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Suspect linked to suspicious packages in D.C. found in Everett

An Everett man was arrested March 26 for allegedly sending suspicious packages to several government agencies.

9 years ago

Sawant: Don’t listen to business blackmail over head tax

Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant argues for a head tax on large companies like Amazon to fight homelessness and the lack of affordable housing.

9 years ago

Bye Bye Battery Street Tunnel: Council votes to fill it in

The Seattle City Council voted 7-2 to work with WSDOT and decommission the Battery Street Tunnel despite a community effort to re-use it.

9 years ago

Winter-like weather expected to subside for Mariners’ Opening Day

Opening Day for the Seattle Mariners may be cloudy, but the rain is expected to hold off for the game against the Cleveland Indians.

9 years ago

Why it’s suddenly not OK for Russian spies to be here

It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that Russia's consulate in Seattle would close as the United States expels 60 diplomats from the country.

9 years ago

What America often misses when discussing mass shooters

A professor of criminal justice at the University of Washington-Tacoma says the conversation surrounding mass shooters often misses key factors.

9 years ago

Meet Dubs, the University of Washington’s new puppy mascot

The University of Washington has debuted its new live mascot Dubs II, who will replace the current dog representing the college.

9 years ago

Rep. Adam Smith: John Bolton is as out of touch with reality as Trump

Washington Congress member Adam Smith is "alarmed" with the placement of John Bolton as national security advisor to President Trump.

9 years ago

Lowland snow dusts pockets of Western Washington

A rain-snow mix fell across Seattle and other areas of Western Washington on Friday.

9 years ago

Regional Eastside bikeshare system will start up in May

Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond and others will start an Eastside bikeshare system in May as each community develops a permitting program.

9 years ago

China tariffs will raise ‘high level of concern’ for Boeing, analyst says

Aerospace analyst Richard Aboulafia warns that restrictions on Chinese investment and tariffs could negatively impact Boeing.

9 years ago

Sounder train suspended during crash investigation

The Sounder south line train is being held between Sumner and Auburn.

9 years ago

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan outlines plan to reduce gun violence

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced on Wednesday that she's developing legislation within the next month to address gun violence.

9 years ago

Two of Washington’s healthiest counties have high overdose rates

Two of Washington state's reportedly healthiest counties also have a high rate of drug overdose deaths, according to data from 2014-2016.

9 years ago

Washington gets Waze Carpool app

The Waze Carpool app lets users choose their carpool buddies based on profiles, ratings, number of mutual friends, and filters.

9 years ago

Thousands turn out for anti-gun violence marches across Washington

Thousands of people attended the March for Our Lives demonstrations in Western Washington on Saturday.

9 years ago

Confederate memorial may be on its way out of Seattle

A former president of the United Daughters of the Confederacy is advocating for the removal of a controversial Confederate memorial in a Seattle cemetery.

9 years ago

Spring ushered in with cold temps, lower snow levels

The forecast for the next several days includes rain and cold overnight temperatures around Puget Sound. Typical first week of spring, KIRO 7's Nick Allard says.

9 years ago

Proposed Bellevue bikeshare pilot only allows e-bikes

Proposed Bellevue bikeshare regulations indicated more companies are interested in rolling into town than Seattle has. And only e-bikes will be allowed.