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Image: People stand outside the King County Elections office in Renton on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 a...
Steve Coogan and James Lynch

‘It’s concerning’: Election offices in 4 counties evacuated due to white powder

Envelopes containing a white powdery substances were mailed to elections headquarters in King, Pierce, Skagit, and Spokane counties Wednesday.
3 years ago
Kate Stone

Trial of Tacoma officers accused in Manny Ellis’ death reaches halfway point

Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday against three Tacoma police officers accused in the 2020 death of Manuel "Manny" Ellis.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Johnson outgunning incumbent Fortney for Snohomish County Sheriff

Fortney's opponent Johnson worked at the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office for 30 years, starting as a patrol deputy.
3 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Can progressive candidates surge to prevent Seattle City Council overhaul?

Seattle's electoral history reveals that younger and more progressive voters provide a surge during the final stages of ballot tallying.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle to spend $970 million on affordable housing as levy appears to pass

Mayor Harrell's proposed budget needs to be approved by the city council before moving forward toward his One Seattle goals.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Numbers show less violent crime in Tacoma compared to last year, still higher than pre-COVID

The Tacoma Police Department briefed the Tacoma City Council Tuesday on the department’s Violent Crime Reduction Plan numbers. According to TPD, the numbers show that crime in the city declined from July 2022 to July 2023.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

To help 2024 voters, Meta says it will begin labeling political ads that use AI-generated imagery

Facebook and Instagram will require political ads running on their platforms to disclose if they were created using artificial intelligence, their parent company announced on Wednesday.
3 years ago
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Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

Puyallup pastor could get in hot water with IRS after telling churchgoers who to vote for

"These are your candidates, these are who win," Pastor Roger Archer said. "These are the people, along with our brother Dennis, who change the tide."
3 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Black newspaper carrier settles suit with Pierce County, Troyer over 2021 incident

Pierce County and Sheriff Ed Troyer have settled a lawsuit that claimed Troyer called for police assistance on a Black newspaper carrier in his neighborhood in early 2021.
3 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Providence-Everett prepares for nurses’ strike

Providence-Everett nurses say they are tired, fed up, and want a better contract. That’s why they voted to strike two weeks ago.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Burien shelter funding deadline nears as city council meeting gets heated

King County said it will withdraw the funding if Burien does not find a suitable location because the money if from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Starbucks gives out new benefits, leaves out union employees

Starbucks said it will improve pay and benefits for most hourly workers in the U.S. starting Jan. 1.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge on Seattle’s waterfront will not open on time

Due to harsh weather over the weekend and some technical challenges, the Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge on Seattle's waterfront may not open until the end of the week.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Another suspicious package found at Seattle synagogue

Another hazmat call at a Seattle Synagogue leaves a Jewish community in North Seattle on edge.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Find your closest ballot drop box in King, Snohomish, Pierce Counties

The drop boxes are open 24 hours and will remain open until 8 p.m. Nov. 8. For the full list sorted by county, check below for your closest drop box.
3 years ago
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James Lynch

Voter turnout expected to be low in important Wash. election

Despite ballots packed with important races and initiatives, only 20% of registered voters will cast ballots.
3 years ago
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Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

Skagit County exotic animal sanctuary facing closure, over half of animals may be put down

A beloved animal sanctuary in Skagit County is on the verge of closing next month. ‘Because We Matter Exotic Animal Sanctuary’ has been around for more than two decades and because of a permitting issue and a lawsuit filed by a neighbor, more than a hundred animals may be without a home or be euthanized.
3 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Campaign contributions in Seattle City Council races show varied support

Candidates across seven races for Seattle City Council report diverse contributions, with District 7's Bob Kettle leading the pack
3 years ago
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James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio

Green River homeless encampment in King County being removed

It was largely ignored during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the county said the camp and its safety concerns can no longer be ignored.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 NEWS STAFF

Suspect in fatal White Center Metro bus shooting turns himself in

Miguel Rivera Dominquez, the man wanted in the fatal shooting of a man aboard a King County Metro bus in White Center, has turned himself in, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

After botched appendix surgery, man sues UW Medicine for removing wrong organ

A local man is fighting for his life after an allegedly botched surgery; now he's suing the doctor from the University of Washington Medicine and the state.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Future of Seattle politics at stake in Tuesday election

Tomorrow's vote will change the face of Seattle politics and could provide much-needed housing for the homeless, but at a cost.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Protesters block Port of Tacoma trying to delay military vessel headed to Israel

Right now, pro-Palestinian protestors are at the Port of Tacoma, attempting to block what they believe is a boat loaded with weapons and military equipment heading to the Middle East.
3 years ago
Ted Buehner

Like measuring the rain, hail, and snow? Report volunteers needed

A program called CoCoRaHS or Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network is where volunteers work together to measure precipitation across the nation.
3 years ago