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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
Kipp Robertson

Seattle company honors ‘true hero’ Kenneth Bone from debate

Kenneth Bone, the man who gained celebrity status overnight thanks to the second presidential debate, is being memorialized by companies across the U.S.
10 years ago
A crash is blocking all but the HOV lane of NB I-5 through Tukwila. (WSDOT)...
Kipp Robertson

Injury crash caused massive delays on NB I-5 in Tukwila

A crash on northbound I-5 through Tukwila had all but the HOV lane blocked for some time on Tuesday morning.
10 years ago
520 Bridge...
KIRO 7 News Staff

520 Bridge deconstruction concerns environmentalists, residents

Deconstruction of the 520 Bridge has some groups worried about the environmental impacts it could have on Lake Washington.
10 years ago
Seattle homeless...
Dyer Oxley

Letters from Seattle: Homeless crisis and downtown

The Seattle homeless issue has prompted many to speak up, relating horror stories. But who are city officials listening to?
10 years ago
Seattle homeless camping...
Dyer Oxley

Lines drawn on Seattle homeless camping issue

Republican Bill Bryant speaks out about Seattle homeless camping, as new maps reveal where officials are considering allowing camps.
10 years ago
jungle deadline...
Dyer Oxley

Officer-involved shooting near sweep of Seattle’s notorious Jungle

The Jungle deadline is up Tuesday. Crews with WSDOT, Seattle and Union Gospel Mission will make a final move through the area to remove people living there.
10 years ago
Bothell teacher...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Bothell teacher resigns after admitting he faked attack

The Bothell teacher who faked an attack on school grounds has resigned and will turn in his teaching certificate.
10 years ago
Northgate park and ride...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Northgate Park and Ride gets more spaces … for now

There's good news and bad news for drivers who use the Northgate Park and Ride in Seattle. More spots open Monday, but will soon go away.
10 years ago
Russell Wilson and Colin Kaepernick have been compared throughout their careers. Might the national...
MyNorthwest Staff

How might Russell Wilson’s protest have been different?

Here's a thought experiment: What would have happened if Russell Wilson had been the first to take a knee in protest of the national anthem instead of Colin Kaepernick? Would it have changed the narrative?
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Washington sets one-day voter registration record day after debate

People are registering to vote in Washington at a record clip, with more than 44,000 of the nearly 4.2 million registrations coming between Sept. 21-30.
10 years ago
snow, weather, fall...
Kipp Robertson

First snow of the season reported at Stevens Pass

The first snow in some Western Washington passes was reported Monday morning, ahead of chilly weather in Seattle.
10 years ago
Oso...
Kipp Robertson

Proposed settlement reached between state, victims of deadly Oso landslide

There will be no trial over the deadly Oso landslide between the state and the victim's family members.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Way past the line: Washington delegates want Trump to end campaign now

Support for Donald Trump isn't looking good in Washington, especially after a leaked video shows Trump bragging about - essentially - sexually assaulting women.
10 years ago
SPU...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Opening statements begin in SPU shooting trial

Opening statements will be made Monday in the trial of Aaron Ybarra, the suspect in the shootings at Seattle Pacific University.
10 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff

WA Republican Chairman: Trump was channeling Bill Clinton with comments

Among the many responses to Republican candidate Donald Trump's vulgar comments about women, Wash. Republican chair Susan Hutchinson says Trump was channeling Bill Clinton.
10 years ago
ferry for sale, hiyu...
Dyer Oxley

What would you do with an old Washington state ferry?

One ferry for sale is Washington's smallest. The other ferry is the oldest. What can you do with an old ferry? Here are some ideas.
10 years ago
Capitol Hill, Seattle parking, capitol hill parking parking, SDOT...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle parking changes and where it’s most expensive to park

Seattle parking prices are going through some changes -- rates are going down and up ... mostly up. This is where they are most pricey.
10 years ago
seattle...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Rent forecast: Seattle will see big increase over the next year

The Seattle area could see the biggest rent increases over the next year compared to the rest of the nation.
10 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff

City of Seattle: ‘We cannot work with Wells Fargo’ as a lender

In light Wells Fargo’s banking scandal, the City of Seattle will no longer work with the bank as a lender on a $100 million bond financing for Seattle City Light.
10 years ago
Seahawks, Pierre-Louis...
Kipp Robertson

Seahawks’ Kevin Pierre-Louis sends a message of gratitude

Seahawk Kevin Pierre-Louis is thanking people for their support after word got out he struggles with depression.
10 years ago
Jimi Hendrix Park...
Dyer Oxley

Experience Seattle’s Jimi Hendrix Park this weekend

Phase one of Seattle's Jimi Hendrix Park is now open to the public. This is what you can expect, and what is yet to come.
10 years ago
Gov. Inslee...
MyNorthwest Staff

Gov. Inslee takes action to fight opioid addiction

Gov. Inslee is taking executive action to fight a growing opioid epidemic in Washington state.
10 years ago

Can you throw good money after bad in a hot market?

What does it mean to throw good money after bad in real estate? What about the idea “get in the door at any cost” now while you can?
10 years ago