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Theresa Robinson, KIRO 7 News

New SDOT director outlines goals for position, pledges not to drive his personal car this fall

Greg Spotts, the next director of the Seattle Department of Transportation, has shared some of his goals and priorities for improving transportation in the city as he continues his confirmation process.
4 years ago
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Nicole Jennings

Fewer Lake Washington beaches closed so far this year

While several Lake Washington beaches are closed due to fecal contamination, so far there are fewer closures than last year.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Starbucks transfers north Seattle café ownership to QFC; grocery store union to take over

Starbucks has announced that they will be closing one of their cafes at the QFC grocery store in North Seattle at 9999 Holman Road NW later this week.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

WA heat advisory in effect as Sea-Tac braces for its 12th 90-degree day in 2022

With longer nights than a month ago, the high temperatures will spike upward and then cool right back down.
4 years ago
Mobile Operations Manager Parsia Jahanbani prepares a dose of the monkeypox vaccine.  (Photo by Pau...
KIRO 7 News Staff

UW Medicine study to screen pets of people diagnosed with monkeypox

“We don’t have any evidence at this point that a pet could infect a human (with monkeypox), but we should be cautious and take reasonable precautions.”
4 years ago
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Theresa Robinson, KIRO 7 News

Zeeks Pizza to pay nearly $410K to current, former employees in wage theft settlement

Seattle-area pizza chain Zeeks Pizza has agreed to pay nearly $410,000 to 224 current and former employees after reaching a settlement with the Seattle Office of Labor Standards for repeat violations of the city’s wage theft ordinance.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Stevens Pass hopes to address staffing shortages with $20 minimum wage, announces opening day

After last year's rocky start to the ski season led to frustrations over terrain closure, limited service, and long lines, Stevens Pass is hopeful for a smoother run.
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Summer sealing project repairs 200 Seattle streets

This past winter was hard on Seattle's roads, causing thousands of potholes. Using a special sealant, crews repaired over 200 Seattle streets in two weeks.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Ken Griffey Jr. joins USA’s coaching staff for World Baseball Classic

The KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk brings you its top stories on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 24.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Agencies, tribes work to stop growth of invasive crab

Agencies, tribes and groups across Washington state are working to limit the growth of European green crab populations.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Crews clear North Seattle homeless encampment after 6 years of complaints from residents

After complaints about trash, rats, crime and rampant drug activity for six years, city of Seattle crews and Seattle police cleared an encampment at North 125th Street and Stone Avenue North on Tuesday.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Oregon man pleads guilty to hate crime after assaulting Black man at Lynnwood bar in 2018

 Randy Smith, 42, admitted in court that he was a member of a white supremacist support group when the assault occurred.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Parkland man kidnapped and robbed by woman he met on dating app

The victim said he was in the apartment for about five minutes when a man appeared, pointed a gun at him and ordered him to take off his clothes.
4 years ago
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Nicole Jennings

Lifeguard shortage leads to early seasonal closure for Madrona Beach

Madrona Beach in Seattle has closed for the summer season because of a lifeguard shortage as students head back to college.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Special Olympics truck recovered after it was initially stolen

The KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk gives you the news you may have missed on the morning of Tuesday, August 23.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Health officials investigating after 7 E. coli cases confirmed in King County

Health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak of unknown origin that has sickened seven people in King County.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Community pushes back against commission over Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll plan

The commission said it plans to reduce toll rates for the bridge by Oct. 1 due to additional funding provided by the state legislature.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Investigators say man at Gorge Amphitheater was not planning a mass shooting

Deputies with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office believe a potential mass shooting was avoided at the Gorge Amphitheater this past weekend.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Kent teachers ready to strike if new contract can’t be agreed upon the first day of school Thursday

Teachers voted overwhelmingly to walk off the job this Thursday, unless they have a new contract agreement with the district.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Seattle looks to make food truck outdoor dining regulation permanent

Other restrictions included food truck vendors had to be at least 1,000 feet away from a high school, and 50 feet away from a public park.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Public Schools reduces bus service for the 2022-23 school year

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) does not have enough drivers to staff all of its school bus routes for the 2022-2023 school year.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Jury shortages in Marysville and Edmonds causes trials to be postponed

The KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk gives you the news you may have missed on the morning of Tuesday, August 23.
4 years ago
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Darren Dedo

The Crime Blotter: Ferndale cop standing trial in attempted child molestation case

Darren Dedo reports on overnight crime on the morning of Aug. 23.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Officials search for inmate who escaped Lincoln County jail

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an inmate that escaped a jail in eastern Washington state.
4 years ago