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Seattle snow...
Nick Bowman

Little chance of Christmas snow in Seattle in ‘terrifying dull’ run of weather

While threats of snow persisted through November the chances of a white Christmas in the Seattle area aren't looking particularly promising.
7 years ago
Jadeveon Clowney...
Hanna Scott

Seahawks star Jadeveon Clowney brings holiday cheer to kids in need

Tuesday night, Seattle Seahawks DE Jadeveon Clowney was showing his heart as he brought some early holiday cheer to kids in need.
7 years ago
amtrak, crash, dupont, Peter Rogoff...
Nick Bowman

Sound Transit removes safety chief after ‘sobering’ review of fatal Amtrak derailment

After reviewing the results of an independent review of 2017's fatal Amtrak derailment, Sound Transit announced it would be removing its top safety chief.
7 years ago
Tim Eyman, $30 car tabs, I-976...
Nick Bowman

Washington State Supreme Court upholds pause on $30 car tabs

In a ruling published late Wednesday, the Supreme Court of Washington State upheld an injunction against a controversial $30 car tabs measure.
7 years ago
tasting rooms...
MyNorthwest Staff

Tasting rooms that don’t make alcohol onsite banned in unincorporated King County

Under the new rules, in rural areas tasting rooms will have to produce beverages onsite, and in agricultural zones, they will have to grow what they sell.
7 years ago
Expedia Seattle...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Expedia CEO replaced in revamp after disagreement over strategy

Expedia CEO Mark Okerstrom and CFO Alan Pickerill will be stepping due to a fundamental disagreement over the company's strategy.
7 years ago
Raquel Montoya-Lewis...
MyNorthwest Staff

Washington State Supreme Court gets its first ever Native American justice

The appointment is going to Whatcom County Superior Court Judge Raquel Montoya-Lewis. She has 20 years of judicial experience, including five on the Whatcom County Superior Court, and several in tribal courts.
7 years ago
Denny Heck...
Nick Bowman

‘Weary’ from impeachment debate, WA Rep. Denny Heck retires from Congress

After serving as Washington's state's District 10 Congressman since 2013, Rep. Denny Heck announced his retirement late Wednesday morning. 
7 years ago
Vaping Washington...
Nick Bowman

Report: Gov. Inslee looking to expand vaping restrictions in Washington

Gov. Jay Inslee is reportedly looking into even more stringent regulations on vaping products, for what's escalated into a statewide health crisis. 
7 years ago
police shortage, whidbey island...
MyNorthwest Staff

Oregon town using cameras, volunteers to offset police shortage at night

Cave Junction, a small southern town in Oregon, recently decided to install numerous security cameras around town that citizen volunteers will be able to monitor.
7 years ago
crime survey, Seattle crime, Seattle, police, prolific offenders, Seattle coronavirus crime...
MyNorthwest Staff

Study: Seattle ranks 150th in country’s safest cities

In ranking safety, the study looked at 180 cities and  41 key indicators of safety, including assaults per capita, unemployment rate, and share of sheltered homeless, among others.
7 years ago
Jenny Durkan, winter evictions, recall...
Nick Bowman

Durkan touts mayoral accomplishments in ‘Two Years of Action’ report

To celebrate the recently-passed anniversary of two years as Seattle's mayor, Jenny Durkan released a report detailing her time in City Hall. 
7 years ago
marijuana washington, cannabis...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Study: Seattle one of few cities where cannabis use higher than cigarettes

More than 700,000 people age 18 and older in the Greater Seattle area have consumed cannabis in the past 30 days, reports The Seattle Times.
7 years ago
Geoducks, geoduck...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

An unexpected casualty in Washington state from Trump trade war with China

Not only are international trade wars hurting the stock market Tuesday -- they have Washington state's lucrative geoduck trade underwater too.
7 years ago
Sea-Tac airport Burien plane noise...
Nick Bowman

Burien wins key victory in lawsuit over Sea-Tac Airport noise

After years of deliberation, debate, and appeals, Burien won a key victory in an ongoing lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration.
7 years ago
Sounder train...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Multiple Sounder trains delayed after pedestrian hit, killed in Sumner

Multiple Sounder south line trains were delayed Tuesday morning after a pedestrian was struck by a train in Sumner.
7 years ago
Bob Ferguson, car tabs, courthouse...
Nick Bowman

State AG files motion in bid to enact $30 car tab measure

Following an injunction, AG Bob Ferguson is asking the state Supreme Court to allow the recently-passed $30 car tabs measure to move forward as planned.
7 years ago
Evergreen State College, Evergreen College...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Evergreen College sees rise in out-of-state applicants, but enrollment issues remain

Administrators tell the Olympian their plan to attract students from outside Washington state is working. The school has seen a steady decline over the last decade.
7 years ago
cosmic crisp...
KIRO 7 News Staff

New apple variety Cosmic Crisp hits the shelves

It's called the Cosmic Crisp and it could have an astronomic impact in the world of apples.
7 years ago
schools, standardized tests, washington graduation, sex ed curriculum...
MyNorthwest Staff

Washington schools provide alternatives to testing for graduation

The purpose of the rules is to give students varied options in graduating, a result of situations in which students were a few points shy from passing a mandated exam and couldn’t graduate.
7 years ago
aurora avenue...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Police suspect driver in fatal Aurora crash may have been high on meth

The Seattle Police Department believe the suspect in the fatal Aurora Avenue crash may have been high on methamphetamine.
7 years ago
seattle cyclists...
MyNorthwest Staff

Report ranks Washington as best state in nation for cyclists

A new report claims that Washington is the friendliest state in the country for cyclists, citing federal data, infrastructure, and more.
7 years ago
seattle childrens...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Lawyers to file class-action lawsuit against Seattle Children’s Hospital

Two lawyers in Seattle announced Sunday that they plan to file a class-action lawsuit Monday against Seattle Children's Hospital following issues with mold.
7 years ago
Jayapal impeachment, Pramila Jayapal...
Nick Bowman

Washington Rep. Jayapal: ‘We’re bending over backward to be fair’ in impeachment hearings

As impeachment proceedings continue, Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal spoke out in a defense of a process Republicans claim has unfairly excluded them. 
7 years ago