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KIRO 7 News Staff

John Reed found guilty of murdering Oso neighbors

A jury in Snohomish County has found John Reed, the man who was charged with murdering his Oso neighbors, guilty of first- and second-degree murder.
9 years ago
seattle homeless plan, tiny houses, homeless plan, seattle shelter...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle mayor releases aggressive new homeless plan

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has an aggressive new homeless plan to quickly increase shelter and temporary housing capacity. Tiny houses will be a part of the plan.
9 years ago
Digital license plates, car tabs, car tab relief, car-tab fees, licensing...
MyNorthwest Staff

What could go wrong with new digital license plates?

Companies are promoting digital license plates to lawmakers in Olympia, but one representative is worried about potential of government abuse with the new technology.
9 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Controversy erupts over the snubbing of Seattle interim police chief

Seattle community members are voicing anger and disappointment that Interim Police Chief Carmen Best did not make the final cut of candidates for the job.
9 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Seattle firefighters balk at Pang’s impending release

Martin Pang, 62, was sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted of four counts of manslaughter. He's expected to be released from prison in September.
9 years ago
stabbing...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Stabbing at junior high school in Fife

A 16-year-old student was stabbed Tuesday by another student after a fight at a Fife junior high school. 
9 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

State lawmaker proposes $275 tax break to counter Seattle $275 head tax

A state lawmaker is proposing a $275 tax break in response to the new Seattle Employee Head Tax of $275 a year.
9 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Search for man missing after plane crash near Bainbridge Island suspended

Coast Guard officials responded to a single engine Cessna crash into Eagle Harbor just off of Bainbridge Island Sunday afternoon.
9 years ago
JOhn reed...
KIRO 7 News Staff

John Reed claims self-defense: ‘I just did it as fast as I could’

John Reed testified that he killed his Oso neighbors in self defense. It is the first time the accused man has told his side of the story.
9 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Three candidates considered for next Seattle police chief

Three candidates from outside the city have been selected as candidates for the next Seattle police chief. The candidates were announced Friday afternoon by the search committee.
9 years ago
So far, eight tiny homes and 22 tents propped up on wood platforms dot the small site just off the ...
MyNorthwest Staff

Paul Allen’s Vulcan builds tiny homes for Seattle’s homeless

Vulcan's employees and volunteers spent the day building tiny homes just two weeks after the Seattle City Council unanimously passed a head tax to help fund the homeless initiative.
9 years ago
charter schools, Rob McKenna, lawsuit capital gains...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Debate over state charter schools still isn’t over

It may surprise you to know that the debate over whether or not Washington state charter schools are constitutional still isn't over.
9 years ago
Lynnwood, Sound transit northgate light rail station...
Chris Sullivan

Sound Transit’s Lynnwood expansion keeps getting pricier

The budget for Sound Transit's expansion to Lynnwood keeps getting more expensive. Why? Because of expectations from the federal government.
9 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Drive-by shooting snarls traffic on I-405 near Southcenter

A drive-by shooting snarled traffic on I-405 in Southcenter. The Washington State Patrol is seeking help locating those involved.
9 years ago
seattle gun control, safe storage, King County...
MyNorthwest Staff

Mayor Durkan proposes new Seattle gun control legislation

Mayor Jenny Durkan is proposing new Seattle gun control regulations in the city that will penalize owners for not safely storing their firearms.
9 years ago
handgun...
MyNorthwest Staff

Handgun found in car’s bumper may have been fired during gunfight

The "small black object" a driver saw fly through the air while traveling on I-5 turned out to be a handgun.
9 years ago
housing, zoning laws...
MyNorthwest Staff

Businesses shackled by Seattle’s strict zoning laws

There are potentially long-term negative effects of Seattle's zoning laws on the business community.
9 years ago
Starbucks peta...
MyNorthwest Staff

Starbucks closing 8,000 stores for anti-bias training

Starbucks released a preview of its curriculum that 175,000 employees will participate in following backlash from the arrest of two black men.
9 years ago
cso, sewage, seattle sewage, climate change, Washington State Department of Ecology, power outage...
MyNorthwest Staff

Add sewer to Seattle’s list of projects over budget

A new tunnel meant to handle a growing Seattle sewage problem is the latest city project to experience a ballooning budget.
9 years ago
megaquake...
Chason Gordon

Megaquake watch: Northwest is under a lot of pressure right now

The risk of a Cascadia megaquake is a little higher with the annual episodic tremor and slip event happening right now. It increases tectonic plate pressure along the Cascadia subduction zone.
9 years ago
Thank Democrats for higher gas prices on Tuesday. (File, Associated Press)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Sen. Cantwell: Blame Trump for incredibly high gas prices

Memorial Day weekend is the start of the summer driving season. Unfortunately we're also seeing some incredibly high gas prices, a trend that may continue.
9 years ago
Washington graduation, school lockdowns...
Hanna Scott

Violent threats in schools are becoming more frequent

A big part of the national discussion on school shootings is finding ways to stop them before they happen. But how should we address potential threats?
9 years ago
camping laws, language, Seattle is Dying...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle tries PR campaign as part of encampment sweeps

Seattle tries PR campaign to convince taxpayers they're making a dent in the homeless issue.
9 years ago
2020 recession...
MyNorthwest Staff

Economic experts warn of 2020 recession

Experts across various surveys are predicting a 2020 recession. Though it won't be triggered by the housing market as with the last major economic downturn.
9 years ago