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Chris Sullivan

SR 167 HOV lane finally opening

The orange cones on northbound State Route 167 have frustrated drivers for months, but they should disappear in the next few weeks.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Ferry captain resigns after last week’s crash at West Seattle dock

Drug and alcohol tests for the entire crew came back negative, according to the ferry spokesperson.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

The PM Newsdesk Minutes: Ferry driver resigns after last week’s crash

The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you their top stories on the afternoon of Monday, August 1.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Seafair returns with Fleet Week, new Navy VR experience, and more

The spectacle known as the Boeing Maritime Celebration Seattle Fleet Week returns to Seafair once again after two years of hiatus due to the pandemic
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Mayor Harrell expands ‘Seattle Restored’ program with plans to fill 45 vacant storefronts

Together with the Seattle Office of Economic Development, Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced plans to expand the “Seattle Restored” economic recovery plan, which matches small business owners with vacant storefronts throughout the city.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Man drowns in the Wenatchee river after innertube flipped

On Saturday near Dryden, Wash. a man drowned in the Wenatchee river after his innertube flipped according to a release from the Chelan County Sheriff's Office.
4 years ago
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Darren Dedo

The Crime Corner: Washington State Patrol says lookout for missing person, Domino’s armed robbery

Darren Dedo, KIRO Newsradio reporter, covers the weekend and overnight crime in the Puget Sound region on the morning of August 1:
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

‘Nature’s air-conditioning’ brings cooler weather after record breaking heat

Now the weather is returning to the mid-70s for what most residents see as the typical summer weather.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Body of man who drowned in Spanaway Lake recovered

The body of a 69-year-old man who drowned in Spanaway Lake on Friday has been recovered, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department said.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Primary Prep: A preview of some of Washington state 2022 top races

Are we in for a Red Wave in the 2022 mid-term election? Or will Americans firmly opposed go blue in an attempt to keep such ideology at bay?
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

The AM Newsdesk Minutes: Former Sonics coach Bill Russell dies, Voting centers open for primaries

The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you their top stories on the morning of Monday August 1. The PM Newsdesk Minutes: Oil spill, ODESZA, and another Adams injury Seattle among top places for Millennials to move Millennials are moving to Seattle by the tens of thousands. The Seattle Times reports the huge influx of young adults […]
4 years ago
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Jake Chapman

Runners, parade-goers enjoy festivities despite heat

Just before the 2022 Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade, hundreds of runners participated in the Torchlight 5K and 8K.
4 years ago
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Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Pilot shares moments of plane crash near Alki Beach

The pilot of a small plane that crashed off Alki Beach on Tuesday is sharing what happened, after noticing a mechanical issue with the plane.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

The key to anti-aging? Good times with good friends says Prof. Kenny

Surrounding yourself with quality friendships and social engagement is a powerful deterrent to aging, Professor Rose Kenny, author of Age Proof, told Dave Ross. 
4 years ago
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Nicole Jennings

Local hardware store offers tips for using portable air conditioners

With the lack of built-in air conditioning in Washington, many people are turning to portable air conditioners. But do you know how to use them efficiently?
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Heat wave set to break record for longest consecutive stretch of 90+ degree highs

Monday will eventually provide some relief to the heatwave, with a high in the low 80s, before multiple days of low-70s degree weather.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Where should you get your Mega Millions tickets? WA Lottery list of state’s ‘luckiest stores’

With the Mega Millions jackpot sitting at $1.28 billion, people may be wondering where the best place is to buy a winning ticket.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Inslee to rescind 12 emergency decrees related to COVID-19

Inslee announced he will rescind 12 decrees under his COVID-19 emergency authority, saying they are no longer needed in response to the pandemic.
4 years ago
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Nicole Jennings

Mega Millions jackpot now nation’s second-largest lottery prize in history, takes WA by storm

The Mega Millions record jackpot is $1.537 billion, won in South Carolina on October 23, 2018.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Congress responds to ‘all-time high’ number of threats against representatives with increased personal security

This decision came just days after King County prosecutors charged a man with stalking U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Bellevue coach arrested on molestation charges makes first court appearance

A Bellevue cheer coach was arrested July 26 on charges of child molestation in the third degree. Friday July 29 the man, Brian Antich appeared in court.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

The PM Newsdesk Minutes: Oil spill, ODESZA, and another Adams injury

The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you their top stories on the morning of Friday, July 29.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Seafair Torchlight Parade returns to downtown Seattle Saturday night

The Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade will return to downtown Seattle on Saturday night.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Washington AG starts discrimination investigation into SPU over anti-LGBTQ+ hiring practices

Washington State Attorney General has announced they will begin a discrimination investigation into Seattle Pacific University.
4 years ago