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Jake Harris. (AP)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Jake Harris of ‘Deadliest Catch’ recovering after severe beating

Jake Harris of television series “Deadliest Catch” is recovering in a hospital after a severe beating over the weekend.
10 years ago
June gloom, Seattle weather, weather, rain, snow, locally-born...
Kipp Robertson

Unseasonably warm November on par with Seattle weather in 2080

The unusual warmth we have experienced during the first half of November is on par with what Seattle weather will be like in about 2080, according to Cliff Mass.
10 years ago
Solar farm...
Dyer Oxley

Port of Seattle considers building a solar farm

The Port of Seattle is considering the construction of a solar farm on its property, and that's just the start of renewable energy potential for port lands.
10 years ago
Seattle safe injection site, insite...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Belltown, Lake City proposed for ‘safe injection site’ locations

A Seattle city councilwoman said she has volunteered Seattle for two safe injection sites for heroin users in Seattle: one in Belltown and one in Lake City.
10 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Dozens protest in Olympia: ‘No KKK, no fascist USA, no Trump’

Anti-Trump demonstrations in Washington's capitol started around noon on Friday.
10 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

After School Satan Club announces first gathering at Tacoma elementary school

Organizers of an after-school Satan club at Point Defiance Elementary School in Tacoma have the green light to proceed, according to the Tacoma News Tribune. The club would be the first after-school Satan club in Washington state, according to Seattle chapter head Lilith Starr. An earlier request to start a club in Mount Vernon was […]
10 years ago
Vets Day, Veterans, Seattle...
Josh Kerns

Highly-decorated local veteran reunited with special part of his military past

A highly-decorated veteran is celebrating Veterans Day with a special part of his past he never thought he'd see again.
10 years ago
Trump, sawant, rally, protest...
Kipp Robertson

Sawant: It’s our duty to call for peaceful and powerful protests

Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant is catching flak from across the country after helping organize an anti-Trump rally.
10 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Does Trump’s election threaten federal funding for Puget Sound light rail?

Signals are mixed for people trying to figure out if the Trump administration will support expanding Puget Sound light rail.
10 years ago
Cassius Marsh...
Dyer Oxley

Wizards just came to the rescue of this Seahawk

Seahawks'Cassius Marsh suffered at the hands of thieves recently. Luckily, some wizards stepped up and came to the rescue.
10 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

After Trump victory, Oregonians submit petition to secede

Two Oregon residents have filed a petition to secede from the United States and form a new country, and they’ve invited Washington State to join.
10 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Sanctuary city Seattle could lose funding under Trump

Donald Trump could carry out promises during his first days in office, including federal funding cuts to any sanctuary city, such as Seattle.
10 years ago
Seattle, winter, Seattle weather...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle weather: Lowland snow in the realm of possibility for winter

Don't rule out snow this winter. According to the latest forecast models, lowland snow could be possible during the second half of winter.
10 years ago
Veterans will gather at Roanoke on Mercer Island on Friday. (AP)...
Josh Kerns

Seattle’s least-formal gathering among most anticipated for hundreds of veterans

The Eleven-Eleven Society's annual gathering on Mercer Island Friday is one of the most anticipated events for Seattle veterans.
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

War of ‘Superlatives’ continues between Seahawks and Jimmy Fallon

Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon once again took his shots at the Seahawks on his 'Superlatives' segment but Seattle players, with the help of Marshawn Lynch, were ready to return fire.
10 years ago
history, Alki, Native Americans...
Feliks Banel

Native Americans greeted pioneers to Seattle 165 years ago

Seattle will quietly mark the 165th anniversary this Sunday of the arrival of the Denny Party at Alki Beach.
10 years ago
Doug Ericksen...
Dyer Oxley

Senator Ericksen: ‘Repealing Obamacare’ will happen first

Donald Trump supporter Washington State Senator Doug Ericksen considers the priorities for the Republican's first days in office.
10 years ago
Sawant...
MyNorthwest Staff

Kshama Sawant warns of a larger anti-Trump protest in the future

Hundreds of people marched through downtown Seattle for hours on Wednesday night, protesting Donald Trump. Kshama Sawant warns this is just the beginning.
10 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Seattle Mayor: Latest shooting is ‘reminder of how much work we have left to do’

Five people were shot in downtown Seattle Wednesday night and Mayor Ed Murray released a statement about gun violence.
10 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Search for man who shot 5 people in Seattle continues

Seattle police responded to a Seattle shooting Wednesday night. Five people were shot around Third Avenue and Pine Street. The suspect is still at large.
10 years ago
Cassius Marsh...
Dyer Oxley

Seahawks’ Cassius Marsh robbed: Can you help?

Some prized posessions were stolen from Seahawks LB Cassius Marsh Tuesday night and he is offering tickets to the next home game to remedy the problem.
10 years ago
Congress, Ventrella...
MyNorthwest Staff

Tony Ventrella: I honestly never thought that I’d win Congressional seat

Tony Ventrella has conceded the 8th Congressional District seat to Republican Dave Reichert and the Democrat admitted he was glad the election was over.
10 years ago
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Kipp Robertson

Mayor Ed Murray says Seattle will remain a sanctuary city

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says those who distrust President-elect Donald Trump shouldn't label those who voted for him.
10 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

West Seattle students protest outcome of election

Students and staff of West Seattle High School walked out Wednesday morning to protest the election of Donald Trump.
10 years ago