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
Stephanie Klein
Amber Alert canceled; missing 2-year-old boy found safe
The Washington State Patrol has canceled an Amber Alert for a missing 2-year-old boy from Spokane. Police say he was found safe in the vehicle and a possible suspect was detained.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Rep. Jayapal ‘stuck in the gallery’ above House floor as group tried to breach entry
Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal was in the House chambers when the unruly group came inside the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Washington lawmaker changes mind on objecting to Electoral College
Eastern Washington Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers has changed her mind and now says she will vote to uphold the Electoral College results.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State Patrol disperses protesters on grounds of governor’s mansion
Washington State Patrol says it has peacefully dispersed a crowd of protesters after it made its way onto the grounds of the governor's mansion in Olympia on Wednesday afternoon.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘I can’t contain my rage at Donald Trump’: WA lawmakers react to storming of US Capitol
State lawmakers weigh in as Trump supporters gathered at the U.S. Capitol to protest the ratification of the Electoral College votes, forcing a lockdown.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Next phase of Washington’s COVID vaccine prioritization released
While Washington remains in Phase 1A of the COVID-19 vaccination effort at this time, health officials did announce details of Phase 1B and following tiers.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Teresa Mosqueda to run for reelection to Seattle council, won’t pursue mayoral campaign
Teresa Mosqueda announced Wednesday that she intends to run for reelection to her Seattle council position, rather than pursue a mayoral campaign.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle council, police union react to bill expanding powers of accountability groups
Seattle councilmembers and the head of the city's police union voiced their opinions on a recently passed bill expanding the power of accountability groups.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
CHI Franciscan, Seattle-based Virginia Mason merge to run 11 hospitals together
Virginia Mason has merged with CHI Franciscan, a Catholic nonprofit, to run 11 hospitals in the region. Some services will no longer be offered.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Some Washingtonians see stimulus payments go to tax prep services first
Some locals who used a tax preparation service like H&R Block found that their stimulus went to that company instead of their own account.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Restraining order upheld in court against Spiffy’s Restaurant in Chehalis
Following a court ruling Tuesday, the restraining order against Spiffy's Restaurant in Chehalis for offering indoor dining has been upheld.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee unveils ‘Healthy Washington,’ a regional reopening plan
Governor Jay Inslee announced a new reopening plan for 2021 called "Healthy Washington," which will be based on regions, not individual counties.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Tacoma Police Department ramps up rollout of body-worn cameras
The Tacoma Police Department rolled out body-worn cameras to over 80 officers on Monday, as part of a phased deployment wrapping up in March.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
UW experts divided over skipping second COVID vaccine dose
A debate has emerged in the medical community over whether doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine should be skipped to conserve numbers.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WA Republican lawmakers divided on Trump’s final push to overturn election
Of Washington state's three Republicans in Congress, only Dan Newhouse has made his position clear on Wednesday's final tally of electoral votes.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Rain tapers off Wednesday, flood warning persists for Skokomish River
Just as forecasters predicted, a dry spell on Tuesday didn't last long before the rain returned.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Legislation to strengthen subpoena power of OPA, OIG passes Seattle City Council
The Seattle City Council approved new subpoena powers for the Office of Police Accountability and Office of Inspector General in misconduct investigations.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Amber Alert for missing 15-year-old girl canceled
An Amber Alert for a missing 15-year-old girl out of Yakima, WA was canceled late Monday night after she was found safe.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Mobile phone service down in Skykomish, fix expected to take ‘several hours’
Mobile phone service in and around Skykomish is currently down, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
6 arrested at SPD’s East Precinct on Capitol Hill over weekend
Six people were arrested over the weekend for property damage, pedestrian interference and obstruction outside SPD's East Precinct.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County health officer: ‘Dangerous’ new COVID variant poses ‘serious problem’
With a new COVID-19 variant now spreading in dozens of countries, King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin is issuing a warning to Washingtonians.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID-19 updates: All 8 regions to remain in Phase 1 until at least Jan. 18
The state Department of Health says there have been more than 257,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 3,699 people have died from the virus statewide.6 years ago
