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Crash tests show semitrailer side guards would save lives

On Friday, the Seattle Department of Transportation showed off guards for guards it has installed on more than a dozen semi-trucks.

9 years ago

Natural gas leak prompts evacuations in South Lake Union

A natural gas leak is causing evacuations in South Lake Union. The exterior gas leak is at John Street and Thomas.

9 years ago

Mayor-elect Durkan makes City Hall plans

“I will tell you one thing and I know you agree with me, I love Seattle,” Mayor-elect Jenny Durkan shouted to a cheering crowd on election night.

9 years ago

Timing of Seattle bike lane construction questioned

KIRO 7 asked the Seattle Department of Transportation about the timing of some bike lane barrier work after wet concrete was left unattended in front of Belltown bars on a Friday night.

9 years ago

Man in critical condition after being set on fire in Fremont

Seattle Police Homicide/Assault Detectives are searching for a male suspect and his girlfriend after a man was allegedly set on fire in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood Tuesday night.

9 years ago

Second methadone clinic could be coming to Everett

The City of Everett is expected to vote on a possible second location for another methadone clinic in town. But the idea is not popular.

9 years ago

Woman accusing King County sheriff of rape speaks publicly for first time

For the first time, we heard from the woman accusing King County Sheriff John Urquhart of rape in a Seattle court on Nov. 7.

9 years ago

King County lawmaker wants to add safety measures to busy trails

Since last week's terror attack in Manhattan, a King County council member is focusing on making busy trails a tougher target for terrorists.

9 years ago

Going to Garth Brooks? Here’s what to know about traffic and the concert

By Casey McNerthney, KIRO 7 If you’re one of the tens of thousands of fans going to one of the Garth Brooks concerts this week, this is your guide for how to plan ahead. Is driving a good idea? That’d be best if you can get dropped off nearby, or if you have pre-arranged parking. […]

9 years ago

Witnesses: Two groups arguing before shots fired in Belltown

Three people were shot in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood at about 12:15 a.m. Thursday near Fifth Avenue and Battery Street.

9 years ago

Big rate hikes as enrollment starts for Washington Health Exchange

Open enrollment for health insurance in 2018 starts on Nov. 1 and thousands of people in Washington state will see big increases in their premiums.

9 years ago

Officers shoot, kill man at Federal Way car wash

Two veteran Federal Way police officers shot and killed an armed man at a car wash Monday night.

9 years ago

Former Seattle mayoral candidate moderates ‘community debate’

There was no shortage of strong opinions about what the people here wanted to hear from Seattle mayoral candidates Cary Moon and Jenny Durkan on Sunday night.

9 years ago

Man killed, woman injured in Tacoma shooting

One man is dead and a woman is injured after a shooting Sunday morning in Tacoma, said Tacoma Police spokeswoman Loretta Cool.

9 years ago

Puget Sound’s orcas face possible extinction within 100 years, study says

A new study states Puget Sound orcas face a 25 percent chance of extinction in 100 years as food supplies dwindle, and boats interfere with their habitat.

9 years ago

Seattle to defend Kshama Sawant in defamation lawsuit

Seattle's City Council President decided the city will defend Councilmember Kshama Sawant in a defamation lawsuit brought against her by two city officers.