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An injury collision involving at least two vehicles was reported in West Seattle Monday morning. (S...
Kipp Robertson

Serious crash blocks West Seattle road

At least one person had to be rescued after a rollover crash near West Marginal Way Southwest in West Seattle.
11 years ago
Secretary of State Kim Wyman is championing the idea that could make our state and others throughou...
Josh Kerns

Secretary of State fighting for the ‘Pac-12 Primaries’

Kim Wyman continues her quest to change the date of Washington's primary.
11 years ago
Puget Sound Energy crews work to restore power in the region after a windstorm knocked out power to...
Kipp Robertson

Thunderstorms could follow deadly windstorm that left thousands in the dark

The wind may calm a bit Monday, but thunderstorms are expected to follow the storm that turned deadly Sunday.
11 years ago
Tax preparers urge people to at least get some advice and find out your situation before giving up ...
Sara Lerner

Why there’s nearly $26 million in unclaimed tax refunds in Washington

The IRS estimates there's nearly $1 billion in unclaimed refunds, just for 2012. That's $26 million in Washington state.
11 years ago
Tax preparers urge people to at least get some advice and find out your situation before giving up ...
Sara Lerner

Why there’s nearly $26 million unclaimed taxes in Washington

The IRS estimates there's nearly $1 billion in unclaimed refunds, just for 2012. That's $26 million in Washington state.
11 years ago
A fault that may put our neighbors to the north on slightly higher alert has connections in Washing...
Kipp Robertson

Newly confirmed fault near Victoria, B.C. connected to active fault in Washington

A fault that may put our neighbors to the north on slightly higher alert has connections in Washington.
11 years ago
Tom Kelly

What to expect from your building inspector

Join host Tom Kelly and Geff Spry of Hawks Eye Home Inspection to discuss the state of structural inspections on "Real Estate Today" at 9 a.m. Sunday on 97.3 KIRO-FM.
11 years ago
A man was killed when a tree fell on his car at Seattle’s Seward Park on Sunday afternoon. (S...
MyNorthwest.com

Man killed; thousands without power after windstorm hammers region

One person was killed in a Seattle park on Sunday during a strong windstorm that hammered the Puget Sound region.
11 years ago
Greenwood, explosion...
Jillian Raftery

How Greenwood plans to recover after massive explosion

Greenwood neighbors have come together to donate, and drink, for a good cause after an explosion rocked the core of the business district.
11 years ago
Two-year-old Roman High and two-month-old Arianne Castro were inside a light blue 1991 Toyota Carol...
Richard D. Oxley

Police search for children taken with car in Lakewood

A car was stolen with two children inside, and two other occupants while the mother visited a convenience store.
11 years ago
Ciara became concerned for the safety of her fiance and Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, after ...
Kipp Robertson

Seahawks’ Russell Wilson proposes to girlfriend

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson proposed to his girlfriend on Friday.
11 years ago
A gravel spill on southbound I-5 is causing some big backups on the main corridor near Northgate. (...
Kipp Robertson

Gravel spill causes major backups on I-5 near Seattle

A gravel spill on southbound I-5 caused some big backups on the main corridor near Northgate.
11 years ago
Seattle officials are sweeping through and evicting homeless residents of an encampment on Dearborn...
Richard D. Oxley

Seattle sweeps former Nickelsville encampment on Dearborn Street

Seattle officials are sweeping through and evicting homeless residents of an encampment on Dearborn Street. It is a former Nickelsville site.
11 years ago
daylight saving, seattle...
Ted Buehner

Don’t forget about daylight savings Sunday morning

Daylight Saving Time resumes again Sunday at 2 a.m.
11 years ago
Kipp Robertson

No witnesses, survivors of triple-fatality crash near Granite Falls

Three people died in a crash near Granite Falls Friday morning.
11 years ago
The Westfield Southcenter Mall. (KIRO 7)...
Kipp Robertson

Reported gas leak forces evacuation of Southcenter Mall

Tukwila firefighters say the gas was coming from a pilot light and there is no danger.
11 years ago
The Renton Police Department is asking for help in identifying a man who forcibly raped a 15-year-o...
KIRO 7 News

Identity of man sought after teen sexually assaulted in Renton church

The Renton Police Department is asking for help in identifying a man who forcibly raped a 15-year-old girl in a church bathroom.
11 years ago
The result of the Legislature’s decision could greatly impact Washington’s solar indust...
Sara Lerner

Solar industry keeping close watch on Legislature’s moves

As the Legislature gears up for a special session, solar panel manufacturers are watching closely to see what subsidies will make it through. No matter what the outcome, the impact on Washington's solar industry will be huge.
11 years ago
Fife native Randi Bushnell, a catcher at Missouri Valley College, meets judges Liz McCLoskey, Tony ...
Josh Kerns

What it takes to be a Mariners ball girl

Dozens of our area's top female athletes gathered at Safeco Field to try out for one of the most coveted jobs in Seattle — Mariners ball girl.
11 years ago
Proposed plan in the transportation budget could have toll booths doubling as Starbucks or 7-Eleven...
Richard D. Oxley

Would you like coffee with your toll?

Proposed plan in the transportation budget could have toll booths doubling as Starbucks or 7-Elevens.
11 years ago
Seattle has launched a program to remove fossil fuel-burning cars from area roads and support their...
Richard D. Oxley

Seattle begins major effort to slide into electric vehicles

Seattle has launched a program to remove fossil fuel burning cars from area roads, and support their replacement with electric vehicles.
11 years ago
Assistant Chief Steve Wilske introduces the Seattle Police Department’s new transgender train...
Richard D. Oxley

Video: This is the new transgender training Seattle police are taking

Accompanying a new transgender policy, Seattle police have produced a training video to teach officers how to interact with the local transgender community.
11 years ago
Long-time foster mother Barbara Drennen holds a baby at her Kent facility, Pediatric Interim Care C...
Josh Kerns

Youngest heroin addicts get special care in Kent

There’s been plenty of talk lately about the heroin epidemic overwhelming the Seattle area and the rest of the nation. But as the debate about what to do rages on, a small group of people in Kent are making sure the youngest victims don’t suffer and have a shot at a normal, healthy life. Edna […]
11 years ago
Firefighters move a hose into position as flames burn in the rubble left from an early morning expl...
MyNorthwest Staff

Greenwood neighbors jolted awake by explosion, ‘it was just that jarring’

Investigators determined the explosion that rocked the Greenwood neighborhood was unintentional.
11 years ago