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KIRO 7 News Staff

Wind wreaks havoc across Western Washington, tens of thousands without power

Near 50,000 customers were without power Saturday afternoon, as a late winter storm blew through Western Washington.
3 years ago
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Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News and Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

‘It’s intimidating’: Drive-by shooting on Aurora Avenue North leaves man with serious injuries

Seattle police are investigating a drive-by shooting that happened at the intersection of Aurora Avenue North and North 101 Street in North Seattle.
3 years ago
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Lisa Brooks

Bellevue casket company pushes to bury ‘Daylight Saving Time’

As we spring forward into Daylight Saving Time this weekend, a Bellevue-based online casket company is dying to weigh in on the matter.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Kent police arrest men accused of stabbing woman, making racist remarks

Kent police arrested a man accused of stabbing a woman while making derogatory and racist remarks on Thursday.
3 years ago
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Matt Markovich

‘Doesn’t enhance public safety’: Bill allows speed cameras to ticket responding police

A bill authorizes the use of speed cameras subjects police cars to speeding tickets, even if they are responding to an emergency.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Boeing negotiations with machinists expected to be contentious

Negotiations began Friday morning between Boeing and its largest union.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

WSDOT pleas for safer driving in work zones after more workers injured in crash

WSDOT is pleading with drivers to slow down when approaching work zones, where a large number of accidents have been recorded.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Lanes reopened on I-5 in Seattle after collision, delays mostly over

WSP representatives are on the scene, preparing drivers for delays on both I-5 as well as on the Spokane Street on-ramp.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Renton business owner missing since Feb. 26 found dead in Mexico

Reyna Hernandez, a hairdresser and business owner in Renton, was found dead in Mexico after missing for nearly two weeks.
3 years ago
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James Lynch

West Seattle pub feeling community outpouring after break-in

Burglars hit the popular Admiral Pub in West Seattle early in the morning on March 1.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

Seattle Catholic prep school pays $2.4M to former student over sex abuse claims

A Seattle Catholic prep school is paying over $2.4M to a former student claiming she was groomed and sexually abused by a teacher.
3 years ago
Photo: The Nisqually River Bridge will be cleaned this weekend as I-5 sees road work....
Nate Conners, KIRO Newsradio and Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest

Weekend road work: The bridges working against traffic flow

The Nisqually River Bridge is set to get its annual cleaning this weekend.
3 years ago
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Freida Frisaro and David Fischer, The Associated Press

Tokitae’s former home in Miami will soon leave its premises

The Miami Seaquarium, once home to Lolita, the beloved Orca that died last year, is being evicted from the waterfront property.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Dept. of Labor: Managers of multiple Wash. Subways stole tips from employees

Multiple owners and managers of Subway restaurants throughout Washington were found illegally pocketing tips of employees.
3 years ago
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Matt Markovich

State Supreme Court: ‘Gang contract’ cannot prevent student from attending school

The Washington State Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in favor of student rights regarding school district disciplinary actions.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Multiple suspects arrested after barricading themselves in First Hill

At least three people have been taken into custody in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood following a barricaded standoff Thursday morning.
3 years ago
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James Lynch

Public Safety Council announces vital homeless center in Chinatown closing its doors

The Navigation Center is permanently closing. The decision was announced at a Chinatown-International District Public Safety Council meeting.
3 years ago
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Sam Campbell

‘Dogs in crisis’: English Bulldog shot, 8 puppies rescued in Pierce County

Ten dogs, including eight puppies and an English bulldog that was shot in the face, were rescued from homes within three days.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

Bellevue police guild slams city response to officer’s on-duty injury

Officer Kevin Bereta's injury situation has now generated turmoil between the Bellevue Police Officers' Guild and the city of Bellevue.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

Alabama governor signs bill protecting IVF providers from legal liability

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation into law Wednesday shielding in vitro fertilization (IVF) providers from potential legal liability.
3 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Controversial ‘Clean Energy Bill’ drops ban on natural gas, may face challenge

Gov. Jay Inslee will be facing a difficult decision -- whether to sign the 'Clean Energy Bill' that aims to transform the state's biggest utility.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

Jury convicts armorer of involuntary manslaughter in Alec Baldwin shooting

A jury convicted Hannah Gutierrez-Reed of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin.
3 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Delta Airlines raises baggage fees, a decision spurred by rivals

Delta Airlines just announced it will increase the cost of baggage fees by 17% with an additional $5 charge.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Homeless camping restrictions increase in Burien with new ordinance

The Burien City Council passed Ordinance 832 Tuesday, prohibiting homeless camping in certain "protected and designated" zones around the city.
3 years ago