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MyNorthwest Staff

Who is at risk from volcanic eruptions in Washington state

Who is at risk during a volcanic eruption in Washington state? Potentially thousands, according to volcano data from the United States Geological Survey.
9 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Key committee vote on head tax delayed after Amazon threat

Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw says a key committee vote on the proposed head tax on big businesses will be moved from Wednesday to Friday.
9 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

14 people arrested in tar sands protest outside Seattle Chase office

A protest blocked all traffic on a portion of Second Avenue in downtown Seattle Monday, May 7, 2018. Protesters used four "tarpees" to hold a demonstration.
9 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Everett police told to be cautious when enforcing parking laws

Police outside of King County are being warned about how they deal with parking enforcement following a judge's ruling that states a vehicle can be considered a home.
9 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Starbucks and Nestlé form $7.15B ‘Global Coffee Alliance’

On Monday Starbucks announced it will form a global coffee alliance with Nestlé.
9 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle’s Colman Dock evacuated for suspicious package

Seattle's Colman Dock ferry terminal was evacuated Friday afternoon, May 4, 2018.
9 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Rider habits revealed in new Seattle bikeshare study

After nearly a year of a pilot bikeshare program in Seattle, data has been analyzed showing how customers prefer to use the bikes around the Emerald City.
9 years ago
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Hanna Scott

Amtrak 501 survivor: I still have nightmares

Nathan Rich, who was one of the survivors who got to tour the wreckage of Amtrak 501 before most of it was removed from JBLM, says it was an emotional experience.
9 years ago
Seattle City Councilmember Mike O'Brien during a town hall in Ballard. Seattle residents have start...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Neighbors file petition to oust Seattle councilmember over homeless crisis

Pushback continues against some Seattle City Council members and their approach to the homeless crisis.
9 years ago
Kshama Sawant, Amazon head tax...
MyNorthwest Staff

No head tax: Construction workers drown out Kshama Sawant

Construction workers drowned out Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant as she attempted to speak about the proposed head tax.
9 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle City Council to delay vote on head tax

The Seattle City council will possibly again delay the vote on a proposed head tax on the city's largest businesses, sources tell KIRO Radio's Mike Lewis.
9 years ago
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Feliks Banel

Lake Airpark: Another phantom Eastside airfield

After the story about remnants of the old Bellevue Airfield, KIRO Radio listener Owen Blauman reached out to to share photos and memories of another “phantom airfield” on the Eastside.
9 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle councilmember faces full-throated anger at town hall

The anger at a town hall in Ballard became explosive when the audience was told they would not be given the opportunity to voice their opinions.
9 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle council: Amazon is making head tax all about them

Four city council members issued a statement following news of Amazon halting progress on its Seattle headquarters, saying that their head tax is not about one company.
9 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Racial tensions, fights erupt at Spanaway Lake High School

Rising racial tensions at Spanaway Lake High School have resulted in multiple fights, a lockdown, and an increased police presence at the school.
9 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle government reacts after Amazon construction screeches to a halt

Amazon is halting construction on its new headquarters in Seattle as city leaders consider a new head tax on large employers like the online retailer.
9 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Crash creates major backups on I-5 through Seattle

All lanes of southbound I-5 in Seattle at Yesler Way were blocked after a semi-truck crashed, spilling lumber all over the freeway.
9 years ago
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Feliks Banel

Searching for traces of Bellevue’s phantom airfield

This particular collection of roadside artifacts is special, because it’s a reminder of the old Bellevue Airfield that shut down for good 35 years ago on May 2, 1983.
9 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle resets major transportation levy after high costs

The Second Avenue protected bike lane through Seattle's Belltown is getting rave reviews from cyclists who use it.
9 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

More than 60,000 in Seattle spend more than 90 minutes getting to work

Thousands of commuters spend 90 minutes trying to get to work in Seattle every day. These super commuters are more likely to rely on public transportation than those with shorter commutes.
9 years ago
May Day...
MyNorthwest Staff

Single arrest made during mostly peaceful May Day in Seattle

Hundreds of people are demonstrating in the streets of downtown Seattle on May Day 2018. Join the live coverage from KIRO 7 or follow along on Twitter.
9 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Five gang members arrested in King County on conspiracy to commit murder

Facebook helped detectives knock down a violent gang that was getting a violent grip on south King County.
9 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Amazon continues to expand outside of Washington state

A day after Amazon announced it will add thousands of jobs in Vancouver, B.C., the company announced it will hire thousands more outside of Washington state.
9 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Alert canceled for child duct taped and abducted at Tacoma school

A 10-year-old child was reportedly duct taped, abducted and put in a trunk at Tacoma's DeLong Elementary early Monday Evening, April 30, 2018.
9 years ago