KIRO Newsradio staff
Nickelsville leader camps in village kitchen, throws away donated food
More drama at the Nickelsville Othello tiny house village unfolded over the weekend, where LIHI alleged Nickelsville head Scott Morrow had donated food thrown away, and is said to be camping out in the village's kitchen.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sawant renews push for rent control in Seattle
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant unveiled plans Monday for a pair of ordinances to protect renters, including one to enact rent control in Seattle.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle gets third straight month of record-breaking weather in April
Major weather events have become the norm for the Greater Seattle Area in 2019, and that's been capped off by a record-setting stretch of April rain.8 years ago
Hanna Scott
State House passes bill to strengthen sanctuary status for illegal immigrants
On the same day President Trump threatened to start shipping immigrant detainees to sanctuary cities, lawmakers in Olympia took another step forward to solidify Washington's sanctuary state status.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Watch: District 4 replacements interviewed for council seat
As part of the process to fill Rob Johnson's vacant city council seat, the 13 eligible applicants for the role participated in a public forum Monday.8 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Bay Area startup looks to help Snohomish County teachers buy homes
A San Francisco-based startup wants to help teachers in both Everett and Mukilteo buy their own homes.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Cowlitz County officer killed in shooting
A Cowlitz County deputy was shot and killed Saturday night while attempting to contact a disabled vehicle blocking a rural road.8 years ago
Hanna Scott
What King County judges need to address prolific offenders
A recent report found much of the crime is being committed by a relatively small group of the same repeat offenders who are continually kicked back out onto our streets. Two King County judges explain.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Officer dragged by vehicle 30 feet while attempting to take woman into custody
A Burlington police officer was dragged by a car about 30 feet while attempting to arrest a woman who had multiple warrants for her arrest Saturday afternoon.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
What size apartment should you rent in the Seattle area?
How does a 479-square-foot apartment around Seattle sound? That what a renter can get with the average rent of $2,045, according to this new rental calculator.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle loosening up regulations for sidewalk cafes
Seattle is expanding its program for sidewalk cafes so more eateries can have spaces for outdoor dining on the roadside like in Europe or Portland.8 years ago
Hanna Scott
Big victories for sexual assault survivors in Olympia
In the wake of the Me Too movement sexual assault reform became one of the top priorities for state lawmakers this session, and now two bills make some of the most aggressive sexual assault reforms in years are headed to the governor’s desk.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Study: Seattle 17th in nation for drivers with a DUI
It's not a contest any city wants to win, but a new study shows that Seattle ranks 17th in the nation of drivers with driving under the influence penalties.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Metro bus driver assaulted during Seattle commute
On April 2, on-board a Metro bus route 7 in downtown Seattle, 50-year-old James Christopher Clemmons is charged with violently attacking a coach driver at random.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Durkan: Proposal sending illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities ‘inhumane’
Following threats from President Trump to place illegal immigrants in sanctuary cities -- Seattle among them -- Mayor Jenny Durkan responded, calling the proposal "inhumane."8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State lawmakers pass bill preventing mid-lease rent hikes
A new bill passed by the Washington State Legislature bans mid-lease rent hikes, and requires 60-days notice for any increases between leases.8 years ago
Aaron Granillo
UW student creates new online tool for transit riders
A new online tool created by UW student Kona Farry uses GPS and real-time data from local agencies to map out the precise location of each bus, light rail, and street car.8 years ago
Feliks Banel
All over the map: Neah Bay’s history between Makah, Spanish, and British
Neah Bay, as it was named, has a history spanning the Makah Tribe, Spanish interests, and British fur traders. This is how it got its name.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Semi-truck crashes, spills lumber on SB I-5 through Everett
A semi-truck overturned during the early Friday morning commute on I-5 through Everett and spilled lumber across the freeway.8 years ago
Aaron Granillo
Seattle considers pop-up ‘pallet shelter’ in latest effort for homeless crisis
Seattle officials are considering a new option for temporarily housing people experiencing homelessness in the city -- a pallet shelter.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Troopers nab 20 drivers in 90 minutes for speeding on I-5 in Tacoma
Washington State Troopers on I-5 through Tacoma caught 20 people in just an hour and a half for speeding -- 14 were cited for aggressive driving.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle is in midst of rainiest April stretch in 56 years
After an historically snowy February and a record-setting warm March, Mother Nature is completing the weather trifecta in April -- the longest stretch of rain the Seattle area has seen in 56 years.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
911 outage in Mason County was actually only 1 affected line
A 911 outage in Mason County Thursday affected more than 5,000 people in the Hoodsport and Shelton areas.8 years ago
