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Stephanie Klein

Fourth person accuses Mayor Ed Murray of sex abuse

A fourth person has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, claiming he was paid for sex.
10 years ago
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Stephanie Klein

Seattle DOT fills nearly 9K potholes in two weeks

The Seattle Department of Transportation says it filled 8,700 potholes in two weeks across Seattle streets as part of the Pothole Palooza campaign.
10 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Video: Small plane makes fiery crash landing in Mukilteo

There were no injures after a small plane crashed in Mukilteo on Tuesday afternoon.
10 years ago
Brace yourselves, it could get as warm as 70 degrees this week around Puget Sound. (AP)...
MyNorthwest Staff

First 70-degree day of 2017 expected this week

If the latest forecasts hold true, we will see our first 70-degree day in the Puget Sound region this week.
10 years ago
Sound Transit...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Threatened Sound Transit project safe for a few months

More than half a dozen transit projects that had their funding threatened by President Donald Trump's proposed budget will likely be safe through September.
10 years ago
Sawant, tax the rich, income tax...
Kipp Robertson

Kshama Sawant leaves May Day activities for council meeting

After speaking at Judkins Park during an International Workers Day rally, Kshama Sawant headed back to the city council chambers.
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle mayor praises May Day protesters

Unlike last year's anarchist protests that included violence against police, the major flames from the 2017 Seattle May Day march came at the end of joints.
10 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Major repaving project starts in Belltown

Seattle drivers will have to deal with construction from a repaving project in Belltown until at least February of next year.
10 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

City council unanimously passes Seattle income tax resolution

A Seattle income tax resolution gained unanimous approval from the city council on May 1, saying it's "the right thing to do."
10 years ago
Seattle police make an arrest on May Day 2017. (Hanna Scott, KIRO 7)...
MyNorthwest Staff

5 May Day protesters arrested in Seattle, 9 arrested in Olympia

The bulk of May Day rallies and marches were peaceful in Seattle through mid-afternoon.
10 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Strong aftershocks follow magnitude-6.2 quake in Alaska, B.C.

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake, followed by a 6.3 magnitude aftershock, rattled parts of Alaska and British Columbia Monday morning.
10 years ago
Lowry...
MyNorthwest Staff

Former Washington Governor Mike Lowry dead at 78

On Monday morning, Governor jay Inslee's office confirmed Lowry, 78, passed away.
10 years ago
Several thousand took to the streets of Seattle for May Day immigration and labor rights in 2016. (...
MyNorthwest Staff

What you need to know about May Day 2017 in Seattle

Whether you’ll be protesting on May Day or avoiding the crowds, here is a list of activities planned throughout the day.
10 years ago
New climbing course at Paine Field in Snohomish County. (Chris Sullivan, KIRO Radio)...
Chris Sullivan

New Paine Field climbing course ‘ticks all the boxes’ for Snohomish County

Snohomish County has its eyes on becoming the climbing capitol of Washington, thanks to a new high ropes course at Paine Field.
10 years ago
Edmonds...
MyNorthwest Staff

‘Suspicious package’ shuts down Edmonds ferry route

Authorities shut down the Edmonds-Kingston ferry route Sunday afternoon to investigate a suspicious package, according to KOMO News.
10 years ago
Marshawn Lynch recently un-retired and the Seahawks traded him to his hometown Raiders. (AP)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Ex-Seahawk Marshawn Lynch takes out full page Seattle Times ad to thank 12s

Former Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch took out an ad in Sunday's Seattle Times thanking the fans and owner Paul Allen.
10 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

Crowd-on-crowd violence has SPD worried about May Day 2017

Seattle police have prepared for May Day events this year, but are worried about crowd-on-crowd violence between different groups.
10 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Marchers use President Trump’s 100th day to protest climate policies

Thousands marched in downtown Seattle Saturday on President Donald Trump's hundredth day in office to demand action on climate change.
10 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Fellow drivers recalled tree falling on I-5, how they helped save woman’s life

Two of the people who witnessed a tree fall onto an occupied vehicle on I-5 explain what they saw and what they and others did so a woman wouldn’t die.
10 years ago
Molotov cocktail...
Dyer Oxley

Arrest made in Molotov cocktail case from May Day 2016

A suspect has been arrested for throwing a Molotov cocktail at Seattle police during May Day 2016, nearly one year after it happened.
10 years ago
Hanna Scott

Puget Sound-area teachers raise concern over Netflix show

School districts are warning parents about a new Netflix Show that focuses on teen suicide.
10 years ago
Kshama Sawant, women's day rally, May Day...
Kipp Robertson

Kshama Sawant walks back on calls to disrupt freeways

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is stepping back from encouraging protesters to block freeways on May Day.
10 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

Seattle starts homeless camp clearing process on May Day

On May Day Seattle will start cleaning out a homeless camp that stretches along I-90 as it curves through town, and has been known for crime.
10 years ago
Mercer Mess...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Mercer Mess traffic improvement creates issues for pedestrians

A system designed to alleviate traffic along the notorious Mercer Mess in Seattle may be causing issues for pedestrians.
10 years ago