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
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man found dead after standoff with officers
Police say a Pierce County Sheriff's deputy was shot at on Wednesday afternoon.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
Seattle consumer prices up 3.4% from 2020 as US deals with inflation
You're not imagining it: Prices for just about everything are up. Even locally, prices are soaring as the nation deals with a bout of inflation.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Gov. Inslee signs bill banning open carry at protests, state Capitol
Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to sign a bill Wednesday, effectively banning the open carry of firearms at protests and at the Capitol in Olympia.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Mayoral candidate calls on state Attorney General to investigate Jenny Durkan’s missing texts
Colleen Echohawk issued a letter to the state Attorney General this week, calling for an investigation into months of missing texts from Mayor Durkan.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘This has become a farce’: Seattle council clashes over strategy for SPD layoffs
Seattle councilmembers clashed Tuesday over whether the city will actually be able to conduct out-of-order layoffs of SPD officers.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Expect toll increases on 520 Bridge, SR 99 tunnel, but how much?
Fewer cars on the road means the state is missing out on toll revenue, but that'll likely change by the end of the year in Washington.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Snohomish County COVID rates appear to be stabilizing as vaccines ramp up
Snohomish County health experts are feeling hopeful, with a fourth wave of cases and hospitalizations appearing to have leveled off.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Crews battle fire at Issaquah restaurant for second time in as many days
Local fire department responders were "fully involved" battling a fire at Egg and Us, an Issaquah restaurant in Gilman Village, early Wednesday morning.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Two more tribes reach tentative agreement with state on sports betting
The Washington State Gambling Association has now reached a tentative agreement with the Kalispel Tribe and the Snoqualmie Tribe to add sports betting.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Seattle’s street dining is here to stay — at least for a while
The Seattle City Council extended the café streets program one year, which allows restaurants and retail to use the street space in front of their business.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Two cases of toxin-producing E. coli in Snohomish County
Two cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli have been identified in Snohomish County residents.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Exec says King County will buy more hotels to house homeless population
As part of his State of the County address on Tuesday, Executive Dow Constantine announced the purchase of a "Health Through Housing" hotel.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Protest moves through Bellevue Tuesday night
A few groups protested an appreciation dinner for law enforcement held at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue Tuesday evening.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington GOP Rep. Herrera Beutler expected to vote against removing Liz Cheney
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler will likely soon break from her party's line again, signaling her vote against removing Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership post.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County’s first rabid bat of the year identified in Sammamish yard
Seattle-King County Public Health reported Monday that officials have identified the first bat to test positive for rabies in 2021.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man shot by Kent Police officer Monday night
Police are investigating after an officer shot a man in Kent on Monday night.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
International Space Station, train of SpaceX satellites cut through Western Washington skies
Thanks to clear weather this week, anyone awake in the wee hours of the morning Monday and Tuesday may have seen the ISS in our night skies.5 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The four magic words for maskless encounters with strangers
I am going pronounce my first unmasked encounter with a stranger a success, thanks to the magic phrase – “don’t worry, I’m vaccinated.”5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Washington gas prices are rising, but it’s not because of Colonial Pipeline attack
While it may seem logical to attribute rising gas prices in Washington to a recent attack on the Colonial Pipeline, that's not the full story.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
With more Americans fully vaccinated, expect boost in summer travel
As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19 and cases trend downward in many areas, there's expected to be a boost in summer travel.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Report: Washington among top 10 best states to be a police officer
Washington is among the top 10 best states to be a police officer in 2021, according to WalletHub. In overall rank, California takes the top spot.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
In wake of mayor’s missing texts, Seattle councilmember proposes new office for records requests
Seattle Council President Lorena Gonzalez and City Attorney Pete Holmes are proposing an independent entity to handle records requests to the mayor's office.5 years ago
