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Mayor Durkan Seattle Police hiring, revenue...
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
Crowd control weapons, Seattle police...
Nick Bowman

Judge expands restrictions on SPD’s use of crowd control weapons during protests

A Monday ruling from a Seattle judge further restricts the scenarios under which SPD is permitted to use crowd control weapons at protests.
6 years ago
Laura Scott

Trump’s executive orders on coronavirus relief, explained

As negotiations in Congress over the next coronavirus relief package were stalled, President Trump instead issued a series of sweeping executive orders.
6 years ago
crime, domestic violence...
MyNorthwest Staff

Man killed Sunday in officer-involved shooting in Pierce County

A man was killed Sunday night in an officer-involved shooting in Pierce County. No officers were injured.
6 years ago
restaurants, compliance...
Kathryn Altena

King County program ensures Safe Start compliance at restaurants, taverns

King County is starting a new education and enforcement initiative to make sure restaurants and taverns are in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines.
6 years ago
Kathryn Altena

‘Let Us Worship’ rally in Cal Anderson Park draws hundreds, very few masks

Hundreds filled Cal Anderson Park for a "Let Us Worship" rally Sunday. Attendees were in defiance of state mandates limiting gatherings and requiring masks.
6 years ago
PROVO, UT - AUGUST 13: With a mask sign on the door a teacher walks into Freedom Preparatory Academ...
MyNorthwest Staff

COVID-19 updates: 67,462 confirmed cases, 1,781 deaths in Washington

Health officials say there have been 67,461 positive cases of coronavirus in Washington state, and 1,781 deaths. There have been 6,255 people hospitalized with the virus. 
6 years ago
Seattle council SPD budget...
Hanna Scott

Seattle City Council approves historic cuts to police department budget

Seattle City Councilmembers have officially approved legislation enacting sizable cuts to the city's police department budget. 
6 years ago
police, Judge Robart...
Nick Bowman

Federal judge cautions council to be ‘mindful’ of consent decree ahead of SPD funding vote

A federal judge is cautioning city council to be "mindful" of the possible legal ramifications ahead of a vote on SPD's remaining 2020 budget.
6 years ago
time...
Nicole Jennings

It’s only been 5 months of COVID? The psychology behind time perception

Does it seem like time has stood still the past few months? Is it hard to tell what day it is? It's not just you -- there's a psychological reason for this.
6 years ago
Glacier Lanes...
Dori Monson Show

Everett’s Glacier Lanes closes after mandated shutdown, lack of direction from state

Glacier Lanes has shut their doors after 63 years. The owners say state mandated closures and a lack of direction from elected officials led to the closure.
6 years ago
SPD Chief Carmen Best, Seattle police...
Nicole Jennings

Seattle Police Chief Best: Council hasn’t invited me to the table

Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best responds to the City Council's plan to cut SPD's budget, including up to 100 staff members.
6 years ago
Durkan, protesters...
Laura Scott

Figuring out why Mayor Durkan vetoed COVID relief package

Reporter Chris Sullivan joins KIRO Radio's Dave Ross to explain why Mayor Jenny Durkan vetoed a COVID-19 relief plan from the Seattle City Council.
6 years ago
President Trump, COVID...
MyNorthwest Staff

UW professors: Trump ‘has not done a good job’ being honest about COVID crisis

Two professors at the UW specialize in identifying and calling out misinformation, and share their tips on how to determine what's right or wrong.
6 years ago
Jungle deadline...
Chris Sullivan

Murder case that closed the ‘Jungle’ finally resolved

More than four years after a group of individuals opened fire inside the infamous homeless camp known as the "Jungle," there's finally a resolution.
6 years ago
CHOP...
Nick Bowman

King County sees increase in shooting victims in 2020 amid pandemic

New data shows a significant increase in fatal shooting victims in King County in 2020, part of a larger trend beginning to take shape in the United States.
6 years ago
police...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle Police Department promises transparency, launches website

Just days before the Seattle City Council votes to defund the city's police department, the department launched a website that allows residents to access policing data, current job postings, and community policing programs.
6 years ago
Nick Bowman

UW model: Washington risks return to shutdowns by October without more mask-wearing

A new report from the IHME predicts Washington could see large-scale shutdowns by October without stricter adherence to mask-wearing.
6 years ago
COVID testing site...
Laura Scott

Why COVID-19 case numbers drastically vary throughout King County

Gene Balk, data columnist for the Seattle Times, talks about how drastically the latest coronavirus case numbers vary throughout King County, and why.
6 years ago
Seattle council defund proposal...
Nick Bowman

Seattle council addresses plan to lay off officers, proposal to cut SPD funding

Three Seattle council members outlined plans for cutting funding to the police department, as well as laying officers off as part of that process, in a Thursday news conference.
6 years ago
The container of a semi-truck went off I-5 express lanes. (Chris Sullivan/KIRO Radio)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Collision blocking I-5 southbound express lanes south of Mercer

On the I-5 southbound express lanes just south of Mercer Street, there is a collision blocking the two right express lanes.
6 years ago
CHOP, shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

Arrest warrant issued, murder charge filed for suspect in fatal CHOP shooting

The King County Prosecutor's Office filed a first degree murder charge in a deadly shooting at the former Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP) zone.
6 years ago
Boeing, FAA...
Chris Sullivan

FAA fines Boeing for pressuring safety inspectors

The FAA has fined Boeing $1.25 million for putting too much pressure on its safety inspectors. Boeing has 30 days to respond.
6 years ago
Inslee, Safe Start, schools...
Nick Bowman

Gov. Inslee recommends most Washington schools use distance learning in fall

Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday that his office is urging most schools in Washington state consider enacting distance learning this fall.
6 years ago