Nick Bowman
With Matt Shea out, yearly push for Eastern Washington secession gets new co-sponsors
With Matt Shea expelled from his caucus, Rep. McCaslin is continuing the tradition of proposing an Eastern Washington secession bill with new sponsors.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Lawmaker has strong words for ESD as unemployment bill passes committee
Senators had mixed reactions to an unemployment relief bill, with some wanting to see more definitive action to help businesses and workers.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Shooting in Tacoma leaves 1 man dead, another injured
Police in Tacoma are investigating a shooting on Monday night that left one man dead and another injured.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Local online, in-person events honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Most local events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s work for racial justice moved online this year, except the 39th annual rally and march in Seattle.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee unveils public-private partnership to ramp up vaccine distribution statewide
Gov. Inslee unveiled changes to COVID vaccine administration statewide, including a move to Phase 1B and a public-private distribution partnership.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Juneteenth bill would ‘acknowledge the atrocity of slavery’
House Bill 1016, which would designate Juneteenth as a state holiday in Washington, is scheduled for a committee vote Wednesday.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Puget Sound region’s chance of snow comes to an end Wednesday
The Puget Sound region's brief chance of seeing snowflakes ends Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Quiet start to Inauguration Day in Olympia as added security remains
Added security at Olympia's Capitol building will remain in place at least through Inauguration Day, with hundreds of troopers standing guard.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID-19 updates: First cases of UK COVID-19 strain found in Washington
The state Department of Health says there have been more than 287,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 4,114 people have died.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
COVID, Dem co-sponsor give latest bid to expand gambling in WA new life
An expansion of gambling in Washington state is on the table in Olympia, and advocates believe now could be the perfect time for it to pass.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man arrested after making bomb threat near FBI building in Seattle
Police blocked off city blocks near the FBI building in downtown Seattle after a truck caught fire Saturday afternoon.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Battle over police accountability ramps up in Washington state
Lawmakers, labor groups, and community leaders discuss changes to how police accountability should work across Washington state.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Criticism and strategizing for Employment Security before Legislature
The first week virtually back at the Legislature saw much discussion centering around Employment Security Department reforms.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington state National Guard members sent to DC for inauguration
Nearly 400 Washington state National Guard soldiers and airmen are being sent to Washington, D.C., for the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Most states vaccinating more people than Washington
New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control show most states are getting more people vaccinated than Washington.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
King County health officer: COVID-19 variants are ‘smarter and faster’
Health officer Dr. Jeff Duchin says we have to keep relying on proven preventative measures to suppress current and new COVID-19 variants.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
King County explains how latest West Point spill happened
The county explains how another spill of millions of gallons of untreated water happened at the West Point treatment plant during this week's power outages.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
OPA recommends changes to how SPD deploys blast balls, tear gas
The OPA released its latest findings regarding summer 2020 protests, offering recommendations for how SPD should deploy crowd control weapons.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
WA officials ‘confused, frustrated’ after feds reveal vaccine stockpile has been exhausted
The federal government said Thursday that its reserve of vaccine doses is exhausted, as states scramble to deal with the last-minute revelation.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
WA Republican lawmaker cites ‘indisputable’ evidence behind vote for impeachment
Washington Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler provided further insight Friday, into why she voted in favor of impeaching President Donald Trump .6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Puget Sound region in ‘wait and see pattern’ for snow by end of January
Anyone checking the weather app on their phone may have noticed a snowflake appear on their long-term forecast for the end of January.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Baby watch begins for gorilla at Woodland Park Zoo
Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo is officially on baby watch, preparing to welcome a new baby gorilla in late January or early February.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Puget Sound Educational District hit with data breach
A data breach at an service district could have exposed sensitive information like social security numbers from teachers and students to hackers.6 years ago
