MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle teachers’ union votes not to return to class on Monday
The teachers' union in Seattle voted Wednesday night to not return to the classroom. It said it's not confident in the district's plan to keep educators safe from COVID-19.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Northshore educator seriously injured in possible hate crime attack
The Northshore School District is reeling after an attack on one of its teachers in February in Seattle's Chinatown-International District.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Former Sonic James ‘Dukes’ Donaldson launches campaign for Seattle mayor
James Donaldson, a former Seattle SuperSonic, launched his campaign for Seattle Mayor on Thursday.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington health officials caution against growing push to quickly reopen state
With Washington Republicans pushing to reopen the state within the next month, state health officials are cautioning against a more aggressive approach.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Facebook to become first major tech company to bring Seattle workers back to offices
Facebook announced this week that it will soon be bringing its Seattle employees back to its offices at a limited capacity.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Port Angeles awaits Seattle lawsuit before drafting own grocery worker hazard pay proposal
Port Angeles will soon be look to draft a grocery store worker hazard pay bill, as the latest to consider the ordinance to compensate frontline workers.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Parler drops Amazon lawsuit, then files new one in King County court
On Tuesday, Parler dropped a lawsuit it had filed against Amazon in a U.S. District Court. Hours later, it filed a new lawsuit against the company.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle-area Proud Boy facing charges from Capitol siege released from prison pending trial
The president of the Proud Boys Seattle chapter will be released from prison pending trial, facing charges for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol siege.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Richland judge intervenes to stop farm workers’ wages decreasing
A federal court decision will stop changes being made to how farm workers in Washington are paid this coming year.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Renewed push to crack down on repeat DUI offenders in Olympia
Republican Senator Mike Padden is pushing for SB 5054, which would extend what is known as the look back period to 15 years for repeat DUI offenders.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Rise in fentanyl overdoses has Pacific Northwest ‘under siege’ from cartel, says DEA
With the state reporting a sizable increase in fentanyl overdoses over the last year, the DEA believes that a Mexican-based cartel could be to blame.6 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Why we shouldn’t shut down vaccine ramp-up after pandemic ends
Our increase in vaccine resources can't stop when the pandemic ends -- I think we all agree that the country can never be shut down like this again.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle council candidate drops out after report of 2015 assault surfaces
Seattle City Council candidate Mike McQuaid has scuttled his campaign, following a report detailing assault and harassment charges he faced in 2015.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
New orca baby sparks questions over Naval training
The new orca baby has whale fans celebrating, but some activists are concerned that Naval training could present a threat.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Educators, school staff added to current vaccine tier in Washington
Gov. Inslee issued a statement announcing that Washington will move educators, school staff, and licensed child care workers to the current vaccine tier.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Ski resorts experiencing both outdoor enthusiasm and challenges
With the pandemic pushing people to go outdoors, ski resorts have noticed increased enthusiasm, but also new challenges.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington hospitals pact helps avoid being overrun by COVID patients
An innovative pact among hospitals in Washington state has helped prevent the health care system from becoming overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Hundreds rally in Lake Washington, protesting district’s decision to keep students home
The Lake Washington School District announced it won’t be bringing back 6-12th graders at all this year, bringing parents out to voice their concerns.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Counterfeit masks sold to Washington hospitals may actually be effective
Millions of counterfeit N95 masks sold to Washington hospitals may actually be usable, despite the fact that they're all being removed from circulation.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle teachers’ union files unfair labor practice complaints against district
The teachers union in Seattle has filed three unfair labor practice complaints against the school district for "shortcutting the bargaining agreement."6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle Councilmember Sawant calls for investigation into Puget Sound Energy
After last week's underground fire in the Central District, Councilmember Kshama Sawant calls for an investigation of Puget Sound Energy's gas pipelines.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Three vaccination sites to open in King County as dose supply expected to increase
As more doses of the COVID-19 vaccines are expected to become available in the coming weeks, Seattle is opening three more vaccination sites in March.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle opens up applications for commission tasked with redrawing city’s council districts
The City of Seattle has opened up applications for a new commission that will be entrusted with redrawing the city's seven council districts.6 years ago
