KIRO Newsradio staff
Vet tech believes addicts use their pets to get pills
A Seattle vet technician wants people to know how the opioid crisis is affecting pets and the people who care for them.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
What controversial income tax decision means for Washington
After an appeals court ruled that Seattle can impose an income tax, many wonder what comes next. Supporters tout the decision as groundbreaking. Others remain skeptical.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Seattle soda tax: Scare tactics, politics, and a veto promise
The Seattle soda tax continues to stir controversy as the City Council and the mayor disagree over how the millions in tax funds should be used.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Showbox granted landmark status after months-long battle
Seattle's Landmarks Preservation Board unanimously voted to grant The Showbox landmark status after months of efforts to save the iconic music venue.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Why is Uber pushing so hard for congestion tolling in Seattle?
Uber released a study on Wednesday related to congestion tolling in Seattle. So, why is the company investing resources in what's proven to be a controversial issue?7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Edmonds woman goes missing, wakes up in field with no memory
Police in Edmonds are trying to figure out what happened to a woman who went missing for a couple hours on the early morning of July 14.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
How innovative Tacoma shelter could be blueprint for Seattle’s homeless crisis
Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda visited Tacoma Wednesday, to get a look at the city's innovative -- and largely successful -- approach to sheltering its homeless.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Debate rages over gun-free zones in Washington
Gun safety advocates say gun-free zones makes the public safer. Local gun rights advocates disagree, and are launching a new ad campaign to spread their message.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle police arrest 12 people for drugs, one for brandishing cleaver
A drug emphasis patrol along Third Avenue turned up quite a bit of drugs yesterday. Officers from the West Precinct concentrated on Third near Yesler Way and Pike Street and arrested 12 individuals for drug offences and warrants.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Shoreline going ahead with the fancy public bathroom experiment
Shoreline is hoping to succeed where Seattle failed and is planning to install their own fancy public bathroom at Echo Lake Park, where the bathrooms have seen much criminal activity.7 years ago
Aaron Granillo
Whale watching companies file lawsuit over distance restriction
Washington’s whale watching companies are going to court in San Juan County to fight a local citizen initiative. The measure would effectively ban them from viewing the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle’s gloomy July weather is actually completely normal
Where is Seattle's summer weather? That's the question on the minds of many as yet another rainy moved in Wednesday morning. But according to historic data, the weather we've been seeing is actually completely normal for July.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
History will dance on an old ‘snagboat’ in Anacortes
The PRESTON is an old snagboat that kept the waters of Puget Sound clear for generations. Now it's fit for dancing to bring that history to life.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Record-setting $12.2 million Washington Lotto prize remains unclaimed
It might be smart to check on any old Washington lotto tickets you have in your wallet -- you could have won over $12 million without even knowing.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Restorative Justice: A different path to accountability for young offenders
Instead of sending youth to jail over misdemeanor crimes, King County offers Choose 180 -- a program aimed at putting kids on a different path.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
How often do you think about Mount Rainier erupting?
Why the Washington Emergency Management Division is asking Pierce County residents about their knowledge of volcano safety and evacuation routes.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bothell will be the next city to get Lime electric scooters
Bothell will officially be the next city to try out electric scootershares, approving a 90-day pilot program that will go into effect this Friday.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Viaduct demolition head: ‘This is one of the toughest jobs I’ve ever done’
Crews continue to inch their way through the demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, for a job the project's head calls one of his tallest orders ever.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Tacoma leaders urge unity after fatal officer-involved shooting at detention center
Tacoma leaders are urging unity and communication in the wake of a deadly officer-involved shooting, when a man attempted to set fire to a federal detention center.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Multiple crashes snarl Tuesday morning commutes through Shoreline, Redmond
Washington state troopers began investigating an injury hit-and-run crash on northbound I-5 in Shoreline early Tuesday.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
King County juvenile diversion program expands to immigrant communities
The goal of King County's expanding juvenile diversion program is to keep kids out of the criminal justice system, and away from crime.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Northwest set for reprieve as wetter, light wildfire season approaches
A new study from UW climate scientist Cliff Mass argue that increased precipitation will make for a light wildfire season.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle council members call on city to renegotiate police contract
Three Seattle City Council members urged Mayor Jenny Durkan Monday to reopen negotiations with the Seattle Police Department on its recently-passed collective bargaining agreement.7 years ago
