Nick Bowman
Emerald City Comic Con moving forward despite concerns over coronavirus
Despite ongoing concerns related to the spread of coronavirus, Emerald City Comic Con will go forward as planned this year in downtown Seattle.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Coronavirus shows why we need paid medical leave in US
We stand to learn a lot about the benefits of paid medical leave as we closely monitor the ongoing spread of coronavirus in the United States.7 years ago
Kathryn Altena
AAA will be the latest to try car-sharing service in Seattle
Despite a handful of failed attempts from other companies, AAA Washington is launching its own app-based, car-rental service in Seattle this spring.7 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Seattle’s homeless pose serious coronavirus threat
As the coronavirus spreads in King County, killing six, it's clear that we're not ready for how Seattle's out-of-control homelessness will worsen the crisis.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Researchers say coronavirus likely spread silently in Washington for weeks
Researchers at the Seattle Flu Study now believe coronavirus may have been spreading in Washington state for weeks undetected.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Second coronavirus death in King County, more cases reported across region
A second person has died from coronavirus and three people have been identified in King County as having the illness, bringing the total cases in King County to 10. Snohomish County also reported another case Sunday evening.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Puget Sound schools close Monday over coronavirus concerns
A handful of schools in both King County and Snohomish County announced closures Monday due to concerns over coronavirus.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Two more cases of coronavirus identified in King County
Two men in the their 60s with underlying health conditions were hospitalized with coronavirus, according to health officials in Washington state.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Shoppers worried about coronavirus stock piling hand sanitizer, toilet paper
Shoppers are stocking up on supplies to prepare for the potential spread of coronavirus.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Family of Snohomish County teen assures public they’re following guidelines
Health officials announced Friday night that a teen at Jackson High School in Everett tested 'presumptive positive' for coronavirus.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Two dozen emergency workers quarantined for possible coronavirus
Two dozen emergency workers are off the job as they are being monitored for possible exposure to the coronavirus.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
King County man first to die in US from coronavirus; two more cases identified
The first coronavirus-related death was reported in Washington state on Saturday, according to the Washington Department of Health.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Two new cases of coronavirus in Washington state
Health officials say there are two new cases of coronavirus in Washington state -- one is an Everett student and another is a woman in King County.7 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Tacoma ‘Microlibrary’ brings books, services to library-free area of town
A "Microlibrary" full of hundreds of books and DVDs is changing the reading scene of Tacoma's Eastside, a neighborhood that lost its library in 2011.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Person connected to Bothell H.S. tests negative for coronavirus
A sick relative of a staff member at the school prompted the school's closure Thursday and Friday. The relative's test results returned negative for coronavirus.7 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Washington lawmakers propose budget increase to combat coronavirus
To ensure there is enough money to address the threat of coronavirus, Washington state lawmakers have proposed an increased budget to combat an outbreak.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Head of Seattle’s homelessness response to resign
Acting Seattle Human Services Director Jason Johnson announced Friday that he will resign. According to an email sent to his staff, he will remain in office until June.7 years ago
Kathryn Altena
New segment of Lake to Sound Trail opens, linking trails and transit
A new segment opened Wednesday of King County Parks’ Lake to Sound Trail that will eventually connect Lake Washington to Puget Sound.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Bill requiring consent for pelvic exams in Washington gets bipartisan support
A call to require consent for pelvic exams on unconscious women found its way to Olympia, with support on both sides of the aisle.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Kshama Sawant: Barriers to congestion tolling in Seattle ‘seem insurmountable’
As Seattle continues to look into whether or not congestion tolling is feasible in its downtown core, some city council members remain skeptical it could ever work.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man dead after chase, shooting involving troopers near Gig Harbor
A man is dead after a short chase and shooting Thursday evening involving Washington State Patrol troopers in the Gig Harbor area.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Judge blocks Trump from using Kitsap naval base funds on border wall
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from diverting funds from a Kitsap naval base toward building a wall along the U.S./Mexican border.7 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Fireworks could soon be banned in unincorporated King County
Councilmember Joe McDermott introduced Legislation to ban all fireworks, including sparklers and 'safe' options, in unincorporated King County.7 years ago
