Nick Bowman
Seattle councilmember seeks to keep funding in place for City Hall homeless shelter
As Seattle councilmembers continue talks over the 2021 budget, one hopes to include funding to maintain a homeless shelter space in City Hall.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Intended lawsuit over Puyallup River artificial turf pollution grows
Consequences are mounting for Electron Hydro over its use of artificial turf in the Puyallup River during a construction project.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Public Schools superintendent ‘really surprised’ by NAACP allegations
Denise Juneau, Seattle Public Schools' superintendent, responded to allegations by the NAACP that she's not doing enough to increase racial equity.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
WA unemployment applicants could soon have to show proof of job search
Unless the governor extends the suspension again, a requirement for unemployment applicants to show proof of a job search will soon be back.6 years ago
Aaron Granillo
Touched twice by COVID-19, Seattle-area man shares his re-infection story
A Seattle-area man who found himself infected with COVID-19 for a second time shares his story with KIRO Radio reporter Aaron Granillo.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Seattle council to mull reworked version of plan for safe injection sites
A proposal for safe injection sites in Seattle has been retooled, with councilmembers gathering to discuss its funding on Thursday.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
A ballot’s journey at King County Elections headquarters
What happens to your ballot after it leaves your hands? A visit to King County Elections headquarters in Renton clears up that mystery.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Two live queen Asian giant hornets found after examining nest
Two live queen Asian giant hornets were discovered Wednesday when the tree that held the first nest found in the United States was cut open.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington DOH: We need to act now to get COVID under control for holidays
With COVID-19 transmission continuing to rise across Washington, officials are warning residents about an increased risk headed into the holidays.6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Pierce County to offer discounts for dine-in, takeout at restaurants in November
Pierce County is expanding an upcoming program that will give people dining at restaurants a 30% discount on their meals at restaurants.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WA Secretary of State says website showing rejected ballots is not official
The Washington Secretary of State's Office has reported a website to the feds, which is falsely listing rejected ballots around the state.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
The worst isn’t over for Boeing employees; more cuts are coming
Thousands more job cuts are coming to Boeing as the company struggles with the fallout from the two MAX crashes and the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Several arrests, one person hit by car during demonstration in Seattle
Several people were arrested at a demonstration in Seattle late Tuesday, and one person was hit by a car. They were not injured, and the driver was tracked down.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Former Seattle public safety advisor raises alarm over Herbold proposal on misdemeanors
A former Seattle public safety advisor is expressing serious concerns over a newly-proposed policy from Councilmember Lisa Herbold.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
Seattleites are doing career 180s to escape pandemic unemployment
With many losing their jobs to the ongoing pandemic, Seattleites have pivoted to brand new careers in order to make ends meet.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Poll indicates growing concern over climate change among Washington voters
A new poll indicates that Washington state voters are growing increasingly concerned about the long-term effects of climate change.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington joins pact with western states to review approved COVID-19 vaccines
Gov. Inslee announced Tuesday that Washington has joined a pact with other western states to review the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WA state leaders echo divided Senate in reactions to Barrett’s confirmation
Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a divided Senate, with Republicans overpowering Democrats. Washington's leaders are similarly split in their reactions.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle City Council approves funding for Navigation Team replacement
The Seattle City Council has approved (7-1) a homeless outreach plan to fill the gap left open by eliminating the city's Navigation Team.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington Sen. Cantwell: Amy Coney Barrett will ‘chip away at the rights of American women’
Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell spoke Sunday, about what she says is at stake in the wake confirming Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Trick or Street Blocks in Seattle allow for socially distant Halloween
As Halloween approaches and the COVID-19 pandemic continues, people are coming up with creative ways to celebrate while being safe and socially distant.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Local law enforcement groups prepare for post-election unrest
Police and even the Washington National Guard are preparing for post-election protests and unrest as there are concerns that things could turn violent.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID-19 updates: United Kingdom enters into 4-week lockdown
The state Department of Health says there have been over 108,300 coronavirus cases in Washington, and 2,366 people have died from the virus statewide.6 years ago
