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Mt. Saint Helens...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Efforts underway to produce Mount St. Helens license plates

The Columbian reports that Clark County residents may soon be able to buy license plates featuring a mountain closer to home.
7 years ago
lime bikes...
Stephanie Klein

Lime pulling Seattle bike fleet by Dec. 31

The bright green Lime bikes will be removed from Seattle streets by Dec. 31.
7 years ago
immunization, vaccinations, students...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle students without updated immunizations won’t be allowed in class Wednesday

Students in Seattle won't be allowed to attend school if their immunization status isn't updated in their records by Wednesday Jan. 8.
7 years ago
Sea-Tac, travel...
Stephanie Klein

Thousands to board planes, ferries for busy holiday travel

Sea-Tac Airport officials told KIRO 7 more than 125,000 passengers are expected to pass through the gates this Christmas Eve day.
7 years ago
Pierce County deputy...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Details released of domestic violence call deputy died responding to

Demecies Craver was already wanted on a bench warrant for a previous domestic violence case when deputies were called to an assault in Parkland on Saturday.
7 years ago
I-976, car tabs, car tab, Sound Transit, ST3, knee surgery...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Late renewal reminders has some driving with expired car tabs

The state Licensing Department was late sending December renewal reminders because of legal challenges to I-976. However, that does not absolve vehicle owners of responsibility.
7 years ago
Boeing, 737 MAX...
Stephanie Klein

New CEO might be ‘perfect’ to stabilize Boeing, but may lack long-term leadership

Boeing stock jumped 3% on Monday, but there are mixed feelings about Boeing's decision to oust CEO Dennis Muilenburg.
7 years ago
Pierce County deputy...
Stephanie Klein

Fund set up for family of Pierce County deputy killed in crash

The law enforcement community has set up a Legacy Fund for the family of a Pierce County deputy who was killed while responding to a domestic violence call.
7 years ago
dark, sunset...
Stephanie Klein

Light returns after Seattle’s darkest days

Sun breaks are a treat in late December, but a reprieve might be even more special after record dark days on Friday and Saturday.
7 years ago
Tom Douglas...
Aaron Granillo

Seattle chef guides foster youth toward career in the kitchen

Nonprofit Treehouse is giving foster children the chance to cultivate their culinary passion, with lessons from local restaurateur, Tom Douglas.
7 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg resigns

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg has resigned, the company announced on Monday. David Calhoun will replace him on Jan. 13.
7 years ago
Federal Way...
KIRO 7 News Staff

19-year-old man dies after shooting in Federal Way

A shooter is on the run after killing a man in Federal Way Sunday.
7 years ago
lake washington...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Heavy rain causes sewer overflow into Lake Washington

Warning signs were posted at Medina Park Beach warning people to avoid contact with the water after a sewer overflow Friday.
7 years ago
pierce county...
Stephanie Klein

Pierce County deputy killed in crash while responding to domestic violence call

A Pierce County Sheriff's deputy was killed in a collision while rushing to a domestic violence call. Deputy Cooper Dyson, 25, leaves behind a young child and wife, who is pregnant with their second child.
7 years ago
Inslee, climate change...
Stephanie Klein

Gov. Inslee responds to Dept. of Ecology’s climate change report

The Department of Ecology recommended that Washington make cuts to greenhouse gases before 2030. Gov. Inslee then proposed five pieces of climate legislation as part of his 2020 supplemental budget proposals.
7 years ago
sea lions...
Chason Gordon

Two enormous sea lions stretch out on tiny boat near Olympia

In a video that's since been making the rounds on the internet, two seemingly enormous sea lions can be seen stretching out on poor little boat through Eld Inlet near Olympia.
7 years ago
I-90...
MyNorthwest Staff

Fallen tree blocking traffic on eastbound I-90 at Sunset

A fallen tree is currently blocking all lanes eastbound I-90 near Sunset.
7 years ago
Bellevue, flooding, rain...
MyNorthwest Staff

Driver has to swim from submerged car in Bellevue during rain

Several roadways in Bellevue have ample standing water, with one seeing up to four feet. Not that it stopped one adventurous driver during the rain.
7 years ago
Reykdal, $30 tabs, 976 suit, Sound Transit, escrow, car tab...
Nick Bowman

Sound Transit board approves motion asking lawmakers for lower car tabs

As I-976 continues to play out in court, Sound Transit will soon ask state lawmakers to look into cheaper ways to calculate car tab fees.
7 years ago
Matt Shea...
Nick Bowman

Rep. Shea ‘brought disgrace’ to Republicans, state Legislature says GOP leader

After a report alleging Rep. Matt Shea committed acts of domestic terrorism, his colleagues on both sides of the aisle are calling for his resignation. 
7 years ago
Boeing Starliner...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Boeing Starliner spaceship off-course on inaugural space mission

Ahead of an unscheduled news conference, NASA Director Jim Bridenstine said the first test of the Boeing Starliner will not complete its mission.
7 years ago
(Snohomish County DEM via Twitter)...
Nick Bowman

Rain tapering off, but standing water remains across Western Washington

Forecasters say the 'atmospheric river' that has soaked Western Washington will begin to shift south and into the Cascade mountains on Saturday.
7 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Rep. Matt Shea allegedly engaged in domestic terrorism

Washington State Representative Matt Shea participated in domestic violence against the United States government, according to a state House investigation report.
7 years ago
Earthquakes Fall City, tremors...
Nick Bowman

‘Very small chance’ of bigger earthquake after series of tremors in Fall City

A cluster of earthquakes have been occurring near Fall City for the last day or so, producing a very slight chance of a larger quake sometime in the future. 
7 years ago