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A press conference was held Wednesday discussing the major burglary bust involving more than 100 ho...
MyNorthwest Staff

Mariners star Felix Hernandez among the victims in largest Bellevue burglary bust ever

Mariners star pitcher Felix Hernandez was among the more than 100 victims of a major burglary ring that spanned Bellevue, Kirkland, Seattle, Medina and Clyde Hill and involved more than $3 million in valuables.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Millions on the line for Seattle as Trump signs executive actions

President Donald Trump has a series of executive orders planned for Wednesday and one could impact Seattle directly due to its current status.
10 years ago
Greenwood, explosion...
Kipp Robertson

Take responsibility for explosion, Greenwood business owners tell PSE

Greenwood business owners want Puget Sound Energy to take full responsibility for the explosion that destroyed several businesses back in March.
10 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Everett police: Vehicle may have veered off road before killing pedestrian

A pedestrian was killed Wednesday morning after being struck by a car in Everett Wednesday morning.
10 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

Seattle’s First Hill streetcar: One year later

The First Hill streetcar celebrates one year in operation this week. This is how many people are riding it. Now SDOT is giving away free rides.
10 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

New push to restrict law enforcement surveillance cameras on City Light poles

There's new pushback against law enforcement surveillance cameras in Seattle after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
10 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

‘Emergency rally’ in Seattle after Dakota Access Pipeline news

Seattle organizations are holding an "emergency rally" Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump moved forward construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
10 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

VIDEO: Self-driving car takes Gov. Inslee for a ride

Self-driving car technology is one of the most closely watched modern advances and Washington Governor Jay Inslee got a close up look on a test drive.
10 years ago
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Kipp Robertson

First Lady Trudi Inslee: Homeless youth are ‘like all of us once were’

Extending help to homeless youth who age out of foster care was one of the main issues touched upon during a news conference Tuesday.
10 years ago
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Kipp Robertson

King County executive: Repealing Obamacare is based on emotion

In one of the first acts as president, Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Affordable Care Act, aka "Obamacare."
10 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

Putting it together: Questions remain after UW protest shooting

Question remain in the wake of a UW protest over Milo Yiannopoulos, and a shooting amid the chaos. Many remain asking: What happened?
10 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

Former Bellevue coach Butch Goncharoff has a new job

Former Bellevue High School football coach Butch Goncharoff has a new job at a local Christian school, following a controversial investigation.
10 years ago
Milton shooting...
Dyer Oxley

Milton shooting: 2 dead, officer involved

A man and woman are dead after a Milton shooting which involved police responding to a report of domestic violence at an apartment complex.
10 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Pot shop offers $2K reward to catch repeat teen burglars

Fed up by repeated break-in attempts, a local pot shop owner is now offering a $2,000 reward to catch the suspected teen thieves.
10 years ago
Amber alert...
Dyer Oxley

AMBER ALERT: Missing Canadian 9-year-old girl found in Bellingham

An Amber Alert has been posted for 9-year-old Makayla Estrada Weber. Be on the look out for a 2003 Gray Toyota Corolla 4-door, possibly in Blaine.
10 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Man killed by Sound Transit train in South Seattle

Link light rail service is not operating between Columbia City and Rainier Beach stations because of a pedestrian trapped on the train tracks.
10 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

The cost of Seattle’s Democracy Vouchers

Seattle's new $100 Democracy Vouchers actually cost $50 in taxpayer money to send out. That’s if voters participate as robustly as projected.
10 years ago
Jungle, homeless, I-5...
Kipp Robertson

Thousands of pounds of garbage, debris removed from Seattle’s former ‘Jungle’

Much of the ground under Interstate 5 along Airport Way that was once connected to Seattle's former largest illegal homeless encampment is barren.
10 years ago
An earthquake was reported at Olympic National State Park Sunday afternoon. (MyNorthwest)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Magnitude-3.7 earthquake is state’s second quake of the day

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake at Olympic National State Park was the second quake of the day Sunday in Washington state.
10 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Blind woman inspires others walking in Seattle women’s march

Among the thousands was a small woman walking arm in arm with a younger man. She was a blind woman and she also battles Parkinson’s disease.
10 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

Sec. of State Kim Wyman to pay $10K for campaign violations

Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman has been fined $10,115 after an investigation revealed her campaign filed finance paperwork late with the state.
10 years ago
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Kipp Robertson

On Inauguration Day, Seattle Mayor ‘doubling down’ on inclusion

On the day when the country watched its next president get sworn into office, Seattle's mayor was touting the city's focus on inclusion.
10 years ago
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Kipp Robertson

Woman who allegedly threatened Gov. Jay Inslee now in custody

A woman accused of threatening Governor Jay Inslee is in custody. The state patrol wouldn't elaborate on the alleged threat.
10 years ago
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Kipp Robertson

People at Town Hall Seattle ‘too upset to speak’ after Trump sworn in

Only a few dozen people gathered at Town Hall Seattle to watch the inauguration of Donald Trump Friday morning, and several were visibly upset.
10 years ago