Laura Scott
Are we ready to end remote learning in Washington state?
Join KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and Aaron Granillo as they cover what a return to in-person learning means for children, teachers, and staff in Washington.6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle activist: People use ‘encampments as camouflage’ for illegal dumping
Andrea Suarez with "I Heart Downtown Seattle" says much of the trash filling city streets and parks is coming from donations from private citizens.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
UW Medicine doctor explains study suggesting COVID enters the brain
One of the lead study authors, and professor at UW School of Medicine, explains possible damage if all or part of the COVID virus crosses into the brain.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
What are the chances of a White Christmas in Seattle?
While it's still a bit too early to tell (we'll keep updating this story), forecasters are keeping an eye on the chances of a White Christmas in the greater Seattle area.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WA Education Association: Safety requirements need to be ‘fully in place’ before in-person return
The Washington Education Association's president released a statement in response to Gov. Inslee's updated guidelines for a return to in-person learning.6 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Harborview doctor: Washington seeing ‘the tools that will allow us to end this pandemic’
With the first COVID vaccine administered in Washington on Tuesday, Harborview's Dr. John Lynch believes we're looking at an historic moment in time.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee recommends Washington schools begin bringing students back into classrooms
Gov. Inslee issued new recommendations Wednesday, advising Washington schools to begin a phased return to in-person classes for young students.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Mayor Durkan extends Seattle eviction moratorium, COVID relief through March 2021
Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Wednesday that she is extending COVID relief measures and a citywide eviction moratorium through March of 2021.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Two eagles shot in Southeastern WA, WDFW seeks perpetrator
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife is on the lookout for whoever shot two eagles in Columbia County recently.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Federal judge won’t stop sweep of Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park
With the city posting notices about a planned sweep of Cal Anderson Park, Councilmember Mosqueda issued a statement expressing her concerns.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WSP looking for second suspect in shooting at weekend protest in Olympia
Washington State Patrol says it is now looking for a second suspect in a shooting that took place during a weekend protest in Olympia.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee unveils plan to use fight against climate change to grow WA economy
Gov. Inslee has a new plan to fight climate change, encompassing an expansive proposed bill, funding for a series of programs, and more.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
WA Supreme Court justice defends Dr. Jill Biden’s use of ‘doctor’ honorific
Washington State Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis took to Twitter Monday to defend Dr. Jill Biden's use of the "doctor" honorific.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle council cracks down on ‘indirect’ lobbying efforts to sway public opinion
Seattle city council passed a new bill Monday, strengthening transparency for indirect lobbying efforts from third-party organizations.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
L&I: Only ’40 to 50 businesses’ in Washington fined for defying COVID rules
Only a small handful of Washington businesses have actually gotten to the point of receiving fines for defying the governor's orders.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
UW Medicine administers Washington’s first COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday
The first COVID-19 vaccinations at UW Medicine took place Tuesday as a group of frontline workers received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Pier 57 deemed safe to reopen as progress is made on Pier 58 removal
Pier 57 has been approved to reopen as the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections has lifted the red tag on the privately-owned pier.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Renton City Council votes to remove homeless people from hotel, restrict shelters
The Renton City Council passed emergency legislation Monday that will remove homeless people from a local hotel and restrict how shelters operate in Renton.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle will cover Mayor Durkan’s legal costs from fighting recall
Seattle will cover the legal costs incurred by Mayor Jenny Durkan while fighting a recall petition that was rejected by the state Supreme Court.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee halts effort to dissolve Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department partnership
Gov. Jay Inslee issued a proclamation Monday, pausing any local efforts to terminate a health district or city-county health department.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
State suspends liquor license for Port Orchard restaurant after refusal to close indoor dining
The state liquor board announced Monday that it is suspending the liquor license for a Port Orchard restaurant refusing to shut down indoor dining.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Gov. Inslee wants to ‘eliminate racial disparities’ with series of new initiatives
In the wake of protests over the death of George Floyd, Gov. Inslee made it clear racial equity will be a top priority in the upcoming legislative session.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
First shipment of COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Seattle, could be administered Tuesday
The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at a Seattle hospital on Monday and could be administered as soon as Tuesday.6 years ago
