Nick Bowman
Seattle students return positive testing, despite statewide struggles
Recently-released assessments show that while students in Seattle schools are outpacing Washington in key metrics, there are still issues to address.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Concerns over vaping continue to ramp up in King County, statewide
Concerns over vaping continue to ramp up in King County and Washington, highlighted by statements from Executive Dow Constantine and the Washington State Health Department.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
King County Sheriff commissions Chief Patti Cole-Tindall (UPDATED)
Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht has given a full commission to a chief who is not approved by the state of Washington as a certified police officer.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Human remains found in woods near Black Diamond construction site
The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after human remains were discovered in Black Diamond.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington state giving out $350,000 in non-lethal wolf deterrence grants
Washington state is giving out two grants worth more than $350,000 to groups focused on deterring wolves without killing them.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Health officials to release details on possible vaping illness in Washington state
King County and state health officials are set to release information on Wednesday afternoon about a possible vaping-related illness in Washington.7 years ago
Jillian Raftery
ICE offers rare tour of Tacoma immigration detention to show ‘humane’ conditions
KIRO Radio reporters were allowed to tour the Northwest Detention Center where ICE detains migrants and asylum seekers in Tacoma, Washington.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Mayor Durkan puts $1.6M toward hiring, retention for short-staffed SPD
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced $1.6 million in spending for the 2020 budget to improve hiring and retention for Seattle police.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Richland florist who wouldn’t serve gay wedding looks to head back to Supreme Court
After the Washington State Supreme Court upheld its decision against a Richland florist in June, the case could end up heading to the U.S. Supreme Court for a second time.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Student with gun puts Tacoma’s Mount Tahoma HS into lockdown
Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma went into lockdown Wednesday morning. Tacoma police detained three people. A gun was involved.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Police: 9-year-old boy, 2 women injured in North Seattle stabbing
Seattle police are investigating a stabbing that injured three people Tuesday night in North Seattle.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
One man’s quest to stop shoplifting in his Seattle neighborhood
Seattle residents, and at least one major business, say that shoplifting is a major problem and officials are doing very little about it.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Critical of regional homeless plan, Reagan Dunn drops his own proposals
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn made no secret about the fact that he wasn’t a fan of the new Regional Homeless Authority.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Supreme Court ready for ST3 car tab battle Tuesday
Lawyers are slated to argue for and against ST3's car tabs in Washington Supreme Court. The results could maintain or change the status quo.7 years ago
Aaron Granillo
Firefighter groups tackling the tough issue of suicide
There are no solid statistics on wildland firefighter suicides, but it’s become a major concern among the highest ranks of the firefighting community.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Flasher exposes himself to kayakers at Seattle arboretum
A man exposed himself to two women while they were kayaking in the UW Arboretum in Seattle. Flashing is allegedly not that uncommon.7 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Everett High School closed Tuesday for flooding
Heavy rainfall has prompted the Everett School District to close Everett High School on Tuesday.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle’s new XFL team ramps up hiring
Seattle's new XFL team has already got themselves a name and a logo, and now the Seattle Dragons are hiring for various position to make sure people actually show up for the games.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Study: 1 in 5 King County kids getting recommended hour of activity per day
A new study shows that fewer than one in five King County kids are not getting the recommended hour of exercise a day, not that adults are either.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
SDOT cancels $52 million streetcar contract, project set to finish in 2026
The Seattle Department of Transportation will go back to the drawing board on its plan for building the Seattle streetcar, canceling a $52 million contract originally signed in 2017.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Nearly 1,000 Amazon employees plan walkout over climate change
Almost 1,000 Amazon employees are planning a walkout on Friday, September 20, in an effort to urge the company into acting on climate change.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Bus routes shift with ‘Seattle Squeeze,’ Viaduct demolition
Viaduct demolition work and traffic congestion is bringing big changes to Downtown Seattle bus routes starting Monday morning.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
HopSkipDrive introduces Seattle rideshare exclusively for kids
HopSkipDrive launched recently in Seattle and allows parents to book an Uber-like ride for their kids, in place of using the bus or driving themselves, reports KUOW.7 years ago
