Kathryn Altena
Councilmember Kshama Sawant releases statement on Chief Best’s retirement
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant released a statement of her own Thursday in response to Police Chief Best's retirement earlier this week.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Unemployed Washingtonians living in fear until benefits arrive
As thousands of unemployed people wait for the Employment Security Department to get benefits to them, they're being forced to make desperate decisions.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Poll: Washington parents grapple with sending kids back to school this fall
A new poll indicates that many residents in Washington remain anxious over the possibility of school resuming in person this fall.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
REI to ax Bellevue headquarters as it reevaluates remote work policies
With many companies unsure when they'll have employees return to office spaces, REI has reportedly opted to sell its Bellevue headquarters.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
‘I’m not going to be window dressing’: Key police reform activist quits Inslee task force
Three weeks into the governor's 10-week police reform task force, activist Andre Taylor has walked away, calling it a waste of time.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Long-time Washington incumbents facing tight races in November election
There are several other races in Washington state which could soon see a handful of incumbents facing a rocky road to reelection in November.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
90-degree heat set to arrive in Puget Sound region over weekend
The Puget Sound region could be set for a heat wave this weekend, with temperatures in some areas getting into the mid-to-upper 90s.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Return to in-person learning in Washington will take ‘tremendous community effort’
Chris Reykdal, state Superintendent of Public Instruction, says there has to be a drop in community transmission before it's safe for in-person learning.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Washington Department of Health changes test reporting for COVID-19
In a change from its current reporting method, the state DOH will soon report COVID-19 testing data by using the total number of tests completed.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Is the tension easing between Seattle City Council and Mayor Durkan?
The council finally appears to be willing to work with the mayor on emergency COVID-19 funding, while not emptying the emergency bank accounts.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
K9 killed, suspect injured after officer involved shooting in Tacoma
Reports are surfacing of an officer involved shooting in Tacoma overnight. This is a developing story.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle to build 600 apartments to help house city’s homeless
Seattle city leaders announced a new initiative Wednesday, which will soon invest in 600 new apartments to help house the city's homeless population.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Media outlets ask state Supreme Court to intervene in SPD subpoena for protest footage
Media outlets are calling on the Washington Supreme Court to intervene in a subpoena from SPD for video footage from a late-May protest.6 years ago
Laura Scott
Fall football season postponed for Pac-12, Big Ten due to COVID-19
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss the impact of a postponed football season on not only students and families, but on revenue.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Seattle’s Waterfront Park closed due to shifting at Pier 58
Pier 58 on Seattle's waterfront has been closed and fenced off after officials discovered that it is shifting, creating a gap between the pier and the land.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
UW modeler: US needs national COVID response to resume college sports
The United States will need a more coordinated national COVID response in order to resume college sports, says the IHME's Dr. Ali Mokdad.6 years ago
Laura Scott
Nearly 100,000 children in US test positive for coronavirus in two weeks, data shows
Join KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo for a daily coronavirus news rundown.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
With Puget Sound orcas pregnant, vessels asked to give them space
As several of the endangered Southern Resident orca whales are pregnant, the state is reminding boaters that the law requires them to give the whales space.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle and beyond react to Chief Best’s retirement announcement
Lawmakers and leaders across the region are responding to an announcement from Chief Carmen Best that she will be retiring, effective September 2.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Mayor Durkan appoints interim SPD chief, won’t look for permanent replacement in 2020
With SPD Chief Carmen Best announcing her retirement Tuesday, Mayor Jenny Durkan outlined her plans for filling the role in the weeks ahead.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County calls Chief Best’s retirement a loss
Late Monday night Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best confirmed she would announce her retirement, following a City Council vote to make major cuts to SPD's budget.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Latest projection paints grim outlook for Seattle city revenue in wake of COVID crisis
The latest report from Seattle's Budget Office projects the city will likely see an even larger revenue shortfall in 2020 than it originally had projected.6 years ago
