Nick Bowman
WA AG Ferguson: Greyhound has ‘responsibility’ to stop immigration checks on buses
Washington AG Bob Ferguson voiced support for a recent decision from Greyhound to stop allowing CBP to board Greyhound buses without warrants.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Strong winds bring down trees, power lines across Western Washington
A strong and wet system brought down trees and power lines across western Washington on Sunday, closing a handful of roads and highways.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Guns, sex-ed, and death penalty all on the line in Olympia
There are just about three weeks left in the regular 2020 legislative session and lawmakers have a lot to wrap up before March 12.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Snohomish County man, first coronavirus patient in US, fully recovered
The man affected was reportedly traveling through Sea-Tac Airport after a trip to China near the Wuhan region. He has been cleared of coronavirus and is free to go about his life.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Edmonds 7-Eleven clerk killed during attempted robbery; suspect a ‘serious threat’
A 64-year-old clerk who was fatally shot at an Edmonds 7-Eleven store was found by a customer.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Judge determines Tim Eyman broke campaign finance rules
A Thurston County Superior Court judge has ruled that gubernatorial candidate Tim Eyman broke campaign finance rules and concealed thousands in campaign contributions.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Defendants in I-976 lawsuit ask judge to lift pause on $30 car tabs
Defendants in a lawsuit against I-976 asked a King County judge to reconsider parts of his recent ruling and lift an injunction on the $30 car tabs measure.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
WA Democrats revive proposed ban on high capacity magazines
After Republicans quashed a proposed ban on high-capacity magazines, state Democrats are back with a new version, this time including a buyback program.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
King County Sheriff’s Office finds man dead in front of Maple Valley precinct
The King County Sheriff’s Office is linking the death of a man early Friday at their precinct in Maple Valley to a woman who found dead in her home Wednesday.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Lawmaker wants to use Boeing tax break to save the salmon
Washington state hasn't been able to find a reliable source of funding to clear passageways for spawning salmon. Until now, that is.7 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Seattle Women’s March moves to coincide with International Women’s Day
With a new location, month, and focus, the 2020 Seattle Women's March is getting a makeover that sets it apart from other years.7 years ago
Kathryn Altena
North Bend Fire Training Academy no longer coronavirus quarantine site
The Washington State Patrol Fire Training Academy near North Bend, Wash., is no longer a quarantine site and was never used for this purpose.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Gun magazine ban, felon voting rights die at session cutoff
A key deadline has come and gone in Olympia, as most bills had to get a vote Wednesday before the session cutoff at 5 p.m. to stay alive.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Lawmakers continue to make headway on King County big business tax
A state-level proposal to levy a tax on big businesses in King County is still alive after a key legislative deadline passed this week.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Ballard bank robber forgets to plan getaway car
A bank robber in Ballard on Wednesday quickly learned the importance of planning a getaway car.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
KIRO Radio, KTTH hosts react to fiery Democratic debate
On a tough night for Michael Bloomberg, KTTH and KIRO Radio hosts were reacting in real time to Wednesday's Democratic debate.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Olympia woman tests positive for coronavirus after cruise
An Olympia woman has tested positive for coronavirus, after U.S. government evacuated American citizens off a Diamond Princess cruise ship.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Study: Seattle sugary beverage tax led to 30.5% drop in sales
Of the beverages being sold, family-sized beverage dropped more than sales of individual sizes as a result of the sugary drink tax, with soda seeing the biggest decrease of all beverages.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington state lawmakers push to suspend Boeing tax breaks
Companion bills in the Senate and House introduced Wednesday respond to Boeing's request to suspend its B&O tax breaks, accounting for a 40% reduction.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle council clashes over how to address state head tax proposal
Seattle councilmembers clashed Tuesday over how to address a state proposal that would levy a modest tax on big businesses in King County.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Traffic cams that could track blocking the intersection passes in Senate
The cameras would also issue tickets for illegally using transit-only lanes. Senate Bill 5789 passed was passed by majority Democrats, with no Republican votes in favor.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Ranking crowns small Whidbey Island locale Washington’s safest city
A recent study ranked Washington state's safest cities, naming Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island to the top spot.7 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Pair of Seattle shooting suspects plead not guilty to murder, assault charges
Marquise Tolbert and William Tolliver, two of the suspects in the Seattle shooting, pled 'not guilty' to murder and assault charges Wednesday.7 years ago
