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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
power outage...
Dyer Oxley

Fishy circumstances cause power outage in Seattle

A power outage is commonly caused by raccoons, birds and tree branches for Seattle City Light. But a recent incident is a first for the utility.
10 years ago
Seattle police, officer quits, tower...
Josh Kerns

Seattle police deploy watch tower to deter, catch mall car prowlers

The Seattle Police Department is using a watch tower to help combat car prowls this holiday season at one the city's busiest shopping spots.
10 years ago
taxes, Inslee, budget, Inslee's budget...
Kipp Robertson

Senator calls Gov. Inslee’s budget ‘absurd’ and ‘idiotic’

Gov. Inslee's budget has more than $4 billion in new taxes, to fund education. One state Republican is against it, and would rather do this.
10 years ago
Whidbey island water...
Dyer Oxley

Navy finds toxic contaminants in Whidbey Island water

A toxic chemical was discovered in Whidbey Island water by the Navy, left over from firefighting chemicals used in the past.
10 years ago
snow, Olympia, crash...
Kipp Robertson

Hours after crash, all lanes of NB I-5 reopen south of Olympia

Pockets of snow are still being reported this morning as dozens of school districts deal with weather-related delays.
10 years ago
Bertha...
Dyer Oxley

‘Finish line in sight’ for Bertha under Seattle

The Washington State Department of Transportation said the finish line for Bertha is within view with just 30 percent of the tunnel left to build.
10 years ago
Seattle hunger...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle hunger: 15 percent spike in food assistance

Seattle was among cities surveyed for hunger and homelessness in 2016. Food to battle Seattle hunger appears to have risen more than in other cities.
10 years ago
snow, cold snap, I-5...
Kipp Robertson

Snow flurries possible in South Sound, but accumulation unlikely

The National Weather Service says a system moving into the region will bring a chance of snow to the interior lowlands.
10 years ago
DUI, crash, hit-and-run, Fast Furious, I-5...
Kipp Robertson

Driver who hit multiple vehicles on I-5 thought he was in ‘The Fast and the Furious’

Investigators say the driver who hit multiple vehicles while driving on northbound I-5 last week was inspired by "The Fast and Furious" franchise.
10 years ago
crash, Camano...
Kipp Robertson

Freezing temperatures a factor in deadly crash on Camano

Two young children died in a car crash Tuesday morning on Camano Island, according to the Washington State Patrol.
10 years ago
UPS...
Dyer Oxley

Could UPS deliver packages by bike around Seattle?

UPS has started to make deliveries by bike in one Northwest city. But some wonder if the bikes will work in a city like Seattle?
10 years ago
Russell Wilson...
MyNorthwest Staff

Russell Wilson’s evolving press conference taglines

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson has been having some fun with the way he ends his press conferences since signing on as an investor with the Seattle Arena group.
10 years ago
Inslee, washington education...
Dyer Oxley

Update: Inslee proposes $3 million for mental health

Gov. Jay Inslee proposed a budget Tuesday to fully fund Washington education. But will the Democrat's budget be approved by the state's Republican majority?
10 years ago
Gig Harbor...
Dyer Oxley

Gig Harbor residents urge ‘Don’t Hate, Celebrate’

Gig Harbor nativity controversy continues as residents urge officials to allow the Christmas scene. And another lawsuit is threatened.
10 years ago
bike cop...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle bike cop injured by trolley at Sounders parade

A Seattle bike cop was injured Tuesday in a collision with a Sounders' trolley during a parade celebrating the soccer team's recent MLS win.
10 years ago
homeless, Seattle...
Colleen O'Brien

Seattle mission’s outreach director details life on the streets

Brian Chandler, the director of street outreach for Seattle's Union Gospel Mission, says sometimes, all people need is a little compassion.
10 years ago
snow, flurries, snow showers, King County...
Kipp Robertson

Light snow showers reported in King County

Residents of south Snohomish County reported snow flurries Tuesday morning, hours before snow showers were reported in northern King County.
10 years ago
earthquake, earthquakes...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Swarms of earthquakes reported at Mount St. Helens

Four swarms of more than 120 earthquakes shook Mt. St. Helens in late November in less than a week.
10 years ago
eviction moratorium, rent...
Mike Lewis

Landlords lament: Council caps move-in costs for Seattle renters

Seattle just approved another regulation aimed at easing the burden on renters. But landlords pan the bill saying it moves the burden onto them.
10 years ago
bike lanes, pronto...
Dyer Oxley

Why Seattle will plow bike lanes after a snow storm

Seattle's updated plans for tackling snow storms addresses many roads and transit routes, and makes a special effort to clear bike lanes.
10 years ago
supermoon...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Supermoon, meteor shower over Washington at once

Get ready for the final supermoon of 2016. Not only that, one of the year's most visible meteor showers will happen at the same time.
10 years ago
Tim Burgess...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle’s Tim Burgess leaving city council after 2017

Seattle Council Member Tim Burgess announced he will not seek re-election in 2017, leaving his seat after nearly 10 years.
10 years ago
Boeing robots...
Dyer Oxley

‘No surprise’ Boeing will reduce 777 production in Everett

Boeing will cut production on the 777 jet at its Everett facility. It not only means less airplanes sold, but less jobs on the assembly line and beyond.
10 years ago