Nick Bowman
‘Very small chance’ of bigger earthquake after series of tremors in Fall City
A cluster of earthquakes have been occurring near Fall City for the last day or so, producing a very slight chance of a larger quake sometime in the future.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Study: Puget Sound has 75% chance of major earthquake in next 100 years
A new earthquake danger assessment by the U.S. Geological Survey says that the Puget Sound has a 75 percent or greater chance of being hit by a damaging earthquake in the next 100 years.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle nurses inch closer to strike, cite ‘severe’ staffing issues, overpaid CEO
After voting to approve a strike in November, nurses at Seattle's Swedish Medical Center are "moving closer" toward taking action.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
GOP lawmaker calls for prison reform after death of Monroe inmate
Washington state Senator Keith Wagoner is calling for improvements to medical care in jails, following the death of a prison inmate.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Court: Washington state lawmakers subject to public records act
The Washington Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Public Records Act fully applies to information regarding state lawmakers.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington state representatives react to historic impeachment votes
Much like the rest of Congress, Washington state's representatives were divided down party lines during a pair of historic impeachment votes.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
South Seattle business allegedly dumped toxic waste in Puget Sound
After secret water tests came up dirty, investigators searched the business and discovered a portable pump and hidden drain leading directly to the sewer system,pumping toxic waste with no treatment.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Series of small earthquakes cap off busy 24 hours in Fall City
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was measured near Fall City Wednesday evening.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle police investigating string of 12 fires in a single night
Seattle police arrested a suspect early Wednesday that they believe could be connected to 12 separate fires set in a single night.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee 2020 budget includes $146 million to fight homelessness
Gov. Jay Inslee unveiled his 2020 budget proposal Wednesday, putting a special focus on fighting what he describes as a "statewide homelessness crisis."7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle’s first ever car-sharing service will soon be the last to leave
Share Now arrived in 2012 as Seattle's first ever car-sharing service, and come February 2020, it will also have the honor of being the last to leave.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Heavy rain marks return to normal to close out weird year of Seattle weather
With up to four inches of rain expected in the Seattle area in the next few days, we're finally getting some normal weather to end what's been a strange year.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Homeless micro shelters ready to open in Tacoma
Emergency micro-shelters in Tacoma are ready to open, one month after the city announced the emergency housing program.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
WA Sen. Patty Murray: Senate ‘must allow a fair trial’ for impeachment
As the House votes on impeachment, Washington Senator Patty Murray is urging her colleagues to conduct a fair and impartial trial.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
AG Bob Ferguson suing Trump administration over courthouse immigration arrests
Attorney General Bob Ferguson is suing the Trump administration for arresting immigrants in and near courthouses across Washington state.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Washington State Transportation Commission adopts recommendations on pay per mile
The Washington State Transportation Commission on Tuesday adopted recommendations for a pay per mile system across the state.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Sound Transit gets crucial $1.4B in funding for Federal Way light rail
Sound Transit will soon get $1.4 billion in critical funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand light rail into Federal Way.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Study: Seattle one of the most changed cities of the decade
A recent Apartment List study labeled Seattle as the 6th most changed metro area of the decade, coming in just behind Portland's 2nd-place finish.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
11 injured, 3 critical after van crashes through Burien storefront
A van crashed through the front window and the check stand of a Burien Ross Dress for Less store, injuring 11 people7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Impeachment rallies planned across Puget Sound region
On the eve of a possible impeachment in the U.S. House of Representatives, rallies were held Tuesday in Seattle, Tacoma, and elsewhere across the region.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Heavy rain could bring Seattle’s wettest day of the entire year
The Seattle area is approaching one of its rainiest periods of the year, with up to three inches of rain over a 72 hour period set to descend on the region Wednesday.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
PETA nets seat as Starbucks shareholder to fight vegan milk charge
PETA spokeswoman Amber Canavan says their first priority is getting Starbucks to stop charging up to 80 cents extra for vegan milk.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Boeing to suspend 737 MAX production
Boeing announced on Monday that it will suspend production of the 737 MAX in January.7 years ago
