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Feliks Banel

Double feature: Second act for Seattle’s vanishing movie theaters

“The Mystery of the Vanishing Movie Theaters” is a franchise that’s had many reboots over the 120 years that patrons have been enjoying films around Seattle.
9 years ago
Bob Ferguson, daca, contraception, ghost guns...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Washington AG sues Trump administration over energy standards, pollution reduction

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is suing the Donald Trump administration, again – this time over energy-efficient standards and pollution reduction.
9 years ago
just want privacy...
MyNorthwest Staff

Anti-transgender bathroom campaign gets $50K donation

Just Want Privacy got a large, last minute donation to gather signatures. But will it be enough to take on its opposition?
9 years ago
Ivar's...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Ivar’s to battle port commissioners over loss of lease at Sea-Tac Airport

Port of Seattle commissioners will hear from leadership at Ivar's seafood restaurant, which is losing its lease at Sea-Tac Airport.
9 years ago
Mike McGinn (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Colton Harris-Moore believes McGinn is letting Durkan ‘steamroll’ mayoral race

Colton Harris-Moore, aka the "Barefoot Bandit," is lashing out at Seattle mayoral candidate and former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan.
9 years ago
A semi-truck crashed in the eastbound lanes of I-90 Tuesday morning. (WSDOT)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Rolled over semi cleared from I-90 after partially blocking traffic out of Seattle

A semi-truck is rolled over on eastbound I-90 just east of I-5 in downtown Seattle.
9 years ago
climate, head tax, Mike O'Brien...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle council commits to fight climate change despite Trump

The Seattle City Council approved a new resolution that will commit the city to fighting climate change amid Trump's withdrawal from the Paris agreement.
9 years ago
Sawant, tax the rich, income tax...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Kshama Sawant introduces legislation for Seattle income tax

Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant introduced legislation for an income tax that will now work through the city process.
9 years ago
new laws, special session, unemployment bill gun control, state budget, government shutdown, capita...
MyNorthwest Staff

Inslee: Once again, we’re facing a state government shutdown

Washington Governor Jay Inslee said the state now faces a government shutdown because lawmakers have not come up with a budget.
9 years ago
Space Needle...
Stephanie Klein

Space Needle to undergo massive facelift

Seattle's most famous landmark --the Space Needle -- is getting reconstructive surgery and you should notice the changes by next year.
9 years ago
Bremerton Coach...
MyNorthwest Staff

Lawyer: Bremerton schools have ‘radical rule’ on prayer

Oral arguments were held Monday in the case of a Bremerton coach who refused to stop praying with students on the football field.
9 years ago
A runner wearing a gay pride rainbow flag pauses in front of the Pulse nightclub during the CommUNI...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle’s LGBTQ community will gather to remember victims of nightclub massacre

Monday marks the one year anniversary of the deadly Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando.
9 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

F.X. McRory’s closes, hopes to move to new location

F.X. McRory’s celebrated its final last call over the weekend, but owner Mick McHugh promised it's not goodbye and says he is searching for a new permanent home.
9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff

Police capture two escaped inmates near prison

Both inmates were safely apprehended without incident after being located in Capital Forest, approximately six miles north of Cedar Creek Corrections Center.
9 years ago
driverless cars...
MyNorthwest Staff

What does the future hold for driverless cars in Washington?

Autonomous vehicles, driverless cars, highly automated vehicles. It’s a reality that might be closer than you think.
9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Three people arrested after protests in Seattle

Seattle police say they are prepared for two protests -- one against Sharia and the other pro-Muslim -- in downtown on Saturday.
10 years ago
Bob Hasegawa...
Kipp Robertson

Mayoral candidate Bob Hasegawa reminds us Seattle already has major project

When six candidates for Seattle mayor were asked what their favorite mega-project is during a forum, Bob Hasegawa gave a slightly different answer than his opponents.
10 years ago
Metro bus...
MyNorthwest Staff

8 hurt after semi crashes into Metro bus

Nine people were reportedly sent to the hospital after a semi-truck crashed into a Metro bus Friday morning.
10 years ago
Josh Kerns

Blue Jays fans accuse Mariners of price gouging Canadians flocking to Safeco Field

A vast majority of the fans won't be cheering for the Mariners as Toronto Blue Jays fans from across Canada make their annual pilgrimage to Seattle.
10 years ago
Tacoma...
MyNorthwest Staff

All lanes reopen after box truck crashes on I-5

Washington State Trooper Brooke Bova says nobody was injured in a crash that blocked southbound I-5 near the Tacoma Dome.
10 years ago
seattle movie theaters...
MyNorthwest Staff

Mystery around 2 classic Seattle movie theaters suddenly closing

Two classic Seattle movie theaters have closed suddenly, despite little notice given of patrons or employees of the businesses.
10 years ago
profit motive, health care, universal healthcare, health insurance...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Health care approved for Grays Harbor, Klickitat still not covered

Two Washington counties are being left out of the state health care system after insurance companies opted not to offer coverage there.
10 years ago
Sea-Tac, Ivar's, food trucks, washington...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Passengers evacuated from plane on Sea-Tac runway

Passengers on an AirCanada flight from Calgary were evacuated on a Sea-Tac Airport runway for smoke in the plane’s cabin.
10 years ago
home buyer, home prices, Lewis County...
Stephanie Klein

More new listings offer little solace for home buyers

While median home prices across the region aren't dropping anytime soon, there may be a slight glimmer of hope for home buyers.
10 years ago