Nick Bowman
WA Rep. Jayapal: Bill raising federal minimum wage to $15 will bring US ‘up to standard Seattle set’
Rep. Pramila Jayapal joined Congressional Democrats on Tuesday to introduce a bill that would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Bellevue teachers, school district reach tentative agreement on modified in-person expansion plan
Bellevue teachers and the Bellevue School District have reached a tentative agreement Monday night allowing for a modified in-person expansion plan.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
UW post-COVID clinic treating ‘long-haulers’ sees multifold increase in patients
The post-COVID Rehabilitation and Recovery Clinic at Harborview Medical Center has seen a multifold increase in patients needing clinic services.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Victim speaks out after Tacoma police officer drives through crowd
The Tacoma police chief said the incident where an officer ran over people with his police vehicle will be investigated as a deadly force incident.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle City Councilmember shares plan to boost emergency shelter with tiny houses
Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis has a plan to increase the city's emergency shelter capacity by adding hundreds of new tiny houses.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘This is outrageous’: Oversight group reacts in wake of Tacoma officer driving through crowd
Tacoma's police chief joined a special city council meeting Monday to explain why one of his officers ran over a person at an illegal street race Saturday.6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle City Council approves $4 more per hour for grocery workers
Seattle's City Council voted on Monday to require large grocery stores and chains to pay workers $4 more per hour during the COVID-19 pandemic, effective immediately.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
State DOH says Phase 1B, Tier 1 could take months to get through
The Department of Health says it's getting 100,000 vaccine doses from the feds each week, but that's nowhere near what's needed to reach the state's goal of 45,000 vaccinations a day.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Authorities identify 36-year-old remains of Green River Killer’s youngest victim
Authorities say they've successfully identified the 36-year-old remains of Wendy Stephens, who is thought to be the Green River Killer's youngest victim.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Initial stabilization measures on West Seattle Bridge completed
The Seattle Department of Transportation completed the initial set of West Seattle High-Rise Bridge stabilization measures, setting the stage for repairs.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Where to get vaccinated for COVID-19 in Washington state
Trying to find a location to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Use this map made by the state Department of Health to start your search.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Field for Seattle mayor grows as homeless advocate announces candidacy
Chief Seattle Club Executive Director Colleen Echohawk announced her candidacy for mayor Monday, as the field continues to slowly expand.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Whistleblower concerned that ‘potential defects’ remain in 737 MAX
A new whistleblower report questions whether Boeing's troubled 737 MAX aircraft is actually safe enough to fully return to service across the globe.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID-19 updates: 1.1% of Washington population vaccinated
The state Department of Health says there have been more than 295,861 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 4,285 people have died.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Protest over Tacoma police officer driving through crowd culminates in property damage
On Sunday night, about 100 people were at the intersection of 9th and Pacific in downtown Tacoma where a police officer drove through a crowd Saturday night.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
UW neuroscientist: Our brains are biologically wired for political hatred
A UW neuroscientist explains the reasons are brains are predisposed toward political hatred -- and what we can do about it.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Tacoma police car seen driving into crowd at street race downtown
According to video shared on social media Saturday night, a Tacoma police officer drove into a crowd of people gathered for a street race downtown.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
First cases of UK COVID-19 variant found in Washington
The Washington State Department of Health has found the first cases of the B.1.1.7 variant of COVID in testing samples from the state.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
SPD announces new policy of arresting, prosecuting protesters who vandalize
Interim Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz announced Saturday a new policy of arresting and prosecuting people who vandalize or damage property during protests.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Protesters break into Bellingham City Hall, mayor rushed out for safety
Protesters broke into City Hall in Bellingham on Friday, forcing the mayor to be escorted out of the building for safety.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle introduces legislation to give hazard pay to grocery store employees
Grocery store workers in Seattle could soon see a boost in pay to recognize the risks these essential workers are facing during the pandemic.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Head of WA unemployment office leaving to join Biden administration
Suzi LeVine, the head of Washington state's unemployment office, is leaving at the end of January for a job with the Biden-Harris administration.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle police detail challenges in stopping protesters from destroying property
With protesters once again destroying property in downtown Seattle this week, police are met with significant challenges in preventing that damage.6 years ago
