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Associated Press

I-84 reopens in Columbia River Gorge after crash, fuel spill

State transportation officials closed Interstate 84 Monday between Troutdale and The Dalles in Oregon along the Columbia River for hours Monday because of a crash that resulted in a fire and fuel spill.
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From left, Eric Sano, Captain, Seattle Police Department and
Michael Villa, Deputy Chief, Acting Ch...
Frank Sumrall

As the Port of Seattle looks for its next police chief, officer attrition defines debate between finalists

The search for Port of Seattle's next Police Chief is between Interim Chief Michael Villa and Seattle Police Department (SPD) Captain Eric Sano.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Heat mitigation strategy unveiled as Seattle temperatures rise

King County has put together an Extreme Heat Mitigation Strategy to prepare for the rising temperatures set to start this weekend.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Nevada man sentenced for assault on Vegas-Seattle flight

A 41-year-old Nevada man has been ordered to serve six months home confinement and pay more than $49,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to assault and interference with crew members during a 2019 flight from Seattle to Las Vegas.
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Ferry dos and don’ts for your 4th of July weekend

Fourth of July weekend is approaching and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has released its annual traveling checklist regarding the ferries.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Inslee vows to stop ‘assault’ on Washington values post-Roe

In a press conference in Olympia this weekend, Washington Governor Jay Inslee vowing to take measures to protect abortion rights in Washington state.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Superintendent: SCOTUS decision on Bremerton coach retains separation of church and state

The Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction is calling Monday's SCOTUS decision an affirmation of the separation of church and state.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Monroe High School student charged with hate crime, choking and homophobic language

A 16-year-old Monroe High School Student has been charged with a hate crime after choking a 14-year-old student and saying homophobic things to him.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

MyNorthwest’s weekly sentencing report: Pioneer Square drug bust, White Center kidnapping

MyNorthwest reports on King County Court sentencing from the week ending on June 27.
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Drive-thru food distribution event in Lakewood helps feed over 700 military families

Several community organizations came together Saturday morning to help feed Washington’s military families.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

MyNorthwest’s daily crime report: Two shootings in Tacoma, DUI in University Place

MyNorthwest reports on weekend crime in the Puget Sound region on the morning of June 27: Two shootings in Tacoma, in a home and a rave, a dinner party turned real-life murder mystery, and a DUI in University Place.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Seattle starts work on bridge from market to waterfront

Seattle has started work on a new pedestrian bridge that will connect Pike Place Market to the downtown waterfront.
4 years ago
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Hanna Scott

Lyles inquest resumes following a week of graphic, emotional testimony

The first week of testimony in the inquest into the Seattle Police shooting death of Charleena Lyles included two days of graphic, emotional testimony from the lead investigator, first responders, and neighbors.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

At least 8 injured in shooting outside rave in Tacoma

At least eight people were injured in a shooting outside a private rave event in Tacoma on early Sunday morning.
4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff

Everett police recover body of missing 4-year-old girl

Everett Police have recovered the remains of a missing four year old girl from Everett's Silver Lake.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio staff

KIRO Newsradio’s Heather Bosch has been awarded two prestigious Gracie Awards

KIRO Newsradio's Heather Bosch was awarded two prestigious Gracie Awards at a ceremony in New York City this week.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

First in-person Pride Parade brings out community to celebrate

After the pandemic postponed more than two years of June Pride festivities, this month, people are uniting to celebrate in-person once again. 
4 years ago
Demonstrators march through downtown following a rally in support of abortion rights on May 3, 2022...
MyNorthwest Staff

Thousands protest throughout Seattle over abortion rights

Protestors congregated at the downtown Federal Building at Marion Street and Second Avenue, led by the Democratic Socialists of America.
4 years ago
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Jordan Duncan

Capitol Hill Pride to move forward with event despite lack of traffic control from SPD

The march is not being permitted because the Seattle Police Department has declined to provide traffic control, citing low staffing levels.
4 years ago
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Shawn Garrett

Get up to $250 in Visa gift cards at Kirkland police’s gun exchange event

A program to exchange guns for gift cards will be hosted by the Kirkland Police Department on Saturday, according to a media release. The event will be held June 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kirkland Justice Center, located at 11750 Northeast 118th Street. “Kirkland experienced six gun-related suicides since 2020,” said […]
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Seattle is no longer the #1 bike friendly city in the nation

Even though Seattle was knocked off its pedestal, we are still one of the top ten bike-friendly cities in the nation.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Starbucks workers go on strike over ‘union busting activity’

Starbucks workers announced they are going on strike today over the treatment of fellow workers.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Neighbors rescue woman from burning home in Renton

Neighbors pulled a woman from her burning home in Renton on Thursday evening.
4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Protests to hit Seattle in response to Roe v. Wade overturning

The City of Seattle has responded with several protests being organized later today in response to the Supreme Court's decision.
4 years ago