Nick Bowman
King County approves sales tax increase to fund housing for ‘chronically homeless’
King County Council approved a sales tax increase Tuesday, in a bid to provide added funding to help house the region's homeless population.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle launches Equitable Communities Initiative Task Force to guide BIPOC investment
The city of Seattle announced the members of a new task force that will make recommendations for a $100 million investment in BIPOC communities.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Two Screens for Teachers purchases second monitors for remote teachers
Teachers struggling with limited-at-home technology during remote learning have a new option thanks to a nonprofit started by local tech entrepreneurs.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County undersheriff recommends firing of detective for social media posts
A King County undersheriff is recommending the firing of a detective who posted inappropriate memes on social media after the death of a protester on I-5.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Washington state Senate committee to tackle police reforms
Democratic Sen. Jamie Pedersen is finalizing a bill to address police reforms, including the creation of a stronger decertification process for officers.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Teen arrested after woman’s body found in Northgate neighborhood
Seattle police say a woman was killed in a domestic violence incident in the Northgate neighborhood Tuesday morning.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee allows 5 counties to move into Phase 2 of reopening
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that five Washington counties will be allowed to move forward in the reopening process.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Pierce County man killed in windstorm that knocked out power across Puget Sound region
Heavy winds Tuesday left thousands of people across Western Washington without power Wednesday following a destructive and deadly windstorm that took down several trees and power lines.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Surge in cases has Puget Sound schools rethinking plans to bring students back in person
With COVID-19 cases beginning to tick back up, Puget Sound region schools are rethinking their plans for having students return to classrooms.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Twitter to pay WA $100,000 following campaign finance violations
Twitter has to pay $100,000 to Washington after violating the state's campaign finance disclosure law, announced Attorney General Bob Ferguson.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Judge denies Councilmember Kshama Sawant’s appeal in recall effort
A King County Judge on Monday denied Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant's attempt to prevent a recall effort from moving forward.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
WA lawmakers, leaders weigh in as SCOTUS confirmation hearings begin
On the first day of Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearings, Democratic Washington state leaders continue to express their opposition.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
A peek inside Washington’s only drive-through haunted house
You may not be able to walk through a haunted house this Halloween season, but you can at least drive through one at Stalker Farms.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
State tracks live Asian giant hornet, getting closer to finding first nest
Another Asian giant hornet was captured alive near Blaine -- and this time, scientists were able to track the hornet's movements for a while.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
UW researchers see ‘compelling’ results from bringing homeless into hotels
In April, King County moved many homeless individuals into hotels. The result was more than local researchers could have ever hoped for.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Community groups, parents, SPD chief meet to find solutions to gun violence
Seattle is on track to see a record breaking year of deadly shootings by year’s end, but a community-led round table gave attendees some hope.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
EF-1 tornado confirmed to have touched down in Grays Harbor County
The National Weather Service has now confirmed that a tornado touched down in Grays Harbor County on Saturday, bringing strong winds and damaging trees.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Edmonds ferry struck by lightning Saturday, route down to one boat
The M/V Puyallup's navigation system was hit by a lightning strike this weekend in Edmonds, temporarily knocking the ferry out of service.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Report finds culture of gender discrimination at Seattle-area tech companies
A new report finds that female and nonbinary employees experience a culture of discrimination at local tech companies on a regular basis.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID-19 updates: Local health officials warn against spread of virus indoors
The state DOH says there have been over 96,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,232 people have died from the virus.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
IHME releases new projections for COVID-19 death toll by February
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation released new projections, which updates the COVID-19 death toll expected in the U.S. through Feb. 1, 2021.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Historic Tacoma businesses Mr. Mac, Sam and Terry’s to move temporarily
Two historic Tacoma businesses -- Mr. Mac men's clothing store and Sam and Terry's Barbershop -- are temporarily moving to a new spot.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
WIAA releases guidelines for resuming youth sports in Washington
Gov. Jay Inslee relaxed some COVID-related restrictions on a handful of activities this week, including limitations on youth sports.6 years ago
