return with "full time in-person education for all interested students."5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seahawks prepare to bring fans back to Lumen Field for 2021 season
The Seattle Seahawks are getting ready to play in front of fans at Lumen Field for the first time since before the start of the pandemic last year.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Cat nabs second rabid bat found in Western Washington in 2021
A cat in Thurston County caught the second rabid bat found in Western Washington so far in 2021, just days after the first one was found.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Backlash as SPD chief reverses OPA finding in pink umbrella tear gas incident
SPD Chief Adrian Diaz reversed a decision from the OPA on Wednesday, regarding a June 2020 protest where police deployed tear gas on Capitol Hill.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Investigation underway after triple shooting in Rainier Valley
An investigation is underway after a triple shooting Wednesday night in Seattle’s Rainier Valley.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
University District opens outdoor dining plaza as light rail inches closer
The U-District light rail station opens this fall, which will coincide with improvements on NE 43rd Street where there's now an outdoor dining plaza.5 years ago
