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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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MyNorthwest Staff

Despite rejection from Pierce County, ST3 is passing

Arguably the most controversial ballot measure in this election is leaning toward approval after the initial election results Tuesday night.
10 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Protesters demonstrate on Capitol Hill after Trump elected president

Overnight, some disgruntled voters took to the streets in some U.S. cities, including Seattle.
10 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

Washington voters rejecting Initiative 732 in early election results

Washington voters are rejecting Initiative 732, a carbon tax, in early election results Tuesday night. View election results for Washington’s key races and issues The initiative is being defeated by 58.5 percent after early results were released. Initiative 732, an echo of similar Canadian legislation from neighboring British Columbia, aims to make Washington the first state […]
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

On Election Night, King County sheriff jokes about a bus to Canada

King County Sheriff John Urquhart joked about a bus heading to Canada as Donald Trump drew closer to becoming the next president.
10 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

The questions lingering after Tuesday’s shocking election

Michael Medved and Dave Ross analyze early election results and ponder lingering questions amid a potential Donald Trump win.
10 years ago
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Stephanie Klein

Pramila Jayapal takes early lead in the 7th Congressional District race

Pramila Jayapal leads by 58 percent in the race for the 7th Congressional District. Opponent Brady Walkinshaw had about 42 percent.
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Kim Wyman gains early votes to maintain Republicans’ grip on secretary of state

Secretary of State has been one of the few positions in Washington that have consistently been held by the Right, with Republicans overseeing state elections for more than 50 years.
10 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Bob Ferguson leads in race for attorney general in early results

Democrat Bob Ferguson retained his seat at Washington's attorney general by defeating Libertarian challenger Joshua Trumbull.
10 years ago
Erin Jones, left, and Chris Reykdal were competing to take over for Randy Dorn as Superintendent of...
MyNorthwest Staff

State superintendent race is neck-and-neck in early results

The superintendent is tasked with directing our public schools at a time when the Legislature has failed to fulfill its mission to fully fund basic education.
10 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Pat McCarthy leads in early election results for state auditor

Former Pierce County supervisor Pat McCarthy battled State Sen. Mark Miloscia for the state auditor position that hasn't seen a Republican elected since1928.
10 years ago