KIRO 7 News Staff
Concerns rise as more children contract COVID-19 variant
COVID-19 cases among children were found to be rare. But with the more contagious variant B.1.1.7, some experts said that could be changing.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Federal labor board: Amazon illegally fired pair of Seattle workers over activism
The federal National Labor Relations Board has officially determined that a pair of Seattle Amazon workers were illegally fired last year.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle Sounders to play in front of fans at Lumen Field to kick off 2021 MLS season
The Seattle Sounders announced Monday that the team has received approval to play in front of a limited capacity crowd at Lumen Field.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
With All-Star Game pulled out of Georgia over voting law, Rep. Jayapal suggests Seattle step in
With the location of MLB's All-Star Game now up in the air, Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal thinks Seattle may be the perfect alternative.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Appeals court upholds firing of SPD officer who punched handcuffed suspect
An appeals court ruled Monday to uphold a 2019 King County Superior Court decision to fire Seattle Police Officer Adley Shepherd.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle’s Monorail closes through April for station remodel, construction
There will be no Monorail service from April 12-30. The improvements to Seattle's Monorail are part of an investment from Climate Pledge Arena and the Seattle Kraken.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Recall campaign, Kshama Sawant dig in for lengthy battle over District 3
With a recall petition against Kshama Sawant set to move forward, the two sides are preparing for a months-long battle over District 3's council seat.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Annual clearing of North Cascades Highway begins this week
The annual spring clearing of State Route 20 North Cascades Highway begins on Monday, April 5, and is expected to take four to six weeks.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Infections linked to raw milk consumption in multiple Washington counties
Five cases of campylobacteriosis have been identified in individuals who bought Dungeness Valley Creamery raw milk in Washington state.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Officials investigating string of fires in Renton, asking public for help
Officials are investigating four fires set in Renton on Sunday. Several buses at a Greyhound maintenance facility and a taco truck were damaged.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
King County opens new film production facility on Harbor Island
King County Executive Dow Constantine unveiled a new film production studio built on Harbor Island, located at the former Fisher Flour Mill.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: State gears up for April 15 expansion of vaccine eligibility
The state Department of Health says there have been over 350,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,322 people have died from the virus statewide.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Streets to close for walkers, bikers as Seattle students return to schools
As many Seattle students return to in-person learning on Monday, the Seattle DOT is planning to close streets to cars and open them to families walking and biking to and from school.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Hate crime charges recommended for Marysville threat against student
Detectives in Snohomish County have completed an investigation into a Lake Stevens man who allegedly threatened to kill minorities in a social media post on a Marysville student's page.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Police: Teen arrested in connection with attack on Asian man in Tacoma
A teen was arrested Friday in connection with a video of an Asian man being attacked in Tacoma.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Skagit Valley welcomes visitors to Tulip Festival
For the first time since spring of 2019, the Tulip Festival is underway in Skagit County. However, visitors can expect new rules.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
County health officer says COVID-19 cases are increasing across retail, youth sports, travel
While cases are dropping in long-term care facilities across King County, the health officer for Public Health -- Seattle & King County, says they're seeing increases elsewhere.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
New image of Green River Killer victim ‘Bones-17’ could lead to her identification
Her body was found in southeast King County on Jan. 2, 1986, but decades after she was killed by the man known as the Green River Killer, her identity remains a mystery.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
SPD announces plans to remove concrete wall surrounding Capitol Hill’s East Precinct
SPD announced Friday that it will soon begin work to remove concrete barriers that have surrounded its East Precinct since last August.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle’s two new hotel homeless shelters are now officially open
The City of Seattle announced Thursday that the second of two planned hotel homeless shelters has now officially opened its 66 total rooms.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Unlikely alliance hopes to force Seattle to take compassionate action on homelessness
An unlikely coalition is proposing a charter amendment that would require Seattle to stand up shelter space before sweeping homeless camps.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle Public Schools, teachers union reach tentative deal to get grades 6-12 back in classroom
The Seattle school district and teachers announced a tentative agreement Thursday for providing in-person learning to grades 6-12.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
State doesn’t think April 15 eligibility will create unmanageable backup
State health leaders believe the vaccine providers around the state will be able to accommodate the rest of the adults becoming eligible April 15.6 years ago
