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Sound Transit, carpool, HOV lane,...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Sound Transit CEO suggests stricter HOV lane rules

The head of Sound Transit suggest raising the minimum requirement for local HOV lanes from more than two people.
10 years ago
bellevue football, sports participation, sanctions...
Dyer Oxley

Bellevue football booster club lawsuit dismissed

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Bellevue football parents and the team's booster club over sanctions on the football program.
10 years ago
The merger of Alaska and Virgin would combine the nation’s sixth- and ninth-largest airlines, res...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Justice Department clears Alaska Air Group’s acquisition of Virgin America

The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it will require Alaska Air Group Inc. to significantly reduce the scope of its codeshare agreement with American Airlines.
10 years ago
snow...
MyNorthwest Staff

Thursday snow is more and more likely around Puget Sound

Meteorologists are watching closely to Thursday conditions as more snow is possible in Western Washington. Icy conditions are certain.
10 years ago
Washington weather, meteorologists...
Dyer Oxley

In defense of meteorologists: Don’t get mad at forecasts

Nothing makes people frustrated like when the weather doesn't turn out as meteorologists said it would. But that may not be a healthy view.
10 years ago
Sea-Tac, SeaTac, ice, airport...
MyNorthwest Staff

At least 80 flights canceled at Sea-Tac Airport

After Alaska Airlines pre-canceled 35 flights form 6 a.m. to noon., more flights at Sea-Tac were canceled as the region deals with icy conditions.
10 years ago
Lakewood shooting...
Mike Lewis

Lessons from Lakewood for Tacoma police officers

With experience at the Lakewood Police Department, Bret Farrar knows what Tacoma police officers are about to go through in the wake of a fatal shooting.
10 years ago
Dino Rossi...
Dyer Oxley

Dino Rossi takes over legislative seat for late Senator Andy Hill

Dino Rossi of Sammamish will take over for the late State Senator Andy Hill who represented Washington state's 45th Legislative District.
10 years ago
Tacoma police...
Dyer Oxley

Family releases statement about fallen Tacoma police officer

The family of the fallen Tacoma police officer who was fatally shot last week has released a statement about their lost loved one.
10 years ago
snow, showers, weather, Weather Seattle...
Kipp Robertson

Snow may linger after second storm in Puget Sound region

The National Weather Service says more snow could be headed toward the Puget Sound region, though it may not reach Seattle.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

SDOT, King County release winter service maps

Seattle and King County released their planned snow route maps ahead of the winter weather that could result in lowland snow as early as Dec. 5.
10 years ago
sheriff's office, Pierce County, bonus...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Shots fired at Pierce Co. sheriff office with deputies inside

Two deputies were inside a Pierce County Sheriff’s office in the Bonney Lake neighborhood when the building was hit by five bullets.
10 years ago
DUI law, DUI laws, MADD, drunk, drugged, distracted,...
Josh Kerns

MADD is fighting more than drunk drivers

MADD has had to add more "D's" to its mission thanks to the legalization of marijuana and cellphones.
10 years ago
pearl harbor day...
Feliks Banel

Seattle’s first Pearl Harbor Day

Seattle historian Feliks Banel explains how war came to Seattle in December 1941. We met the enemy, and the enemy (here on the West Coast, anyhow) was us.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Amazon Go seeks to eliminate lines at the grocery store

Checkout lines at the grocery store may soon be a thing of the past thanks to Amazon Go.
10 years ago
Watching the Huskies try to win their first NCAA title in 25 years might be fun but it also won't b...
MyNorthwest Staff

Tickets to Huskies playoff semifinal game in Atlanta won’t be cheap

Buying tickets to travel to Atlanta and watch the University of Washington Huskies play in the College Football playoff semifinal won't be a cheap venture.
10 years ago
snow road closed...
Kipp Robertson

Northwest truck driver shares winter weather frustrations

Snow means a lot of things to a lot of people, but if there is any common denominator it's the dreaded thought of driving in winter weather.
10 years ago
Tacoma police...
MyNorthwest Staff

Photos: procession for fallen Tacoma Police Officer Gutierrez

Tacoma police led fallen Officer Jake Gutierrez through Tacoma Dec. 2 in a processional that included officials from agencies throughout the region.
10 years ago
pingpong...
Josh Kerns

Seahawks kicker will defend Ping-Pong title to help homeless

Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka will host his annual celebrity Ping-Pong tournament next week, after the Hawks play the Panthers.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Suspect in Tacoma shooting exhibited ‘odd behavior’

The man suspected of killing a Tacoma officer exhibited "odd behavior" before being fired from the barbershop he worked at.
10 years ago
Washington state veterans...
Dyer Oxley

Washington state veterans leaving to support Standing Rock

Washington state veterans will join thousands of other US military vets at Standing Rock in opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline.
10 years ago
lowland snow...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Lowland snow expected late Sunday and Monday

While potential amounts look minimal, data increasingly supports the forecast for at least some lowland snow in Western Washington late Sunday and Monday.
10 years ago
Bertha...
Dyer Oxley

Bertha speeds under this well-known corner of Seattle

Bertha just the fastest progress through one of its zones in its journey under Seattle. It is now boring under this neighborhood and under this famous site.
10 years ago
tiny house villages, warrants, Seattle homeless encampments, salt lake...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle to open 3 new homeless encampment sites

Seattle has announced that it will open three new homeless encampments to send campers throughout the city. They will collectively host up to 210 people.
10 years ago