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amber alert...
Dyer Oxley

AMBER ALERT: Kent toddler found in New Mexico

An Amber Alert has been issued for 14-month-old Aleionna Wilson who may be in the custody of 37-year-old Aleiondro Wilson in a tan Chevy Tahoe.
10 years ago
Barefoot Bandit, harris-moore...
MyNorthwest Staff

Feds shut down Barefoot Bandit’s flight school efforts

The "Barefoot Bandit," who became nationally recognized for his two-year crime spree, wants people to pay for his pilot lessons.
10 years ago
deportation...
Dyer Oxley

A connection between deportation and the housing crisis?

There is research to suggest that the deportation of illegal immigrants could have contributed to the 2009-09 economic crisis. This is how.
10 years ago
traffic...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle-area traffic up 35 percent from 2013-2015

According the Washington State Department of Transportation, overall, traffic has gotten worse the past three years by at least 35 percent around Seattle.
10 years ago
Tom Douglas, coronavirus...
Mike Lewis

Tom Douglas, business owners increasingly upset with Seattle council, mayor

Some Seattle business owners including restaurateur Tom Douglas have begun publicly criticizing city leaders for biting the hand that feeds their city.
10 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff

Allen Ivanov pleads guilty in triple fatal Mukilteo shooting

Allen Ivanov, the man charged with killing three people and wounding one other at a July house party in Mukilteo, pleaded guilty Monday.
10 years ago
atm theft...
Dyer Oxley

VIDEO: Seattle thieves pull off string of ATM heists

Thieves in Seattle have pulled off a string of ATM heists and now detectives are asking the public for help tracking them down.
10 years ago
vote...
Dyer Oxley

4 Washington electors go against the vote, oppose Hillary Clinton

Four Washington state electors went against the popular vote and denied Hillary Clinton their support. Instead they voted for four other well-known figures.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Blaming lack of orders, analyst predicts more job cuts at Boeing

Job cuts at Boeing will mostly be made through attrition, not filling open positions, and a voluntary buyout program, according to a report.
10 years ago
Seattle snow, Christmas...
Kipp Robertson

Slim chance for a white Christmas in Seattle, data shows

The chance for an inch or more of snow in the Puget Sound region on Christmas is slim but historically exists, according to data from the National Weather Service.
10 years ago
mumps...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Mumps outbreak enters Seattle city limits

Officials confirmed at least one adult in the city has come down with the illness, while another 19 cases are confirmed in King County.
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Why forecasting failures unintentionally hurt global warming credibility

When it comes to climate change, University of Washington's Cliff Mass says anger and confusion about climate change compared to weather forecasting is not surprising.
10 years ago
Louisa's closed down near the end of 2016. (MyNorthwest)...
Kipp Robertson

Beloved Seattle cafe ‘crushed’ by ever-growing costs

The owner of Louisa's on Eastlake says the costs to operate in Seattle contributed to the sudden shuttering of its doors.
10 years ago
snow...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Wet, windy weather as isolated snow showers fall in South Sound

Isolated snow showers falling in parts of Thurston County Monday morning will turn to rain as the day progresses.
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Winter Weather Advisory issued for Monday in King County

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow to take effect from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday.
10 years ago
CEO tax, howard schultz...
Dyer Oxley

Portland wants Seattle to adopt its CEO tax

Portland passed a CEO tax to fight income inequality between executives and workers. It wants other cities to follow. But could such a tax work in Seattle?
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Color Rush uniforms are a resounding hit in Seahawks locker room

The consensus in the Seahawks' locker room seemed to be awfully keen of the Action Green Color Rush jersey's they wore during Thursday night's win over the Rams.
10 years ago
Seattle police, officer quits, tower...
Stephanie Klein

Law enforcement community offers support to Mount Vernon officer

A Mount Vernon police officer is suffering a gunshot wound to the head at Harborview. The law enforcement community is offering words of encouragement to the injured officer and his family.
10 years ago
homeless...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Shoreline changes proposal allowing homeless encampments in backyards

Thursday night, Shoreline residents discussed the latest proposal from the city on where homeless encampments can be set up.
10 years ago
purse snatching...
Stephanie Klein

Police say Seattle homicide part of large trend targeting Asian residents

Police say a woman was shot in South Seattle Thursday night.
10 years ago
mount vernon police, Mount Vernon, McClaughry...
Stephanie Klein

Mount Vernon police officer shot in line of duty hailed as community leader

A 61-year-old Mike "Mick" McClaughry was canvassing the neighborhood after a reported shooting in Mount Vernon Thursday night when he was shot in the head.
10 years ago
Woodland park zoo fire...
MyNorthwest Staff

Update: ‘Highly likely’ six turtles didn’t survive Seattle zoo fire

Seattle firefighters responded to a Woodland Park Zoo fire at the nocturnal exhibit Thursday afternoon that sent flames and smoke high into the air.
10 years ago
Seattle parking, seattle parking rates, window stickers...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle parking rates change, rise again

Seattle parking rates are going through more changes this season, including new paid spots, and raising prices in some areas to a new high.
10 years ago
homeless dogs...
Dyer Oxley

Off-leash dog parks: Will Seattle go to the dogs?

A battle over Seattle's off-leash dog parks is brewing as advocates and anti-dog park parties clash at city hall meetings.
10 years ago