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REI union, seattle...
Dyer Oxley

‘Homeless and starving’ Seattle employees demand REI union

Employees of Seattle's most famous outdoor co-op gathered at city hall to discuss their hopes of forming an REI union.
10 years ago
Bertha...
Dyer Oxley

Bertha crews are in a tight spot, and under pressure

Bertha is stopped in Seattle, leaving work crews in a tight spot to get the machine back up and boring underneath downtown.
10 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Toddler who accidentally shot himself in South Seattle expected to survive

A toddler was reportedly shot at a South Seattle motel Monday. The 2-year-old boy remains in critical condition at Harborview.
10 years ago
Seattle PARKing Day...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle PARKing Day will expand to two days this year

Seattle PARKing Day returns and is planned to take over twice as many days as locals turn street parking spaces into small parks.
10 years ago
Hood Canal Bridge...
Dyer Oxley

Hood Canal Bridge snafu a ‘humbling reminder’ for WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation has an answer for why the Hood Canal Bridge failed to properly open for traffic Sunday.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

This isn’t the best time for ‘Pokémon Go’ players to lurk around police departments

Local police departments are worried about the safety of their officers after seeing the extreme actions of 'Pokémon' players.
10 years ago
home buyer, home prices, Lewis County...
Kipp Robertson

South Snohomish County home buyers getting a dose of Seattle prices

Home prices in south Snohomish County are quickly rising, forcing potential buyers into bidding wars with people willing to pay cash.
10 years ago
Protesters with the Seattle affiliate of the Coalition to Stop Police Brutality started gathering a...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle demonstrators block traffic, march against officer-involved shootings

Protesters with the Seattle affiliate of the Coalition to Stop Police Brutality started gathering at Westlake Park in downtown Seattle at around 2 p.m.
10 years ago
Seahawks punter Jon Ryan married comedian Sarah Colonna on July 9th in Mexico. (AP)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seahawks’ Jon Ryan busts a move with wife Sarah Colonna during Mexico wedding

Russell Wilson wasn't the only star Seahawk with a fancy overseas wedding. Punter Jon Ryan tied the knot Saturday with comedian Sarah Colonna.
10 years ago
Hood Canal Bridge...
MyNorthwest Staff

Hood Canal Bridge reopens after mechanical malfunction causes hours-long closure

The Hood Canal Bridge was closed in both directions to vehicle and marine traffic.
10 years ago
Dyer Oxley

The Clinton conundrum: Can Hillary get security clearance as president?

Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna offers some legal insight into whether presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton could get national security clearance after her email controversy.
10 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle’s African-American police officers walk tightrope between two worlds

Harry Bailey joined Seattle Police when African-Americans on the force were very rare. After 38 years, he reflects on the two worlds he lived and worked in.
10 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

Seattle, racism, police: How the Northwest is responding to a week of tragedy

Mayor Ed Murray was among many in the region to respond a range of concerning issues around Seattle, racism, police and more.
10 years ago
Sheriff urquhart king county...
Dyer Oxley

‘No police officer expects to get shot or to shoot somebody’

King County Sheriff Urquhart responds to a tense week with officer-involved killings and further deaths of police officers, stressing that balanced is needed in the conversation, --especially when talking about police.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Seahawks DE Michael Bennett criticizes lack of response to shootings

Michael Bennett took a firm stance on social media over the fatal shootings of two black men earlier this week.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Teacher of the Year says shootings ‘create more distrust’

Following the fatal shootings of Dallas police, the Washington State Teacher of the Year says we need more trust in the U.S.
10 years ago
Seattle-native and Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb poses with a sheep as part of the e...
Josh Kerns

Unique campaign showcases Seattle standout vying for final MLB All-Star slot

Jake Lamb is locked in a fierce election battle for a coveted slot for the final spot on the National League All-Star team.
10 years ago
Dyer Oxley

Washington transgender bathroom initiative fails to gather enough signatures

The campaign for a Washington transgender bathroom initiative has failed to gather enough signatures and will not be on the November ballot.
10 years ago
Black Lives Matter Seattle...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle Black Lives Matter protest takes over downtown streets

A Black Lives Matter vigil for the shooting and deaths of two black men this week will be held in downtown Seattle at Westlake Park.
10 years ago
hope, solo, seattle, soccer, net worth...
Dyer Oxley

Hope Solo’s home is for sale: Views, space and history

Seattle Reign goalie Hope Solo is selling her Kirkland home for $1.85 million as she prepares to compete in the summer Olympics in Rio.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Cuba announcement includes good news for Seattle travelers

KIRO Radio's travel expert says a trip to Cuba from Seattle will be possible, but not as easy as buying a ticket to Mexico.
10 years ago
Northgate...
Josh Kerns

Washington expert says expanded access to heroin treatment not enough to curb epidemic

A senior researcher for the University of Washington's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute says that between 10,000-20,000 more people need to be on heroin treatment medications.
10 years ago
A street sweeper caught fire Thursday morning on southbound I-405. (WSDOT)...
Kipp Robertson

Street sweeper catches fire, ruins Lynnwood-Bellevue commute

A street sweeper caught fire Thursday morning, causing major traffic delays on southbound I-405.
10 years ago
Dyer Oxley

Seattle ethics commission suspends $5,000 fine for Kubly violation

SDOT Director Scott Kubly was late to the Seattle Ethics Commission meeting to discuss his violation and fine. The commission suspended half of the fine after he showed up.
10 years ago