Kathryn Altena
Monroe police found missing 8-week-old kangaroo
The Monroe Police Department had been searching for a kangaroo that was transported from the Arlington Kangaroo Wildlife Park on Tuesday. The kangaroo has been found, according to Monroe PD.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
King County starts work to restore Cedar River to its ‘natural state’
Work has started on a major restoration project along the Cedar River that will reduce flood risks and improve habitat for Chinook salmon.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
All lanes of SR 18 in Auburn reopen after shooting, crash
A shooting and crash have both directions of State Route 18 in Auburn shut down near C Street. Drivers should avoid the area.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Mayor Durkan touts data showing Seattle leads nation in managing pandemic
Seattle Mayor Durkan unveiled new data that indicates the city is leading the nation's major metropolitan areas in keeping COVID cases low.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
WA Sec. of Health: ‘Highly irresponsible’ for Trump to be downplaying COVID-19
Washington state leaders spoke out Monday, following a tweet from Trump telling the nation not to fear COVID-19 as he recovers from the virus.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
COVID outbreak along UW’s Greek Row continues to escalate
A COVID-19 outbreak within UW's Greek community continues to grow, with the school reporting 163 cases among fraternity and sorority members.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County community ‘up in arms’ over recent spike in gun violence
In the first half of 2020, King County has seen a 21% increase in shots fired, which has led to renewed calls to action to prevent gun violence.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Baby gorilla on the way at Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo says Nadiri, a 24-year-old gorilla, is pregnant with her second baby, who is expected to be born in February or March 2021.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID-19 updates: More than 93,000 cases confirmed statewide
The DOH says there have been over 93,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,190 people have died from the virus.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Police investigating after 20-year-old man shot at Bellevue park
Police are investigating after one person was shot at a Bellevue park on Sunday afternoon.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Homeless response, BIPOC investments, public safety in first week of Seattle’s 2021 budget work
It was a busy week of budget work in Seattle that saw the end of the Navigation Team, the start of out-of-order layoffs at the Seattle Police Department, potentially competing efforts to a reimaging of policing and public safety and more.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Seattle police arrest 16 people after protest
Seattle police arrested 16 people Saturday night for property destruction, assault, failure to disperse, and rendering criminal assistance after a protest.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle’s interim police chief thanks staff for dedication
After a busy night in Seattle, Interim Police Chief Adrian Diaz wrote a letter to his staff -- posted on the Seattle Police Blotter.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Group suing Employment Security Department questions appeals process
The Unemployment Law Project, which is suing the Employment Security Department, wonders how many in the appeals process could have been paid months ago.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
First attempt at tracking Asian giant hornet fails, but state still hopeful
The state captured its first live Asian giant hornet and attempted to track it to its nest. Scientists say there are at least two nests in Whatcom County.6 years ago
Laura Scott
How should Biden’s campaign respond to President Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis?
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo react to the breaking news that President Trump has tested positive for the coronavirus.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Seattle Street View Campaign gives ‘striking’ glimpse at how city has progressed during pandemic
The Seattle Street View Campaign team from the UW is capturing data about the state of the city in the pandemic and during the anticipated recovery.6 years ago
Laura Scott
Trump vs Biden: Who should voters trust to handle the pandemic?
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss this week's coronavirus news.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Surge in positive COVID cases connected to UW Seattle Greek community
The UW is experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19 cases at multiple fraternity and sorority houses and across the Greek community.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Boeing decision to move 787 line out of Everett impacts state economy, local workers
Boeing announced it will be moving all 787 production out of Everett. Local leaders and workers are worried about the potential impact for the region.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Mayor Durkan issues executive order to review SPD functions to move into civilian control
Mayor Jenny Durkan issued an executive order Thursday to start an evaluation of SPD, and look for functions that could be transitioned to civilian control.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Doctors: Seattle COVID patient only third in the world to be reinfected after recovering
Doctors say a patient in the Seattle area is confirmed to have been reinfected with COVID-19, in only the third documented case of reinfection in the world.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Washington businesses won’t be hit with unemployment solvency tax
Washington state businesses got some good news from the Employment Security Department regarding a possible insolvency tax.6 years ago
