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Dee-Ann Durbin, The Associated Press

New rule would make it easier for millions of Americans to unionize, but businesses are pushing back

A new federal rule that goes into effect next month could make it easier for millions of workers to form unions at big companies like McDonald's.
3 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Sounders struggle to stop fan displays of anti-Semitism at matches

The Sounders front office should be celebrating the team advancing to the western conference semi-finals after a 1-0 victory over FC Dallas Friday night. Instead, they're working to find a solution to it's anti-Semitism problem.
3 years ago
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Steve Coogan

6 people shot at large house party in Puyallup

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department reported Sunday deputies are investigating after six people were shot at a party at an Airbnb in Puyallup.
3 years ago
Matt Butler

Which artists, groups belong on Seattle’s music Mount Rushmore

KIRO personalities debated and discussed the music that defines Seattle and what artists belong on the Mount Rushmore of Seattle music.
3 years ago
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Matt Butler

Spike O’Neill reflects on 25 years with Bob Rivers amid radio HOF induction

There began what would become a 25-year Seattle radio legacy with Bob Rivers and company bringing "Twisted Radio" to morning drives.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle Police: Man shot on MLK; Body found near Montlake Bridge

Seattle Police are investigating a shooting in the 9800 block of Martin Luther King Junior Way South.
3 years ago
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Max Gross

Gross: Skagit County animal sanctuary facing shutdown over permits

A Skagit County animal sanctuary is facing the prospect of having to shut its doors due to the county suddenly demanding it acquire special permits to house its animals.  
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Hillary Franz ends governor run, shifts to replace Derek Kilmer in U.S. House

In an announcement this morning, the Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz said that she is dropping out of the race for the next governor of Washington state and instead will be running to represent the 6th Congressional District.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Susanna Johnson declares victory over Adam Fortney for Snohomish County Sheriff

Susanna Johnson, candidate for Snohomish County Sheriff, declared victory over incumbent Adam Fortney after Tuesday’s election results were updated Thursday afternoon.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone and Frank Sumrall

Seattle City Council: It’s Bob Kettle in District 7, Joy Hollingsworth in District 3

Bob Kettle has taken an early lead over incumbent Andrew Lewis for District 7, garnering 55.8% of the vote.
3 years ago
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James Lynch

Stolen cars recovered in Pierce County; several people arrested in multi-agency sweep

A sweep headed by the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force recovered 12 stolen cars and trucks, focusing on prolific car thieves all over the greater Tacoma area.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Patient dies after getting teeth pulled, now Lakewood dentist’s license suspended

A Lakewood dentist’s license has been suspended after a patient died while having teeth removed last year, according to the Washington State Department of Health.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

UW study asks: Can caffeine and booze cancel each other out at bedtime?

When it comes to the science of sleep, a new study from the University of Washington is busting some myths.
3 years ago
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Heather Bosch

Seattle veterans transform trauma into beauty with Opera Veterans Choir

The music was new, and the words personal, when the Seattle Opera Veterans Choir joined the US Army Field Band Soldiers’ Chorus on stage in Seattle.
3 years ago
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Niku Kazori, KIRO 7 News

Study ranks Washington as third most dangerous for drivers; here’s how to stay safe

It’s the season of bad roads, and according to Journo Research, Washington ranked as the third most dangerous state for drivers in the U.S.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

Hollywood’s strikes are over, but a painful industry-wide transition isn’t

Hollywood’s months of labor unrest are coming to an end, but the post-strike landscape that awaits actors and writers may be far from happily-ever-after.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Election 2023: Latest Seattle City Council and other Washington numbers

For updated results for some of the most impactful races in the 2023 election for the Puget Sound region, check back as votes continue to be counted.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Aragon falls behind Mosqueda in tight race for King County Council’s District 8 seat

Mosqueda currently served as a Seattle City council member for two terms at the council's at-large Position 8 seat, first elected in 2017.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

WSDOT confirms cyberattack responsible for recent website and app outages

The Washington State Department of Transportation confirmed on Thursday that a recent cybersecurity incident is responsible for outages affecting its website and apps.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Seattle mayor proposes police agreement looking to improve officer availability

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell recently unveiled new details of a proposed plan to improve public safety in the form of a new agreement with the Seattle's Police Officers Guild.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Snohomish roofing company reaches $3.7M in safety fines, has only paid $250,000

For the second time in five months, Allways Roofing faces fines of more than $400,000. L&I claims it has broken safety rules over 60 times in four years.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle disabled veterans need help through volunteers, donations

As we near Veterans Day this Saturday, there are calls to help disabled veterans around western Washington. “We’re helping veterans get their benefits,” Dan Clare, from Disabled American Veterans (DAV), said on Seattle’s Morning News. “We’re helping them get to the medical appointments they have. We’re also helping veterans with employment connecting them with employers […]
3 years ago
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Nick Alllard, KIRO 7 Meteorologist

Rain, wind to follow third-wettest first week of November in 79 years

Following the third wettest first week of November in 79 years in Seattle, you can expect a short break on Wednesday but it won’t last long, according to the local office of the National Weather Service.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Flames shoot 40 feet in air as train catches fire in Tacoma

A large fire response near Tacoma Rail near the Port of Tacoma Wednesday night closed roadways in the area for over an hour. The fire was reported in a train car containing vehicles just after 8 p.m. at 2102 Marshal Avenue near Tacoma Rail. Read more here: Light rail trains begin testing between Bellevue and Redmond […]
3 years ago