MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle police take knife-wielding man into custody
Police have cleared an area of downtown Seattle due to a man allegedly threatening people with a knife.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bertha could breach two months early
Bertha is very close to reaching the surface and may reach topside by March 31, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.10 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Whole Foods abandons controversial West Seattle store
A controversial Whole Foods that was to be built in West Seattle's Junction is no longer happening.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘We will not be bullied’ by feds, King County exec. says
The King County executive says he will not allow the remarks made by Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday to interfere with local government.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Council president to Seattle arena investors: You’re not addressing the elephant in the room
One issue with a Seattle arena isn't being addressed by proponents of a new SoDo venue, according to City Council President Bruce Harrell.10 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
King County unlikely to comply with new ICE ‘detainer’ procedure
Sheriff John Urquhart said new procedures from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are unlikely to influence King County to change.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
City employees aren’t all buying into Seattle’s own traffic program
In the recently released awards for the Commute Trip Reduction program, the City of Seattle essentially gave itself a "Bronze" traffic award.10 years ago
Stephanie Klein
How did lawmakers miss Sound Transit’s car tab formula?
How did voters not notice that car tab fees would increase so much to help pay for Sound Transit's extension? Senator Steve O'Ban says the bill was not appropriately drafted.10 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Seattle mayor ‘willing to risk losing every penny’ over ‘sanctuary’ status
King County Chair Joe McDermott and Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes seem less than concerned about Jeff Sessions' sanctuary warning.10 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Democrats willing to exempt Boeing from higher business taxes
When it comes to the budget, Representative Kristine Lytton says Boeing wouldn't be the only exception that will have to be made.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
After a ‘disaster’ of an experience, Seattle buries bike share
The bike-share program Pronto! will shut down after city leaders opted to spend the money elsewhere and cease their pursuit of a new system.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
23 of 27 days have been rainy at SeaTac this month
Twenty-three of the 27 days so far this month have been wet at SeaTac, and the rain isn't expected to let up until the end of the week.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
2 years after acquittal, Amanda Knox sends nostalgic message
It's been two years since West Seattle resident Amanda Knox was exonerated of criminal charges related to a 2007 murder in Italy.10 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Dick’s Drive-In to build new location in south region
More than 100,000 votes were cast on the first day of voting for the next Dick's Drive-In location, with more than 177,645 votes overall.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
AG Sessions says country ‘less safe’ due to sanctuary cities
Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued an ultimatum for jurisdictions with "sanctuary" status, either comply or lose federal funding.10 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Restaurant owner blasts Murray’s plan for Seattle soda tax
A restaurant owner is using his readerboard to blast Mayor Ed Murray's plan for a Seattle soda tax. The tax would be detrimental to his business, he says.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
‘Recession’ comes up in discussion over Sound Transit funding
Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff says losing federal funding under the Trump administration would be similar to the Great Recession.10 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle steps up its response to homeless camp after bicyclist attack
The city of Seattle is stepping up its response to a homeless camp under the West Seattle Bridge, days after a bicyclist reported an attack.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Ditching the status-quo solutions to Seattle homeless problem is costing taxpayers
Seattle homeless consultant Barb Poppe says progress has been made, but "no rapid innovation" between the city, community, and businesses.10 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Woman attacked in Seattle park urges self-defense classes
Jordan Giarratano's self-defense lessons helped a Seattle woman attacked in a public bathroom. He will offer the same lessons, for free, next week.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Companies with the best Seattle commute status
The Seattle commute is daunting to many, but these local, downtown companies are getting around town more efficiently than anyone else.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
North Cascades Highway slated for latest reopening since the 70s
What typically takes four to six weeks, clearing the North Cascades Highway could take up to eight weeks, according to WSDOT.10 years ago
Josh Kerns
Seattle comic uses laughs to talk seriously about depression
A Seattle comic relives the struggle of depression and suicidal thoughts on stage to help others dealing with the same issues.10 years ago
