MyNorthwest Staff
It’s official: Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition is finally over
After months of work, the demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct has finally come to an end, with crews removing the final piece Thursday.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Shortage of Seattle public bathrooms creating wave of waste
This year so far, Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) cleaners have responded to 6,456 reports of human feces just in the retail core of downtown. Mobile Seattle bathrooms are being proposed.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Report: Seattle sees biggest dip in nation in solo-driving commuters
New U.S. census data indicates that Seattle saw the largest recent drop in commuters driving alone into work among the 100 largest cities in the country.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
KTTH hosts react to latest Democratic debate
Tonight is the fifth 2020 Democratic presidential primary debate. Catch our KIRO and KTTH hosts reacting all night to the action.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Seattle council cuts Mayor’s probation pilot for high barrier (prolific) offenders
The Seattle City Council had concerns with the probation pilot from the start and early in the budget process leaned toward placing a hold until a full report.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County approves $100,000 for homeless bus tickets to reunify families
The program enables a homeless person to get a pre-paid ticket anywhere in the U.S., under the condition that they have family there who can provide a home for them.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
NTSB urges Boeing to redesign thousands of 737 engines after 2018 explosion
Safety regulators want Boeing to redesign an engine part on thousands of planes. The National Transportation Safety Board's recommendation could affect all 737 New Generation jets.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Clear weather gives Seattle chance to catch aurora borealis
If clear skies continue to hold, the aurora borealis could very well be making an appearance in Seattle's night sky between Wednesday and Thursday.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Tacoma OKs tiny home villages to combat growing homeless crisis
Tacoma City Council voted Tuesday to allow the construction of tiny home villages to house its homeless population.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
WSDOT giving out free pieces of demolished Alaskan Way Viaduct
As the Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition wraps up, residents are being given a chance to literally get a piece of the action.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
New emails show Seattle Children’s knew about mold problem for year and a half
Internal e-mails reveal Seattle Children's Hospital knew last year that there was a pattern of children being infected with mold.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Snohomish County Executive Somers clarifies jail plans
Sgt. Adam Fortney says he's in a holding pattern until Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers decides his next step.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle’s sunny November to pick back up for rest of week
After almost 10 straight days of rain, the Seattle area will once again get an uncommon streak of sunny weather in November.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Seattle, King County ask for pause on $30 car tabs as lawsuit plays out
A coalition challenging I-976 is asking a judge to temporarily block the $30 dollar car tabs measure while the lawsuit plays out in court.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington operation ‘Net Nanny’ brings in another 16 sexual predators
The latest iteration of 'Net Nanny' saw another 16 suspected sexual predators get arrested in Washington state.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Study paints grim picture for Seattle millennials looking to buy homes
New data from Apartment List claims that 77 percent of Seattle's millennial renters are not on track to buy a home in the next five years.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington expands vaping ban to include potentially dangerous chemical
The Washington State Health Department is banning all vaping products that contain a chemical known as vitamin E acetate.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
JBLM families poised to sue over mold in houses
Military spouses living at the JBLM military base are getting ready to sue over numerous mold-related illnesses to children.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Bankers groups suing Department of Revenue over controversial bank tax bill
It was one of the big tax bills passed by the Legislature in the 2019 session and one of a handful of lawmakers called on Governor Inslee to veto.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Sea-Tac airport expects upwards of 1 million travelers Thanksgiving week
From Monday to Monday, an estimated one million travelers are expected to pass through the gates, with the busiest day seeing 160,000.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle Children’s details mold outbreaks dating back to 2001
Seattle Children's revealed a history of mold infections dating all the way back to 2001, affecting seven additional patients.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle income tax case inches toward Washington Supreme Court
Seattle's income tax case is moving forward, with the city officially putting in its request to have it heard before the Washington State Supreme Court.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
T-Mobile CEO John Legere announces he’ll be stepping down
After seven years as T-Mobile's CEO, John Legere announced Monday that he would be stepping down from the role in 2020.7 years ago
