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Dyer Oxley

What to understand about the rise in sexual assaults in Seattle

There has been a spike in sexual assaults reported in Seattle, many involving rideshare services. But there's more to the numbers according to SPD.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Animals cause backups, distractions on Seattle roadways

Two mammals caused long backups and distractions along I-5 and I-405 on Saturday morning.

9 years ago

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MyNorthwest Staff

Rob McKenna: ‘Point to be made’ with democracy vouchers lawsuit

A lawsuit over democracy vouchers in Seattle claims the program violates the First Amendment rights of property tax payers.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Are distracted walking laws misguided?

A new distracted walking law would make it illegal to check a mobile device while crossing a street or highway. City Lab's Laura Bliss says it's misguided.

9 years ago

KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

King County safe injection ban will not be on November ballot

The initiative to ban safe injection sites in King County will take a bit longer to get to the ballot. Officials say they need more time.

9 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

7 things to do this Seafair weekend: August 4-6

A list of things to do this Seafair weekend around Seattle.

9 years ago

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MyNorthwest Staff

Live stream of ‘Tweakerville’ set up in Everett

"Tweakerville" in Everett is becoming a reality television show of sorts.

9 years ago

KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Seattle construction threatened by union’s contract negotiation

Seattle's construction boom could come to a grinding halt if concrete workers don't get their contracts renewed in the near future.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Amanda Knox writes op-ed about woman’s manslaughter conviction

The woman convicted of convincing her boyfriend to kill himself through a series of text messages is getting support from Amanda Knox.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Cary Moon still leads Oliver in race for Seattle mayor

From 21 candidates to two, Jenny Durkan and Cary Moon are the top two choices for Seattle's mayoral race in early primary results Tuesday night.

9 years ago

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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle’s air quality is equal to stagnant winter air

With a heat wave and wildfire haze, Seattleites must choose between cooling off with poor air quality or sweating bullets inside.

9 years ago

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Kipp Robertson

Senatorial candidate Manka Dhingra clarifies safe site comment

Manka Dhingra, a state senate candidate for District 45, told Reddit users that one of two safe consumption sites in King County will be in Federal Way.

9 years ago

KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Cats and squirrels are causing Washington fires

Cats, squirrels and birds -- Oh my! Grant County fire officials have responded to a few incidents of animals sparking fires during the hot, dry season.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Air quality so bad around Puget Sound you can’t barbecue

Our air quality throughout the Puget Sound region has diminished so much that we can't even cook our food on charcoal barbecues.

9 years ago

Mike Lewis

Trump Effect? Number of students taking law school entrance exam soars

In the weeks following the presidential election, a University of Washington professor sensed an uptick in students' interest in law school.

9 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Heat takes toll on roads; University Bridge to close for cool down

High heat like what’s been seen in Western Washington this week can take a toll on roads and bridges.

9 years ago

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Dyer Oxley

Old Puyallup River Bridge is up for grabs

WSDOT is giving away the old SR 167 Puyallup River Bridge to anyone who can pay to move it. What would you do with an old bridge?

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

During heat wave, see how Seattle compares to cities around the world

For many, the upcoming heat wave will leave them feeling like they're in Reno instead of Renton.

9 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

I-5 driver ducks moments before debris crashes through windshield

A driver on northbound I-5 narrowly avoided major injury when a sizeable piece of masonry went through his windshield Wednesday.

9 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Update: Police locate missing 4-year-old Edmonds girl

Police are searching for a missing 4-year-old out of Edmonds after her father called police, concerned about his daughter's safety.

9 years ago

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MyNorthwest Staff

Western Washington breaks high temp records amid heat wave

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch starting on Tuesday afternoon and ending on Friday for much of the Puget Sound region.