Chris Sullivan
Light rail service to Northgate begins in October
Sound Transit will start running light rail trains from the University District to Northgate on Oct. 2. The extension's been under construction for 9 years.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Boeing announces ‘potential electrical issue’ in some 737 MAX airplanes
Boeing is recommending 16 airlines stop flights and check a "potential electrical issue" in only some 737 MAX airplanes.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New Amazon Fulfillment Center to open in Arlington
A new Amazon Fulfillment Center is being built in Arlington. The city had been under a confidentiality agreement during the development permitting process.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Trouble with spring allergies? Put on your COVID mask, says UW doctor
Wondering how to alleviate those pesky spring sniffles and sneezes? It turns out that your COVID mask could help ward off allergies.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Threat of COVID ‘remains serious’ as King County cases surge, warns health officer
Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin provided insight into the recent surge of COVID cases in King County, including where the increases have been most prominent.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘We’ve let our guard down’: Gov. Inslee echoes concerns over move back to Phase 2
After the DOH indicated Wednessday that some counties could be facing a move back to Phase 2, Gov. Jay Inslee reiterated those concerns Thursday.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Coalition calls on state AG to investigate 183 police officers with ‘compromised credibility’
The Washington Black Lives Matter Alliance called for an investigation Thursday, into 183 police officers who they say have "compromised credibility."6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Rep. Walsh introduces bill prohibiting ‘vaccine passports’ in Washington
A state lawmaker has introduced a bill to prohibit COVID-19 "vaccine passports" from being used to keep Washington residents out of public places.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Cleanup of half-mile stretch of homeless encampments underway in Olympia
Crews are cleaning a half-mile stretch of homeless encampments in Olympia on Deschutes Parkway. People living there are not being asked to leave.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
King, Pierce counties could be rolled back into Phase 2 next week
Several counties in Washington, including King and Pierce, are looking at potentially getting sent backwards to Phase 2 next week if trends continue.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County needle exchange program halted in Federal Way after outcry from city leaders
A mobile needle exchange program has been put on hold in Federal Way, after city leaders and residents expressed concerns over the way it operates.6 years ago
Heather Bosch
Group sues to stop Washington ban on using credit scores for insurance rates
An insurance industry group is suing to stop a statewide ban on using consumer credit scores to help determine auto, home, and renter insurance rates.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Union vows to continue battle over firing of SPD officer who punched handcuffed suspect
SPOG released a statement Tuesday, vowing to petition the state Supreme Court after an appeals court upheld the firing of an SPD officer.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
State Senate passes bill to ban use of Native American mascots in schools
The Washington State Senate passed a bill Tuesday night that would formally ban the use of Native American mascots in public schools.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
House, Senate pass set of bills to improve unemployment system
Three bills meant to help get unemployment benefits out more efficiently have passed both the Washington State House and Senate.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Three candidates lead early race for Lorena Gonzalez’s open Seattle council seat
For the candidates looking to replace outgoing at-large Councilmember Lorena Gonzalez, it appears to be a three-way race in the early stages.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Construction underway on first of two new Amazon towers in Bellevue
Construction is underway for the first of two new downtown Bellevue office buildings for Amazon as it's set to grow its presence on the Eastside.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Tacoma program is paying city’s homeless to clean up trash and debris
A program that pays Tacoma's homeless population to clean up trash and debris starts this week, with even bigger plans for the future.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Pierce County Council tags former US attorney to investigate Sheriff Ed Troyer
Pierce County Council approved a motion to contract former U.S. District Attorney Brian Moran to head up an investigation into Sheriff Ed Troyer.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Kshama Sawant calls on city to extend moratorium on ‘catastrophic’ 72-hour parking rule
On April 1, Seattle reinstated is 72-hour parking limit, a move that Councilmember Kshama Sawant believes could be 'catastrophic.'6 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Virologist explains how KIRO Radio’s Gee Scott still got COVID after first vaccine dose
Virologist Dr. Rasmussen says while none of the COVID-19 vaccines are 100% effective, vaccination ensures that you're less likely to have severe illness.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
UW biologist: Herd immunity ‘necessary but not sufficient’ for return to normal
Many view herd immunity it as the end goal for the COVID-19 pandemic. But as UW biologist Carl Bergstrom points out, it may not be that simple.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Five Seattle Starbucks stores test reusable ‘Borrow A Cup’ program
Starbucks' "Borrow A Cup" program is being tested at five Seattle stores, which gives customers the option to receive their beverage in a reusable cup.6 years ago
