MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee: Recent fires in Washington are ‘not natural,’ ‘not an act of God’
As of Friday morning, there are 14 active fires in the state of Washington that have burned a total of 626,982 acres since Monday.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Air quality remains ‘very unhealthy to hazardous’ with stubborn smoke across Washington
Forecasters say smoke is gradually moving east as a weak system moves into the area. The new system also brings with it a chance of rain Monday night.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
To stay indoors or not? Advice for wildfire smoke and COVID-19 safety
Washingtonians are dealing with two disasters right now that are dangerous to the lungs: the coronavirus pandemic and wildfire smoke.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Two arrests for starting fires in dry grass as wildfires continue statewide
As Washington is continuing to battle wildfires statewide, some people have been making it worse by starting fires in dry grass.6 years ago
Laura Scott
Trump knew about severity of virus in February, so why didn’t he act?
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and Aaron Granillo play tape of the president admitting to the severity of the virus as early as February.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
AG Ferguson asks Yakima judge to halt ‘drastic’ changes to USPS while lawsuit plays out
Washington AG Bob Ferguson filed a motion in court this week, asking a judge to immediately halt all "drastic operational changes" to the USPS.6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Suspect dead after 40 shots were fired into Lynnwood apartment complex
A suspect in an early Thursday morning shooting in Lynnwood is dead, after crashing a stolen vehicle while fleeing law enforcement.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee issues proclamation to help those impacted by wildfires with cash assistance
Driven by high winds and dry weather, a series of wildfires across Washington have burned through nearly 480,000 acres since Monday.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
AG Ferguson leads federal lawsuit to block oil drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a federal lawsuit with 15 states to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil and gas development.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Toddler killed in Cold Springs Fire while family was fleeing
A 1-year-old boy died as his family tried to escape the Cold Springs Fire in Okanogan County. His parents were found alive, with third-degree burns.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Group claims Tim Eyman ‘hijacked’ Mayor Durkan recall effort with fraudulent signatures
The group behind a petition to recall Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan is claiming that Tim Eyman "hijacked" their effort to gather signatures.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Former federal monitor: ‘May take a while’ before SPD is ready to end consent decree
A former federal monitor thinks the Seattle Police Department still needs time before it is ready to no longer operate under a consent decree.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle council gives final approval to e-scooter pilot program
Seattle councilmembers gave final approval to the city's electric scooter pilot program Tuesday, voting 8-1 to move it forward.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Boeing finds another manufacturing flaw in 787 Dreamliner
Boeing has revealed another manufacturing flaw in the 787 Dreamliner. This time it is from a production plant in Salt Lake City.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Seattle’s ‘Keep Moving Streets’ will remain closed to cars until October
Keep Moving Streets near popular Seattle parks -- created to give people more space to be active outside -- will stay closed to cars until at least Oct. 5.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Sumner Grade Fire has burned 800 acres, four homes
Fire officials say 800 acres have burned and four homes have been lost in the Sumner Grade Fire. In Graham, the Level 3 evacuation has been lifted.6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Judge appoints two new monitors in Seattle police consent decree
A federal judge overseeing the consent decree for the Seattle Police Department has appointed two new court monitors.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Air quality warning extended into Monday when rain returns
The National Weather Service has extended an air quality warning ends at 11 a.m. Monday across western Washington.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
4 Puget Sound districts cancel school Tuesday over power outages, poor air quality
Power outages and poor air quality brought on by several fires across Western Washington have school canceled in three districts.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Wildfires burn through 330,000 acres in Washington in 24 hours
Several wildfires have continued to grow and spread across Washington state on Tuesday due to hot temperatures, low humidity, and high winds.6 years ago
Stephanie Klein
22 people arrested in Seattle demonstration
Seattle police said they made 22 arrests Monday night during a large demonstration near the police union building downtown.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Western Washington faces ‘critical fire conditions’ to start week
Historic weather conditions in Western Washington beginning on Labor Day could rapidly spread wildfires throughout the region.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Orca who carried dead calf for over two weeks gives birth
In 2018, Southern Resident Killer Whale mother Tahlequah carried her dead calf for 17 days. Two years later, she's given birth to a new, healthy calf.6 years ago
