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inauguration, Trump, Murray...
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
Elmore, Inslee...
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
Trump...
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
delivery, marijuana, pot...
Mike Lewis

Cannabis Fresh? Seattle again will try to legalize delivery pot

The City of Seattle will once again push for legal marijuana delivery but this time for the entire state. The legislation is expected to be introduced soon.
10 years ago
Crocodile...
Stephanie Klein

Shooter still on the loose after injuring 3 at The Crocodile

Three people were shot in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood Thursday evening, according to police. The extent of injuries is still unknown.
10 years ago
safe injection sites, i-27...
Dyer Oxley

Two safe injection sites approved for Seattle, King County

Overdose deaths nearly doubled in British Columbia during 2016. Meanwhile, King County officials approved a pilot program that copies Canadian safe injection sites.
10 years ago
homeless sweeps, ACLU...
Dyer Oxley

ACLU files lawsuit against Seattle, WSDOT over homeless sweeps

Representing four parties, the ACLU filed a lawsuit against Seattle and WSDOT for homeless sweeps of encampments, and the loss of property.
10 years ago
Chris Sullivan

This Washington legislation is the ‘low-key way’ to make sure everybody can drive

In one year, your Washington state driver's license will no longer get you on an airplane or into a federal facility.
10 years ago
Padden, DUI, law, drunk driving...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Fingers crossed: Families impacted by DUIs hope tougher law goes the distance

A Washington lawmaker is once again proposing a bill to toughen Washington state's DUI law, after several failed attempts in the past.
10 years ago
I-90...
Kipp Robertson

All lanes of I-90 reopened between Ellensburg, North Bend

Conditions on I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass was too unstable and dangerous for crews to clear Wednesday. It's unclear when the highway will reopen.
10 years ago
OxyContin...
Dyer Oxley

Report: Everett will sue OxyContin manufacturer

The City of Everett is considering a plan to sue the maker of OxyContin over the opiate addiction crisis plaguing the region.
10 years ago
Home price, home prices, homeowners...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle homeowners just ‘flat out’ don’t want to sell

Instead of blaming tech workers, transplants, and developers for the soaring home prices in Seattle, we should be blaming homeowners.
10 years ago
Monfort...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle cop killer Chris Monfort dies in prison

Christopher Monfort, the man who killed a Seattle police officer in 2009, has died in prison, according to KIRO 7.
10 years ago
tunnel, Bertha, SR99, Seattle tunnel...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle tunnel mining resumes, Bertha headed for city center

Crews with Seattle Tunnel Partners resumed mining under Seattle, following 10 days of maintenance on Bertha the boring machine.
10 years ago
Washington weather, snow, I-90...
MyNorthwest Staff

State closes I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass until at least Thursday morning

Washington weather is about to strike with warm temperatures and heavy rain from the coast to the mountains over the coming week.
10 years ago
KeyArena...
Feliks Banel

Seattle landmarks face gold rush, World’s Fair combined

Hardly a week goes by, it seems, without beloved Seattle landmarks getting torn down and replaced with an apartment building.
10 years ago
homeless camps, YMCA, homelessness crisis, homelessness, Bellevue stabbing...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle mayor sends emergency order for 3 homeless camps

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray sent the city council an emergency order for three new homeless camps to address the current crisis.
10 years ago
heroin-safe injection sites, heroin, safe site, drugs...
Kipp Robertson

Washington senator pushes to end safe injection sites statewide

A Washington lawmaker working to prevent heroin injection sites that have seen growing support, says the sites support the use of illegal drugs.
10 years ago
Pramila Jayapal, call to remove Trump...
Kipp Robertson

Jayapal further distances herself from president-elect Trump

Washington's Pramila Jayapal announced she will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration. She joins a growing list of politicians choosing to skip the event.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Report: Boeing CEO meets with Trump, makes ‘great progress’

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg was reportedly meeting with Donald Trump again to discuss the Air Force One program that Trump previously criticized.
10 years ago
arena options, Murray, KeyArena, housing, affordable housing, homeless, Seattle mayor...
Kipp Robertson

‘No truth’ to report of Seattle mayor avoiding NBA leaders

The Seattle Mayor's Office and the NBA are denying reports that Ed Murray has been "ducking" calls from NBA commissioner Adam Silver about a new arena.
10 years ago
food safety, King County...
KIRO 7 News Staff

King County rolls out first phase of food safety ratings program

Restaurants in King County will have food safety signs in their windows that clearly indicate how they scored in their latest safety inspections.
10 years ago
world's richest...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle elite top list of world’s richest people

Seattle has connections to the recently released list of the world's richest people.
10 years ago
nativity, gig harbor...
Dyer Oxley

Gig Harbor nativity drama adds another chapter

One national organization threatened legal action over Gig Harbor's nativity scene. Now another national legal organization has come to town.
10 years ago