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Ballard, fight...
MyNorthwest Staff

Homicide detectives investigating early morning Pioneer Square shooting

The Seattle Police Department is asking for the public's help following a shooting that left one man dead early Sunday morning at Occidental Avenue South and South Washington Street.
10 years ago
Black Lives Matter protest...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Hundreds gather for Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Seattle

Hundreds of people gathered at Seattle's Westlake Center for a Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday night.
10 years ago
Lynnwood traffic cameras...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Lawsuit: Lynnwood red-light camera tickets should be refunded

Ian Jordan admits he drove through the intersection at 196th St. SW and 36th Ave W in Lynnwood just as the light turned red.
10 years ago
Doug Baldwin...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seahawks Doug Baldwin says he’s received death threats

Seattle Seahawks’ receiver, and son of a policeman, Doug Baldwin told "60 Minutes Sports" that he has received death threats after taking a stance on police shootings.
10 years ago
jungle sweep...
Dyer Oxley

Homeless asked to leave as Jungle sweep is planned this month

City and state officials are planning for a Jungle sweep in October. They started posting notices of the move around the encampments Friday.
10 years ago
Seattle drivers can expect traffic to jam up thanks to the Huskies game. (MyNorthwest)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

70,000 expected during rush hour for Huskies game

People should prepare for a huge surge in rush hour traffic near the U-District as more than 70,000 people are expected for a Friday night football game between the Huskies and Stanford.
10 years ago
Netflix, Amanda Knox...
Kipp Robertson

Amanda Knox documentary released on Netflix

The long-awaited Amanda Knox documentary was released on Netflix Friday. People who saw it quickly took to social media to voice their opinions.
10 years ago
NLIHC , Tacoma rent, affordable housing,...
Dyer Oxley

Tacoma rent is following Seattle’s sky-high prices

Tacoma rent is rising in the shadow of Seattle's own rental woes. It is a trend fed by Seattle's sky-high prices, and could have the same affect on Tacoma.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

System to prevent train accidents not turned on yet in Seattle

A safety system that would override engineers and slow or stop trains is installed, but not turned on for all tracks in Washington.
10 years ago
shooting...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Shots fired during vigil for Federal Way father

Federal Way police are investigating a shooting at the same site where a father was shot and killed Monday night.
10 years ago
Seattle homeless crisis...
Dyer Oxley

Where should people be allowed to camp in Seattle?

Where should people camp in Seattle? That's what the city council is considering in its latest revision of a controversial homeless bill.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Standout costumes from Mariners rookie hazing

The Seattle Mariners proved they can still have fun, even while fighting to keep their season alive.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Burlington store where 5 were killed reopens

Macy's in the Cascade Mall is expected to reopen Thursday, almost a week after five people were killed inside the store.
10 years ago
rocket...
Kipp Robertson

Rocket tests at JBLM continue despite tribe’s protest

Rocket tests at Joint Base Lewis-McChord will continue Thursday despite Nisqually tribal members hand-delivering a letter to the White House.
10 years ago
lexus lanes...
Dyer Oxley

Which cars actually drive in the I-405 Lexus lanes?

They were previously called the Lexus lanes, but drivers will have to change that moniker. These are the cars that mostly use the I-405 express toll lanes.
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

What you need to know about the Mariners’ playoff hopes

The Mariners will need some help to make the postseason but after Friday's win, they still have a shot. Here is how they can do it.
10 years ago
mayor ed murray...
MyNorthwest Staff

Why Mayor Murray passed on throwing first pitch at Mariners game

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is stepping off the mound, and will hand the ball to this person for first pitch at Safeco Field Thursday. This is why.
10 years ago
Barefoot Bandit, harris-moore...
Kipp Robertson

Reports: ‘Barefoot Bandit’ released from prison, out on work release

The man known as the "Barefoot Bandit" was released from prison and is now out on work release and could be living in a halfway house, according to reports.
10 years ago
Everett...
Kipp Robertson

Everett witnesses: Woman said ‘get away from me’ before firing

Police were unable to locate the suspect in a shooting near Everett High School Wednesday morning.
10 years ago
superintendent...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

UW professor will ensure superintendent forum is no easy task

While a forum at Town Hall in Seattle will be focused on children with disabilities, our state’s educational charter requires equal funding for all students, Dr. Ilene Schwartz says.
10 years ago
light rail Seattle, ST3, Pierce County, Sound Transit...
Kipp Robertson

Tech giants are pumping big money into Sound Transit 3 campaign

Some of Western Washington's biggest companies have given money to the Sound Transit 3 campaign that will cost taxpayers and expand light rail.
10 years ago
crash...
Kipp Robertson

Crash under convention center in Seattle brings morning commute to a halt

A crash under the Washington State Convention Center on northbound I-5 had traffic at a standstill Wednesday morning.
10 years ago
road rage...
Kipp Robertson

Questions remain after Federal Way road rage incident left new father dead

Federal Way police are trying to figure out why a road rage incident that led to a murder wasn't reported to them.
10 years ago
traffic...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Expect more traffic as UW students return to class

University of Washington students are getting up and going to class for the first day of the school year Wednesday. Drivers can expect more traffic.
10 years ago