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MyNorthwest Staff
Two officers involved in downtown shootout identified
Two Seattle police officers were shot while responding to a downtown robbery. One suspect has died and another is in custody.9 years ago
Rachel Belle
Seattle’s rat psychologist will chase rodents away
Rat psychologist Chris Sean says there's a rat within 25 feet of you at all times. He's the only rodent exterminator who doesn't actually exterminate.9 years ago
Rachel Belle
Grasshoppers are the biggest hit on the Mariners new menu
When Safeco Field introduced grasshoppers as a new menu item, they didn't think it would be a hit. But in three days, Mariners fans ate 18,000.9 years ago
Rachel Belle
Meet Bellevue’s on duty skateboarding police officer
Bellevue's Craig Hanaumi is a skateboarding police officer. It builds trust without having to formally chat. He also plays music and teaches jujitsu.9 years ago
Rachel Belle
Cops and Doughnuts: Seattle PD explains the origins of this true stereotype
Cops and doughnuts go together like peanut butter and jelly, and it's not just a stereotype. These Seattle Police officers eat doughnuts for a reason.9 years ago
Rachel Belle
Grasshoppers and oysters are on the menu at Safeco Field this season
KIRO Radio's Rachel Belle heads to SoDo to taste for herself the Seattle Mariners' new food offerings, including grasshoppers, at Safeco Field.9 years ago
Rachel Belle
The Doll Doctor is on duty at his Parkland doll museum
Doll Doctor Floyd Blake's museum is attached to his Parkland home, where tiny eyes stare at you. He moved the clown dolls out because they make kids cry.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee: Bertha’s breakthrough is ‘historic’
Seattle's massive boring machine is expected to reach the surface sometime Tuesday. Watch live on the Bertha webcam.9 years ago
Rachel Belle
The Riveter is Seattle’s first all female co-working space
Set to open in Capitol Hill on May, The Riveter builds self care into the everyday work experience in a co-working space for contractors.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
A new tiny house village will be home to Seattle’s homeless
The Low Income Housing Institute is putting 40 tiny houses on a piece of their land near Aurora to house about 70 homeless people in Seattle.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
It’s the 25th anniversary of Sir Mix-A-Lot’s hit ‘Baby Got Back!’
The iconic song "Baby Got Back" turns 25 this year. Rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot reminisces on all the factors that caused him to write the song in the first place.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
Girl Scout cookies turn 100 years old in 2017
To celebrate one of America's most iconic foods, let's learn the story of Girl Scout cookies, and their history in Seattle.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
Seattle artist inspiring African Americans to open 100 new businesses
Draze is hoping to inspire 100 new businesses in Seattle, while encouraging the public to spend their money in existing African-American owned companies.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
The Shop Club: A ‘Country Club for Gearheads’
The Shop Club will be more than a place for car enthusiasts. It will have a speakeasy and restaurant, and help when you need to fix your ride.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
Men: Would you give your child the mother’s last name?
It's fairly common for a woman to keep her name when she gets married, so why do we automatically give children the father's last name?10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Buyer’s remorse: Fee increase on car tabs is ‘our fault’
KIRO 7 reporter Jesse Jones has taken a look into the recent rise in fees for car tabs that have locals frustrated. And he has found a party to blame.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
Legacy Business Program could save your favorite Seattle business
A Seattle Councilwoman doesn't know how it will work, but she wants to save Seattle's beloved, long standing businesses with a Legacy Business Program.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
The Peanut app: It’s like a dating app for moms
After launching two dating apps, this mom created the Peanut app to make sure that isolated mothers could find like-minded friends.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
I-5 reopens after overturned tanker truck blocked freeway all day
A tanker truck that tipped over near the West Seattle Bridge is blocking all lanes southbound I-5's collector-distributor lanes.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
A new Yelp-like restaurant review website is tailored to seniors
A local company created www.reviewsforseniors.com, so older diners, or their caretakers, can find restaurants that are more accessible to senior citizens. Things like parking, bathrooms, menu font and lighting are highlighted.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Petition to remove Kshama Sawant from office nearly at goal
A petition calling for the removal of Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant for "abuse of power" is nearing its goal of 25,000.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
The Seattle bookstore born out of a ‘Jeopardy!’ victory
Tom Nissley never dreamed of owning a small, neighborhood bookstore like Phinney Books until he went on Jeopardy and won eight times.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
Seattle’s Metropolitan Market takes bagging championship seriously
America loves competition. But perhaps no competition is as fierce as the Best Bagger Championship and a Seattle competitor hopes to bag her way to $10,000.10 years ago
