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KIRO 7 News Staff

Sawant proposes ‘socially responsible banking’ ordinance to help defund DAPL

Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant spoke at a rally outside the Seattle City Hall for the city to end its ties with Wells Fargo.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Widely criticized attorney general pick advances to full Senate

Sen. Jeff Sessions received the nomination to be attorney general from the Senate Judiciary Committee after what the Associated Press calls "angry exchanges."
10 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

Homeless camps cleared from along Burke Gilman Trail

After complaints from Wallingford residents and police, crews removed unauthorized homeless camps along the Burke Gilman Trail. This is what they found.
10 years ago
Seattle camping rules...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle is considering new camping rules

There are new Seattle camping rules for homeless encampments that under consideration by city officials, but first they are hearing public input.
10 years ago
Dave Reichert, travel order, Reichert, missing ad...
Josh Kerns

Reichert: White House handling of travel order ‘unacceptable and disgusting’

Republicans in Congress continue to be bombarded with complaints about Trump's executive order halting immigration from predominantly Muslim countries.
10 years ago
Youth jail, restorative justice...
Josh Kerns

Youth jail remains controversial in King County

A new King County youth jail proposed in the Seattle city limits has been controversial among residents, and is becoming an issue for elected officials.
10 years ago
Seattle refugees...
Feliks Banel

Lessons of the past from Seattle refugees

A UW professor says for many Jewish people in Seattle, the importance of the United States remaining a welcoming place for refugees is deeply personal.
10 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff

Local impact on abortion rights with Trump’s Supreme Court nomination

Abortion rights supporters are deeply worried that President Trump's nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court will lead to life-changing reversal.
10 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

Seattle Mayor is leaving the light on against Trump

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is asking his city to leave a light on for refugees and immigrants, and send a message of opposition to Trump.
10 years ago
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Kipp Robertson

Hutchison: Lawsuit against Trump’s order is just for attention

Washington State GOP Chairperson Susan Hutchison says she's pleased with President Trump's Executive Action on immigration and refugees.
10 years ago
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Kipp Robertson

After shooting, Seattle police increase security at mosques

Seattle police are stepping up their presence around local mosques in reaction to the deadly shooting in Quebec City that left six dead.
10 years ago
heroin, safe sites, injection sites...
Kipp Robertson

Safe injection site testimony shows clear divide

Depending on who you heard from during a hearing on injection sites on Monday, the idea is either a step forward, or a step in the wrong direction.
10 years ago
REI...
Dyer Oxley

REI does ‘not support executive order’ from Trump

Outdoor co-op REI has come out in opposition of President Trump's recent executive orders on immigration. It will use co-op funds to fight for all.
10 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Sound Transit, Seattle Mayor review protocols after Sea-Tac protest

Seattle's mayor, Sound Transit, and King County Metro are reviewing protocols after Saturday's massive Sea-Tac protest.
10 years ago
Mike Lewis

Immigration attorney: Sea-Tac detainees initially denied lawyers

Jorge L. Barón , executive director of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, explains how he and a team of lawyers helped detainees at Sea-Tac Airport.
10 years ago
Microsoft, tech employers...
Dyer Oxley

Trump’s next order may hit Seattle tech employers hard

Seattle-area tech employers could be affected by an executive order currently being drafted by the Trump administration, addressing visa programs.
10 years ago
San Juan...
MyNorthwest Staff

Several earthquakes recorded near San Juan Islands

Several earthquakes have been recorded near the San Juan Islands over the past two weeks, including two felt across the islands in the past 24 hours.
10 years ago
Lynnwood...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Officer-involved shooting in Lynnwood closes SR 99 for hours

Lynnwood police said a shooting happened near the 19200 block of Highway 99 shortly before 10 a.m.
10 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Hundreds attend ’emergency rally’ at Seattle’s Westlake Park

Hundreds of people went to Seattle's Westlake Park for an 'emergency rally' in response to Trump's executive order on immigration policy.
10 years ago
Detectives were process the crime scene and looking for a missing vehicle. (Kitsap County Sheriff's...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Kitsap County businessman missing after three bodies found at Seabeck home

John Careaga and his 2005 Ford F-150 pickup truck have been missing since Friday night when Kitsap County Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call that something violent was happening inside the Seabeck home.
10 years ago
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Stephanie Klein

Hundreds gather at Sea-Tac Airport to protest Trump’s executive order

Hundreds of people gathered at Sea-Tac Airport on Saturday evening to protest Donald Trump's executive order that includes a travel ban for seven countries.
10 years ago
Dow Constantine, arts tax, SeaTac, King County...
Dyer Oxley

Travelers detained at Sea-Tac under Trump executive order

Under President Trump's recent executive order, travelers have been detained at SeaTac. Refugees and permanent residents are affected.
10 years ago
Microsoft...
Dyer Oxley

Microsoft fights US government and wins

Microsoft challenged the US government over its aims to search emails the company has access to overseas. Legal expert Rob McKenna explains the case.
10 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

Is Elon Musk getting into the tunnel game?

Elon Musk is tired of traffic. So tired that he is promoting tunnels as a solution. Seattle may be one source for tunneling experience.
10 years ago