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Amazon Go...
Kipp Robertson

Plenty of ‘privacy implications’ when you enter Amazon Go store

As soon as you walk through the turnstile and begin shopping in the Amazon Go store you're being tracked. But how far will it go?
9 years ago
offshore drilling...
MyNorthwest Staff

Could Washington get an exemption from offshore drilling?

A writer for The Nation details the Trump administration's offshore drilling goals as states attempt to get exceptions from the policy.
9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Man killed by Snohomish County deputies

Snohomish County Sheriff's Deputies were involved in a shooting near Home Acres Road in Everett on Sunday night.
9 years ago
(KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

‘Huge increases’ in Washington meth overdose deaths

A study by UW helps Washington state build a plan for dealing with an opioid crisis, but also reveals surprising statistics that have nothing to do with opioids.
9 years ago
bitcoin...
MyNorthwest Staff

You can use Bitcoin to buy a house now

One New York real estate company will let you buy a house with Bitcoin. "I think certainly it's going to catch on," said Ben Shaoul, the company's founder.
9 years ago
520 bridge...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Neighborhood groups sue over Montlake traffic plan for 520 construction

The work scheduled to begin late this year on the next phase of rebuilding State Route 520 will open a long period of construction.
9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Thousands attend Seattle Women’s March

Thousands of demonstrators are expected to converge in downtown Seattle to participate in the second annual Women's March.
9 years ago
eagle...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Reward offered for info after young eagle shot, killed near Monroe

The search is on for whoever shot and killed a bald eagle in Snohomish County Wednesday. The young bald eagle died overnight and x-rays show a bullet still lodged in its belly.
9 years ago
Seattle tunnel...
MyNorthwest Staff

WATCH: Timelapse of Seattle tunnel roadway being built

Crews moved north in the Seattle tunnel to finish the final 3,000 feet of roadway for what will become the northbound lanes when the project is complete.
9 years ago
DACA, dreamers, judge,...
MyNorthwest Staff

Rob McKenna explains judge’s ruling keeping DACA afloat

A federal judge issued a ruling that temporarily restarts the DACA program. Former Washington AG Rob McKenna explains how the ruling came to be.
9 years ago
fallout shelter under I-5...
Feliks Banel

Seattle Fallout Shelter a Cold War relic under I-5

Authorities built a Seattle fallout shelter for the community as part of the construction of Interstate 5. It's now nothing more than a storage room.
9 years ago
drug use, safe injection, legalize heroin, safe-injection sites, safe injection, snohomish county...
MyNorthwest Staff

Can this drug use survey guide Washington policy?

A drug use survey from the University of Washington provides insight into the opioid crisis and how to fight it.
9 years ago
pay-per-mile...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Pay-by-mile gas tax pilot to begin in 2 weeks

State Transportation officials say a pay-by-mile gas tax pilot will start for volunteers in two weeks.
9 years ago
waves...
MyNorthwest Staff

Massive 30-foot waves pummel Washington coast

Massive waves are pounding the Washington coast. Authorities are urging people to stay away from the water until the waves calm down.
9 years ago
seattle women's march...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle women’s march won’t be silent this year

Unlike last year, the Seattle women's march won't be silent when thousands of people take to the streets to demonstrate, according to a spokesperson.
9 years ago
ride the ducks...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Senate committee considers changing law after Ride the Ducks case

A committee could change Washington law that three families claim discriminated against them after their children died in the 2015 Ride the Ducks crash.
9 years ago
HQ2, Amazon, bezos act...
MyNorthwest Staff

Amazon will not build HQ2 in Washington state

Amazon announced the number of cities still in the running for its second headquarters - or HQ2 - has been narrowed down to 20 from 238.
9 years ago
(National Weather Service)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Thousands lose power during overnight storm

More than 5,000 customers experienced power outages overnight due to the strong winds and rain Wednesday night.
9 years ago
bridge housing, durkan...
MyNorthwest Staff

Mayor Durkan pushes ‘bridge housing’ for Seattle homeless crisis

Mayor Jenny Durkan's first major move in Seattle is to fund bridge housing; another method of tackling the homelessness crisis.
9 years ago
Seattle arena, Sonics...
MyNorthwest Staff

Report: Mayor Durkan says 2nd Seattle arena is not out

Mayor Jenny Durkan recently said that the city's KeyArena deal doesn't necessarily mean a second Seattle arena effort is off the table.
9 years ago
(EvergreenHealth Medical Center)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Man carrying umbrella causes lockdown at Kirkland hospital

EvergreenHealth Medical Center in Kirkland was locked down Wednesday morning after hospital staff mistook an umbrella for a rifle.
9 years ago
Cascade Tunnel...
Feliks Banel

Cascade Tunnel still going strong in 90th year

The eight-mile long Cascade Tunnel is still in use more than 80 years after it was first dedicated.
9 years ago
safe injection sites...
MyNorthwest Staff

Why Vancouver BC is investing even more in safe injection sites

Was Washington cities ban safe injection sites, the doctor involved with many of Vancouver BC's tells why his region is expanding such programs.
9 years ago
Tommy Le, King County Sheriff's Office shooting...
Hanna Scott

Tommy Le family sues King County for officer-involved shooting

The family of Tommy Le has sued the King County Sheriff's Office and county officials, alleging racially-selective practices and improper deputy training.
9 years ago