Nick Bowman
AG labeling Seattle an ‘anarchist’ city is ‘abhorrent,’ ‘blatantly unlawful’ say city leaders
Local leaders are speaking out, in the wake of Attorney General William Barr including Seattle on a list of so-called "anarchist jurisdictions."6 years ago
Nick Bowman
SDOT, artists to recreate Black Lives Matter mural after man’s botched preservation
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and local artists are teaming up to recreate Capitol Hill's Black Lives Matter mural.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Closure of two Seattle piers hurting waterfront businesses
The collapse at Pier 58 is having a ripple effect on business along Seattle’s waterfront, with businesses shut down for the foreseeable future.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Bills aim to reduce rate of missing, murdered Indigenous women
Two new bills aimed at reducing the number of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the country are on their way to be signed into national law.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Hyland couple caught in Cold Springs Fire ‘doing well’ in recovery at Harborview
Jamie and Jacob Hyland, parents of a 1-year-old boy who died as they were escaping the Cold Springs Fire in Okanogan County, remain in intensive care.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Washington still has hurdles to clear before student-athletes return to play
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association released a statement to clarify the "Return-to-Play Process" for middle- and high-school fall sports.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle council mulls compromise on SPD budget as it nears crucial veto override vote
Seattle councilmembers are gearing up for a key vote this week, where they'll decide whether to override a veto of their proposed SPD budget cuts.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
DOJ includes Seattle on final list of ‘anarchist jurisdictions’ targeted for defunding
The DOJ listed Seattle among a group of what it's labeling "anarchist jurisdictions" Monday, with the intent of withholding federal funds.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID-19 updates: More than 86,000 confirmed cases in Washington, 2,100 deaths
The DOH says there have been more than 86,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,100 people have died from the virus.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Fall begins Tuesday, heavy rain close behind for Puget Sound region
Close on the heels of the autumnal equinox will be some very fall-like weather, with gusty winds at times, heavy rain and rising rivers.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Washington apple harvest to see reductions from wind, wildfire smoke
Washington's apple harvest is feeling the effects of the recent windstorm and wildfire smoke. There is likely to be a 5-10% reduction this year.6 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
‘They killed my son’: Mother of man killed by deputy in Auburn says shooting could have been prevented
An investigation is underway after a deputy with the King County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a 32-year-old man in Auburn on Saturday.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Air quality improves to ‘good’ levels as smoke finally clears out of Western Washington
With rainy weather clearing much of the smoke from Western Washington, air quality saw sizable improvements overnight into Saturday.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Downtown Edmonds cancels trick-or-treating as pandemic Halloween looms
As downtown Edmonds cancels trick-or-treating and creative candy-sharing ideas float on social media, one thing is sure: Halloween 2020 will be different.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Pier 57 closed due to proximity to collapsed pier, potential for structural failure
Pier 57 on the Seattle's Waterfront, home to the Great Wheel and Miner's Landing, was closed unexpectedly at 5 p.m. Friday.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
New interim SPD Chief ready to lead with focus on trust building
Whether building trust with the community or with officers who feel unsupported, interim Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz is ready for the challenge.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Not too late to enroll in Washington health insurance plan for fall
If you lost your job -- and with it your health insurance -- you don't have to face a fall flu season and global pandemic without health coverage.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Dr. Duchin: It’d be ‘foolish not to protect ourselves’ from flu, COVID-19
Health officials say it's important for people to get a flu vaccination this year as flu season is expected to arrive while COVID-19 is still circulating.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Report rules SPD officer didn’t intentionally pepper-spray child during protest
Seattle's Office of Police Accountability (OPA) released its first set of findings regarding SPD's conduct during protests in late May and early June.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
UW Virology head: As state struggles with contact tracing, system ‘needs to be improved’
Washington's contact tracing efforts have fallen short of what the state has hoped to achieve. Even so, those efforts remain crucial.6 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Fixing mask-wearing’s branding problems with new terminology
Why is the decision to wear a mask becoming one based on politics, rather than science? I think the problem may be with our terminology.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Air quality continues to improve with some areas reporting ‘moderate’ levels
Air quality across Western Washington continues to improve on Friday as rain arrives across the region, with some areas along the I-5 corridor reporting "moderate" numbers.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Gov: Inslee: ‘It’s normal to feel abnormal’ during pandemic, fires
Gov. Inslee and behavioral health experts recognize that this is a challenging time, and encourage Washingtonians to seek help if they need it.6 years ago
