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Seattle Washington reopening, Phase 3, herd immunity, Phase 2, delta variant...
MyNorthwest Staff

Virologist: Phase 2 rollback ‘bit of a blunt hammer,’ but necessary

UW virologist Dr. Keith Jerome explains why rolling back to Phase 2 is unfortunate but necessary if the state wants to avoid a fourth wave of COVID-19.
6 years ago
Gas power cars...
Nick Bowman

Washington solidifies goal to end sale of new gas-powered cars by 2030

The Washington state Legislature passed a bill Wednesday setting an ambitious goal to end the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2030.
6 years ago
Seattle school, in person learning...
Heather Bosch

All Washington school districts now on track to resume in-person learning by deadline

All Washington school districts are now set to offer at least some in-person learning to middle and high school students by next Monday.
6 years ago
Jay Inslee, pause, reopening, vaccine order...
Nick Bowman

Gov. Inslee defends decision to roll three counties back to Phase 2

Gov. Jay Inslee addressed criticism of the Phase 2 rollback of three counties, defending the move as essential in order to avoid a fourth wave.
6 years ago
Seattle schools, strike, exemption...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle teacher’s union votes to bring students back to class

The Seattle teachers union has voted to bring middle and high-school students back to class for the first time since the pandemic began.
6 years ago
shareholder letter Jeff Bezos...
Nick Bowman

In parting letter to shareholders, Bezos says Amazon ‘needs to do a better job’ for its workers

Jeff Bezos published his final letter to Amazon shareholders as CEO, stating that the company still has a ways to go in better serving its employees. 
6 years ago
Homeless encampment school, suitcase...
MyNorthwest Staff

Homeless encampment near North Seattle school will be allowed to remain

A homeless encampment near a North Seattle K-8 school will be allowed to remain, at least for now, with students set to return to in-person instruction.
6 years ago
wedding...
Dori Monson Show

Bride in tears as Inslee rolls back Pierce County the day before her wedding

Kayla shared her struggle with Dori Monson as Gov. Inslee's rollback of Pierce County a day before her wedding makes it a nightmare to pull off.
6 years ago
bellevue school district, online learning, state tests, school, virtual learning...
Nick Bowman

Superintendent Reykdal delays state tests for students over ‘inequitable access for remote learners’

Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal announced Wednesday that he will be delaying general state tests for students. 
6 years ago
Vaccination...
Nick Bowman

What to expect with Washington vaccine eligibility now opened up

With COVID-19 vaccine eligibility now open to all Washingtonians age 16 or older, the state is warning people to remain patient and expect delays.
6 years ago
Miller Park homeless encampment...
MyNorthwest Staff

City clears homeless encampment near Seattle middle school

Seattle city officials have now finished clearing a homeless encampment previously located at Miller Playfield near Capitol Hill’s Meany Middle School.
6 years ago
distracted driving...
MyNorthwest Staff

Beware of the dangers of distracted driving

KIRO Radio's Tracy Taylor wants you to be aware of the dangers during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
6 years ago
dog aging...
MyNorthwest Staff

Dog Aging Project co-directed by UW researchers needs participants

The Dog Aging Project is looking for dogs to enroll in a study, especially big dogs, service animals and working dogs, puppies, and dogs in rural areas.
6 years ago
pierce county sheriff ed troyer...
Nick Bowman

Investigation to determine whether Pierce County sheriff has ‘pattern of misuse of authority’

Pierce County Council released an update on its investigation into Sheriff Ed Troyer Tuesday, laying out its expansive scope in the coming weeks.
6 years ago
Miller Park, encampments, homeless...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Why are there no homeless camps in Bellevue public parks?

There are homeless individuals in Bellevue, like most other cities, but you won't find tents or encampments in public parks, on ballfields, or on sidewalks.
6 years ago
lumen field, vaccine, fourth wave, herd immunity...
MyNorthwest Staff

There’s ‘still time’ to slow the spread of COVID-19, prevent fourth wave

Despite the state's progress in vaccinations against COVID-19, local health officials say we are on the brink of a fourth wave. 
6 years ago
everett, explosion...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Police investigating explosion at Everett apartment building

Police are investigating after an explosion at an apartment building in Everett on Tuesday night. Police haven’t yet determined a cause.
6 years ago
Daunte Wright...
MyNorthwest Staff

Three arrested in Seattle for graffiti, obstruction during vigil

Seattle police arrested three people overnight -- two for graffiti, one for obstruction -- during a vigil and protest following the death of Daunte Wright.
6 years ago
Murder hornets...
Nick Bowman

No, you can’t keep ‘murder hornets’ as pets in Washington state

Asian Giant Hornets are set to emerge from their hibernation any day now, and state officials are looking for new ways to fight their spread. 
6 years ago
Phase 2 reopening, Washington, unemployment insurance...
Nicole Jennings

WA Senate passes bill to lower unemployment insurance tax hit next year

A bill passed by the State Senate would use state money to help offset the unemployment insurance tax burden for small businesses.
6 years ago
King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht, coronavirus...
Nick Bowman

King County Executive joins growing calls for sheriff’s resignation

A newly-revealed letter indicates that Executive Dow Constantine has joined the growing calls for King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht's resignation. 
6 years ago
unemployment bill, drug sentences, gas powered vehicles...
Hanna Scott

Gov. Inslee commutes over a dozen drug sentences after state court decision

Inslee signed commutations for 13 people serving sentences for simple drug possession, after a shocking high court decision last month.
6 years ago
Fires, Washington, Pierce County...
Nick Bowman

Pierce County Exec calls on Inslee to expand vaccine eligibility early after Phase 2 rollback

Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier issued a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee Tuesday, urging him to immediately expand vaccine eligibility. 
6 years ago
Employment Security, audit reports, unemployment tax, unemployment suspect...
Nicole Jennings

New audit reports find that Employment Security Department failed to protect against fraud

Three audit reports released Tuesday conclude that the Employment Security Department could have lost more than a billion dollars in fraudulent payments.
6 years ago