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Ed Murray, Mayor Murray...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray: ‘It’s been a difficult week’

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has issued his first statement since last Friday, when he dismissed allegations of sexually abusing a minor in the 1980s.
10 years ago
elder abuse...
Josh Kerns

Washington state takes new steps to stem epidemic of elder abuse

A law passed by the legislature is aiming to curb crime against what some call the ever-growing ranks of the aging known as the "Silver Tsunami."
10 years ago
Bellevue traffic camera...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Bellevue traffic cameras issue twice as many infractions as officers

You're twice as likely to get a traffic infraction from a traffic camera than from a traffic officer in Bellevue.
10 years ago
king county sheriff, black lives matter...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

King County Sheriff won’t face alleged rape charges

John Urquhart won't face criminal charges connected to a woman's claims that he allegedly raped her nearly 15 years ago.
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle mayor can ‘expect to be questioned’ about facts in alleged rape case

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray can "expect to be questioned" about the facts of the case that includes allegations of rape when he attends a deposition in May.
10 years ago
fatally shot...
KIRO 7 News Staff

2 men fatally shot overnight in Burien, South Seattle

Two men were fatally shot less than 30 minutes apart overnight in King County. One shooting happened in South Seattle and the other in Burien.
10 years ago
Kshama Sawant, May Day...
MyNorthwest Staff

Kshama Sawant on Mayor Murray’s allegations: ‘Vital to not remain silent’ on sexual abuse

Kshama Sawant became the first Seattle City Councilmember to issue a statement regarding the sexual abuse allegations leveled against Mayor Ed Murray.
10 years ago
mayors...
Feliks Banel

Former Seattle mayor: Ed Murray’s crisis ‘very different’

Historian Feliks Banel finds that many of Seattle's mayors have hit rough patches during their terms. Even if they are not quite like Ed Murray's crisis.
10 years ago
United, airline...
Kipp Robertson

Travel expert: You’ve ‘crossed the line’ if you refuse to leave plane

The incident between United Airlines and a passenger who was eventually dragged out of an overbooked flight could have been avoided with one simple step.
10 years ago
Murray, rape charges...
MyNorthwest Staff

Attorney: Heart of complaint against Seattle mayor is false

The attorney representing Seattle Mayor Ed Murray promises new facts in a sex abuse lawsuit against him.
10 years ago
Parkinson's...
Kim Shepard

Seattle boxing gym giving hope to Parkinson’s patients

There is a special boxing class at a North Seattle gym that is helping its students battle Parkinson's Disease.
10 years ago
sun, sunshine, spring...
MyNorthwest Staff

Blame the sun for additional slowdowns during morning commute

If you found yourself trying to escape the glare of the sun during your drive into work Tuesday morning, you weren't alone.
10 years ago
Parents of the victims of the 2014 Marysville-Pilchuck shooting say the teacher never warned anyone...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Lawsuit says teacher may have been able to prevent Marysville-Pilchuck shootings

Parents of the victims of the 2014 Marysville-Pilchuck shooting say the teacher never warned anyone.
10 years ago
West Seattle Bridge, RV, encampment sweep...
KIRO 7 News Staff

RV fires prompt city to clear out homeless camp under bridge

City crews are clearing out an unsanctioned homeless camp under the West Seattle Bridge Tuesday, where two RVs burned in a fire last week.
10 years ago
Almost live, seattle, pat cashman...
Dyer Oxley

‘Almost Live’ proves Seattle hasn’t changed much in 27 years

They may have made the joke in 1990, but an "Almost Live" sketch remains as true in 2017 as it did nearly 27 years ago. What hasn't changed?
10 years ago
Mayor Murray, sex-abuse allegations, sales tax, Seattle mayor...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle City Council to remain quiet on sex-abuse allegations against Mayor Murray

The Seattle City Council -- through Councilmember Bruce Harrell -- says it will not comment on sex abuse allegations against Seattle Mayor Ed Murray.
10 years ago
Seattle seawall...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seawall project taking shape at Seattle’s waterfront

The Seattle seawall project continues and is coming close to finishing up. This is what still needs to be done along the waterfront.
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Olympia police searching for man after attempted kidnapping

Olympia police are hunting for a man who allegedly assaulted and attempted to kidnap two sisters in the woods near their home.
10 years ago
The Rev. Angelos Sarkis brought his family from Tanta to Kirkland to serve as the priest for St. Ge...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Kirkland Coptic Church leaders urge forgiveness after Egypt bombings

The priest of St. George’s Orthodox Coptic Church in Kirkland said he forgives the people who bombed a Tanta, Egypt church where he once served.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Earthquake warning system takes step forward; still underfunded

An earthquake early warning system is taking an important step forward, but the project is underfunded and federal funding is questionable.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

If only the Legislature could always work this effectively

The Legislature has struggled for years to come up with a solution to fully fund basic education. It could learn a lesson from a capital budget committee.
10 years ago
Murray...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray will not step down amid accusations

Ed Murray's accuser is ready and eager to face the mayor's private attorney in a deposition as early as next week to discuss his rape allegations.
10 years ago
paid leave, family leave,...
Kipp Robertson

Tom Douglas calls out businesses for neglecting parents

There is yet another push this year for extending the amount of paid family leave Washington employees get.
10 years ago
Josh Kerns

Seattle police praised for making significant improvement in reducing use of force

After years of criticism and operating under the microscope of the Department of Justice, the Seattle Police Department is getting high marks.
10 years ago