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KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle’s first female-only tiny house village taking shape

The tiny house village at Northwest 80th St. and 15th Ave. Northwest in Seattle's Whittier Heights neighborhood, which will serve about 20 women, is stirring up controversy.

9 years ago

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MyNorthwest Staff

How Washington’s effort led to Friday’s seizure of Backpage.com

Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna explains the years-long effort that grew into a nation-wide battle against Backpage.com.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Sound Transit discovers stairs may be solution to problematic escalators

Sound Transit may have come up with a solution to the age-old question: What do you do when an escalator breaks down and there are no stairs?

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Poll: Do you call QFC ‘the Q?’ You do now

The grocery store QFC is considering a name-change, maybe 'the Q,' according to The Seattle Times.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

New Mercer Street ramp meters cause confusion for drivers

Drivers still don't understand how the metering system for Mercer Street ramps to I-5 work, forcing the state to delay a full roll out.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Strong storm slams Washington coast, grazes north Sound

A spring storm with heavy rain and wind hammered the Washington state coast on Saturday. Western Washington also saw rain and wind as a result.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Suspected drunk driver crashes into Pierce County deputy’s car, deputy injured

A Pierce County sheriff's deputy was injured when a suspected drunk driver crashed into the deputy's vehicle in Parkland Thursday night.

9 years ago

Mike Lewis

Investigators find an explosives lab in house of accused Everett man

Glass jars with powder and fuses and primers are just a few of the items authorities discovered inside the home of an Everett man.

9 years ago

Hanna Scott

How Marysville police used ERPO to prevent possible Vegas-style massacre

Marysville Police may have prevented a Vegas-style massacre after initiating their first Extreme Risk Protection Order.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle PD expands Naloxone program amid opioid crisis

It's a move that the Seattle Police Department hopes will help save people struggling with opioid addiction.

9 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle Homeless ‘tent mansion’ low priority for city cleanup

The structure, complete with glass French doors connected to wooden-pallet walls, surrounding their interior furniture, can be easily seen by Seattle tourists.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Maryland bends over backward for Amazon’s HQ2

Maryland is offering Amazon more than $8 billion in incentives to establish its second headquarters there.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Man faces possible charges after crashing into tree on state capitol campus

A man was arrested after he reportedly ran from the scene of a crash on the Washington State Capitol campus.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Can Seattle, Washington win its census fight with Trump?

Seattle and Washington have sued the Trump administration over a controversial census question about citizenship. How far will the case go?

9 years ago

Mike Lewis

Study: Legal marijuana appears to reduce prescription opioid abuse

A new study says states that legalized marijuana may see a reduction in opioid prescriptions. But does the data back that up?

9 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

12-hour Federal Way standoff ends with death of suspect

A 12-hour standoff in Federal Way ended with a shootout and the death of a suspect.

9 years ago

Hanna Scott

Teen athletes battle big challenges to make it to National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

Two local teens didn't let a disability stop them from living out their love of sports - and now they're headed to the National Wheelchair Basketball Competition.

9 years ago

KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

‘A lot at stake’ for Boeing as trade war with China escalates

As the trade war between the U.S. and China continues, an aerospace expert says Boeing should pay close attention to proposed tariffs.

9 years ago

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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle mayor wants congestion pricing by end of first term

How will Seattle fix congestion? Mayor Jenny Durkan wants to implement tolls in at least some areas of the city by the end of her first term.

9 years ago

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Feliks Banel

Seattle’s long-ago battle to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Years before re-dedication efforts, activists worked to change the name of a major thoroughfare through Seattle to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

How Rittereiser aims to unify both sides of the Cascades

Jason Rittereiser is among a handful of Washingtonians aiming to take over the 8th Congressional District as Congress member Dave Reichert steps down.