Latest Local and Pacific Northwest News

Local News

ambulances, hospitals, crisis standards of care...
Stephanie Klein

Hospitals in Washington state at record capacity, doc says

"Our hospitals are at record capacity," said Dr. Nathan Schlicher, President of the Washington State Medical Association, on Tuesday.
6 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Agencies planning as COVID-19 vaccine expected in Washington in December

A vaccine for COVID-19 is expected to arrive in Washington state by mid- to late-December. The state and local agencies are preparing.
6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Traveling for the holidays? New rules to follow

Gov. Inslee issued a travel advisory, advising a 14-day quarantine for travelers moving through the state. However, some travel is essential. If you're venturing out, be aware that conditions might have changed.
6 years ago
Elma standoff arrows 13-year-old boy...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Man found dead from gunshot wounds in Kent

A 20-year-old man is dead after he was shot in Kent on Monday night. Anyone who has information is asked to call the Kent police tip line.
6 years ago
stabbing...
Stephanie Klein

Woman stabbed to death; second unrelated stabbing reported in Seattle

A woman was stabbed to death in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood on Monday. Later that day, police arrested a man for an unrelated in stabbing on Olive Way.
6 years ago
(AP file photo)...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Seattle City Council passes 2021 budget, including cuts to SPD funds

The Seattle City Council on Monday passed its 2021 budget, which includes a near-20% cut to the Seattle Police Department budget.
6 years ago
mountain loop highway...
MyNorthwest Staff

Mountain Loop Highway seasonal closure starts Monday

Beginning at noon on Monday, Nov. 23, a 14-mile stretch of the Mountain Loop Highway will be closed for the season for traffic in both directions.
6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

COVID-19 updates: Fauci says US may see ‘surge upon surge’

The state Department of Health says there have been 162,700 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,703 people have died from the virus statewide.
6 years ago
Gov. Inslee (TVW)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Gov. Inslee announces $135M in economic relief for businesses, families

Gov. Inslee said the state was able to develop an economic relief package of $135 million for businesses and families impacted by COVID-19.
6 years ago
dining...
Hanna Scott

Group of Democrats side with hospitality association on indoor dining ban

Many bars and restaurants in Washington are once again closed due to the new round of COVID restrictions Governor Inslee issued that ban indoor dining.
6 years ago
Bob Ferguson, electoral college...
Nick Bowman

Washington AG Ferguson threatens to sue if Trump uses electoral college to overturn results

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Friday that he plans to sue if President Trump attempts an electoral college end-around in Michigan.
6 years ago
Gov. Jay Inslee recall...
Nick Bowman

Gov. Inslee: Washington can’t meet ‘urgent and dire’ COVID needs without federal aid

Gov. Jay Inslee issued a letter to federal lawmakers in Congress Thursday, urging them to come to an agreement on a new COVID-19 relief package.
6 years ago
Seattle police hiring...
Nick Bowman

Seattle City Council votes down freeze on police hiring for 2021

Seattle City Council voted against a measure which would have froze SPD's hiring of new officers in 2021, while approving a series of other cuts.
6 years ago
COVID, states...
Kathryn Altena

What are other western states doing to limit the spread of COVID-19?

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the country, other western states have also enacted various limits, stay home orders, and mask mandates.
6 years ago
Kathryn Altena

State’s testing leader says not to use COVID test as ‘safety check’ for the holidays

The state’s leader on COVID testing asks that tests be reserved for people with symptoms or contact with someone infected, not as an OK to go out and about.
6 years ago
porch pirate...
Meili Cady

Pierce County porch pirate steals toy truck from a 7-year-old boy

A porch pirate in Pierce County stole a package intended for a young boy with cancer, but thanks to Amazon and a kind neighbor, he soon had a replacement.
6 years ago
west seattle bridge...
Chris Sullivan

Mayor Durkan chooses to repair rather than replace West Seattle Bridge

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan apparently leaned toward replacing the cracking West Seattle Bridge when the it was closed in March. Eight months later, she's decided to go the repair route. 
6 years ago
Seattle council budget...
Nick Bowman

Seattle council OKs reworked injection sites, higher car tab fee on first day of budget votes

Seattle councilmembers began the processing of approving amendments to the 2021 budget Wednesday, OKing a retooled safe injection site plan.
6 years ago
Mental health, inslee...
Nicole Jennings

WA Retail Association ‘greatly concerned’ over business restrictions

The Washington Retail Association is concerned by Governor Inslee's restrictions on businesses, and wants to see more help for small retailers.
6 years ago
hospitalizations, UW Medicine...
Kathryn Altena

Cases of COVID-19 at Swedish First Hill have tripled since Halloween

In a briefing Wednesday, state health officials emphasized the importance of acting now to reverse the trend of increasing cases and hospitalizations.
6 years ago
Harborview...
Hanna Scott

Harborview hospitals to glow green to shine light on youth suicide

Harborview Medical Center hospitals across the country will be bathed in green light Wednesday as they inaugurate National Injury Prevention Day.
6 years ago
Tim Eyman...
Nick Bowman

Lawsuit seeking to ban Tim Eyman from managing money for initiatives kicks off

A court case pitting the state of Washington against Tim Eyman kicked off this week, which could soon affect his ability to manage money initiatives.
6 years ago
Thanksgiving...
Nick Bowman

Bellevue modeler does the math on the danger of gathering for Thanksgiving

With COVID cases continuing to rise in Washington, a Bellevue modeler dug into the data on the risks posed by gathering in large groups for Thanksgiving.
6 years ago
Everett, Tulalip...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Search continues for Tulalip police officer after wave capsizes boat

A search continues for a 29-year-old Tulalip Police Department officer thrown into the water after a rogue wave capsized his boat just before 9 p.m. Tuesday.
6 years ago