Nicole Jennings
Bellevue’s modified Snowflake Lane keeps holiday spirits up
Looking for a socially-distant holiday activity this weekend? Head across Lake Washington to Bellevue, where Snowflake Lane is still happening this year.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Settlement in brother’s police deadly force case an ‘I told you so’ moment for Seattle Street Czar
The deadly 2016 shooting of Che Taylor by Seattle police sparked outrage in the Black community and a level of demand for more police accountability.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle ramps up efforts to clean litter, needles out of parks and streets
A new initiative will see the City of Seattle invest over $3 million to ramp up efforts to clean up litter and remove graffiti.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Black Lives Matter, ACLU suggest sanctions against SPD for violating court order
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit against SPD filed suggestions for sanctions, for violating a court order limiting the use of crowd control weapons.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Two Washingtonians could be among first women to walk on the moon
Two Washington natives are part of NASA's next mission to the moon and they're in the running to be the first woman to walk on the lunar surface.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington expects to receive over 470,000 COVID vaccine doses by end of December
The Washington Department of Health revealed Thursday that it expects to receive over 470,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses by the end of December.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Former gubernatorial candidate Culp files lawsuit against WA Sec of State
On Thursday, the "Culp for Governor" campaign filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Kim Wyman asking for injunctive relief and demand for an audit.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Tacoma gets money from Twitter CEO to fund universal basic income pilot program
Part of a donation from Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to U.S. mayors will be coming Tacoma's way, providing funds for a universal basic income program.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Washington firefighters worried about staffing shortage due to COVID-19
Washington's health care workers have faced staffing shortages due to the COVID-19 crisis. Now, the state's firefighters are worried about the same problem.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
AG Ferguson, Washington GOP lawmakers clash over lawsuit seeking to overturn election
Bob Ferguson and Washington Republicans find themselves on opposite sides of a lawsuit seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Chance of seeing Northern Lights in Washington fades
There had been some hope of seeing the Northern Lights this week, but it turns out it probably won't be visible in Washington state.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee: High-speed rail ‘could help us rebuild our economy’ post-COVID
A new study lays out a potential roadmap for eventually building a high-speed rail line connecting Seattle, Portland, and British Columbia.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Next Legislative session could see changes to unemployment law
In the future, the law that requires three job search activities per week to receive unemployment could get a bit more flexible.6 years ago
Lacey Evans
Funeral assistant programs surge during COVID pandemic
Funerals are expensive, with a complete funeral service averaging $5,000 in Washington, and the cost doesn't go down if you lose a loved one to COVID-19.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
King County spike in internet crimes targeting kids linked to COVID
There's been an uptick in internet crimes involving kids, which King County prosecutors believe is partly due to the unique circumstances of the pandemic.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Poll: Puget Sound residents still visiting family despite pandemic warnings
A new poll shows that while Puget Sound residents have been seeing friends less over the course of the pandemic, many are still seeing their families often.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
State boosts program to help people with COVID
Washington is expanding a program providing assistance to people who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or need to isolate at home.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Pandemic, holiday crunch has local post offices flooded with more packages, long lines
Post offices are seeing higher volumes of packages than ever, with people choosing to stay home for the holidays and mail gifts instead.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
All lanes of I-5 reopen after early collision on Skagit River Bridge
A collision Wednesday on SB I-5 at the Skagit River Bridge has had the roadway blocked in Mount Vernon for most of the morning.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Blue Angels will return to Seafair in summer 2021
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels announced on Tuesday that they will return to the skies above Lake Washington as the featured performer during the Seafair Air Show this summer.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle Chamber of Commerce files lawsuit against city over big business tax
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is filing a lawsuit against the city, stemming from a big business tax passed by city council in July.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Lacking school board support, Seattle superintendent announces resignation
Seattle Superintendent Denise Juneau announced Tuesday that she won't be seeking a contract renewal at the end of her term in June 2021.6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
WA state employees enforcing COVID rules face threats from armed groups
Twice now, Washington state employees trying to enforce COVID rules at restaurants have faced threats from angry citizens with guns.6 years ago
