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MyNorthwest Staff

Amazon getting warm welcome as it expands in Canada

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared Monday during an announcement that Amazon is expanding its presence in Vancouver B.C. with more office space and new jobs.
9 years ago
bike lanes, seattle, bike commuting...
MyNorthwest Staff

Putting unthinkable cost of Seattle bike lanes into perspective

Why is it costing the city millions to build bike lanes when it should only cost hundreds of thousands at the most?
9 years ago
may day 2018...
MyNorthwest Staff

What to expect at the May Day 2018 march in Seattle

The May Day 2018 march is set to start at Seattle's Judkins Park at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. While the route has not fully been released, this is what is known.
9 years ago
May day...
Kipp Robertson

Will businesses be spared during May Day 2018?

Will this year's May Day protests remain peaceful? There's reason to believe it will, or at least be more tame than years past.
9 years ago
Eastside, bellevue, ballot, bellevue homeless...
MyNorthwest Staff

Bellevue homeless shelter survey shows community divide

The effort to build a low-barrier men's shelter shows just how divided people are over the Bellevue homeless problem.
9 years ago
Bellevue police...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Bellevue police officer arrested after allegation of domestic violence assault

A Bellevue Police officer was arrested early Saturday morning after an allegation of domestic violence assault.
9 years ago
tunnel, toll...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Total cost of 99 tunnel tolls is nearly a billion dollars

Seattle drivers are required to pay $200 million in tolls to cover part of the Highway 99 tunnel construction costs, but they're required to cover much more..
9 years ago
police training, gun violence, inquests, shooting, seattle police,...
Hanna Scott

Why police training reform will take a little longer in Washington

Washington's progress toward police training reform will take a while longer after setbacks to a compromise crafted by differing interest groups.
9 years ago
suspicious package...
MyNorthwest Staff

What Auburn police unexpectedly found inside this suspicious package

Auburn police responded to a call about a suspicious package left on the roadside around 1 a.m. Friday, April 27, 2018. What they found was surprising.
9 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Boeing security guard hit during police chase remains in hospital

A man being chased by police drove into a security gate at Boeing's Renton factory Monday morning.
9 years ago
traffic, Renton crash...
KIRO 7 News Staff

WSDOT workers hurt after semi-truck crash in Renton

Two Washington State Department of Transportation workers have minor injuries after a crash between a WSDOT truck and a semi in Renton.
9 years ago
electric bikes...
MyNorthwest Staff

Electric bikes could soon be joining you on Seattle trails

Seattle Parks and Recreation officials are considering a pilot program that will allow electric bikes in the same spaces as walkers, joggers, and regular bikes.
9 years ago
Everett...
Hanna Scott

Everett mayor, police chief tackling gang violence head on

After a significant increase in gang violence last year, Everett's mayor and police chief are working together to improve safety in the city.
9 years ago
Snohomish County crash...
MyNorthwest Staff

Child ejected in serious crash on I-5

Both directions of I-5 are currently closed in Snohomish County for a serious crash.
9 years ago
taxes, money, irs, dollars, tax, seattle taxes...
MyNorthwest Staff

Coalition fighting to make Washington taxes less regressive

Washington state's taxes have been called the most regressive in the U.S. Voters will have a chance to change that come November.
9 years ago
weather, record, temperatures, Seattle, golden gardens...
MyNorthwest Staff

At 82 degrees Seattle ties high temp record for April 26

Cities in Western Washington hit a couple high temperature records Thursday, April 26. But things will likely change over the coming weekend.
9 years ago
treaty, Native American tribes...
MyNorthwest Staff

The most important Washington lawsuit you have never heard of

Former Attorney General Rob McKenna argues that there is a bigger power grab at play as a little-known case between Washington and Native American tribes heads to the Supreme Court.
9 years ago
Patty Murray...
MyNorthwest Staff

What Sen. Patty Murray has to say about Trump’s VA pick withdrawing

Patty Murray had a few choice words for the Trump administration after White House doctor Ronny Jackson withdrew from consideration as Veterans Affairs secretary.
9 years ago
Russian consulate...
MyNorthwest Staff

U.S. government enters Russian consulate in Seattle

It appears the U.S. Government is taking over the former Russian consulate in Seattle's Madison Park.
9 years ago
Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO...
MyNorthwest Staff

Bezos travels to several cities on HQ2 finalist list

The CEO of Amazon has already traveled to at least five cities on the finalist list for the company's second headquarters.
9 years ago
SDOT, viadoom, bike lanes...
MyNorthwest Staff

Costly transportation program falling short on key items in Seattle

The City of Seattle doesn't have enough money to complete transportation projects promised years ago. Why? Funding, of course.
9 years ago
A 12-year-old girl named Daisy drew this picture explaining what to do if a kid finds a dirty needl...
MyNorthwest Staff

12-year-old’s picture explains how to handle dirty syringes

The Bothell Police Department tweeted a drawing by a 12-year-old girl explaining what kids should do when finding dirty syringes in parks.
9 years ago
public education, mccleary, bonds, school...
Hanna Scott

State survey: How do you want tax dollars spent on education?

Ever wish you could have a say in how the state spends your tax dollars on education? Now you can.
9 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

What caused major backup on SB I-5 between Everett and Marysville

Traffic is backed up for miles on southbound I-5 after a four-car crash north of Marysville.
9 years ago