Stephanie Klein
Seattle Mayor Durkan vetoes city council’s 2020 budget which prompted Chief Best’s retirement
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced on Friday she has vetoed the city council's 2020 budget plan, which includes major cuts to the police department budget.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Mayor Durkan, Seattle council ‘set differences aside’ for new COVID-19 relief package
After weeks of conflict between Mayor Durkan and Seattle City Council, the two parties have come to an agreement over a new COVID-19 aid package.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
After losing out in governor primary, GOP candidate launches write-in bid for different role
Former Bothell Mayor Joshua Freed may have lost in his race for governor, but now, he has his sights set on a write-in campaign for lieutenant governor.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle Kraken store opens by appointment only along Lake Union
Seattleites will soon be able buy Kraken gear in person, with the team's brick-and-mortar store at Chandler's Cove opening to the public on Friday.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington state lawmakers call for action over ‘dire’ unemployment numbers
Washington state lawmakers are calling on Senate Republicans to provide aid for a growing number of unemployed Americans.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Some Seattle rideshare drivers worried Mayor Durkan proposal could limit flexibility
Some rideshare drivers are concerned that Mayor Durkan's new proposal for a minimum earnings proposal could hurt their ability to be flexible.6 years ago
Laura Scott
Seahawks won’t have fans at games to start the season, but other teams might
Paul Gallant discusses the news that the Seahawks won't be bringing fans into the stadium this season. But other teams in the league might.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Police arrest suspect linked to suitcase of human remains found in West Seattle
Seattle police have arrested a suspect in connection with a suitcase of human remains found in at Duwamish Head in West Seattle in mid June.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
National Lawyers Guild: SPD targeting observers at protests ‘out of fear illegal conduct will be exposed’
The National Lawyers Guild spoke out this week against recent conduct by Seattle police officers against legal observers at a SoDo protest over the weekend.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County Prosecutor charges Auburn police officer with second-degree murder
The King County Prosecutor's Office is charging an Auburn police officer with second-degree murder and assault from a May 2019 fatal shooting.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Two-alarm fire blocked two right lanes on I-90 eastbound
Two lanes of I-90 are blocked to traffic as a two-alarm fire burns above I-90 eastbound just east of I-5.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
State mandates testing of agricultural workers in large outbreaks
A new state mandate requires agricultural businesses to have all employees tested if more than nine workers or 10% of the staff come down with COVID-19.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Poll: Pandemic may be thawing ‘Seattle Freeze’ (sort of)
A new poll indicates the "Seattle Freeze" may be thawing, with the region's residents becoming friendlier to their neighbors since the start of lockdowns.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
Seattle cop injured in SoDo protest: ‘I feel alone, sad, and frustrated’
Officer Adam Fowler is one of a half dozen officers SPD says were injured during a clash with a crowd of between 150 and 200 people Sunday night.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle inches closer to e-scooter pilot program, with focus on West Seattle, BIPOC neighborhoods
Seattle residents have been waiting on the arrival of e-scooters for almost a year, and in the next few months, that goal may finally be realized.6 years ago
Laura Scott
A ‘skinny version’ of federal coronavirus relief could come soon
Democrats and Republicans in Congress might be close to negotiating through their stalemate over the next big coronavirus relief package.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Mystery over stolen plane takes shape in Jefferson County
On the northwest Washington coast, a mystery involving a stolen plane, and a crash near La Push, and an injured man inside the cockpit has taken shape.6 years ago
Meili Cady
Seniors in Issaquah raise money for Alzheimer’s by dressing up as Hollywood stars
An assisted living home in Issaquah is helping residents have some much-needed fun during the pandemic by dressing up for a “Hollywood Seniors Calendar."6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Former US Senator Slade Gorton dies at 92
Former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton has died at the age of 92, according to The Seattle Times. He died Wednesday morning after an illness.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Fatal vehicle accident in Renton on Petrovitsky Road
Police believe excessive speed was the cause of a fatal accident in Renton on Tuesday night after a vehicle veered off the roadway and caught fire.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Hikers safe and sound after spending two nights lost in Enchantments
Two hikers are safe after getting lost while hiking the grueling Enchantments Loop Trail near Leavenworth and spending two nights in the woods.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle housing market sees ‘massive changes’ in post-lockdown landscape
With many people continuing to hunker down in their homes during the ongoing pandemic, we've seen home-buying habits go through a sizable shift.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
26-year-old injured, suspect remains at large after Tuesday shooting on Rainier Avenue
Seattle police are investigating a possible shooting in the 3100 block of Rainier Avenue South.6 years ago
