MyNorthwest Staff
Progressive activist Nikkita Oliver announces run for Seattle City Council
Seattle activist Nikkita Oliver announced Wednesday that they will be running for the city's soon-to-be-vacant at-large Position 9 council seat.6 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The unexpected downside to ending the pandemic
The end of the pandemic also marks the end of Zooming in sweatpants and finding a comfortable spot on the sofa, and not everyone is happy about that.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Race for Seattle mayor heats up as trio of candidates jump out to early fundraising lead
A trio of candidates have jumped out to an early fundraising lead in what's already becoming a hotly-contested race for Seattle mayor.6 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Could an unvaccinated person safely gather with a vaccinated loved one?
New guidance from the CDC says vaccinated people can gather without masks. But can an unvaccinated person safely hang out with someone who is vaccinated?6 years ago
Hanna Scott
As council eyes $5.4 million in further police cuts, SPD and mayor warn of dire impact
SPD and the mayor's office spoke to city council Tuesday, warning of significant impacts should a new $5.4 million police budget cut get passed.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
First lady Jill Biden visits Washington military bases
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrived in Washington Monday afternoon ahead of her visit to several military installations in Washington and California.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County Council establishes grocery store hazard pay for unincorporated areas
The King County Council voted 8-1 Tuesday to establish a hazard pay requirement for grocery employees working in the unincorporated area of King County.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle teachers, district reach deal to delay start of in-person classes to late March
Seattle Public Schools and teachers announced Tuesday that they've reached an agreement to start bringing students back into classrooms.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
UW modeler: Yearly surges could make COVID a ‘persistent and seasonal’ affair
The UW's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation believes that COVID-19 could be a seasonal illness we deal with on a yearly basis.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington ranked best state in country for second time in a row
For the second time in a row, Washington has been ranked by U.S. News as the best state to live in across the entire country.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
3 feet should be default distance for schools, say district leaders
The Washington Association of School Administrators is asking the governor and health department for flexibility in the 6 foot distance rule in schools.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle police ‘committed’ to investigating all anti-Asian hate crimes
The Seattle Police Department reports that there has been a rise in the number of anti-Asian hate crimes in the city over the past year.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle schools announce return for students without union agreement, sparking controversy and confusion
School districts across Western Washington are returning to the classroom. But in Seattle, Sunday brought another day of bargaining without any agreement.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: Hundreds of educators vaccinated over the weekend
The state Department of Health says there have been nearly 329,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,123 people have died from the virus statewide.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
1 dead after dispute leads to shooting on bus in Everett, police say
An investigation is underway after an argument led to a fatal shooting on a transit bus Sunday night in Everett.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington Senate narrowly approves capital gains tax
A 7% tax on capital gains is one step closer to the governor's desk after winning approval in a divided state Senate on Saturday.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SDOT finishes lowering speed limit on most Seattle streets to 25mph
The Seattle Department of Transportation finished reducing the speed limit on most major streets in the city to 25 miles per hour.6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Inslee, leaders call on state Legislature to fund transportation infrastructure
Gov. Inslee and transportation leaders are calling on the state Legislature to fund transportation infrastructure to maintain roads, bridges, and ferries.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
King County health officer: ‘Be cautiously optimistic,’ but COVID risk remains
Dr. Jeff Duchin, health officer with Public Health - Seattle & King County, says there are reasons to be cautiously optimistic, but it's not time to let up.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
‘Worst of both worlds’: No easy fix for WA Supreme Court decision legalizing drug possession
Washington lawmakers, police departments, and everyone in between are scrambling for solutions after a court decision legalized drug possession.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Weekend vote expected in state Senate on controversial capital gains tax proposal
Washington state senators will vote over the weekend on a capital gains tax proposal, setting up a heated fight between Democrats and the GOP.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Gov. Inslee, Mayor Durkan push to get kids back in school ‘safely and soon’
Governor Jay Inslee and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan pushed for a safe return to school, using examples of schools that have already returned in Washington.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Essential workers’ unions in Washington respond to updated vaccine eligibility
The expanded eligibility for the next vaccine tiers in Washington state added some essential workers to the next phase, while leaving others off.6 years ago
