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KIRO 7 News Staff

Airports bracing for one of the busiest travel days of the year

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport could see the most travelers since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
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MyNorthwest Staff

Washington state celebrates Juneteenth for the first time

In honor of Washington celebrating Juneteenth for the first time as an official state holiday, Governor Jay Inslee called for change at a ceremonial declaration on Thursday.
4 years ago
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Hanna Scott

Family sues Bellevue School District alleging inaction on bullying, harassment

His parents are suing the district claiming “deliberate indifference" to the "bullying and more" he endured after what they say was a false allegation.
4 years ago
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Jordan Duncan

I-405 in Bellevue to close for construction this weekend

I-405 will be closed between Northeast Fourth Street and Southeast Eighth Street from Friday, June 17 at 10 p.m. through Monday, June 20 at 5 a.m.
4 years ago
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Deedee Sun

Meet Sriracha: Local pup from Snohomish competing in Westminster dog show

Two-year-old Sriracha is a 12-pound Italian greyhound that will be competing in the toy category.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Search underway for diver missing in waters off Mukilteo

Officers said the missing diver, a 33-year-old Edmonds man, was with a diving partner, who was able to get to shore and is OK.
4 years ago
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Shawn Garrett

Oak Harbor man arrested after expressing desire to kill LGBTQIA+ people

A resident of Oak Harbor was arrested Friday after expressing his desire to kill members of the LGBTQIA+ community on social media.
4 years ago
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Annette Cary

Avian flu kills baby raccoons in Washington state park, a first in North America

The first confirmed case of avian flu in a mammal in Washington state was detected in a baby raccoon at Sacajawea Historical State Park in Pasco, WA.
4 years ago
Actors Chris Pratt and Anna Faris ride in the Seafair Torchlight Parade Grand Marshal vehicle on Ju...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Seafair announces full force return after two-year pandemic hiatus

The Seafair Festival has been known to attract more than 2 million people and countless boats. 
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Protester hit by driver during BLM march files suit against city

A protester badly injured during a Black Lives Matter protest on I-5 when a driver plowed into her and a friend filed a lawsuit against the city of Seattle.
4 years ago
A Boeing 737 MAX 10 airliner taxis at Boeing Field after its first flight on June 18, 2021 in Seatt...
Frank Sumrall

Boeing brings on hundreds of new engineers as demand ramps up

“We’ve brought on a lot more people to go through this. We’ve had to,” Mike Fleming, senior vice president of commercial development programs, said.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Watch: Celebrate Juneteenth with Draze’s third annual ‘Building Black Wealth’

Seattle rapper Draze is hosting a live virtual marketplace on Juneteenth for the third annual 'Building Black Wealth' this Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
4 years ago
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Shawn Garrett

Bill Nye announces premiere of new show ‘The End is Nye’

Streaming-network Peacock announced a new series starring Bill Nye, “The End is Nye,” a look at global disasters.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Snohomish county coffee stands narrowly avoid forced installment of indoor plumbing

DOH is walking back its rule requiring permanent plumbing for food establishments after leaders from dozens of coffee stands spoke out against it.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Inslee joins calls for Insurance Commissioner to resign, Kreidler refuses

Washington state senators has called on Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to resign for firing a whistle-blower with reports of an abusive workplace.
4 years ago
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Dalton Day

Inslee, GOP spar over push to breach Snake River dams as endangered salmon populations decline

With Inslee behind an appraisal of breaching the lower Snake River dams, the GOP sponsors a push to preserve the dams from structural modifications.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Deputies: Suspect sought after using bear spray, stabbing man

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office said it is looking for a suspect who went to a man’s home, used bear spray, and then stabbed him multiple times.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade resume this weekend after hiatus

The 32nd annual Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade return this weekend after a hiatus of three years due to the pandemic. 
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Ban of video livestream in inquest into death of Charleena Lyles denied by administrator

The inquest into the wrongful death of Charleena Lyles who was shot by two SPD officers is set to begin June 21.
4 years ago
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Colleen West

Community commission proposes changes to Seattle police contract negotiation process

The advice was issued following the negotiating process for SPMA's collective bargaining agreement, which was agreed upon earlier this week.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Racial disparities in King County Sheriff’s use of force, more data needed says Sheriff

"Black people are 350% more likely to be arrested by the King County Sheriff's Office on a per capita basis," said Gee Scott.
4 years ago
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Darren Dedo

Economics expert advises not to sell off investments despite current, tumultuous state of the economy

"We should wait for the pandemic situation to straighten itself out and for the war in Europe to come to an end," Dashkeev said.
4 years ago
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Deedee Sun

Everett gun show overlapping with graduation now rescheduled after controversy

It had people calling the timing of the event “tone deaf” and “insensitive.”
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Washington Medical Commission provides FAQ concerning future Roe ruling

With the Supreme Court decision on Roe expected to be released before the end of this month, the Washington Medical Commission has released an FAQ
4 years ago