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Toys, food and other items were found in the sewer where the kids were hanging out. (KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Meter readers find evidence of kids living in Federal Way sewer

Utility crews found kids living in a sewer in Federal Way. It was filled with toys, clothes, food and other miscellaneous belongings.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Making it easier for ex-convicts to get a job could backfire

An effort to keep employers from asking applicants if they've been convicted of a crime could be backfiring.
10 years ago
Tom Kelly

How to market a castle and other unique homes

Everybody knows local homes are flying off the market. Does the same hold true for a castle and other unique homes?
10 years ago
Northwest sunset, seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Stunning Northwest sunset expected Friday night

Wildfires may be a harsh sight on the ground, but they are expected to help make for a gorgeous Northwest sunset around Puget Sound Friday night.
10 years ago
Fire crews battle wildfires outside of Spokane, Wash. (AP)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

DNR: Humans to blame for 80 recent wildfires

Washington fire crews are battling blazes across the state as new ones continue to spark up. Officials say many have been started by people.
10 years ago
A man attempted to kidnap a 10-year-old girl in Dupont. Police have developed this sketch of the su...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Police: 10-year-old escapes attempted kidnapping on DuPont trail

A 10-year-old girl in Dupont recently escaped a man trying to abduct her by fighting back and biting the man in the arm. A sketch has been released.
10 years ago
Northwest spider...
Dyer Oxley

It’s Northwest spider season; what you can do around your home

This is the time when a Northwest spider makes itself seen around the house more often. But there are a few remedies that seem to keep them away.
10 years ago
Homeless ordinance...
Dyer Oxley

Advocates draft homeless ordinance; want Seattle to pass it

Seattle advocates drafted their own homeless ordinance and want the city to pass it. It would allow people to camp in the city as long as it isn't a hazard.
10 years ago
seattle tourism...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle tourism is flourishing amid recent heat waves

Though locals may not be enjoying the current heat waves, tourists seem to love visiting the area during the summer months as Seattle tourism spikes.
10 years ago
Bothell teacher...
Dyer Oxley

He made it up: Bothell teacher was not attacked

Police report that the Bothell teacher who was attacked in May actually injured himself and made up the whole story. He was never actually attacked.
10 years ago
artillery...
Kipp Robertson

Boeing wants to shoot artillery shells at wildfires

Forget aircraft. Boeing wants to fire artillery shells filled with fire-retardant material at wildfires.
10 years ago
senior housing...
KIRO 7 News Staff

‘It’s been hell’: Big renovation leaves Seattle seniors overheated

For seven months, the sound of music has been drowned out by the sound of saws and hammers at the Phinney Terrace Apartments.
10 years ago
goncharoff lawsuit, goncharoff...
Dyer Oxley

Bellevue coach Butch Goncharoff lawsuit is coming soon

Get ready for a Bellevue football coach Goncharoff lawsuit. The coach announced his intent to sue Wednesday after parents did the same.
10 years ago
The Northshore Teachers Association meets and votes the potential to strike June 8, 2016. (Northsho...
Dyer Oxley

Strike or contract: Tentative contract reached for Northshore teachers

A Northshore teachers strike could happen if a contract is not reached next week with the school district, and the union is prepared.
10 years ago
bus fire, puyallup...
MyNorthwest Staff

Bus fire prompts major evacuation of Puyallup neighborhood

A large bus fire erupted at a Puyallup School District bus garage. Explosions could be heard coming from the area as the neighborhood was evacuated.
10 years ago
Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin visits with Jesse Bailey (l) and Steven Snider during their Make-A-Wish vi...
Josh Kerns

Seahawks make life-long wishes come true for ailing 12s

The Seahawks make wishes come true on Tuesday at VMAC for Steven and Jesse - two kids battling life-threatening illnesses.
10 years ago
520...
MyNorthwest Staff

Car sandwiched on 520 Bridge makes for ‘worst’ commute of the summer

The 520 Bridge was jammed up Wednesday morning, after two cars collided in the westbound lanes.
10 years ago
tunnel...
KIRO 7 News Staff

New Seattle tunnel project administrator optimistic despite delays

The new Seattle tunnel project administrator says, "we're seeing great results almost every day now."
10 years ago
climate change, wildfires, summer...
Dyer Oxley

Drones preventing crews from combating wildfires

Wildfire drones are taking to the skies over hot spots in Washington. It is having a negative effect on fire crews and operations combating the blazes.
10 years ago
bike racks, one table, camp in seattle, homeless study, homeless crisis...
Dyer Oxley

Meet George Scarola, Seattle’s first homeless czar

Seattle has its first homeless czar in George Scarola as the director of homelessness. He will be charged with handling the controversial issue in town.
10 years ago
Lyft tacoma...
Dyer Oxley

Lyft Tacoma relaunches after 2-year absence

Lyft Tacoma operations have been absent for nearly two years, until Tuesday when the company relaunched its ride share service in town.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Seattle mayor wants to build a homeless shelter for drug users

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray wants to build a homeless shelter that allows drug users to continue using during their stay.
10 years ago
traffic deaths, seattle traffic, driver...
Kipp Robertson

Report: Traffic deaths around the country jump in 2016

According to the National Safety Council, traffic deaths have continued to trend upward since 2014. That includes Washington, which the council predicts will have a slight increase.
10 years ago
Wild Waves...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Police: Lifeguards found drowned man by accident at Wild Waves

A police report says lifeguards found a man’s body at the bottom of a Wild Waves amusement park pool by accident.
10 years ago