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Mike Solan...
Nick Bowman

Seattle council: Police union ‘would be wise to relieve itself’ of Mike Solan as president

City Councilmembers joined calls Monday, pushing for the Seattle Police Officers Guild to remove Mike Solan as the union's president.
6 years ago
Boeing 737 MAX...
Nicole Jennings

Aviation analysts react to Boeing 737 Max fraud penalty

Boeing is being hit with a $2.5 billion penalty from the U.S. Justice Department for deceiving the FAA about an automated flight system in the 737-MAX.
6 years ago
Olympia, capitol...
MyNorthwest Staff

Man arrested at WA capitol part of group that breached gate at governor’s mansion

The Washington State Patrol arrested two people at the state capitol campus in Olympia on Monday as the 2021 legislative session kicked off.
6 years ago
Seattle rain, rainy days, coronavirus shelter-in-place, weather...
MyNorthwest Staff

Monday marks ‘calm before storm’ ahead of heavy rain, wind across Puget Sound region

The Puget Sound region is in for another wild week of weather, with rain, flooding, wind, and more on the way for the next three days.
6 years ago
Sequim...
MyNorthwest Staff

COVID-19 updates: First WA mass vaccination site opens in Sequim

The Washington Department of Health is now reporting 277,404 confirmed COVID-19 cases statewide since the start of the pandemic.
6 years ago
Sledders at Exit 54. (WSDOT Twitter)...
MyNorthwest Staff

WSDOT warns drivers to stop parking, sledding along the highways

It doesn't seem like a good idea to park along a snowy, icy highway, but that's what people are doing for a chance at a sledding hill. 
6 years ago
Olympia, legislative session, inslee covid, capital gains tax, unemployed...
Dori Monson Show

WA lawmaker: We need relief from the government’s COVID-19 response

Senator Doug Ericksen on what to expect from upcoming legislative session, and his criticism from the government's COVID response.
6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Report: Seattle man charged with assaulting federal officer during US Capitol riot

A Seattle man was charged with assaulting a federal police officer during a siege of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, according to The Seattle Times.
6 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

State patrol, National Guard set up extra security in Olympia ahead of legislative session

Washington state troopers and the National Guard arrived on the Capitol Campus in Olympia early Sunday morning to set up security ahead of the start of the legislative session on Monday.
6 years ago
Puyallup River, Electron Dam, Puyallup Tribe...
Nicole Jennings

As lawsuits mount, government looks into removing Electron Dam

This year, different levels of government and environmental stakeholders could lay the groundwork for removing the Electron Dam.
6 years ago
Seattle police rally, antifa, mike solan, spog...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Calls for SPOG president to apologize or resign after his tweets appear to blame BLM for riot at Capitol

Scott Lindsay, who was the safety adviser for Seattle’s last mayor, and retired Police Chief Carmen Best are among some who are calling for Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan to apologize or resign after his tweets appear to blame Black Lives Matter for the riot at our nation’s Capitol on Wednesday.
6 years ago
(Photo: Jason Rantz/KTTH)...
Stephanie Klein

2 Seattle police officers in Washington DC during riot placed on leave

Two Seattle police officers were placed on administrative leave after the department discovered that they were reportedly in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
6 years ago
Capitol, national guard, Olympia...
MyNorthwest Staff

Gov. Inslee activates National Guard to be in Olympia at start of 2021 session

As the Legislature is set to convene for the 2021 session Monday, Gov. Inslee activated the Washington State National Guard to be in Olympia.
6 years ago
tacoma housing now, fife motel, travelodge, Fife Travelodge...
Nicole Jennings

Fife Travelodge owner can seek redress through courts, says city

One week after Fife police removed more than 40 people from a local Travelodge, the city gives an update on what has happened since.
6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff

14 passengers banned from future travel on Alaska Airlines after chaos aboard flight

Fourteen passengers are banned from future travel on Alaska Airlines after being rowdy on a flight Thursday from Dulles International Airport to Sea-Tac.
6 years ago
dining rules, covid...
MyNorthwest Staff

L&I considers modification to indoor dining rules for well-ventilated restaurants

The state Department of Labor & Industries says the current COVID-19 dining rules could soon be modified for restaurants that have good ventilation. 
6 years ago
COVID vaccine sites, psychosis, testing...
MyNorthwest Staff

King County to set up high-volume vaccine distribution sites

Executive Dow Constantine announced Friday that King County will be establishing high volume community vaccination sites.
6 years ago
Sawant recall, Orion Seattle council race...
Nick Bowman

Ruling on Kshama Sawant recall effort will likely have to wait

The Supreme Court of Washington State will be delaying its decision on whether to allow a recall petition for Kshama Sawant to move forward.
6 years ago
As has been the case for several months, the campus was open to visitors, but vehicle traffic has b...
MyNorthwest Staff

Lawmakers, protesters prepare for legislative session in Olympia next week

Out-of-control crowds in Washington D.C. and Olympia are part of the reason one local group is canceling plans to demonstrate at the state capitol in Olympia every day during the legislative session, which starts on Monday.
6 years ago
Boeing 737 MAX...
Stephanie Klein

Boeing to pay $2.5 billion in settlement with government

Boeing has settled a $2.5 billion fraud charge with the federal government in connection with the FAA's assessment of the 737 MAX.
6 years ago
Laura Scott

Head of UW Virology Lab answers your vaccine questions

KIRO Radio's Dave Ross speaks with Dr. Keith Jerome, head of the UW's Virology Lab, to answer common questions about the COVID vaccine.
6 years ago
Conspiracy theories, Capitol attack, Proud Boy...
Nick Bowman

UW expert on disinformation warns against ‘next round of conspiracy theories’ after attack on Capitol

UW's Dr. Kate Starbird describes how conspiracy theories regarding Wednesday's attack on the U.S. Capitol are already beginning to fly.
6 years ago
Pramila Jayapal, call to remove Trump...
Nick Bowman

Washington lawmakers join calls to remove President Trump from office

Several Washington state leaders and lawmakers are joining calls to remove President Trump from office prior to Joe Biden's January 20 inauguration. 
6 years ago
Protesters enter the Senate Chamber on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint se...
MyNorthwest Staff

Washington lawmakers describe Wednesday mayhem in the Capitol building

Washington lawmakers were in the midst of counting the Electoral College votes when protesters stormed their workplace on Wednesday. They describe the scene.
6 years ago