KIRO 7 News Staff
New case of measles confirmed in King County
Seattle and King County Public Health is investigating another new confirmed case of measles in a county resident.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Court rules Seattle can impose an income tax in stunning decision
A shocking decision was handed down by a Washington State Court of Appeals Monday, ruling that the City of Seattle has the legal authority to impose an income tax.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Northwest is closer to getting ultra high speed rail between BC, Seattle, and Portland
With the latest study, the Northwest is inching closer to an ultra-high-speed rail project to connect Vancouver BC, Seattle, and Portland, with hour-long trips between them.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Source: King County Exec. Constantine retaliated against sheriff’s detective
Sources allege that King County Executive Dow Constantine retaliated against a member of his protection unit who he believes spoke to the media.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Rallies planned in protest of Amazon on Prime Day, including at Seattle HQ
Immigrant rights and labor leaders are using Amazon's Prime Day, the annual 48-hour shopping event that rakes in billions, to draw attention to workplace conditions, pay, and the company's ties with ICE.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Law enforcement, prosecutors key to juvenile justice reforms in King County
What's the solution when gang violence, drugs, theft, robbery, and a variety of smaller crimes are committed by kids?7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Tacoma police kill man who was allegedly trying to set fire to detention center
An armed man was killed, stopped by police while allegedly trying to burn down Tacoma's Northwest Detention Center.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Durkan decries Trump’s proposed weekend ICE raids, warns residents
Seattle isn't expected to be a target of the ICE raids this weekend. But Mayor Jenny Durkan has ordered all city departments to prepare, just in case.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
PNW’s Shake Alert system passes with flying colors after Friday quakes
Washington's Shake Alert system may not be fully online yet, but it did pass a key test after a pair of earthquakes jolted Snohomish County early Friday morning.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
All lanes reopened on Aurora Ave after tree falls across road
A tree that fell and hit a car on southbound Aurora Avenue North has all but one lane blocked near Comstock Street.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Why almost 90 percent of Washington doesn’t have earthquake insurance
After a pair of earthquakes rattled Snohomish County Friday morning, many may have rushed to check whether their home insurance covers quakes, and -- like a vast majority of people in Washington -- found that it doesn't.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over the Map: Washington mountains named for forgotten giants of journalism
Why are series of mountains on the Olympic Peninsula named for forgotten giants of 19th century journalism? Historian Feliks Banel dives in.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Round 1: Candidates who Eastside businesses endorse
The Eastside Business Association released its first round of candidate endorsements for the upcoming elections from Renton to Redmond.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Concrete truck overturns on NB I-5 at start of Friday morning commute in Lynnwood
A concrete truck overturned on northbound I-5 in Lynnwood Friday morning, just as the morning commute was getting underway.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Pair of earthquakes strike Puget Sound region early Friday
Many in the Puget Sound region were awakened by two significant earthquakes out of Snohomish County early Friday morning.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Report: Council candidate, former SPD officer found in violation of police conduct rules
The Seattle Times reported Thursday that Seattle council candidate and former SPD lieutenant Brendan Kolding was found by a police department review board to have violated retaliation and conduct rules.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Washington State Supreme Court upholds Seattle Democracy Vouchers
The Washington State Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of upholding Seattle's Democracy Voucher program.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County Sheriff: ‘We failed in our duty’ when documents released to ICE
King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht responded to reports that her office had released documents to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, violating a county ordinance that prohibits that level of cooperation.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Why luxury homes, pricey properties are going on the market in King County
Windermere Real Estate's chief economist is noticing a lot of luxury properties going on the market in King County. This is why.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle gets more time to comply with police consent decree
The City of Seattle and the Justice Department are asking a federal judge for another 30 days to come up with a plan to get back in compliance with a consent decree on police reforms.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Changes could be coming to how King County chooses its sheriff
Years ago, King County voters decided they wanted to be able to select their sheriff in an open election. Now, that issue is back on the table, with officials mulling a new ballot measure to make the position an appointee.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Deadly week in Seattle culminates in four separate murders
It's been a deadly week in Seattle, with four murders occurring since Sunday, three of which have suspects currently at large.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Car collides with donut shop in downtown Seattle
A minivan ran straight through the window of a donut shop in downtown Seattle Wednesday.7 years ago
