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Bellevue...
Colleen O'Brien

Bellevue organization working wonders for children with disabilities

A local organization with locations in Bellevue and Bothell is helping transform lives.
10 years ago
crash, cow...
MyNorthwest Staff

Vehicle slams into back of a state DOT truck, adding to ‘rash’ of crashes

Another crash involving a vehicle slamming into the back of a Washington State Department Transportation truck was reported Thursday morning.
10 years ago
seattle, spd, biased policing...
Dyer Oxley

NAACP president: Seattle could be the next Dallas, Baton Rouge

As city officials discussed biased policing, Seattle-King County NAACP President Gerald Hankerson said that it is currently a "scary time" and fears that Seattle could be the next place a tragedy happens.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Bellingham police release sketch of suspect in multiple attacks

Bellingham police released a new sketch of the man they believe attacked three women near Western Washington University.
10 years ago
"This is the first time that I can recall when a hate crime has been charged when the victim is an ...
Dyer Oxley

Pierce County files first hate crime charge over a white, male victim

A man has been charged with a hate crime in Pierce County, and for the first time in county history, the victim is a white male.
10 years ago
Pac-Man, seattle, sdot...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle to turn Capitol Hill street into Pac-Man park

The Seattle Department of Transportation intends to turn this stretch of Capitol Hill roadway into a pedestrian park, and the plan includes a Pac-Man theme.
10 years ago
On a recent morning, former Washington Governor Daniel J. Evans watches a video of his 1968 Republi...
Feliks Banel

Washington governor’s history-making convention speech

Even though it’s been nearly 48 years since Daniel J. Evans gave his speech, passages still sound pretty relevant today,
10 years ago
Katelynn "Katie" Barlow walked out of her family’s cabin at Big Lake at about 10:30 p.m. Sunday a...
KIRO 7 News Staff

FBI involved in search for missing 14-year-old teen

The FBI joined the search for a missing 14-year-old teen, who family members believe was abducted while on vacation in Skagit County.
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Washington’s first official Pokémon Go collision reported

This is the first distracted-driving collision reported to the Washington State Patrol since the mobile app launched earlier this month.
10 years ago
Seattle, kiro7-crash...
MyNorthwest Staff

Off-duty Seattle officer rescues motorist from burning truck

“I couldn’t get the door open. I just pulled 10, I dunno how many times" ... Then “that superhuman strength kicked in.”
10 years ago
Mariners legend Edgar Martinez joined Twitter following Adam Lind's walk-off home run Monday night....
MyNorthwest Staff

Mariners legend Edgar Martinez joins Twitter

Interested in the musings of former Mariners batting champ Edgar Martinez? You are not alone.
10 years ago
boring...
Kipp Robertson

Pit stop over, Bertha gets back to boring

The machine responsible for boring the Seattle tunnel is once again on the move, the Washington State Department of Transportation reports.
10 years ago
Tacoma...
Kipp Robertson

Several issues on SB I-5 snarl morning commute in both directions

A crash in the southbound lanes of I-5 in Tacoma was just the beginning of what turned out to be a horrible commute for drivers on Tuesday.
10 years ago
heroin, safe injection site...
Josh Kerns

Seattleites get glimpse of safe injection sites

Controversial safe injection sites have popped up around Seattle and Olympia to hopefully answer questions and provide a stepping stone to recovery.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Company that built Bertha blames infamous pipe for early problems

The company responsible for making Bertha the boring machine says the metal pipe it hit early on in the project is to blame for the long delay.
10 years ago
police, homeless, camp, shooting...
Kipp Robertson

With tensions high and Seattle police paired up, response times may deteriorate

As a results of Seattle police pairing up after the attacks on Baton Rouge police, response times could be slower, KIRO 7 reports.
10 years ago
O'Toole...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle police taking extra safety precautions after Baton Rouge shooting, O’Toole says

Police Chief Kathleen O'Toole issued a statement following Sunday's shooting in Baton Rouge saying Seattle has taken additional safety precautions.
10 years ago
A vigil was held Saturday in Kirkland to mourn the Bastille Day attack in Nice, France. (KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Kirkland vigil held to mourn France attack victims

A handful of the estimated 7,000 French nationals living in the Puget Sound region gathered Saturday at the Kirkland Marina Park.
10 years ago
Earthquakes...
Kipp Robertson

Washington’s neighbors shaken by magnitude-3 earthquakes

More than 60 people reported feeling a magnitude-3.0 earthquake to the USGS Saturday evening.
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Officers hear shots fired after bar closes near Broadway in Seattle

Officers with the Seattle Police Department reported hearing shots fired after bar close early Saturday morning near Broadway in Capitol Hill.
10 years ago
homicide...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Deputies arrest triple homicide suspect covered in Nazi tattoos in Clark County

Clark County sheriff deputies arrested a triple homicide suspect in Southwest Washington on Saturday.
10 years ago
Washington liquor...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Everett just one month away from likely ban on some alcohol sales

Everett officials are just a month away from a likely mandatory ban on some alcohol in an effort to cut down on the number of alcohol-related 911 calls.
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Follow KIRO Radio at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland

Follow KIRO Radio to Cleveland for the Republican National Convention. Dave Ross, Dori Monson, and Jason Rantz bring you live coverage.
10 years ago
Tom Kelly

Bling vs. bones: How to best evaluate a home

Time is precious, especially when making a decision to buy one of the few homes on the market.
10 years ago