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MyNorthwest Staff

Marysville School District promises student safety, parents call for resignations

Some Marysville School District families say administrators did not react properly to death threats made against students. The district issued a response.

6 years ago

Hanna Scott

No car tab relief in Washington but workgroup will tackle challenges

The state Senate’s proposed transportation budget set aside money for a workgroup to look at the possibility of a payment plan program for car tabs.

6 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Safety officials warn of ‘hangover effect’ after texting while driving

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, so the Washington Traffic Safety Commission is calling for a refocus on preventing distraction related crashes.

6 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

King County detective terminated after investigation into 2019 shooting

King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht has terminated the employment of Detective George Alvarez for policy violations and poor safety decisions.

6 years ago

Kathryn Altena

City of Seattle adds new community vaccination hub in North Seattle

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the addition of a community vaccination hub to be located at North Seattle College, the fourth city-affiliated site.

6 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Restaurants push to keep to-go cocktails and street dining

Cocktails to go and street dining in Washington state have been a big hit with struggling restaurants and with diners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 years ago

Nick Bowman

Washington Supreme Court allows Kshama Sawant recall petition to move forward

The Supreme Court of Washington issued a unanimous ruling Thursday morning, allowing a recall petition for Kshama Sawant to move forward.

6 years ago

Nicole Jennings

Washington blood donations running low due to vaccine misconceptions

Bloodworks Northwest is badly in need of donations because of mistaken beliefs about giving blood after getting a coronavirus vaccine.

6 years ago

Kathryn Altena

Gov. Inslee opens COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults April 15

On April 15, the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all adults who want it, ages 16 and older, in Washington state.

6 years ago

Nick Bowman

Unlike other Seattle tech companies, Amazon will return to ‘office-centric’ approach

Amazon announced Tuesday that it plans to return to an "office-centric" work model by the end of 2021, breaking from other Seattle tech companies.

6 years ago

Nick Bowman

Seattle leaders look to put $1.5 million toward fight against anti-Asian hate crimes

A trio of prominent Seattle city leaders are pushing for the city to devote $1.5 million toward the fight against anti-Asian hate crimes.

6 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

State reports 102 COVID infections in fully vaccinated people

The Washington Department of Health said Monday that it is investigating reports of dozens of instances where fully vaccinated people got COVID-19.

6 years ago

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KIRO 7 News Staff

Washington passes bill aimed at shutting down Tacoma ICE detention center

The Washington Legislature has approved a bill aimed at shutting down one of the country’s largest for-profit, privately run immigration jails.

6 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Washington opens vaccine eligibility to next two tiers

As of Wednesday, March 31, COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Washington state now includes those in Phase 1B, tiers 3 and 4.

6 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

State ditches Phase Finder, relying on honor system for vaccine appointments

Starting Wednesday, the state's Phase Finder online eligibility tool for the COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be required or available.

6 years ago

Kathryn Altena

What to expect at T-Mobile Park for the start of the 2021 Mariners season

Last year there were only cardboard cutouts, but the 9,000 fans in the park for the Seattle Mariners' opening night this year can expect a few changes.

6 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

COVID-19 vaccine appears to improve common symptoms of long-haulers

There is some indication that the vaccine may help COVID "long-haulers," those who have COVID symptoms months or even a year after being infected.

6 years ago

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Nick Bowman

Washington hospital leaders: Not opening up vaccine eligibility could be fueling rise in cases

State hospital leaders are voicing concerns that opting not to expand vaccine eligibility before May 1 could be driving the state's recent rise in cases.

6 years ago

Nick Bowman

In wake of ‘right to counsel’ victory, Kshama Sawant vows to ‘accelerate’ work for rent control

Kshama Sawant is looking to use momentum from a recent legislative win to forge ahead on an issue she's pushed for since she first arrived on the dais: Rent control.

6 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Pair of JBLM soldiers accused of robbing, kidnapping pizza delivery driver at gunpoint

Two service members stationed at JBLM are accused of robbing and kidnapping a 19-year-old pizza delivery driver at gunpoint.

6 years ago

Stephanie Klein

Edmonds man sentenced for throwing Molotov cocktail at Seattle police cars

An Edmonds man was sentenced to 40 months in prison and three years of supervised release for using Molotov cocktails to burn two police vehicles in downtown Seattle on May 30, 2020.