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sweep...
KIRO 7 News Staff

City, WSDOT starts sweep in part of ‘Jungle’ homeless encampment

Over the next several days, crews will be clearing out part of Seattle’s large homeless encampment known as the Jungle.
10 years ago
Seattle Parking Day...
Dyer Oxley

Where Seattle PARKing day will take over streets, parking spots

Seattle PARKing Day is Friday and Saturday. This is where all the temporary parks will take up space along Seattle's streets on Sept. 16-17.
10 years ago
dick's drive-in commercial...
Dyer Oxley

Watch: Dick’s Drive-In commercial debuts with big news

The Dick's Drive-In commercial has launched announcing some pretty bid news for faithful customers of Seattle's famous burger joint.
10 years ago
UWMC, bacteria...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Legionella bacteria found in UWMC water supply; 2 patients die

Two patients died after bacteria -- legionella -- which causes a potentially serious type of pneumonia was found in UWMC's water supply.
10 years ago
Seattle weather...
Kipp Robertson

Are we about to bid adieu to nice Seattle weather?

Seattle weather is quickly changing with forecasts calling for low temperatures at night and increasing showers at the end of the week and into next.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Senator to Seattle: Clear trespassers or lose state funding

A Republican senator says Seattle needs to clamp down on its homeless problem and toughen up before things get worse.
10 years ago
driver...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Wrong-way driver on SR 18 killed, 5 others injured

Five people were hospitalized and one died in a wrong-way crash on SR 18 near Covington Wednesday morning.
10 years ago
emoji, restaurant, Seattle restaurants...
Josh Kerns

King County still lacks restaurant rating system years after promising one

A recent E. coli outbreak in Seattle has renewed a movement to force restaurants publicly post their health inspection scores.
10 years ago
Bon Marche...
Feliks Banel

The unlikely lasting legacy, melody from the Bon Marché

The Northwest's famous Bon Marche is long gone, but there remains a lasting legacy in the ears and minds of locals that just won't go away.
10 years ago
fatal tent crash...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Fatal tent crash: What we know about homeless man, driver

The driver was allegedly drunk. The victim was a non-compliant registered sex-offender. What we know about the fatal tent crash.
10 years ago
seattle school dress code...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Free the thigh protest at Aberdeen High School against dress code

A free the thigh protest of Aberdeen High School's dress code is planned for Sept. 14 after students were cited for ripped jeans.
10 years ago
secure scheduling...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Seattle City Council expected to pass ‘secure scheduling’ law

A new law designed to protect employees from erratic and variable work schedules is expected to pass in the Seattle City Council next Monday.
10 years ago
Seattle, Real world seattle trailer...
Dyer Oxley

Watch: The Real World Seattle trailer has been released

The Real World Seattle trailer has been release. And from the first impression, it seems many critics' concerns were correct.
10 years ago
Speed limit, Scott Kubly, Jenny Durkan...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle leaders unveil proposal to reduce speed limits

In an effort to make streets safer, the City of Seattle plans to reduce speed limits in parts of town.
10 years ago
Lynch...
Kipp Robertson

Marshawn Lynch discovers new use for his dreadlocks

Former running back Marshawn Lynch appeared on "Running Wild with Bear Grylls" where he discussed his retirement while learning to survive in the wild.
10 years ago
shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

Garfield High School adds security after shooting near playground

Police are investigating a shooting near Garfield High School in Seattle's Central District on Monday afternoon. A teen was taken to the hospital with a shoulder injury.
10 years ago
U-District...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Murray: U-District ‘upzone’ plan a historic move in Seattle

“We simply have to create more affordable housing in our urban villages,” Mayor Murray said. “For the first time in Seattle’s history, all new development in the U-District will build or fund new affordable housing as a result of our new housing affordability laws."
10 years ago
Bertha...
Stephanie Klein

Bertha is back on the move under Seattle’s waterfront

Bertha the tunneling machine is moving again after a two week break under Seattle's waterfront. Crews replaced worn cutting tools.
10 years ago
Seattle police, officer quits, tower...
Dyer Oxley

Gun pulled on victims after following SPD officer advice

After following police officer advice, a group Seattle residents ended up face-to-face with the suspect who burglarized them, with a gun pulled on them.
10 years ago
fatal crash, homeless...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle mayor calls out state, feds after fatal crash along I-5

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says the state and feds need to step up and help fix the city's homeless crisis at a greenbelt where a homeless man was hit and killed by a car Monday morning.
10 years ago
Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready will return to Safeco Field to perform the national anthem on Sep...
MyNorthwest Staff

Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready to perform national anthem at Safeco

With the Star Spangled Banner taking new meaning over the last month, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready will take center stage at Safeco Field later this week.
10 years ago
Seattle police precinct...
Josh Kerns

Sawant, critics tour Seattle police precinct; remain opposed

Council Member Kshama Sawant lead a tour of activists and media through the north Seattle police precinct, making her argument against a proposed new one.
10 years ago
Bellevue fire...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Family of four escapes home as fire rages in Bellevue

A massive fire destroyed a Bellevue home early Monday morning, displacing a family of four who lived in the home.
10 years ago
Seattle homeless camp...
Dyer Oxley

Car drives through Seattle homeless camp, killing one person

A car drove through a Seattle homeless camp off of I-5 near UW early Monday morning. A person inside the tent was killed.
10 years ago