KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Distracted I-5 driver arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide
A driver who struck and killed a man changing a tire on I-5 in Tacoma on Monday morning has been arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
AARP calls for partial Inslee veto on housing supply bill citing bad amendments on ADUs
AARP of Washington supported a bill to change a law to allow Accessory Dwelling Units in Washington state, but the bill has changed with new amendments.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Hundreds of vaccine appointments left unfilled at Tacoma Dome
Six hundred coronavirus vaccine appointments a day are going unfilled at the Tacoma Dome alone.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Lawsuits reveal city is missing June 2020 text messages from Seattle mayor, SPD leaders, fire chief
Lawsuits have revealed that June 2020 text messages from Mayor Jenny Durkan and several SPD leaders have gone missing from city records.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Police investigating double homicide in Tacoma
Police are investigating after two men in theirs 20s were killed early Sunday in Tacoma.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: Adjusting to new mask guidance
The state Department of Health says there have been over 389,882 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,622 people have died statewide.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle councilmember Kshama Sawant acknowledges violation of ethics code
Seattle councilmember Kshama Sawant acknowledged ethics violations related to last February’s “Tax Amazon” initiative, and has agreed to pay $3,515.74.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Increasing vaccinations will help King County ‘push play and not rewind’
King County's Dr. Jeff Duchin says getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is the best way to reduce the risk of illness, and help avoid a phase rollback.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Suspect arrested in Chinatown-International District shooting
Police arrested a man who they said was holed up in a building after a shooting Friday in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Child care subsidy bill ‘Fair Start for Kids Act’ signed into law
A bill to reduce the costs of child care for more Washington families and give care providers a helping hand has been signed into law.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
2 shot, injured in south Tacoma shooting
An investigation is underway after a double shooting Friday afternoon in south Tacoma. One victim is in serious condition.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Progressive Seattle mayoral candidate lays out plan to curb gun violence
Former State Rep. Jessyn Farrell has a plan to address increased gun violence if she is selected from the crowded ballot for Seattle mayor.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County health officer: Decreasing COVID-19 trends are ‘hopeful signs’
There seems to be hope on the horizon this week in terms of COVID-19 case and hospitalization trends in Washington, particularly in King County.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Report: Seattle mayor’s office avoided answering records requests for missing text messages
An investigation revealed that Mayor Jenny Durkan's office failed to properly handle a series of records requests after months of her texts went missing.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
All lanes reopen after 2 major collisions shut down NB I-5 in Fife
All northbound lanes have reopened on I-5 through Fife just south of the King - Pierce county line hours after two collisions shut down the freeway early Friday morning.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man in Mountlake Terrace clung to hood of fleeing car after foiling catalytic converter theft
A suspected catalytic converter thief was caught in the act Thursday and attempted to flee from the scene in Mountlake Terrace.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Why no one should skip the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
Why is it so important to get the second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines? A disease expert weighs in on exactly what the shots do for our bodies.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Washington Hospitality Association calls on Gov. Inslee to fully open state by June 15
The head of the Washington Hospitality Association is pushing for the state to fully reopen by June, and for a plan forward out of the rollback pause.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Local construction company offers $500 to employees who get vaccine
A small construction company in Fife is giving its workers $500 as an incentive to get the COVID-19 vaccine.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
King County Council puts off vote on proposal to ban facial recognition technology
After a divisive hearing, the King County Council decided not to vote on a proposal to ban government use of facial recognition technology.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
A year later, more questions than answers over Seattle council’s stance on defunding SPD
After reaching out to all nine Seattle councilmembers for clarity on their positions on defunding SPD, we were left with more questions than answers.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Kshama Sawant reintroduces proposal to bring rent control to Seattle
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant has now introduced an updated version of a rent control proposal she first unveiled in 2019.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Thurston County looking to distribute 800 expiring vaccine doses by end of week
Thurston County is looking to distribute about 800 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines set to expire by the end of the week.5 years ago
