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Stephanie Klein

Residents return home after natural gas leak forces evacuations in Snoqualmie

Residents who live near downtown Snoqualmie were allowed to return to their homes after Puget Sound Energy capped a gas leak on Sunday evening.
6 years ago
new year, 2021, resolutions...
MyNorthwest Staff

How to set goals, make resolutions for the new year during a pandemic

The calendar has flipped to 2021, but psychologist Dr. Kira Mauseth suggests being realistic as you set goals and look forward to the new year.
6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

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6 years ago
SPD, Seattle, demonstration...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Four arrested during New Year’s Eve demonstration in Seattle

One person was arrested for property damage and another for obstruction during a late Thursday night demonstration in Seattle.
6 years ago
overtime washington, new laws...
MyNorthwest Staff

Minimum wage increase, protections for orcas among new laws taking effect in 2021

With 2021 now here, a handful of new laws took effect the second the clock struck midnight, while others will be delayed until later on in the year. 
6 years ago
Puyallup River, Electron Dam, Puyallup Tribe...
Nicole Jennings

Puyallup Tribe sues Electron Dam owner over artificial turf pollution

The Puyallup Tribe is suing Electron Hydro, LLC over a whole host of environmental violations, including pollution and the killing of thousands of fish.
6 years ago
Sea-Tac...
Nicole Jennings

Sea-Tac Airport lays out precautions for travelers from U.K., South Africa

This is what travelers from the U.K. and South Africa, where a new virus variant is spreading, can expect when arriving at Sea-Tac Airport.
6 years ago
Glass recycling...
MyNorthwest Staff

Tacoma to end glass recycling pickup at homes starting next week

Starting Monday, Tacoma will no longer be picking up glass at homes and duplexes, a move that the city says will save nearly $500,000.
6 years ago
manuel ellis...
Nick Bowman

Report details previously unidentified police officers involved in death of Manuel Ellis

A new report released Wednesday revealed that there were two previously unidentified officers involved in the death of Manuel Ellis while in police custody.
6 years ago
pet food...
MyNorthwest Staff

Certain lots of Sportmix pet food recalled after 28 dogs die

The FDA is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about certain Sportmix pet food products that may contain potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin. 
6 years ago
Laura Scott

A look back at the earliest days of the pandemic

Reporter Aaron Granillo is joined by KIRO Radio's Mike Lewis as they listen back to the earliest episodes of the COVID-19: Seattle podcast.
6 years ago
Stephanie Klein

State hopeful vaccinations will ramp up in new year

The state Department of Health reported on Wednesday that 59,491 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across Washington. The effort has a long way to go if every 7 million Washingtonians were to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
6 years ago
woodland park...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Police investigating death of man near Woodland Park as a homicide

Seattle police are investigating the death of a man who was found near Woodland Park early Wednesday as a homicide.
6 years ago
capital gains tax, Inslee, ban...
Stephanie Klein

Gov. Inslee extends statewide restrictions, ban on indoor dining to Jan. 11

Gov. Jay Inslee has announced a one-week extension of the "Stay Safe–Stay Healthy" proclamation, which includes a ban on indoor gatherings and dining.
6 years ago
body parts, Mitchell...
MyNorthwest Staff

Former Seattle resident arrested after body parts found scattered in Arizona

Walter Mitchell, a former Seattle resident, is accused of dumping human body parts in Arizona. Mitchell was arrested and booked into jail Tuesday.
6 years ago
Spiffy's...
MyNorthwest Staff

Spiffy’s Restaurant gets court hearing over COVID restrictions

Spiffy’s Restaurant in Chehalis will wait one more week to hear if a judge will uphold a state order forcing the restaurant to stop serving food indoors.
6 years ago
Leavenworth, bomb threat...
MyNorthwest Staff

Bomb threat forces evacuations of downtown Leavenworth late Tuesday

A bomb threat forced evacuations in downtown Leavenworth late Tuesday night. The area is now clear, but the investigation is ongoing.
6 years ago
corrections...
Stephanie Klein

Washington Department of Corrections begins COVID-19 vaccinations

The COVID-19 vaccine is now in the hands of the Washington Department of Corrections, and available for staff and some prisoners.  
6 years ago
earthquakes...
Stephanie Klein

Recent earthquakes remind us that Seattle is due for Big One

Recent earthquakes in the region might have Seattleites feeling a bit on edge. Experts have been warning us all that "we're due" for the Big One.
6 years ago
support animals...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Alaska Airlines putting end to emotional support animals on flights

Starting next month, Seattle-based Alaska Airlines will no longer allow accept emotional support animals on its flights.
6 years ago
Boeing 737 MAX...
MyNorthwest Staff

Boeing 737 MAX returns to the air Tuesday with first flight by US airline

American Airlines put the Boeing 737 MAX back in the air Tuesday as the first flight by a major U.S. airline since the aircraft was recertified last month. 
6 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Washington boasts one of the lowest coronavirus rates in the US

Washington state is ranked in the top five for the lowest coronavirus rates in the nation, as determined by the number of cases per 100,000 residents.
6 years ago
Seattle fire, lake city...
MyNorthwest Staff

Fire at strip mall in Seattle’s Lake City determined to be incendiary

At least three businesses were destroyed in a fire at a one-story strip mall on Northeast 127th Street in Lake City, the north end of Seattle, late Monday.
6 years ago
space needle...
Stephanie Klein

How to watch New Year’s party at the Space Needle in Seattle

No need to leave the house on New Year’s Eve this year to catch the fireworks show at the Space Needle. The 2021 celebration is entirely virtual.
6 years ago