Nick Bowman
Washington Democrats introduce bill to strengthen automatic voter registration
Washington Democrats in the state Legislature recently introduced a bill to strengthen automatic voter registration measures for young adults.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle thief foiled by patch of ice in attempted theater robbery
A thief attempted to steal thousands in cash from a Seattle theater, but was defeated by ice.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
State lawmakers push for ‘fair and just’ Senate impeachment trial
Washington state's own lawmakers in D.C. are turning their attention toward ensuring a fair impeachment trial takes place in the U.S. Senate.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Puget Sound region’s snow winds to a close
The Puget Sound region may see a snow intermission on Thursday, but another system is on tap for Friday into Saturday with snow levels dropping back down to 500 feet.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Seattle Police Department touts 2019 stats, sets 2020 goals
Major crime is down 5% and 108 officers were hired in 2019, the Seattle Police Department touted on Tuesday in its annual report.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee hones in on homelessness, climate change in State of the State address
Washington Governor Jay Inslee is set to deliver his annual State of the State address to state lawmakers in Olympia at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Where Seattle and WSDOT are sending their snow plows
How do the City of Seattle and WSDOT deploy their plows once snow starts falling? Let's take a look at their respective strategies.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Almost 30 cars involved in pile-up collisions on SR 520 bridge overnight
Slick conditions caused multiple crashes and blocked all westbound lanes of State Route 520 Monday night, troopers say.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle schools closed; snow falling across Puget Sound region
Forecasters say moderate to heavy snow is expected Tuesday night but it's still unclear which locations will get dumped on.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Kshama Sawant rallies support for head tax relaunch
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant rallied her supporters Monday night in support of a new head tax, not entirely different from her 2018 attempt.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Report: Seattle officer’s lie may have led to suspect’s suicide
A new report suggests that a Seattle police officer may have contributed to a suspect's suicide by lying and making him think he killed someone in a hit-and-run.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Hundreds of drivers stuck overnight on US 2 near Skykomish
State troopers say hundreds of vehicles were stuck on the pass in the Skykomish area overnight -- including three buses full of middle schoolers.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
In wake of domestic terrorism allegations, future for Rep. Shea remains unclear
As the new legislative session kicks off, the future for controversial Rep. Matt Shea in the state House of Representatives remains largely uncertain.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
State lawmaker pushes mental health bill to address homeless prolific offenders
A newly-proposed bill would compel mental health treatment for prolific offenders, a move some believe is critical to solving the state's homeless crisis.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle Mayor Durkan: SPD ‘has transformed itself’ in reducing use of force
The City of Seattle touted recent improvements to the police department's use of force in a recently-filed report.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Morning commuters to face snow flurries, icy roads
Forecasters say we will see light snow showers move across the Puget Sound region from the coast and Olympic Peninsula Monday night into Tuesday.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle Police Department releases annual report on gun violence
The Seattle Police Department released its annual report on gun violence, and statistics show the number of shootings in 2019 is up from 2018.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Snow blankets north Puget Sound region
A trace to a couple inches of snow has blanketed northern areas of the Puget Sound region, including in Shoreline, Lynnwood, Redmond, Maltby, Everett, and Bothell.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Homelessness, transportation funding top lawmakers’ priority list in 2020 session
What is supposed to be a short 60-day legislative session gets underway in Olympia Monday, but there is a lot to take care of in 2020.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
WSDOT: You may have been overcharged for using SR 99 tunnel
More than 1,500 cars were overcharged 25 cents when using the SR 99 tunnel from Nov. 9, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2019 due to a technical issue.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
King County judge rules against effort to recall state AG Bob Ferguson
A King County judge ruled Friday against a grassroots recall effort against Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
WA Rep. Shea refuses to resign amidst allegations of domestic terrorism
Most state lawmakers want Rep. Matt Shea to resign after an investigation alleged he engaged in domestic terrorism, but expelling him from the Legislature could be a tougher sell.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Light rail riders fired up after announcer voice changes from female to male
Among the many changes on light rail during a 10-week period of construction has been a shift from an automated female voice to a man’s voice.7 years ago
