Nick Bowman
Washington state to align mask rules with new CDC guidance ‘as soon as possible’
Following new guidance from the CDC, Washington state will be updating its mask mandate to allow for going maskless in limited outdoor settings.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
King County Council approves fireworks ban in unincorporated areas
Beginning in 2022, fireworks will be illegal in unincorporated King County.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Health officer: Snohomish County COVID numbers continuing ‘in the wrong direction’
Snohomish County has now exceeded benchmarks for both cases and hospitalizations, putting it at risk of a Phase 2 rollback next week.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Seattle Chamber calls vaccine clinic series vital step of business recovery
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce is hosting a vaccine clinic in Bothell this week as part of its series of clinics throughout the Puget Sound.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
State Sen. Joe Nguyen challenges Dow Constantine in race for King County Executive
State Senator Joe Nguyen announced Tuesday that he will be challenging incumbent Dow Constantine in the 2021 race for King County Executive.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘No question’ Washington is in fourth wave even as vaccinations pick up
Even as vaccinations pick up, cases and hospitalization rates for COVID-19 are rising statewide. Local hospital leaders are concerned about a fourth wave.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man’s stabbing death in Bothell was ‘unprovoked,’ ‘random’ say witnesses
A 29-year-old man visiting a Bothell apartment complex was stabbed to death by a 25-year-old apartment resident, according to Bothell police.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington state to resume use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Washington Department of Health announced Monday that it is immediately resuming the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Father arrested after 8-year-old daughter shot in Federal Way
The father of an 8-year-old girl was arrested after a gun he was handling went off and a bullet hit the child on Sunday.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Report card hands out grades to state Republicans who supported Trump impeachment
While voting to impeach Trump didn't score two GOP lawmakers points among Republicans, it did earn them high marks in a new "Democracy Report Card."6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Mayor Durkan: Seattle could approach citywide herd immunity by end of May
With COVID-19 vaccine eligibility ramping up in Seattle, Mayor Jenny Durkan believes that the city could approach herd immunity by the end of May.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Seattle’s Keep Moving Streets near popular parks to stay open in summer
Keep Moving Streets, created near some of Seattle's public parks last year to give space to walkers, bikers, and rollers, will stick around this summer.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man killed in Bothell stabbing
An investigation is underway after a 29-year-old man was fatally stabbed Sunday in Bothell.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Wedgwood, Capitol Hill QFC stores close due to hazard pay
Two Seattle QFC stores -- one in Wedgwood, one in Capitol Hill -- are now closed, after blaming Seattle's hazard pay ordinance.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: State to review data for potential rollbacks on Monday
The state Department of Health says there have been over 374,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,499 people have died from the virus statewide.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
State lawmakers OK controversial capital gains tax, court battle expected
After much debate, the Washington Legislature is again sending a capital gains tax to the governor’s desk, though different than his original version.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Possession of meth, heroin and other drugs will be misdemeanor in bill headed to governor
The Legislature on Saturday approved an overhaul of the state’s approach to drug possession, after the state Supreme Court struck down its previous law as unconstitutional.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Health officer: King County ‘at very high risk’ of rolling back to Phase 2
King County is continuing to trend towards a Phase 2 rollback when the state evaluates data on May 3, with case rates and hospitalizations rising.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Legislature sends $59 billion budget to Gov. Inslee
The $59 billion dollar in the spending plan agreed to by both House and Senate budget writers is on top of billions in federal dollars expected to be spent on a variety of programs.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Seattle teen shot, killed upon answering door
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed when he answered the door at his family's home in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood Friday night.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
How a four-foot-tall Batman statue ended up with the Everett Police Department
A Batman statue stolen from an Everett business and then found again by police has made the police station his home for the time being.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
State Attorney General to investigate Pierce County Sheriff for ‘potential criminal violations’
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Friday that he has formally directed the state Attorney General to open an investigation into Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bumbershoot to reassess future of festival following 2021 cancellation
Seattle's Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival announced Friday that it will not be taking place for the second year in a row.6 years ago
