MyNorthwest Staff
Protests in Seattle, across US condemn action in Iran and Iraq
Demonstrators in dozens of cities around the U.S., including in Seattle, gathered Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s killing of an Iranian general and decision to send thousands of additional soldiers to the Middle East.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Deputies: Suspect arrested in White Center pizza shop robbery
Investigators said a man entered the back door of the pizza shop located in the 9800 block of 16th Avenue Southwest and headed straight to the office where an employee was counting money during closing time.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle police seize 2,700 pills laced with fentanyl in December drug raid
Seattle PD narcotics detectives seized a cache of drugs and weapons as part of several warrants, including thousands of pills laced with fentanyl.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Snow beginning to show up in Seattle forecast for January
That little snowflake in your in your phone's weather app isn't an illusion -- possible snow showers are appearing in some forecasts starting in January.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
WA Rep. Jayapal: Iran conflict ‘nothing short of a disaster,’ with protests planned across US
After a U.S. airstrike that killed a top general in Iran, opposition to full-scale war is already organizing both in Seattle and across the country.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Bill Gates calls for income tax in Washington state
Washington state's tax structure has long been labeled among the most regressive in the nation, something Bill Gates affirmed in a recent blog post.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘No known specific threats’ to Seattle in wake of Iran conflict
With Iran vowing revenge for a U.S. airstrike, Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best is assuring the city that there are "no known specific threats" to the city.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Washington AG targets ‘prolific supplier’ Johnson & Johnson in opioid lawsuit
In a new lawsuit, Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson contends Johnson & Johnson played a key role in fueling an ongoing opioid epidemic.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Nurses, health workers at King, Snonomish County hospitals postpone strike
After initially setting a Jan. 14 date to strike, nurses and health care workers at Swedish-Providence in Seattle have opted to postpone any such action.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Shoreline therapeutic court takes new approach to low-level offenders
The new Shoreline therapeutic court comes with a resource office to help low-level offenders fix their life problems, in hopes it will keep them from getting in trouble with the law again.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Employees say Amazon reprimanded them for criticizing environmental policy
At least two Amazon employees were told they would be fired if they kept talking about the Seattle-based company's environmental policies.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
UW Medicine on how to deal with winter SAD and gloomy weather
In a city rife with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), there are ways to battle the low winter moods that accompany Seattle's gloomy weather.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle’s first baby of new year born at Swedish First Hill
Seven-pound 10-ounce Sadie McMillan was born to Candice McMillan at 12:02 a.m. yesterday, arriving a little early, as she was scheduled to be born three weeks from now.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle dock construction changing ferry schedules starting Saturday
Ferry departure times will be shifted anywhere from 5 minutes to 30 minutes in the mornings. Afternoon sailings will be moved by as much as an hour.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington state patients get crucial protection against surprise medical bills
Among other legislation that took effect at the start of 2020 was a bill prohibiting some medical providers from hitting Washington state residents with surprise medical bills.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Coast Guard suspends search for 5 missing fishermen
The Coast Guard suspended its search Wednesday evening for five missing fishermen in the waters near Sutwik Island, Alaska.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Space Needle cancels New Year’s fireworks for strong winds
The Space Needle team warned Seattleites that strong winds on Tuesday could force a cancellation of the annual New Year's Eve fireworks show. As the clock struck 12 a.m. the light show kicked off without even the slightest explosion.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Two officers shot, suspect killed in Federal Way
Two Federal Way police officers were shot and a suspect is dead after a confrontation at an apartment complex.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
High winds threaten New Year’s Eve fireworks at Space Needle
It is very possible that for the first time ever, Mother Nature could cancel the Space Needle's New Year's Eve fireworks show Tuesday night.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Tim Eyman wants a Thurston County court to also consider I-976
Eyman wants a Thurston County judge to rule whether Initiative 976 is constitutional, even though King County Judge Marshall Ferguson is already considering it.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle driver gets parking ticket… while paying for parking
A woman says she parked her car in downtown Seattle near the King County Courthouse and in the five minutes it took her to pay for parking at the street kiosk, she got a ticket.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Snohomish, Bremerton, and Port Orchard enact plastic bag bans
It will cost you at least eight cents to buy a paper or thick plastic bag at stores in Bremerton, Port Orchard and unincorporated Kitsap County.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Rain, possible thunderstorms could dampen New Year’s Eve in Seattle
With the decade coming to an end Tuesday, Seattle revelers may have to pack their umbrellas and raincoats for any outdoor plans on New Year's Eve.7 years ago
