Nick Bowman
Seattle police reopen 12th and Pine amid ongoing protests
Seattle police continued to clash with protesters on Capitol Hill for much of Thursday, as well as overnight into Friday.6 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Senator’s bill aims to prevent a second CHOP in Seattle, other cities
Sen. Steve O'Ban has written legislation that seeks to deter cities from allowing their own version of the CHOP to spring up.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Counties to remain in current phases; Inslee to sign ‘No Mask, No Service’ mandate
Gov. Inslee said on Thursday he will sign a statewide mandate by Tuesday that prohibits businesses from serving customers without masks.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle council unlikely to oblige mayor’s request to investigate Sawant
Council President Lorena Gonzalez indicated Wednesday that she does not intend to oblige a request from the mayor to investigate Kshama Sawant.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Latest count indicates possible rise in King County homeless population
The latest point-in-time count in King County indicates that the region's homeless population has potentially grown since 2019.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Why Seattle police are still allowed to use pepper spray, tear gas despite ban
Seattle police officers are still allowed to use crowd control weapons like pepper spray and tear gas in certain scenarios, at least for the next few weeks.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle protesters face off with police overnight on Capitol Hill
With the CHOP area cleared and the East Precinct now back under police control, officers faced off with protesters on Capitol Hill overnight.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Seafair to host community programs in lieu of large-scale summer events
Seafair previously announced the cancellation of all its major events for 2020, but there will be community and virtual programs to enjoy this summer.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
WA Dept. of Health urges state residents to delay summer travel
The Washington Department of Health is urging residents to scale back summer travel plans over fears of increasing the spread of COVID-19.6 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Councilmember Sawant responds to Mayor Durkan’s call for investigation, possible expulsion
Councilmember Kshama Sawant responds to Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's letter calling on the Seattle City Council to investigate and possibly expel Sawant.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle council committee passes big business tax
Seattle City Council's budget committee voted to advance a tax on big business. Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda's legislation now moves on to a full city council vote Monday afternoon.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Enough is enough:’ SPD takes back East Precinct, dismantles CHOP
Seattle police officers have arrived the CHOP early Wednesday morning, and have reclaimed the area around the East Precinct.6 years ago
Hanna Scott
LEAD program expands north of Seattle to Snohomish County
The Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office received a grant to implement the nationally recognized LEAD program with Everett and Lynnwood Police.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle Mayor calls on council to investigate, possibly expel Sawant
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan issued a letter Tuesday calling on city councilmembers to investigate Kshama Sawant, and possibly expel her from the dais.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
SDOT begins removing barricades, toilets from CHOP area
Seattle Department of Transportation crews showed up at the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP) area Tuesday morning, removing several barricades from surrounding streets.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Downtown Puyallup all clear after being evacuated for ‘major’ gas leak
Parts of downtown Puyallup have been ordered to either evacuate or shelter in place, after what the city is describing as a "major gas leak."6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Work begins to stabilize West Seattle Bridge and determine its eventual fate
The Seattle Department of Transportation is beginning its work to stabilize the West Seattle Bridge, and prepare it for its yet-to-be determined fate.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Who is running for Washington State Governor in 2020?
In the upcoming primary election on Aug. 4, 2020, there will be 36 candidates on the ballot for Governor of Washington state.6 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Pierce County pushes residents to mask up, hoping to avoid return to Phase 1
Nigel Turner, director of communicable disease control for Pierce County, says now is a critical phase when we can put measures in place to reduce COVID-19.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
Bellevue modelers warn of increasing COVID cases across Washington
The latest report from Bellevue's Institute for Disease Modeling points to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Eastern and Western Washington counties.6 years ago
Laura Scott
Local sheriffs speak out against mandatory mask order
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss the loudest mandatory mask dissenters in Washington state - and Dave sings a little ditty he wrote just for them.6 years ago
Nick Bowman
SPD Chief Best: ‘There is going to be a reckoning’ in resolving CHOP
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best spoke to CNN Sunday, stating that in her opinion, it's time for the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP) to leave.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID-19 updates: 651 new cases, 5 new deaths
Health officials say there were 651 new cases coronavirus from Saturday to Sunday in Washington state.6 years ago
