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tim eyman...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Tim Eyman wants a Thurston County court to also consider I-976

Eyman wants a Thurston County judge to rule whether Initiative 976 is constitutional, even though King County Judge Marshall Ferguson is already considering it.
7 years ago
seattle parking, ticket...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Seattle driver gets parking ticket… while paying for parking

A woman says she parked her car in downtown Seattle near the King County Courthouse and in the five minutes it took her to pay for parking at the street kiosk, she got a ticket.
7 years ago
plastic bag bans...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Snohomish, Bremerton, and Port Orchard enact plastic bag bans

It will cost you at least eight cents to buy a paper or thick plastic bag at stores in Bremerton, Port Orchard and unincorporated Kitsap County.
7 years ago
Space Needle fireworks, New Year's Eve, seattle baby...
Nick Bowman

Rain, possible thunderstorms could dampen New Year’s Eve in Seattle

With the decade coming to an end Tuesday, Seattle revelers may have to pack their umbrellas and raincoats for any outdoor plans on New Year's Eve.
7 years ago
Federal Way fire...
MyNorthwest Staff

Crews battle blazing Federal Way fire at site of December murder

Crews in Federal Way worked Monday morning to quell a raging house fire, where an 85-year-old woman allegedly shot her two roommates earlier in December. 
7 years ago
Paid family leave...
Hanna Scott

Benefits of Washington paid family leave about to pay off

New baby? Sick family member? Unexpected medical issue? Starting in Jan. 2020, you can start applying for benefits under a new Washington program.
7 years ago
deputy...
MyNorthwest Staff

Public invited to Monday’s memorial for fallen Pierce County deputy

The public is invited to attend a memorial on Monday for Pierce County Deputy Cooper Dyson, killed while responding to a domestic violence call in Parkland.
7 years ago
Sammamish burglary...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Brazen Sammamish burglars steal thousands in jewelry

Surveillance video in Sammamish shows two thieves smashing multiple doors to get access to a house while the family was out of town.
7 years ago
Measles, vaccine, unvaccinated...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Thousands of Seattle students told to get vaccinated, or don’t come back after winter break

Seattle Public Schools is warning thousands of students that they will be excluded from school after Christmas break unless they get in compliance with Washington's vaccine laws.
7 years ago
Bill Gates...
MyNorthwest Staff

Michigan woman lands Bill Gates as her Secret Santa

A Michigan woman found out that her secret Santa was Microsoft founder and billionaire Bill Gates, and his gift did not disappoint.
7 years ago
Sea-Tac, Ivar's, food trucks, washington...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Young girl dies on flight headed from Los Angeles to Seattle

The child was about ten years-old, and early reports indicate officials believe she passed away from a heart attack.
7 years ago
Seattle police traffic stop...
Nick Bowman

Seattle police PSA shows driver snorting cocaine during traffic stop

Police officers see plenty of strange things on the job, but one Seattle police officer found himself completely shocked during a routine traffic stop.
7 years ago
Seattle apartments, landlords...
Nick Bowman

End of decade sees Seattle apartments getting smaller, more expensive

As rent rises, a new study shows Seattle as having the smallest apartments both at the beginning and end of the decade.
7 years ago
Road rage SeaTac...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Road rage shooting leads to crash, arrest in SeaTac

Police say a road rage shooting in SeaTac led to a crash and arrest Thursday night, on southbound I-5 near S 188th Street at 10:30 p.m.
7 years ago
Evergreen State College, Evergreen College...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Evergreen State College restructuring programs to address enrollment issues

Evergreen's new Paths of Study option allows students to follow recommended courses of study as they work toward a degree. Until now, Evergreen's students have designed their own study plans and degrees.
7 years ago
seattle unsafe, crime victim rights...
KIRO 7 News Staff

AG report recommends establishing state crime team to solve cold cases

The cold cases report was released by an advisory group created by bipartisan legislation that was co-sponsored by Rep. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines) and Rep. Gina Mosbrucker (R-Goldendale).
7 years ago
turn signal...
MyNorthwest Staff

WA Supreme Court: Drivers must signal when turning or changing lanes

A previous Court of Appeals decision held that drivers only must signal when it impacts public safety. The Supreme Court sought to determine when signalling is actually required.
7 years ago
Bellingham...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Deputies: Man shoots, kills wife in Bellingham

According to investigators, deputies responded to a report of a murder and suicide at a condominium complex in Bellingham Thursday morning.
7 years ago
boeing...
MyNorthwest Staff

Boeing study: 40 percent unwilling to fly on 737 Max

For the past few months Boeing has been searching for ways to rebuild public confidence in flying on a 737 Max.
7 years ago
new laws, smoking, smokers...
MyNorthwest Staff

4 new laws that will take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1, 2020

New laws go into effect on Jan. 1st across Washington. They include a raised smoking age, increased minimum wage, launch of Paid Family Medical Leave, and changes to car seat rules.
7 years ago
garbage...
Stephanie Klein

Boxes and gift wrap? What you need to know about post-holiday garbage collection

You might have to wait a day or two before you see the big garbage or recycling trucks come pick up your waste.
7 years ago
Sea-Tac...
Stephanie Klein

Long lines at Sea-Tac Airport on busy travel day

Expect long lines at Sea-Tac International Airport on Thursday, one of the busier travel days of the year.
7 years ago
les schwab, tires...
Stephanie Klein

Les Schwab family to sell tire company

A Northwest institution for decades, Lew Schwab tire company is looking for a buyer.
7 years ago
traffic...
Stephanie Klein

Commuters face tough return to Seattle area roads

Icy roads and thick fog have resulted in crashes on highways across the greater Seattle area. The Washington State Department of Transportation is asking drivers to use caution.
7 years ago