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October rainfall, wind, storm, Canada, rain windstorm...
Kipp Robertson

Washington’s neighbors asking same question about weak storm

People in B.C. are wondering what happened to the storm that was being compared to historic weather events of the past.
10 years ago
debate, Vance, Murray, minimum wage...
Kipp Robertson

Sen. Murray’s opponent says wage proposal goes too far

Raising the federal minimum wage as much as Sen. Patty Murray would like could be detrimental to businesses, Chris Vance argues.
10 years ago
windstorm...
Stephanie Klein

Windstorm leaves many wondering where forecast went wrong

The entire western portion of Washington state expected to be hammed by a powerful windstorm, but the coast and small pockets saw a gust of substance. So what happened?
10 years ago
tiny house...
Tom Kelly

How to build, buy and finance a ‘tiny’ home

Everybody knows conventional homes are expensive, especially in the Puget Sound region. Are tiny homes a realistic alternative?
10 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Power outages remain but windstorm spares most of Puget Sound

Thousands remain without power after the remnants of a typhoon breezed over Puget Sound Saturday night. Thousands more likely prepared for what was being called the storm of the decade.
10 years ago
petition...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle council member: Mayor is playing politics with homeless

Watch the Seattle City Council's Human Services and Public Health Committee as members discuss the homeless issue in Seattle.
10 years ago
thunderstorms, weather service, Washington...
Kipp Robertson

Tornado touches down near Oregon coast, damage reported

After an overnight windstorm that knocked out power to pockets of Western Washington, the National Weather Service is reporting the possibility of thunderstorms.
10 years ago
washington voters, hackers...
Mike Lewis

Washington voter registration hits a four-decade high

Washington is experiencing historic voter engagement as more Washington voters are now registered than in the past 40 years.
10 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Hillary Clinton in Seattle on Friday

Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is in Seattle on Friday for a fundraiser at the Paramount Theatre. No rallies are planned.
10 years ago
Seattle homeless, murray...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle mayor wants to add four new homeless encampments

Mayor Ed Murray announced another stage in the approach to the Seattle homeless crisis. Four new tent cities are on the way.
10 years ago
Seattle Halloween...
Dyer Oxley

We’re back! Seattle Halloween just got better

It's a Seattle Halloween comeback. After years of sliding down the list of best cities for the holiday, Seattle finally rises.
10 years ago
property tax, camp, seattle, tent, homeless...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle council member defines ‘unsuitable’ places to camp

Exactly what is an "unsuitable" place to camp in Seattle was defined by one council member prior to a committee meeting.
10 years ago
Black Lives Matter...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle teachers organize Black Lives Matter day

Seattle teachers are organizing a Black Lives Matter demonstration next week by wearing BLM t-shirts amid a CLosing the Gap effort by the school district.
10 years ago
Miss Washington...
Dyer Oxley

How Donald Trump allegedly treated Miss Washington

A Miss Washington has related her account of dealing with Donald Trump as a Miss USA contestant. She is among many that have spoken out.
10 years ago
kent shooting...
Dyer Oxley

Kent shooting: Officer-involved incident sends man to hospital

A neighborhood was blocked off Wednesday as authorities investigated an officer-involved Kent shooting on Wednesday afternoon.
10 years ago
housing segregation...
Mike Lewis

Seattle’s history of housing segregation remains apparent today

While it's obvious some US cities have a history of segregation, it's not so clear in Seattle where it might only be clear if you study old neighborhood HOAs.
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Jimmy Fallon pokes fun at Archbishop Murphy on the ‘Tonight Show’

Jimmy Fallon pokes fun at the Archbishop Catholic football team's dominating performances by using one of the Seahawks nemesis' as a prop.
10 years ago
Jungle, shooting, SPD...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle Gospel Mission: Two people remain in the ‘Jungle’

The deadly shooting on Tuesday near the illegal homeless camp known as the "Jungle" has put cleanup efforts in the area on hold.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Threat to Lakewood School District originated on Snapchat

A warning to a student of the Lakewood School District has led to the closure of all the district's schools today.
10 years ago
Seattle homeless, petition, government...
Kipp Robertson

Homeless petition quickly gaining traction in Seattle

A petition urging the Seattle City Council to hold off on voting on a controversial homeless ordinance is quickly getting more signatures.
10 years ago
Archbishop Murphy...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Fifth school forfeits to Archbishop Murphy

Cedarcrest High School forfeited their scheduled game on Oct. 28 against Archbishop Thomas Murphy in Everett.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Will Hillary Clinton get a warm welcome in Seattle?

Hillary Clinton is preparing for a visit to Seattle on Friday for what Republicans consider to be a "typical" stop off at the political ATM.
10 years ago
slides, slide, stairs, Seattle...
Kipp Robertson

Does Seattle need ‘mobility slides’ added to its staircases?

SDOT's traffic engineer asked whether or not the city should add slides to its stairs. Are Seattleites that lazy?
10 years ago
windstorm, Columbus Day, storm, weather...
Feliks Banel

Will windstorm history repeat this weekend in Seattle?

Historian Feliks Banel talks to Seattle meteorologist Ted Buehner about how the infamous Columbus Day windstorm inspired his career path.
10 years ago