Stephanie Klein
Seattle Police Department details changes since George Floyd’s death
Moments after a judge read the jury's verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, the Seattle Police Department released a statement listing the changes it's made in the past year.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington leaders react to guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin in murder of George Floyd
Leaders in Washington state and beyond spoke out Tuesday, in the wake of a jury finding former Officer Derek Chauvin guilty of all three counts.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Health officer: Snohomish County ‘in serious jeopardy’ of rolling back to Phase 2
Snohomish County is at risk of being one of the next counties to roll back to Phase 2 of reopening when the state re-evaluates COVID-19 data May 3.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Green Valley Fire near Auburn threatened some homes
A slow-moving fire in forest land between Black Diamond and Auburn is now contained after burning through a lot of undergrowth.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
New budget forecast paints rosy picture for Seattle’s post-pandemic recovery
Seattle's financial future is brighter than originally predicted, having taken a positive turn over the last five months according to a new budget forecast.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Accountability group received over 19,000 complaints against SPD from protests in 2020
Seattle's Office of Police Accountability released an expansive report last week, detailing the thousands of complaints the oversight body received in 2020.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Seattle-area Proud Boy facing charges for Capitol riot headed back to jail
A federal judge has ordered Ethan Nordean, a local Proud Boy accused of being a leader in the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, back to jail.6 years ago
Heather Bosch
Back to school but not back to normal
Many middle and high school students statewide are setting foot in classrooms for the first time since March 2020, and it might take some getting used to.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Auburn the latest Puget Sound city to tighten rules for homeless camping
Auburn City Council will vote Monday on a measure that would make it a criminal offense to camp in public parks or on other city properties.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
These six candidates are pulling in the most money in the race for Seattle’s next mayor
The list of fundraising leaders in the race for Seattle mayor has doubled in the last month, led by homelessness advocate Colleen Echohawk.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Fire rips through Tacoma apartment building, displacing 75 people
Dozens of people were forced out of their homes after a fire broke out at a Tacoma apartment building overnight.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Parents want removal of homeless encampment near school
Some parents of students from Broadview-Thomson K-8 are reluctant to send their children back to school because of a nearby homeless encampment.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Boeing union members ratify new contract, avoid a strike
Boeing union members with Teamsters Local 174 have a new contract, which the union representative says is a "total and complete victory."6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: Gov. Inslee approves use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine for WA
The state Department of Health says there have been over 366,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,434 people have died statewide.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Tulalip Tribe reaches deal for first sports betting contract in Washington
Washington state has now reached a tentative deal that would allow the Tulalip Tribe to host and facilitate sports betting at licensed casinos.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Tentative agreement reached between Boeing, local union
On Saturday, Boeing said it had reached a tentative agreement to avert a strike with Teamsters Local 174.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
King County hovering just below Phase 3 threshold
King County is hovering right below the threshold for remaining in Phase 3, and the next reassessment date is May 3.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee signs bill to put statue of tribal rights activist Billy Frank Jr. at U.S. Capitol
The family of Billy Frank Jr. joined Gov. Inslee this week as he signed a bill authorizing a statue at the U.S. Capitol to honor the tribal rights activist.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Gov. Inslee signs bills to help Washington’s unemployed residents
The governor added his autograph to a set of bills aimed at getting benefits to unemployed residents faster, and preventing unemployment fraud.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
State Auditor responds to ESD’s claim that audit numbers are ‘inflated’
State Auditor Pat McCarthy responds to the Employment Security Department's criticism of her office's audits as "deeply flawed."6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Tim Eyman ordered by judge to pay another $2.9 million in fines to state
Tim Eyman has been ordered to pay nearly $2.9 million in court fees related to a recently-resolved lawsuit brought by state Attorney General Bob Ferguson.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle mayoral candidate: Challengers should support defunding SPD ‘or drop out’
The future of policing is one of the central debates for candidates running for Seattle mayor in 2021. So, where do they each stand on the future of SPD?6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Marshawn Lynch sits down with Dr. Anthony Fauci for candid one-on-one
Dr. Anthony Fauci fielded questions on Friday from none other than former Seattle Seahawks star running back Marshawn Lynch.6 years ago
