MyNorthwest Staff
Tunnel timeline: From conception to tunnel completion to tolling
It feels like a lifetime since Bertha began drilling near SoDo for the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement. Here's a tunnel timeline.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
On Pronto’s death date, a look at other Seattle flops
As Seattle's failed bike-share program comes to an end, we take a look back at other Seattle fails in recent history.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington sues Tim Eyman for ‘elaborate scheme’
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a lawsuit against Tim Eyman, alleging that the initiative celebrity misused campaign funds.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Staunch critic of car-tab fees actually sees decrease
A staunch critic of car-tab fees didn't see the increased costs he thought he would. In fact, Rep. Mark Harmsworth saw a decrease.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Lawmaker wants to give voters power to kill transit projects
Sen. Phil Fortunato is putting another Sound Transit bill up for consideration in Olympia. It will place timed budget checks on projects.10 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Higher sales tax goes into effect across Puget Sound on Saturday
Many cities across Puget Sound will see a slightly higher sales tax beginning April 1.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Serious crash in Auburn knocks out power to thousands
An early morning crash in Auburn's Lea Hill neighborhood has left thousands of Puget Sound Energy customers without power.10 years ago
Kim Shepard
Conundrum stalling Seattle’s body-cam policy
Seattle's body cam phase-in could be stalled because of this contentious issue. A policy expert says the city could be on the wrong side of the argument.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Does Amazon’s charitable giving match its success yet?
An investigation into the charitable giving by Amazon concluded that the Seattle-based company was a “virtual no-show in hometown philanthropic giving.”10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
While dealing with knife-wielding man, Seattle police took ‘safe’ option
Their tactics may have caused traffic to be worse than usual, but Seattle police deescalated a deadly situation without deadly force.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Confirmed: Tornado touches down in Monroe
What is being called a "weak tornado" or "weak rotation" near Monroe caused damage Thursday morning.10 years ago
Dave Ross
Federal opioid initiative isn’t enough to help Everett
The opioid problem hasn’t gone away and has fallen into the lap of cities like Everett as their residents cope with addiction.10 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Watch: South Everett home invasion suspects caught on camera
Snohomish County detectives are asking for the public's help after a webcam recorded two men breaking into a South Everett home Wednesday morning.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Should be no surprise ‘the south’ won in Dick’s contest
After Dick's Drive-In announced it wanted to build a new location either east or south of Seattle, residents scrambled to vote for the next restaurant.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Is naming these Sound Transit stations really that hard?
Sound Transit is asking for public help naming new light rail stations. Logically, one would just name them for their location. But it's not that simple.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Seattle sues Trump administration over sanctuary city threats
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced Wednesday that his city is suing the federal government over recent sanctuary city threats by the attorney general.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle could finally get a warm day
If you've been longing for a warm day in the Seattle area, you just might be in luck at the end of the week.10 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Hundreds attend self-defense class after Golden Gardens attack
Hundreds of people attended a class to learn the techniques that Kelly Herron used to survive her struggle with a rapist at Golden Gardens Park.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Federal funding for ‘Big One’ prep is ‘conceivably’ in jeopardy
The relationship between Washington state and the federal government has been relatively unstable. Will that come back to bite us when the "Big One" hits?10 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Video reveals flawed anchor cables on 520 bridge
Video from beneath Lake Washington shows what inspectors saw as they drove a remote camera over the anchor cables on the 520 bridge.10 years ago
Feliks Banel
The story behind historic gargoyles found in Seattle’s Civic Arena
The seemingly needless destruction of long-hidden gargoyles at Seattle Center has become something of a symbol of what happened on Thursday in spite of years of preparation by the Seattle Opera.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
What Works Cities: Seattle’s data-driven homeless pilot
New York's What Works Cities helped Seattle develop a pilot program to tackle homelessness. Now the nonprofit is telling the behind-the-scenes story.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State lawmakers consider changing property tax cap
Lawmakers in Olympia are targeting the 1-percent property tax cap and are proposing a new structure to allow for higher hikes.10 years ago
