MyNorthwest Staff
I-1631: Washington’s latest carbon fee proposal
The latest effort to place a charge on carbon in Washington state is I-1631. Organizers believe their coalition of supporters can convince voters pass the initiative.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle becomes first major city in U.S. to enact plastic straw, utensil ban
On July 1, Seattle became the first major city in the U.S. to enact a plastic straw and utensil ban.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
UW officially adopts course fighting fake news
In a time filled with fake news, two University of Washington professors experimented with a course on BS. It was so successful, it's now an official course offered at UW.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Lawsuit claims Seattle skipped steps in permitting homeless encampment
A new lawsuit claims that the City of Seattle appears to have broken its own rules in approving the permit for a homeless encampment in South Lake Union.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Do you know this Seattle robbery, kidnapping suspect?
Seattle police detectives are searching for a robbery and kidnapping suspect who took a car with a 16-year-old girl inside.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
UW law professor warns of 10 rights at stake under the next SCOTUS member
As SCOTUS Justice Kennedy retires, there are 10 issues at stake after President Trump likely replaces him with an even more Conservative judge.8 years ago
Hanna Scott
King County leaders propose ‘significant investment’ in homelessness
Since coming together earlier this year, city and county leaders have released some of their first coordinated steps to solve the homeless crisis in King County.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Report: City wouldn’t admit wrongdoing in head tax settlement
The City of Seattle is willing to pay $4,001 in order to settle a lawsuit connected to the head tax repeal this month.8 years ago
Mike Lewis
Counties that favored Trump hit hardest by budding trade war
Washington counties that voted for President Trump in the 2016 election also rely on a farm industry that could be hit hard under Trump's emerging trade war.8 years ago
Hanna Scott
Threats to firefighters in Pioneer Square, homeless camps escalating
As violence increases around Pioneer Square, Seattle firefighters are trying to get leaders to understand the threats they face as they respond to the area's homeless community.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sasquatch Music Festival shuts down, no 2019 concert
The Sasquatch Music Festival will no longer exist as its founder has decided to shut down the iconic Northwest concert event.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Rep. Pramila Jayapal arrested at Washington DC protest
Representative Pramila Jayapal was arrested Thursday at a demonstration protesting the Trump administration's zero tolerance immigration policy.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Damage from giant barge fire caused $1 million in damages
The Seattle Fire Department says damage from Tuesday's barge fire on the Duwamish River is estimated at approximately $1 million.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Tent mansion’ in Seattle will soon be demolished
The illegal homeless encampment that started small and turned into a "mansion" will soon be dismantled.8 years ago
Hanna Scott
Supreme Court to consider constitutionality of police accountability law
After all sides came together to craft and pass a police accountability reform bill, some are taking it to court arguing that it violated state legislative processes.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Council committee moves forward new Seattle gun control bill
A Seattle council committee approved Mayor Jenny Durkan's gun control legislation and moved it closer to full council approval, requiring gun owners to safely store their weapons.8 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Hotel workers to rally outside downtown Seattle Westin
Hotel workers in Seattle will rally outside the Westin hotel as part of a national protest demanding better pay and working conditions for hospitality staff.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Boeing unveils plans for hypersonic passenger jet
Boeing unveiled plans for a hypersonic jet that could take passengers across the world in a matter of hours.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Can we really blame climate change for Puget Sound’s oyster problem?
While climate change is real and poses many threats, one Seattle climatologist points out that hijacking the issue for political purposes hurts everyone around the issue.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Supreme Court deals big setback to labor unions
The Supreme Court says government workers can’t be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in collective bargaining, dealing a serious financial blow to organized labor.8 years ago
Feliks Banel
New species of dolphin has ancient roots in the Pacific Northwest
Doctoral student Carlos Peredo, who is studying paleontology at George Mason University in Virginia, recently named a new species of dolphin with ancient roots in the Pacific Northwest.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Supreme Court upholding travel ban is ‘abhorrent,’ Gov. Inslee says
“It is abhorrent that, in a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the president’s Muslim ban," Gov. Inslee said of the travel ban.8 years ago
Hanna Scott
After close call, Seattle Fire isn’t taking any chances in Pioneer Square
The Seattle Fire Department is sending twice the number of firefighters to some areas of Pioneer Square due to safety concerns.8 years ago
