MyNorthwest Staff
New close-up footage of orcas gives fresh insights to behavior
Researches recently used drones and cameras to observe southern resident orcas off the British Columbia coast.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle commute one of the worst in US, new survey says
Seattle topped a recent list of cities where workers say that their commute has gotten worse – followed by Denver, Austin and San Francisco.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County Executive begins preparing lawsuit to challenge I-976
With I-976 leading in a second round of election results, $30 car tabs could soon be coming to Washington state. That said, there's still a long road ahead.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Home of Bezos and Gates could soon be in hot water as voters split on levy
Medina -- the home of Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos -- is running out of money, and could soon be in hot water if a crucial property levy continues to lag in polls.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Sawant trailing Orion in Seattle City Council race
The second round of results for Seattle's seven City Council races have rolled in, with razor thin races, as well as a mix between "massive change" and "more of the same" depending on the district.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Larry Gossett losing in King County Council race
Long-time King County Councilmember Larry Gossett (43%) is losing to Girmay Zahilay (57%) after another round of vote tallying on Wednesday.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Voters favoring incumbent Bellevue City Council members
The incumbents are winning in the Bellevue City Council races, according to the latest vote tallies on Wednesday.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Advisory vote on fireworks ban in unincorporated Snohomish County passing
Voters are approving Prop. 1 (61% of the votes), which would ban the discharge of consumer fireworks in unincorporated "urban growth" areas of Snohomish County.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Voters rejecting R-88, affirmative action referendum
Referendum 88 -- the affirmative action referendum -- is being rejected in Washington state at 51%.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
$30 car tabs initiative maintains lead in latest vote tally
Initiative 976 -- to cap car tabs at $30 -- has maintained a lead (55% approved, 45% rejected) in a second round of vote tallying on Wednesday.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Kshama Sawant losing Seattle City Council race in early results
In early election results Tuesday night, Seattle voters are sending a clear message about the direction of the city.7 years ago
Aaron Granillo
Report: Washington inmates need better quality food and health care
A new report by the Washington Department of Corrections Ombuds found the state’s inmates should be receiving better quality health care and food.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Facebook continues Eastside expansion with 325K square-foot Bellevue lease
Facebook is continuing to expand into Bellevue, signing a deal to lease yet another building in the city's 36-acre Spring District development.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Bernie Sanders throws support behind quartet of Seattle council candidates
2020 presidential candidate and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders Tweeted his support for a quartet of Seattle City Council candidates Tuesday.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle area blanketed in thick fog during Tuesday commute
A dense blanket of fog descended on Seattle Tuesday morning, engulfing many of the major commuter roads, and significantly reducing visibility.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Tacoma man dies on his honeymoon; family blames vaping
A 23-year-old man from the Tacoma area died of a vaping-related illness October 30 at the Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls OR, according to his family.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Boeing Starliner capsule completes crucial rocket abort safety test
It was a successful test launch this morning for Boeing's new space pod. The Starliner is part of NASA's effort to send more American astronauts into space using private companies.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Is Washington state barreling toward a recession?
A new report says there's a chance Washington state is headed for a recession sometime in the next year.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle’s streak of dry weather will soon be followed by near-constant rain
Despite the fact that November is typically one of the wettest months of the year for the Seattle area, rain has been scarcely seen as we've gotten clear of Halloween.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Former Seahawks star voices support for affirmative action in Washington
It's Election Week in Washington, and former Seahawks star Doug Baldwin is voicing his support for the state's affirmative action ballot measure.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Armed suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in Parkland, deputies say
A 56-year-old man is dead after Pierce County Sheriff's deputies shot him Sunday evening in Parkland.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
2 children killed in fire at Lynnwood apartment, fire officials say
Two children are dead and one escaped and was taken to the hospital after a two-alarm fire broke out at an apartment in Lynnwood on Sunday.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle NHL team name could come soon
A new report alleges NHL Seattle's ownership group intends to announce the name of the team before this year's all-star break in January.7 years ago
