Nick Bowman
WA Rep. Jayapal co-sponsors ‘Ultra-Millionaire’ tax on nation’s wealthiest households
Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal announced Monday that she is co-sponsoring a bill in Congress to levy a 2% annual tax on America's wealthiest households.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
State lawmakers scramble to close drug possession loophole created by court ruling
After a court ruling threw Washington's drug laws into flux last week, lawmakers are scrambling to close a concerning loophole the decision created.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
One killed, another injured in shooting at Pierce County house party
One person died and another was injured in a shooting at a South Hill house party early Sunday morning, police said.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
State bill waiving liquor license fees ‘exactly the kind of help bars and restaurants need’
Gov. Jay Inslee conducted a rare at-home bill signing on Sunday, enacting a measure that waives the annual liquor license fee for bars and restaurants.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID-19 updates: Washington hits goal of 45,000 vaccine doses per day
The state Department of Health says there have been over 325,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,041 people have died from the virus.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Driver strikes state trooper’s patrol vehicle during a stop
A state trooper’s patrol vehicle was struck by a car on I-5 near Lynnwood on Saturday.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
One year ago, a King County man was the nation’s first known COVID-19 death
It has been one year since what was then thought to be the first U.S. coronavirus death was announced here in the Puget Sound.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County health officer: Region could see ‘possible return to normalcy in a few months’
Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin struck an optimistic tone Friday, predicting that King County could soon have the worst of the pandemic behind it.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Washington opens 5 more snow parks to prevent crowding
To ease crowding, Washington State Parks opened four temporary snow play areas and one new permanent Sno-Park. Three of the temporary play areas are along the I-90 corridor.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Rep. Herrera Beutler censured by Clark County GOP for impeachment vote
Clark County Republicans voted to censure Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler this week, over her vote in favor of former President Trump's impeachment.6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Life comes full circle for newly promoted Marysville Fire District Captain
Years ago, a Lakewood kindergartner met the local fire chief. This week, that chief pinned a badge on that same boy, newly promoted Captain Jacob Kuehn.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Des Moines neighborhood hit with spate of brake-slashing
Someone has been cutting brake lines underneath cars near Highline College in Des Moines -- a crime that could have deadly consequences.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle launches standby vaccine list to hand out extra doses at end of day
With Seattle looking to avoid wasting any doses of COVID-19 vaccine, the city is now allowing people to put themselves on "standby" status.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
SPD will no longer make arrests for drug possession after state Supreme Court ruling
Following a landmark state Supreme Court decision, SPD announced Thursday that it will no longer arrest individuals for simple drug possession.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Dick’s Drive-In to open new location in Bellevue
Dick’s Drive-Ins announced Thursday that its location is in Bellevue’s Crossroads Shopping Center.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee announces all regions will stay in Phase 2 for next ‘several’ weeks
Gov. Inslee announced Thursday that all Washington counties will remain in Phase 2 of reopening for at least the next two weeks.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County looks to shore up treatment plant after 15 wastewater spills in 20 years
Dow Constantine will be putting resources into upgrading Seattle's West Point Treatment Plant, after 15 wastewater spills in just the last 20 years.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Bill to restore voting rights of Washington felons directly after prison passes state House
A bill that would restore the voting rights of Washington's convicted felons after they leave prison passed through the state House on Wednesday.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
State Capitol monument to honor WA’s first Black pioneer, George Bush
George Bush, Washington's first Black pioneer, has often been overlooked in favor of white pioneers -- but he'll soon be commemorated at the Capitol.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Costco set to increase minimum wage to $16 nationwide
Costco Chief Executive Craig Jelinek said Thursday at a U.S. Senate Budget Committee hearing that Costco will increase its minimum wage to $16 next week.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Report: Vaccinating school staff less impact on COVID outbreaks than countermeasures
A new report by the state Department of Health and Institute for Disease Modeling says students are likely a main source of COVID introductions at schools.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Public Schools Board approves interim superintendent
The Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors named Dr. Brent Jones as the district's interim superintendent. He will serve in the role until June 2022.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Bill that would shut down Tacoma ICE detention facility passes state House
A bill that would ban private prisons and detention centers in Washington hit a key milestone this week, after getting passed by the state House.6 years ago
