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Mike Lewis

Disappearing Seattle has become a cottage industry

When Seattle-native Cynthia Brothers attended the final night of a favorite place she lamented the loss of another beloved local spot.
10 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Community sends thoughts, prayers to Tacoma Police

Following the tragic death of a Tacoma police officer Wednesday night, the community is responding with condolences to the family and messages of solidarity and comfort to the department.
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Tacoma police: Suspect in officer’s death shot and killed

A Tacoma police officer was shot and killed after a domestic violence call Wednesday evening. Police are looking for the shooting suspect.
10 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

Baby it’s warm outside: Seattle sets another weather record

The Seattle region hit another warm weather record this November, despite relatively lower temperatures and talk of snow.
10 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Thousands of bees poisoned at Sequim farm

Farm co-owner Meg Depew says about 20 of their bee hives were affected.
10 years ago
Mount Rainier...
Kipp Robertson

How cold was Mount Rainier Wednesday? South Pole cold

If you were cold when you woke up Wednesday morning, just be thankful you didn't spend the night on Mount Rainier.
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Gov. Jay Inslee keeps his word on accepting Syrian refugees

Gov. Jay Inslee wrote in the New York Times that Washington state would be keeping its arms open to Syrian refugees. Numbers show he has kept to his word.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Trump’s flag burning comment stirs up strong emotions

President-elect Donald Trump's tweet about making flag burning illegal brought back some strong emotions for at least one Seattle resident.
10 years ago
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Feliks Banel

Washington’s electoral drama of 1976

Even before this year’s election, some were expressing concern about the Electoral College, that somewhat esoteric Constitutional process.
10 years ago
Seattle package theft, porch pirate...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle mail carrier offers tips for package theft season

It is the holidays, which means it is the season of package theft. This Seattle mail carrier has a few tips for residents.
10 years ago
mumps...
KIRO 7 News Staff

14 cases investigated in ’emerging mumps’ outbreak in King County

Health officials are investigating an emerging mumps outbreak in King County. Three cases have been confirmed and 14 others are being looked into.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Sea-Tac Airport workers join nationwide minimum wage protest

Sea-Tac workers who support a federal $15 dollar minimum wage are walked out in protest Tuesday as part of a "Day of Disruption."
10 years ago
Dyer Oxley

Is the Washington marijuana industry threatened?

There are concerns that changes to federal law enforcement could place the Washington marijuana industry at legal risk. But it's not that simple.
10 years ago
opioid...
Josh Kerns

UW doctors pioneering advanced opioid-free pain treatments

Doctors at the University of Washington Medical Center are leading the way in the fight against opioid-free medical treatment.
10 years ago
Cascade Mall, shooter...
Kipp Robertson

Website claims to be selling letter from alleged Cascade Mall shooter

A letter and an envelope from the alleged Cascade Mall shooter could fetch hundreds of dollars from the True Crime Auction House.
10 years ago
package theft...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle inventor fighting back against package theft

Be on the lookout for thieves marking their calendars for "Package Theft Wednesday," which is the first day many Cyber Monday deliveries will be made.
10 years ago
Portland...
Dyer Oxley

Portland mayor has a ‘hard message’ for cities like Seattle

Could Seattle learn from Portland, which is also tackling population growth and housing woes, while wary of losing its unique character?
10 years ago
seattle snow...
Stephanie Klein

Is snow in Seattle’s forecast?

Forecasters are talking about Seattle snow, but it might be too early to tell if the city and its surrounding areas will be cold and wet enough.
10 years ago
sewage, wastewater...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle, King County to pay for sewage flow into local waters

King County and the City of Seattle have been fined for allowing excessive sewage to excessively overflow into local waters.
10 years ago
UW...
KIRO 7 News Staff

FBI called to investigate reported UW campus attack on Muslim student

A female Muslim American UW student was attacked with a glass bottle on the campus of the University of Washington this month.
10 years ago
June gloom, Seattle weather, weather, rain, snow, locally-born...
Stephanie Klein

Washington-born residents leaving as newcomers flock to King County

For the first time in about 10 years, the number of locally-born Washingtonians has declined, according to The Seattle Times.
10 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Boeing counters EU’s claim of landmark victory in tax battle

A World Trade Organization panel ruled a state tax break Washington offered to Boeing is a "prohibited" subsidy.
10 years ago
Westlake, protest, BLM...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle association says protest didn’t ruin holiday celebration

If you skipped the downtown Seattle Christmas tree lighting this year because of planned protests, you're not alone.
10 years ago
Cyber Monday...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Cyber Monday: A look inside Amazon, best deals and how to shop safely

Hundreds of people are working around the clock in DuPont, were workers could ship more than 50,000 packages on Cyber Monday.
10 years ago