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Republican presidential candidate former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks at a town hall campaign...
The Associated Press

Nikki Haley sweeps Dixville Notch’s primary, winning all 6 votes

The six registered voters of tiny Dixville Notch in New Hampshire all cast their ballots for Nikki Haley at midnight on Tuesday.
3 years ago
A Kia exhibit...
James Lynch

One of the supposed ‘Kia Boys’ charged with multiple felonies

A self-proclaimed "Kia Boy" may have been involved in the theft of 13 Kias and Hyundais since last October, King County prosecutors said.
3 years ago
Seattle police officers respond to a crime scene. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)...
Matt Markovich

Bill proposes statewide ban on police from hogtying suspects

One official estimated that about two-thirds of the 276 law enforcement agencies in the state have policies prohibiting the use of hogties.
3 years ago
Puget Sound Energy crews in action...
Kate Stone

Bill to ban natural gas lines revived, passes in Washington House

The bill would ban any gas company that serves more than 500,000 customers from connecting new natural gas lines to new buildings.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

Renton detectives investigating cases of stalking with Apple AirTags

The AirTag has become a popular item since its 2021 release, but security experts cited a rise in the use of physical trackers for stalking.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Sen. Patty Murray endorses Bob Ferguson for Wash. governor

Ferguson has been endorsed by more than 250 current and former elected officials, including Gov. Jay Inslee, Gov. Chris Gregoire and Senator Maria Cantwell.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

AI in Wash. schools: Reykdal introduces statewide ‘human-centered use’

Rather than banning the use of AI and other artificial chatbots, OSPI wants to urge "thoughtful, human-centered use" when using the tool.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Last known remains of Green River Killer case ID’d

The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has identified the last set of remains from the Green River Killer case as belonging to Tammie Liles.
3 years ago
North Bend store vandalized. (KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Glass shattered, shoes strewn in North Bend outlet store burglary

A burglary at a North Bend Premium Outlets store resulted in stolen merchandise and broken glass.
3 years ago
seattle city council seat...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle City Council identifies eight finalists for open citywide seat

The eight finalists are: Juan J. Cotto, Neha Nariya, Mark Solomon, Vivian Song, Steven Strand, Mari Sugiyama, Linh Thai and Tanya Woo.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Train service between Seattle and Portland suspended until Tuesday

Amtrak train service between Seattle and Portland has been suspended because of a landslide near Kelso, the company tells MyNorthwest.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Question of the Day: Most who live in Seattle say the cost of living ‘is getting to be too much’

Housing, food, gas, and other household expenses are getting so high that most Seattle residents would consider moving.
3 years ago
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Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

‘I told him that I loved him’: Girlfriend speaks out after Redi-Cab driver killed in Southcenter

A tearful plea from the girlfriend of a Tumwater cab driver who was murdered, his body left at Southcenter Mall. How she says you can help track down his killer.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Kidnapped infant found dead in Kah Tai Park after police arrest father

Port Townsend police say they have found a dead infant in the area of Kah Tai Park after he was kidnapped by his father.
3 years ago
Image: American Amanda Knox delivers a speech during a panel session entitled "Trial by Media" duri...
Matt Markovich

Amanda Knox testifies in Olympia about police interrogation bill

House Bill 1062 seeks to remove deception as a tactic by law enforcement to elicit a confession during custodial interrogations.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

14-year-old Mount Vernon girl remains missing after 2 weeks

Ella Jones is five feet, five inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. She has brown eyes, brown hair and "very distinct" dimples, according to her mother.
3 years ago
Kate Stone

‘Serial killers voting’: Argument over prisoner rights bill gets intense in Olympia

People incarcerated for felony crimes such as rape and murder in Washington prisons could get back their right to vote, serve on a jury, or run for office.
3 years ago
A firefighter and the dog he rescued. (East Pierce Fire and Rescue)...
Heather Bosch

Video: Firefighter rescued dog that had fallen into a frozen lake twice

Firefighters come to the rescue of a pup -in peril
3 years ago
Seattle homeless Ballard...
Bill Kaczaraba

Official: 5 homeless people died in Seattle during extreme cold snap

A King County official confirmed Thursday that at least five homeless people have died in Seattle in the past week because of the extreme cold.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Flight to Seattle forced to return to Tokyo after passenger bites crew

The female flight attendant sustained minor injuries while the male passenger was detained by police in Japan after the plane landed.
3 years ago
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Lisa Brooks

Man shot in Seattle’s Northgate neighborhood

A man was seriously injured in a shooting incident Wednesday evening in Seattle's Northgate neighborhood.
3 years ago
A bag of 4-fluoro isobutyryl fentanyl, which was seized in a drug raid, is displayed at the Drug En...
Matt Markovich

Bill proposing child removal from homes with fentanyl sparks charged debate

The immediate removal of a child from a home where fentanyl was found generated emotional debate and testimony in Olympia.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

‘I said goodbye’: Passengers recall ‘terror’ as Alaska Airlines added to lawsuit

The pilots were able to land safely in Portland, Oregon. None of the 171 passengers and six crewmembers aboard Flight 1282 were seriously hurt.
3 years ago
The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023....
The MyNorthwest Staff with wire reports

State of Washington lawmakers react to Congress’ vote to avert shutdown

Congress sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.
3 years ago