Hanna Scott
Seattle City Council approves Regional Homeless Authority
The Seattle City Council has approved a regional homeless authority, the last step in making the agreement with King County a reality.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County Courthouse 3rd Ave entrance reopens early after safety concerns
After closing in early December for safety concerns, the 3rd Avenue entrance at the King County Courthouse reopened Monday morning.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Sea-Tac Airport brings back program to allow visitors past security
After a 6 week pilot in 2018, the Sea-Tac Airport visitor pass program will return permanently, announced Monday morning by the Port of Seattle.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Seattle sends police accountability report card to judge, punts on compliance plan
Seattle’s police oversight system is working but there is room for improvement, according to a report from a consultant firm.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Homeowner says PSE won’t restore power until she pays for new power pole
A Pierce County homeowner says she hasn't had electricity for weeks, ever since a tree fell and knocked out a power pole on her property.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Tacoma bars that don’t provide closed captioning may be hit with fines
Bars, restaurants and other venues that don't leave closed captioning on may be in line for quite the fine under a new city of Tacoma compliance law, reports The News Tribune.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
January 2nd is Christmas for those with Seattle library fines
Seattle Public Library is eliminating fines, but it's not a free for all. You will have to give the books back eventually.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Jury awards $57.2 million in damages to WSDOT in SR 99 tunnel delay trial
A Thurston County jury has awarded $57.2 million damages from Seattle Tunnel Partners to the state in the SR 99 tunnel delays trial.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle police K9 nabs porch pirate in Queen Anne
A Seattle Police Department K9 named Katniss nabbed her first ever suspect early Thursday morning, running down an alleged package thief in Queen Anne.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Rules begin to take shape for e-scooters in Seattle
The City of Seattle continues to try and figure out the best way forward for electric scootershares, with documents revealing how it plans to safely bring the service into the fold.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Police: Man shot by Renton officer dies at hospital
Police are investigating a police shooting Thursday afternoon in Renton.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Seattle police nab 19 people for drug, warrant violations
Seattle police and US Marshalls arrested 19 people in downtown Seattle on Monday for warrants and narcotics violations.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Gov. Inslee, AG seek ‘assault weapons’ ban, more gun laws to fight mass shootings
Bob Ferguson and Jay Inslee are asking lawmakers to ban assault weapons and for new limits on “high capacity” magazines in an effort to stop mass shootings.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
WA Rep. Jayapal: President Trump ‘is the smoking gun’ for impeachment
Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal delivered a fiery address to Congress Wednesday, labeling President Trump 'the smoking gun' for impeachment.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Viral video of Seattle police and protesters clashing sparks investigation
A viral Twitter video showing Seattle police and protesters clashing over the weekend has sparked an investigation by the Office of Police Accountability.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
State officials to discuss gas tax, congestion tolling, self-driving cars
The State Transportation Commission will meet to discuss a proposed road usage charge vs. a gas tax, as well as a variety of other topics.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle City Council committee approves regional homeless authority proposal
A new regional homeless authority is one step closer to becoming a reality, after getting approved by King County Council and a Seattle City Council committee.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington state drivers may get apple-themed license plates
State Senator Brad Hawkins tells KIRO Radio he will introduce a bill next month to create an apple-themed license plate.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
After 40 years, Washington state now lets more workers qualify for overtime
Sacks says the new rules mean more workers should qualify for overtime, and simplify overtime rules and help employees better understand overtime rights, if they are misclassified.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Microsoft and Ford take a swing at solving Seattle traffic
As part of a partnership with Ford, Microsoft is looking to tackle Seattle's growing issues with traffic with the help of quantum computing.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Snow finally set to fall in Washington mountain passes, as resorts prepare to open doors
After what's been a long wait for skiers and snowboarders alike, snow is finally about to fall in Washington's mountain passes.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
737 MAX still not close to flying again, as FAA testifies in front of Congress
Boeing's 737 MAX will not be re-certified to fly until sometime in 2020 -- that's the latest word from the head of the FAA, as it goes before Congress.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
King County OKs $600K in emergency money as fearful workers detail courthouse attacks
For employees working at the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle, daily attacks have simply become a fact of life.7 years ago
