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MyNorthwest Staff

Significant gun legislation advances through WA Senate in tight vote

“This policy will ensure that the gun industry is treated like every other industry and faces real consequences for irresponsible conduct,” Ferguson said.
4 years ago
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Nate Connors

Sounder train in service for Saturday’s Sounders FC match

This Saturday, ditch the car, forget about the traffic, save money on parking, and hop aboard the special Sounders train to the Sounders game.
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Anacortes-Sidney ferry route cancellation will change lives

The cancellation of the Anacortes-Sidney B.C. route was a life-changing announcement for many who consistently used the route.
4 years ago
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Sam Campbell

WA school districts scramble for funding with layoffs on horizon

Seattle Public Schools is the latest in a series of Washington school districts to propose possible layoffs, according to The Seattle Times.
4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

KISS making final Seattle stop this fall at Climate Pledge Arena

Seattle will be 'rock city' when KISS stops in the Emerald City on their End of the Road Tour this fall at Climate Pledge Arena.
4 years ago
Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News

Consumer group calls out Whole Foods for use of plastic in packaging

A Washington consumer group called out Whole Foods for its packaging practices during a media conference Thursday morning.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Kent Police looking for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run

Police are looking for a person involved in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday night in Kent. One man died in the incident.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

High winds, heavy snow in mountain passes expected through Friday

Lowland snow has cleared and morphed into rain across the Puget Sound, but now we have high winds and snow to deal with in the mountains.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Ex-Pierce County sheriff’s sergeant sentenced for choking girlfriend, threatening her with machete

A former Pierce County sheriff’s sergeant has been sentenced for choking his girlfriend and threatening her with a machete.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

All lanes on I-5 open once more in Everett after complicated highway hay fire

A disabled trailer is on the shoulder of northbound Interstate 5 in Everett and is blocking the right two lanes of the highway.
4 years ago
Dee-Ann Durbin

Labor judge: Starbucks violated worker rights in union fight

A federal labor judge has ordered Starbucks to reinstate seven fired workers, reopen a shuttered location and stop infringing on workers’ rights
4 years ago
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Gary Horcher, KIRO 7 News

Graffiti: Vandalism or crimes of art? Seattle mayor, ‘graffiti influencer’ have similar solutions

Whether you view it as an outrageous sign of disorder or legitimate counter-cultural artistic expression, Seattle has been covered in more graffiti
4 years ago
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Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

‘They mislead victims’: Lawmakers consider ban on sale of over-the-counter rape kits

Lawmakers in Olympia are considering House Bill 1564 to ban the sale of over-the-counter rape kits after years of pushback from local prosecutors
4 years ago
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Nicole Jennings

One last chance for Tacoma woman with TB to avoid jail

A Tacoma woman with tuberculosis (TB) will have one final chance in a court hearing tomorrow to agree to receive treatment — or be arrested.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Stolen UW statue honoring fallen WWI students recovered in Auburn

A valuable bronze statue taken from a University of Washington (UW) frat house more than two years ago has finally returned.
4 years ago
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Theresa Robinson, KIRO 7 News

Man caught with nearly $3K in stolen fragrance, allegedly planned to trade for fentanyl pills

Employees notified deputies that one of the bottles had a GPS tracker, which showed that the suspect was in a parking lot outside a nearby department store.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

City of Seattle has less tree cover than 5 years ago

Seattle is called the Emerald City in part due to all the green foliage. However, the city is a little less green, according to a new report.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Sound Transit starts $1 fare with ORCA LIFT program

On Tuesday, the Sound Transit Board announced that they would be moving forward with a plan to provide cheap and easy access to public transit
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Express lanes re-open on I-5 after emergency pothole repairs

After maintenance crews did some emergency repairs on the southbound I-5 Ship Canal Bridge, the express lanes have now been reopened.
4 years ago
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Colleen West, KIRO 7 News

Ruptured water main in Renton causes road closure

A ruptured water main has caused a road closure in Renton. Renton police first tweeted about the incident at 7:07 a.m. Wednesday.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Crime spree across Jefferson, Pierce counties lands Poulsbo man in jail

Multiple crimes spanning from Jefferson to Pierce County have landed a 31-year-old man from Poulsbo in jail.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Kent Police investigating kidnapping of two children

A vehicle with two children inside was stolen on East Hill in Kent Wednesday, according to police. Police are searching for the suspect.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Freezing fog, cold temps create slick roads in western WA

Wednesday marks another chilly day in Puget Sound as more snow and below-freezing conditions hit the region.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Sea-Tac Airport receives $16 million for security line renovations

Long lines at Sea-Tac Airport could be coming to an end after the airport was recently awarded $16 million in federal grants.
4 years ago