Nick Bowman
Seattle council raises cap on sanctioned homeless camps, tiny home villages
Seattle City Council voted Tuesday to increase the allotment on sanctioned homeless encampments and tiny home villages.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Horrific details surface in lawsuit over death of Susan Powell’s sons
Opening arguments got underway in a lawsuit against DSHS, filed by the parents of Susan Powell over the murder of their grandsons.7 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Kennedy Catholic High School students protest resignation of gay teachers
Students, parents, alumni, and Catholic community members protested the resignation of two gay teachers at Kennedy High School.7 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Woodland Park Zoo’s oldest animal dies one day shy of 52
Chinta the orangutan would have turned 52 years old tomorrow, the oldest animal currently living at Woodland Park Zoo. She passed away Tuesday morning.7 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Mayor Durkan touts ‘bold action’ in State of the City address
Mayor Jenny Durkan's third 'State of the City' address Tuesday took place at the Rainier Arts Center, focusing on progress and a vision for the future.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle gets rare burst of sunshine after historic gloomy weather
After getting the wettest start to a year in over a decade, the Seattle area is finally getting something that resembles a streak of sunshine.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Woman who police say planned to steal newborn pleads not guilty
Posing as a baby photographer, she was planning to steal a newborn baby to raise as her own, investigators said. In court Tuesday, she pleaded not guilty.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New WA bill would discourage traffic-ticket quotas for officers
Sponsored by Sen. Jeff Holy, a retired Spokane police officer, the bill aims to create an environment where officers are not ordered to meet ticket quotas.7 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Senator Warren returning to Seattle for rally Saturday
Senator Elizabeth Warren will be returning to Seattle on Saturday for a meet-and-greet and rally at the Seattle Center.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle to test for coronavirus in patients with flu-like symptoms
The testing is part of an effort to create an early warning system for the virus, and gain a greater grasp on any potential spreading. As of last week only 15 patients have been diagnosed in the U.S.7 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to fight climate change in new initiative
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced on Instagram the launch of the 'Bezos Earth Fund,' pledging $10 billion to combat climate change.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Bill would effectively ban single-family zoning in Washington state
A bill moving through Olympia is looking to restrict single-family zoning across Washington state's largest cities.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man takes 4 people hostage at gunpoint in Issaquah; all later released
An armed man with a felony warrant took his sister and her family hostage Saturday evening in Issaquah, officials said.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Pete Buttigieg stops in Seattle for fundraiser
Mayor Pete Buttigieg made a stop in Seattle for a fundraising event. Ticket prices for the fundraising event ranged from $25 up to $2,800. There were also three top tier pricing levels.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
WA Democrats hope to reduce criminal penalties for intentionally spreading HIV
It’s been a law on the books for decades – anyone busted for intentionally infecting someone with HIV faces felony first degree assault.7 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Slide hazard road in Fall City will not close unless conditions change
Following the slide hazard evaluation Friday, 356th Drive SE will not be shut down, but will remain limited to one lane of traffic unless conditions change.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Is pay increase enough in Boeing-SPEEA contract proposal?
Boeing leadership and the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace have come to an agreement on a tentative contract that extends into October 2026.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Gun safety advocates, Mayor Durkan push Olympia on high capacity magazines
On the second anniversary of the tragic Parkland shooting, gun safety advocates were in Olympia Friday lobbying lawmakers to pass several bills.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
AG Ferguson looks to end solitary confinement for juveniles
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is pushing forward on a bill that would ban excessive solitary confinement for juveniles.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
WA lawmakers working on major reforms to criminal justice system
State lawmakers are working on big changes to the criminal justice system, the first effort at comprehensive reform since it was set up almost 40 years ago.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Cliff Mass: Washington not likely to have drought problems this summer
Cliff Mass, professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the UW, predicts this summer's water outlook for Washington state is "exceptionally favorable."7 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Mayor Durkan recommits to creating long-term solution for public safety
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan told business leaders at the Downtown Seattle Association's annual 'State of Downtown 2020' that she's committed to improving public safety.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Bernie Sanders announces campaign stop in Tacoma
Bernie Sanders' campaign announced on Thursday that he'll make a stop in Tacoma on Monday.7 years ago
