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Seattle protest, crowd control weapons...
Nick Bowman

Judge finds SPD in contempt for violating court order limiting use of crowd control weapons

A district judge ruled Monday that SPD had violated a court order limiting the use of certain crowd control weapons during protests.
6 years ago
home buyer, home prices, Lewis County...
Nicole Jennings

Lewis County landlords say eviction ban taking away much of income

A group of Lewis County landlords is suing Governor Inslee over his eviction moratorium, which prevents tenants from being evicted for non-payment.
6 years ago
Jenny Durkan, mayor...
Nick Bowman

Jenny Durkan announces she won’t seek a second term as Seattle mayor

Jenny Durkan announced Monday that she will not be running for re-election as Seattle's mayor, opting not to pursue a second term.
6 years ago
The Festive Drink Bingo special at Engel’s Pub is a Santa Clausmopolitan, made with muddled lime,...
Meili Cady

Edmonds’ Festive Drink Bingo spreads holiday cheer, supports local restaurants

A bingo game in Edmonds is encouraging the community to support local restaurants through the purchase of holiday drinks.
6 years ago
food delivery services...
Kathryn Altena

WA Attorney General issues guidance for third-party delivery services

Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued guidance for third-party restaurant delivery services to avoid violations of the Washington Consumer Protection Act. 
6 years ago
Olympia stay-at-home order protest, reopen...
MyNorthwest Staff

Pro-Trump rally goer arrested for assault as protesters clashed in Olympia

One man was arrested Saturday in Olympia as protesters clashed near the capitol building and police say one person fired a gun into a crowd. 
6 years ago
Climate Pledge Arena...
KIRO 7 News Staff

New arena officially crowned Climate Pledge Arena

In dramatic fashion, the Seattle's Kraken's Climate Pledge Arena sign is now up at the newly-renovated arena at Seattle Center.
6 years ago
puget sound 7000 jobs challenge seattle...
Nicole Jennings

State lawmakers weigh in on year of unemployment difficulties, defend LeVine

As some people still wait on unemployment payments and information, legislators discuss solutions that could come into the upcoming session.
6 years ago
orca...
Stephanie Klein

Two recently born orca whales have new names

Two young orca whales born in the summer now have names.
6 years ago
artists, Vin Gupta, lockdown, restaurants...
Nick Bowman

Seattle to give out $5 million in grants to struggling restaurants, hospitality workers

Seattle leaders will be introducing a new relief package on Monday, which would distribute $5 million to restaurants and hospitality workers.
6 years ago
Bill Gates...
Nick Bowman

Bill Gates: COVID proves that US ‘needs to do a better job preparing for global threats’

Microsoft founder Bill Gates published a blog Thursday, saying that the United States needs "to do a better job preparing for global threats."
6 years ago
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, Human Services Department,...
Nick Bowman

Seattle’s homeless response gets new interim head before nationwide search

Mayor Jenny Durkan announced a shakeup of city leadership in a trio of departments Friday, including a new interim head of the Human Services Department.
6 years ago
Stevens Pass...
Kathryn Altena

Reservations required as Stevens Pass opens Friday for winter season

Stevens Pass officially opened Friday, but reservations will be required for skiers, snowboarders, and anyone hoping for on-mountain access this winter. 
6 years ago
WSDOT traffic camera shows trucks headed to the Port of Seattle backed up on NB I-5....
MyNorthwest Staff

Trucks headed to Port of Seattle backed up lanes on NB I-5

It was another busy day for the Port of Seattle, which had trucks stacking up on Northbound I-5 early Friday morning. 
6 years ago
Sounder train, Sound Transit head tax...
Kathryn Altena

Sound Transit considers reducing Sounder fares for some passengers

Fares on Sounder trains could go down by nearly $3 for some passengers if a current Sound Transit proposal is passed later this month.
6 years ago
Washington State Convention Center, Seattle downtown...
Nick Bowman

King County hands out ‘critical’ $100M loan for imperiled Convention Center renovation

King County will be distributing a $100 million loan to help aid in ongoing renovations to the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle.
6 years ago
natural gas...
Nick Bowman

Seattle takes new approach in latest bid to curb use of natural gas in homes

Mayor Durkan unveiled a new proposal Thursday, in the latest bid from city leaders to limit the use natural gas in newly-built Seattle homes.
6 years ago
Seattle police, sanctions, police tactics...
Nick Bowman

Seattle leaders unveil plan to strengthen police accountability groups

Seattle city leaders announced a new measure Thursday, which would strengthen the ability to issue subpoenas for investigations into police misconduct.
6 years ago
Pierce County Health Department...
Nick Bowman

Proposal seeks to dissolve Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department partnership

A new proposal seeks to dissolve the city/county partnership the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has operated under since 1972.
6 years ago
hornet nest, Asian giant hornets...
Nicole Jennings

Asian giant hornet trapping to wrap up in December before hibernation

There are about three weeks left in the state's Asian giant hornet trapping effort before the invasive creatures hibernate for the winter.
6 years ago
ryanair, 737 MAX...
MyNorthwest Staff

Ryanair gives Boeing a boost by ordering 75 more MAX jets

In a boost to Boeing, Irish budget airline Ryanair announced it is ordering 75 more Boeing 737 MAX jets just weeks before the plane returns to flying.
6 years ago
East Precinct walls, Capitol Hill...
Nick Bowman

Mayor Durkan ‘in conversation’ to remove East Precinct wall, reopen Cal Anderson Park

Seattle city officials confirmed the city is entering into talks to remove a concrete wall around the East Precinct and reopen Cal Anderson Park.
6 years ago
Loren Culp...
Nick Bowman

With Washington election certified, Loren Culp continues to threaten legal action

Despite Washington's 2020 election results being finalized, gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp says he still plans to move forward with legal action.
6 years ago
[Photo courtesy of WSP Trooper Rick Johnson/Twitter]...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Wrong-way driver causes fatal seven-vehicle crash on SR 167

Washington State Patrol says a wrong-way driver caused a fiery crash involving seven vehicles that killed two people on northbound SR 167 in Pacific.
6 years ago