Nick Bowman
Challengers for Seattle council seat remain scarce with clock ticking on filing deadline
While other races have attracted dozens of candidates, challengers to incumbent Seattle Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda have been few and far between.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
New SeaLife Rescue Center will help sick, injured marine mammals close to home
Puget Sound now has a hospital for ailing water creatures. The SeaLife Rescue Center in Des Moines, about 15 miles south of Seattle, opened this week.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State confirms Pierce County is getting fair share of vaccine doses
An investigation confirms Pierce County is getting its share of COVID-19 vaccine doses, though a lack of reporting at JBLM could make numbers seem skewed.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
University District bar suing NHL’s Seattle Kraken
A University District punk rock bar, called The Kraken Bar & Lounge, is suing Seattle’s new hockey team, alleging the organization is harming its brand.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee: Proposed capital gains tax is ‘a very reasonable proposal’
With a controversial capital gains tax continuing to be debated in the state Legislature, Gov. Jay Inslee threw his support behind the measure.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘This is bad news for us’: Gov. Inslee expresses concerns over beginning of fourth wave
Gov. Jay Inslee delivered a press conference Thursday, acknowledging that Washington now appears to be entering into a fourth wave of COVID-19 cases.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Bill to offset unemployment insurance spike with state funds passes House, Senate
Another bill to help lower the unemployment insurance tax burden for small businesses has passed both chambers of the Legislature.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Kshama Sawant voices support for renaming Seattle street named for controversial pro-slavery lawmaker
Seattle's South Lane Street seems like an innocuous stretch of road, but its namesake carries a controversial history that could soon be amended.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
NOAA unveils ambitious five-year plan to save Puget Sound’s struggling orcas
The NOAA released a new five-year plan on Thursday, designed to aid in the recovery of orcas native to the Puget Sound region.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
State BLM group calls on FBI to open investigation into Pierce County Sheriff
A Washington BLM coalition issued a letter to the FBI this week, calling on the department to open an investigation into Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
King County could be first in nation to ban government use of facial recognition technology
King County could become the first in the nation to ban the government’s use of facial recognition technology.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Man and woman shot at South Park encampment, suspect fled
Police are now investigating after a man shot two people at a South Park homeless encampment. Officers at the scene found an injured man and woman.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Dogs in Washington show evidence of exposure to COVID-19
University of Washington researchers say 23 dogs have tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies in the state, a sign they may have had the virus.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sen. Murray reintroduces child care act to help providers, families
Sen. Patty Murray addresses the need for quality, affordable child care in Washington after the pandemic forced hundreds of care providers to close.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
DOH says no early Phase 2 rollbacks planned for counties with high numbers
Counties with high case counts are getting a slight reprieve -- the state doesn't plan on any Phase Two rollbacks before the next decision day.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Capital gains tax inches closer to passage in Washington, but still faces final hurdle
After hours of debate across two days, the Washington state House voted Wednesday to approve a proposed 7% capital gains tax,6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle leaders propose millions in spending for COVID recovery, aging bridges
Seattle city leaders unveiled a pair of proposals this week to direct millions of dollars towards COVID-19 recovery efforts and aging infrastructure.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
North Seattle building on ‘fire watch’ after Wednesday blaze
Seattle Fire says a vehicle storage building in North Seattle is on fire watch into the evening after an earlier fire Wednesday afternoon.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Tacoma bar fined again for COVID-19 violations
After two citations and two warnings for COVID violations, the state liquor board announced a $500 fine or five-day suspension for a Tacoma bar.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Canceled, alternate, and on-schedule local events into summer 2021
With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing in Washington, but the state planning to reopen by the end of June, local events are starting to plan ahead.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seafair to go virtual again in 2021 over ‘challenges with social distancing requirements’
Seafair announced Wednesday that for the second year in a row, it will take place virtually, citing concerns over social distancing requirements.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Amber Alert canceled for missing 7-year-old boy, 13-year-old girl
An Amber Alert issued Wednesday morning for a missing 7-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl from Richland, Washington has been canceled.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
State DOH: Close to ‘turning the corner’ on COVID-19, but seeing start of fourth wave
While there have been increased vaccinations across Washington, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in nearly all age groups are also on the rise.6 years ago
