MyNorthwest Staff
Puget Sound Energy secures gas leak near Boeing Field
People were evacuated after a natural gas leak Friday afternoon near Boeing Field. Puget Sound Energy secured the leak and ventilated the area.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County looks to expand hazard pay for grocery store workers
King County Councilmembers introduced a bill this week to give grocery store workers in unincorporated areas $4 an hour in hazard pay.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County Sheriff’s deputy fired over offensive social media posts about protesters
King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht announced Friday that she has terminated the employment of Deputy Mike Brown over a series of social media posts.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Federal judge to halt closure, sale of Seattle’s National Archives facility
A federal judge announced his intent Friday to issue a preliminary injunction halting the sale and closure of Seattle's National Archives facility.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Counties moving to Phase 2 reopen indoor dining in time for Valentine’s Day
Five additional regions will move to Phase 2 of reopening on Feb. 14, which means most counties can offer limited indoor dining for Valentine's Day.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Last region in Phase 1 looks for ‘glimmer of hope’ as it falls short of benchmarks
With only six Washington counties remaining in Phase 1, local leaders in the South Central region are pushing Gov. Inslee to allow them to reopen.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee allows 22 counties to advance into Phase 2 of reopening
Gov. Inslee announced Thursday that the state will have five additional regions move from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of reopening, effective Feb. 14.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
WA Supreme Court nixes recall of Thurston sheriff who wouldn’t enforce mask mandate
The state Supreme Court struck down a recall effort Thursday against Thurston Sheriff John Snaza, over enforcement of the state's mask mandate.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Redmond vaccination site on Microsoft campus to focus on highest-risk older adults
King County Executive Dow Constantine says the vaccination site at the Microsoft campus in Redmond will focus first on highest-risk, eligible older adults.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
House bill seeks reforms for Washington Employment Security Department
A bill in the Legislature would require the Employment Security Department to make staffing and policy changes in order to get benefits out faster.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Tim Eyman fined $2.6 million for ‘numerous, egregious’ violations of campaign finance laws
A Thurston County judge issued a $2.6 million fine against Tim Eyman Wednesday, while banning him from managing finances for political committees.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
At its current pace, King County wouldn’t meet vaccine goal until 2022
With vaccine shipments still scarce and infrequent, King County has struggled to get doses out quickly, falling well short of its target pace.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County Councilmembers condemn special access to COVID vaccine
The King County Council passed legislation Tuesday condemning hospitals for offering special access to the COVID-19 vaccine for donors and board members.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Burien joins Seattle in enacting hazard pay for grocery store workers
Burien became the latest city to enact a citywide grocery store hazard pay ordinance this week, voting to give grocery workers an extra $5 an hour.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Homicide suspect dead after Seattle police return fire, second victim critically injured
Seattle police shot and killed a homicide suspect who they say opened fire on them Tuesday. The suspect shot two victims, one of whom has died.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Clean fuel standard bill headed to Washington House floor
A clean fuel standard -- a bill to force gasoline companies to decrease the carbon in their fuel -- is once again being debated in the Legislature.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Bill in state Legislature would require Uber, Lyft to have more electric vehicles
A bill in the Legislature would require companies like Uber and Lyft to come up with a plan for getting more of their drivers in electric vehicles.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington postal workers push for vaccine after outbreak in Kent facility
Washington postal workers are pushing to get the COVID-19 vaccine next, after a recent outbreak at a Kent processing facility.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle-King County Public Health stresses importance of multi-layered masks
Public Health -- Seattle-King County issued a reminder Tuesday containing the most up-to-date guidance on wearing masks in public.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
All lanes of NB I-5 reopened in Everett after wrong way driver collision
All lanes of Northbound I-5 in Everett, near 41st Street, are now back open after a collision had blocked the four right lanes Tuesday morning.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Data breach at company that sends utility bills for Monroe, Redmond
The cities of Monroe and Redmond say the personal information of people with residential and commercial utility accounts may have been accessed by hackers.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle council wary of large changes to SPD policies after rebuke from judge
A week after a judge rebuked city council for its approach to SPD reform, councilmembers employed a more cautious approach Tuesday.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man killed in Kittitas County avalanche identified as WSP trooper
The man who was killed in an avalanche Monday in Kittitas County has been identified as a Washington State Patrol trooper, officials said.6 years ago
