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MyNorthwest Staff

Judge grants temporary restraining order against SPD for use of tear gas, projectiles

Seattle Federal District Judge Richard Jones granted a temporary restraining order against the Seattle Police Department for the use of tear gas and blast balls against protesters.
6 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Stop killing bees: You likely don’t have an Asian Giant Hornet

There have been three confirmed Asian Giant Hornet sighting in the region this year. Unfortunately, some people are trapping and killing the wrong insects.
6 years ago
community, hang in there, reopen, mu variant...
Nick Bowman

UW Virology head ‘cautiously optimistic’ as Washington begins to reopen

As counties across Washington begin to reopen, the state has largely avoided a surge in new cases ahead of the summer months.
6 years ago
Defunding the police, Seattle East Precinct...
MyNorthwest Staff

Mayor Durkan clarifies role in clearing of East Precinct

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan clarified her role in the decision from frontline commanders to empty the East Precinct on Capitol Hill.
6 years ago
East Precinct, Seattle, CHOP...
MyNorthwest Staff

Kshama Sawant wants East Precinct converted to community center

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant tweeted Thursday night that she wants the now empty East Precinct converted into a community center.
6 years ago
Black Lives Matter...
MyNorthwest Staff

Thousands participate in Black Lives Matter silent march

Thousands of people marched through Seattle on Friday as part of a Statewide Silent March and General Strike hosted by Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County. As part of the general strike, many local businesses were closed Friday.
6 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

King County Metro ends shuttle service for Seattle Police Dept.

King County Metro has had a long-standing agreement with law enforcement that if they asked for help, Metro would assist.
6 years ago
Crash near 175th St. in Shoreline. (WSDOT)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Crash cleared from I-5 in Shoreline

UPDATE: WSDOT says the crash is cleared from northbound I-5 through Shoreline and traffic is moving again.
6 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Mayor says President’s threat to send military is unwelcome, illegal

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan addressed the public today and assured there is no imminent threat of a military invasion, as President Trump threatened.
6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

How would we survive a second coronavirus wave in the fall?

KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss new modeling from the IHME predicting a second wave of coronavirus cases in September.
6 years ago
Seattle schools...
Nick Bowman

WA Superintendent expects school to resume in-person in fall

Washington Superintendent Chris Reykdal released the state's plan for reopening schools this fall, stating that he expects classes to resume in person for students.
6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

SPD Chief: Decision to leave precinct wasn’t hers, claims city ‘relented to public pressure’

In an address to Seattle police officers, Chief Carmen Best says it was not her decision to leave the East Precinct. She also expressed concern about reports of armed persons patrolling the area.
6 years ago
Seattle police, body cameras...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle police now required to turn body cameras on during protests

Effective immediately, all Seattle police officers have now been ordered to have body cameras recording during protests and demonstrations.
6 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Kshama Sawant wants East Precinct converted to community center

Hundreds of people marched to the Kent City Hall on Thursday while dozens of people rode their bikes to Cal Anderson Park in Seattle for a demonstration.
6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Laid-off bartender: Nine weeks without unemployment payment from ESD

There are many people in Washington who have lost their job, and many more who are still waiting on a payment from the Employment Security Department.
6 years ago
Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, Trump...
MyNorthwest Staff

Trump threatens to intervene in Seattle, Inslee and Durkan respond

As crowds continue to occupy the area around Seattle's East Precinct, President Trump threatened to take action to end the ongoing protest himself. 
6 years ago
microsoft coronavirus, day care...
Nicole Jennings

Geekwire editor says tech companies helping fill day care void

Geekwire's managing editor explains how tech companies are stepping in to help families who are losing access to day care in the pandemic.
6 years ago
PPE, Inslee...
Kathryn Altena

Gov. Inslee hopes to expand PPE stockpile, launches #WearAMaskWA

Gov. Inslee said PPE has been difficult to obtain during the COVID-19 response, but in-state efforts have helped. He has again asked for federal help.
6 years ago
CHOP...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Police: Seattle demonstrators running checkpoints at CHAZ

Seattle police say some demonstrators on Capitol Hill are armed and trying to extort protection money from area businesses and residents.
6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Beyoncé brings free coronavirus testing to King County

KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss the latest COVID-19 updates, including free testing in King County, courtesy of Beyoncé.
6 years ago
Husky Stadium, dance...
Kathryn Altena

UW removes dance coach, invites black dancers to return to the squad

After two members the UW dance team, the only two women of color, were not selected to return, the Athletic Department has promised a leadership change.
6 years ago
Manuel Ellis, independent investigations...
MyNorthwest Staff

Gov. Inslee announces independent investigation into death of Manuel Ellis

Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday that he will soon look to open an independent investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis. 
6 years ago
Seattle Opera parking...
Heather Bosch

Seattle arts learning to adjust in the age of the pandemic

With elaborate stage productions canceled and performing arts on pause during the pandemic, Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet had to get creative.
6 years ago
Boeing, May 2020...
Chris Sullivan

Dismal 2020 continues for Boeing, as it delivers just four planes in May

That thud you heard Tuesday afternoon was Boeing stock dropping by 3%, after its May orders and deliveries report came out.
6 years ago