MyNorthwest Staff
Chance of snow Monday as opportunity ‘quickly running out toward April’
After a dry weekend in Seattle, the rain should return Sunday into Monday. Most precipitation will then taper off, but snow levels will be below 1,000 feet.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Ballard Little League parents pushed to limit with encampments taking over ballfields
The Ballard Little League has reached a breaking point when it comes to homeless people taking up residence on the ballfields it is renting.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
State leaders ‘disappointed’ to see assault weapons ban stall out again in 2021
A bill that would ban assault weapons in Washington only made it to a first reading in 2021, but the legislation's sponsors vow to keep pushing for change.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington solidifies vaccine roadmap ahead of open eligibility on May 1
The Washington Department of Health is working to solidify its vaccine roadmap ahead of opening up eligibility to everyone over 16 on May 1.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
State BLM coalition calls for suspension, review of Pierce County Sheriff’s officer certification
A coalition of state BLM leaders is demanding that Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer's certification as a peace officer be put under review.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Proposed ordinance in Tacoma targets illegal street racing
The Tacoma City Council may crack down on street racing with an ordinance that amends the city's traffic rules by targeting the illegal activity.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
West Point Treatment Plant in for $65 million makeover after sewage spills
The West Point Treatment Plant is getting $65 million worth of upgrades after a series of sewage overflows into the Puget Sound.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County to pay $5 million settlement over 2017 deadly shooting of Tommy Le
The family of Tommy Le announced Wednesday that it will be receiving a $5 million settlement from King County over Le's death in 2017.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Shots fired while officer responds to call in Bonney Lake
Gunshots were fired in Bonney Lake while an officer was responding to a call about a car Wednesday morning.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle councilmember: Changing how city responds to 911 calls needs to be priority
Amid an SPD budget cut debate, Councilmember Andrew Lewis looked to point the council toward fixing the city's 911 response efforts.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Washington State Hospital Association CEO: ‘COVID is not done with us’
The CEO of the state's hospital association warns that Phase 3 does not mean the pandemic is over. In fact, case numbers are climbing again in some areas.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Two recent mass shootings reignite local, national gun control discussions
Following mass shootings in Colorado and Georgia in the past week, local and national calls for gun control are once again coming to the forefront.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State Insurance Commissioner prohibits insurers from using credit scores to set rates
An emergency order issued Tuesday demands that insurance companies stop using credit scores to help set auto, renter, and homeowner rates in Washington.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bill requiring paddlesport safety course stalls, but boating laws still apply
A bill to require paddlesport participants to take a safety course has stalled this year, but kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards are subject to boating laws.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Employees at Moses Lake health care facility test positive for COVID after being vaccinated
Washington state may have its first cases of breakthrough coronavirus, when someone who has been fully vaccinated still catches COVID-19.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle traffic engineer: ‘Our street design is harming people’
With traffic deaths increasing in Seattle and nationwide, a city traffic engineer believes the problem may be a systemic one.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Pierce County Council to conduct investigation into sheriff who called police on Black delivery driver
Pierce County Council met with legal counsel on Monday, to discuss options after a January incident where the sheriff called the police on a Black delivery driver.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle councilmember targets compromise on proposed SPD budget cut
After a presentation from SPD that delivered scathing criticism of a proposed SPD budget cut, Councilmember Lisa Herbold is aiming for a compromise.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Northshore educator insists Seattle attack was hate crime, says legal system ignores Asian Americans
A local educator attacked in Seattle's Chinatown International District says she hopes the suspect will be charged with a hate crime.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Snohomish Lions Club reuses plastic bags for community benches
The Snohomish Lions Club has gathered more than a ton of plastic bags and packaging -- which will be turned into four community benches.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Girl Scout cookies available at QFC stores in western Washington
Starting Monday, you can pick up your favorite Girl Scout cookies inside QFC stores, and 100% of proceeds from cookie sales will go to local troops.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee, local leaders speak out against ‘horrendous surge’ in violence against Asian-Americans
Gov. Inslee was joined Monday by a handful of community leaders to speak out against a surge in violence against Asian-Americans.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Last historic stone cottage in West Seattle saved
Members with Save the Stone Cottage announced Sunday that the stone-studded cottage on Harbor Avenue Southwest has been saved.6 years ago
