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Nick Bowman

SDOT lays out final list of options to repair or replace West Seattle Bridge

SDOT is presenting to councilmembers Monday morning, laying out the various options to either repair or fully replace the West Seattle Bridge. 
6 years ago
Ferries, ferry...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Only one ferry to sail Seattle-Bremerton route this week

Starting Monday, there will be only one ferry vessel to sail the Seattle-Bremerton route due to emergency repairs needed on the MV Spokane.
6 years ago
community, hang in there, reopen, mu variant...
MyNorthwest Staff

COVID-19 updates: Daily cases continue increasing

The state Department of Health says there have been over 130,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,519 people have died from the virus statewide.
6 years ago
People ride around Capitol Hill with decorated scooters on Saturday. (MyNorthwest reader submitted ...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle, Washington, celebrates Biden’s win

Seattleites took to the streets to celebrate the announcement that Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th President of the United States on Saturday.
6 years ago
Seattle rent prices have been tough to swallow, eviction moratorium...
Nicole Jennings

Yakima landlord suing governor says he faces foreclosure if eviction moratorium doesn’t end

A group of mom-and-pop landlords suing Governor Inslee over his eviction moratorium say the emergency order devastates small-time property owners.
6 years ago
COVID strain...
Kathryn Altena

Risk of getting COVID-19 today ‘higher than it’s ever been’

King, Kitsap, Snohomish, and Pierce counties are reporting record high COVID-19 cases Friday, and all the counties expect their numbers to keep rising. 
6 years ago
COVID vaccine, COVID vaccines...
MyNorthwest Staff

Virologist: We need to adjust expectations for the COVID vaccine

Dr. William Haseltine on the effectiveness of a COVID vaccine, his concerns for the current trials, and why we need to asjust our expectations for what it will do.
6 years ago
trash...
Kathryn Altena

Seattle Mayor proposes trash cleanup plan for city streets, parks

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says reduced staffing and increased dumping during the pandemic is creating a trash problem, so she released a cleanup plan.
6 years ago
Injured protester...
Hanna Scott

Seattle police and lawyers stories differ on injured Capitol Hill protester

There are conflicting reports coming out between SPD and lawyers regarding a protester who was seriously injured on Capitol Hill on Wednesday night.
6 years ago
Tim Eyman, I-976, Ferguson...
Nick Bowman

Tim Eyman calls on Washington Supreme Court to reconsider car tabs decision

Tim Eyman announced Thursday that he has submitted a request to the state Supreme Court asking that it reconsider its recent decision to strike down I-976.
6 years ago
sexting, phone scam...
Nicole Jennings

Nationwide phone scam sends texts about fake COVID-19 stimulus payment

A new phone scam sends people texts to make them think they're getting a COVID-19 stimulus payment, before trying to get their bank account information.
6 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

IDM report outlines measures schools could take to reopen

A new report from the Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM), released by the state Department of Health, supports the recommendation that in-person learning isn't wise of community transmission rates of COVID-19 are high.
6 years ago
third wave...
Laura Scott

How will the election affect the pandemic’s third wave?

The United States is hitting a third wave of coronavirus cases while we also reconsider our nation's leadership in the presidential election.
6 years ago
Earthquake...
MyNorthwest Staff

Small earthquake shakes west of Monroe early Thursday

A small earthquake hit near Monroe in Snohomish County just after 4:20 a.m. Thursday morning, roughly two-and-a-half miles west of Monroe.
6 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle police arrest 7 Wednesday night at Capitol Hill demonstration

Seattle police arrested seven people during a Wednesday night demonstration that moved through the city's Capitol Hill neighborhood. 
6 years ago
Loren Culp, lawsuits...
MyNorthwest Staff

Loren Culp still not conceding gubernatorial race, loses job as Republic police chief

In a live video Wednesday, Loren Culp -- candidate for governor and police chief of Republic -- said the city council voted to defund his police department.
6 years ago
Seattle police, protest Election Night...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle police arrest 8 people after election night marches

Seattle police arrested eight people Tuesday night for pedestrian interference, obstruction, assault on an officer, reckless driving, and criminal mischief.
6 years ago
Kathryn Altena

Washington offering free flu vaccinations at Safeway, Albertsons for uninsured adults

In collaboration with Safeway and Albertsons, the state Department of Health is offering no-cost flu vaccinations for uninsured adults. 
6 years ago
Protesters...
Nick Bowman

Snohomish police chief urges protesters to remain peaceful, ‘leave weapons at home’

Newly installed Snohomish Police Chief Rob Palmer is urging the protesters on both sides of the political aisle to maintain the peace.
6 years ago
Lisa Herbold poverty defense hypocrite...
Nick Bowman

Seattle council likely to table Herbold misdemeanor crime proposal for later in 2020

A proposal from Councilmember Lisa Herbold regarding how the city treats misdemeanor crimes will have to wait until later in 2020.
6 years ago
Puyallup police shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

Police shoot and kill felony assault suspect in Puyallup

Police shot and killed a man in Puyallup, who was wanted as part of a felony assault and harassment investigation Sunday night. 
6 years ago
A staff member cleans a door at Bothell High School on February 27, 2020 in Bothell, Washington. (P...
MyNorthwest Staff

COVID-19 updates: As cases rise, local school district delays return to classroom

The state Department of Health says there have been over 117,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,439 people have died from the virus statewide.
6 years ago
Seattle protest...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Arrests made after property damage, dispersal order issued during Seattle protest

Multiple people were arrested after officers issued a dispersal due to protesters who caused property damage Saturday night, Seattle police said.
6 years ago
Black man shot, Clark County, Kevin Peterson...
Hanna Scott

Sheriff urges calm, as shooting of young Black father in Clark County sparks protests

Protests have swept the Pacific Northwest, after Clark County Sheriff's deputies shot and killed Kevin Peterson Jr., a young Black father.
6 years ago