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Jessyn Farrell...
Nick Bowman

Former state lawmaker Jessyn Farrell announces campaign for Seattle mayor

Former Washington state Rep. Jessyn Farrell announced Thursday that she will again be mounting a campaign for Seattle mayor.
6 years ago
Trump impeachment, Capitol riot...
Nick Bowman

Court blocks release of names of SPD officers who were in DC during Capitol riot

An appeals court has extended a restraining order blocking the release of the names of six SPD officers who were in DC prior to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
6 years ago
vaccine, distribution, covid, exemption...
Dave Ross

Ross: Signing up for vaccine has children becoming the parents

Getting signed up for a vaccine appointment is driving home a distinct feeling that that our children are becoming the parents.
6 years ago
Murder hornets, Asian giant hornets, giant hornet, invasive insects...
Nicole Jennings

Asian giant hornets could start emerging ‘any day now,’ says WSDA

The fight against the Asian giant hornets is entering round two -- and residents are encouraged to help out in the coming weeks.
6 years ago
shooting, south seattle church...
MyNorthwest Staff

Man shot and killed inside South Seattle church

Seattle police are looking for suspect who may be connected to a shooting at the Emerald City Bible Fellowship on Rainier Avenue in South Seattle.
6 years ago
helicopter crash...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Three teens killed in Bainbridge Island car accident

A horrific car accident involving a single car off Sunset Drive on the eastern side of Bainbridge Island has left three teens dead.
6 years ago
hate crimes, Asian Americans...
MyNorthwest Staff

Local leaders speak out to condemn anti-Asian violence, hate crimes

Seattle's mayor and interim police chief, as well as other local leaders, spoke out to condemn the violence in Atlanta and rise in anti-Asian hate crimes.
6 years ago
Plant Based Food Share...
Nicole Jennings

Plant Based Food Share supports small farms, feeds families in recession

A program called the Plant Based Food Share is delivering weekly boxes of healthy, vegan produce to 35,000 people -- and counting.
6 years ago
Sammamish...
MyNorthwest Staff

List ranks Sammamish as the safest place to live in Washington

A new list crowns Sammamish as the safest place to live in Washington, the latest in a long line of accolades the city has garnered over the years. 
6 years ago
Capital gains tax...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle venture capitalist: Wealthy residents ‘can still afford that yacht’ with capital gains tax

As state lawmakers weigh a controversial capital gains tax proposal, venture capitalist and billionaire Nick Hanauer is voicing his support for the measure.
6 years ago
schools, return...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Public Schools reaches tentative agreement with teachers’ union for return to school

Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association teachers' union came to a tentative agreement Tuesday for a safe return to school buildings.
6 years ago
speed limit...
Kathryn Altena

Seattle partners with state to reduce speed limit on portions of state routes

The speed limit on portions of state routes in Seattle will be lowered by 5 miles per hour due to a partnership between the city and state.
6 years ago
tulip festival spring weather...
Kathryn Altena

Where you can (and can’t) see tulips, cherry blossoms in Washington

The Tulip Festival in Skagit County is set to reopen for visitors in 2021, but the UW is asking people to view the cherry blossoms at home again this year.
6 years ago
bruce harrell, mayor...
Nick Bowman

Former Council President Bruce Harrell announces campaign for Seattle mayor

Former Council President Bruce Harrell announced his campaign for Seattle mayor Tuesday, as the latest major candidate to throw their hat into the ring.
6 years ago
Burien food trucks...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Burien restaurants and food trucks clash over newly-approved pilot program

Burien City Council has approved a one year pilot program, allowing food trucks to operate in the city, over the objections of restaurant owners.
6 years ago
Yonder Bar Cider, land use rules...
Nick Bowman

Popular neighborhood business allowed to stay open after Seattle council loosens land use rules

Seattle councilmembers approved legislation Monday, loosening a series of land use rules imposed on businesses operating out of homes.
6 years ago
Seattle COVID, mask mandate, King County, restaurant workers...
John Curley Show

Thousands of WA restaurant workers ask to be included in next vaccine phase

Washington restaurant and hospitality workers are asking Gov. Inslee to include them in the next phase of vaccine eligibility with other essential workers.
6 years ago
jail, Tacoma, life without parole...
Hanna Scott

WA high court says no automatic life without parole for 18-20 year-olds

In a 5-4 decision, justices in the state Supreme Court say the court must first consider the age of those under 21 before sentencing to life without parole.
6 years ago
travel, covid-19, seatac, Ebola...
MyNorthwest Staff

CDC recommends you do not travel for spring break to limit COVID spread

With spring break just around the corner, more people may be turning their attention to travel. However, the CDC does not recommend travel at this time.
6 years ago
hornet nest, Asian giant hornets...
Nicole Jennings

Washington gears up for second round of fight against Asian giant hornets

The first Asian giant hornets of 2021 will soon begin emerging from hibernation -- and Department of Agriculture scientists will be ready.
6 years ago
Everett homeless camping, no sit no lie, Snohomish County...
Nick Bowman

Everett City Council passes ‘no-sit, no-lie’ homeless camping ban

Everett City Council voted Wednesday to approve a "no-sit, no lie" homeless camping ordinance, spanning a 10-block radius.
6 years ago
Gig Harbor barge...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Barge runs aground in Gig Harbor, hitting 3 homes

A large barge ran aground in Gig Harbor Monday morning, hitting three homes. Fire responders report no injuries to residents.
6 years ago
Daylight Saving Time...
Nick Bowman

Has Washington finally done its last ‘spring forward’? Lawmakers are hoping so

Could the latest push to keep Washington in Daylight Saving Time finally be the one that succeeds? State lawmakers are hoping so.
6 years ago
Snow Kitsap Peninsula...
MyNorthwest Staff

Kitsap Peninsula, Hood Canal wake up to early morning snow

Parts of the Hood Canal and Kitsap Peninsula woke up to snow early Monday morning, ahead of sunshine in the forecast for the early part of the week. 
6 years ago