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Jordan Duncan, KIRO 7 News

Bellingham City Council to vote on banning open drug use as part of mayor’s focus on downtown safety

The Bellingham City Council could vote Monday to ban open drug use and unwanted behavior downtown.
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Theresa Robinson, KIRO 7 News

Ballard Commons Park reopens Saturday following yearlong closure

Ballard Commons Park is set to reopen Saturday after being closed for over a year.
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KIRO Newsradio staff

Jack Stine & Spike O’Neill claim Kemp incident brings up race discussions

The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said it would not file charges against the 53-year-old Kemp, but left the door open for later charges.
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Remember to spring forward for Daylight Savings on Sunday

It's that time of year when we spring forward and experience more daylight longer starting Sunday.
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L.B. Gilbert

Washington students still less likely to enroll in college after pandemic

Only half of 2020 Washington high school graduates enrolled directly in a two-year or four-year college after graduating, compared to 59% in 2019.
4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Stricter blood alcohol limit fails to pass WA state Senate

A bill to lower the legal limit of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol has failed to leave the floor of the state senate before its deadline.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle looks to create two new off-leash dog parks amid post-pandemic pet boom

Lincoln Park, Me-Kwa-Mooks Park, Hamilton Viewpoint Park, West Seattle Stadium, and the Delridge Playfield have been listed as some proposed locations.
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Nate Connors

Montlake traffic closures and more delays likely this weekend

The Montlake Bridge will be down to one lane in each direction between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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Kate Stone

Mother of children at Ingraham shooting announces run for city council

The deadly shooting at Ingraham High School has sparked a mother, Maritza Rivera, to run for Seattle city council.
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MyNorthwest Staff

Two suspects drive off after armed carjacking in Cherry Hill

Seattle Police responded to a reported carjacking at gunpoint near Swedish Cherry Hill Hospital this morning.
4 years ago
Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

La Niña, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is gone

After three nasty years, the La Niña weather phenomenon that increases Atlantic hurricane activity and worsens western drought is gone.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Franklin HS teacher pleads not guilty to sexual misconduct with minor

A Franklin High School teacher has pled not guilty after being arrested for having an alleged sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student.
4 years ago
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Ted Buehner

Time to ‘spring forward’ again for Daylight Saving Time

You are not alone. Sleep scientists have found more than half of Americans usually feel tired after the adjustment back to daylight time.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Redmond podcast host, husband killed after suspected stalker breaks in

Three people are dead after a suspected stalker broke into a home, killed a husband and wife, then took his own life
4 years ago
Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

FBI offering reward of up to $25K for information leading to arrests in substation attacks

The FBI is now offering a $25,000 cash reward for any information that leads to an arrest on a pair of substation attacks that happened in Washington and Oregon.
4 years ago
Associated Press

Stocks dip as worries about banks overshadow jobs report

Stocks are opening modestly lower as more weakness in banks overshadowed potentially encouraging news in the government’s monthly jobs report.
4 years ago
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Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Western Washington auto shops, drivers seeing more pothole problems on major roads

. Some drivers tell KIRO 7 they can’t drive their car without having to
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Lisa Brooks

One injured in stabbing at University of Washington

An alert was issued by the University of Washington Thursday night about a stabbing on the University's Seattle campus.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Stine challenges success of WA’s first ever carbon emission auction

Recent reports stated nearly $300 million was spent by companies bidding against each other to buy a limited amount of carbon emission allowances.
4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Washington DOH announces end of free at-home COVID-19 testing

Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has announced the end of its free at-home testing program Say Yes! COVID Test, set to expire May 10.
4 years ago
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Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Kent police asking public for help to ID kidnapping suspect

Detectives with the Kent Police Department are asking the public for help to identify a man suspected of kidnapping.
4 years ago
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Nate Connors

Emphasis Patrols target distracted drivers start Friday in Whatcom County

Starting Friday morning, Whatcom County Sheriff's Department and Bellingham Police will be looking for distracted drivers.
4 years ago
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Nicole Jennings

New mental health center announced by Governor in Kirkland

State and local leaders gathered at Kirkland City Hall to introduce a new mental health crisis center on Wednesday.
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Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Multiple fire agencies respond to blaze at Burien home

Firefighters with Puget Sound Fire and King County Fire District responded to a fire at a home in Burien early Thursday morning.
4 years ago