Nick Bowman
Washington Secretary of State Wyman certifies 2020 election results
Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman announced Tuesday that she has officially certified the state's 2020 election results.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Final Seattle 2021 budget includes SPD cuts, reworked injection sites, new Nav Team
Mayor Jenny Durkan signed Seattle's 2021 budget into law Tuesday, including a variety of much-debated programs (as well as some cuts).6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Support SnoCo campaign encourages shopping at local businesses
Snohomish County launched Support SnoCo, which features businesses across the county and encourages people to spend holiday dollars locally this year.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Four arrested Monday during demonstration in Seattle’s Capitol Hill
Four arrests were made by Seattle police Monday night during a demonstration in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Auditor’s Office: ESD made audits difficult, delayed important work
The State Auditor's Office says things are finally improving after months of difficulties created by Employment Security during audits.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle councilmember hopes to speed up ‘tedious’ process for homeless housing
A new proposal from Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis would help fast-track construction of permanent supportive housing for the city's homeless.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Tacoma Police SUV stolen, driven into King County, crashed
Investigators arrested a man who they say stole a Tacoma police SUV, drove it into King County, crashed it and then fled Monday morning.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Peninsula School District launches school-based COVID testing program
The Peninsula School District is teaming up with Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to provide COVID-19 tests to staff and students in a pilot program.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID-19 updates: King County health officials with latest advice on holiday travel
The state Department of Health says there have been over 177,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,925 people have died from the virus statewide.6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
State-mandated comprehensive sex education takes effect Thursday
Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal explains what to expect when the new comprehensive sex education law takes effect.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SPD investigating shooting near Alki Beach, suspect in custody
Seattle police are investigating a shooting Sunday near Alki Beach. The suspect is now in custody. It is not yet known what led the shooting.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
No lighting ceremonies for Leavenworth, but Village of Lights illuminates
The holiday festivities in Leavenworth have altered this year, but the Bavarian town's Village of Lights will still be lighting up the sky.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Inslee: High transmission risk at restaurants until we ‘invent a way’ to eat with a mask on
Gov. Inslee says while most Washington restaurants have taken steps to reduce COVID transmission, the risk cannot be avoided in these indoor environments.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Holidays different in Westlake Park this year, but new activities emerge
Westlake Park will not have some of its usual holiday traditions this year, but there will be plenty of new, socially-distant activities.6 years ago
Laura Scott
Gov. Inslee on how Washington is handling the pandemic’s third wave
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross talks with Governor Jay Inslee about Washington's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Washington business experts say longer holiday shopping season this year
The holiday shopping season is stretched out this year, but small businesses still need the help of local shoppers to survive.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission brings Thanksgiving meals to streets
Seattle's Union Gospel Mission is not letting the pandemic stop its tradition of giving Thanksgiving meals to those in need.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Washington ski resorts opening with COVID rules
Thanksgiving weekend means only one thing for many outdoors enthusiasts: skiing! Check the new procedures for getting to the mountains during a pandemic.6 years ago
Dori Monson Show
Koko’s Bartini issued $500 fine, still fighting Inslee’s COVID mandates
Dana Slovak is the owner of Koko's Bartini who was visited by liquor board but still is defying their orders and the mandates.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee says income tax not part of a plan to fund COVID relief
Gov. Inslee says he's working with state legislators to find more relief for not just restaurants, but for small businesses. The challenge will be in how to pay for the relief packages.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
How to support local, small businesses for your holiday shopping
Small Business Saturday may be more important than ever in 2020 as many local shops are struggling to survive the COVID related closures and restrictions.6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Busy grocery workers worry about lack of safety measures
As you do your Thanksgiving shopping this week, grocery store workers want to remind you and store management that they are frontline workers, too.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Gov. Inslee ‘delighted’ by John Kerry’s new climate role
Joe Biden named John Kerry as climate envoy for national security on Monday, and Gov. Inslee said he could "not be more delighted" by the appointment.6 years ago
