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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
seattle tourism, space needle, keyarena, November Seattle...
Nick Bowman

Seattle area gets driest November in over 40 years

Despite typically averaging over six-and-a-half inches of rain in November, the Seattle area was uncharacteristically dry this year.
7 years ago
Tacoma homeless tent ban...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Tacoma ban on park tents delayed to mid-December

A Tacoma plan designed to push the homeless out of its parks is being delayed.
7 years ago
QFC hazard pay...
MyNorthwest Staff

QFCs in Bellevue and Kirkland to begin growing produce in-store

The Kroger company has teamed up with urban farming network Infarm that would bring modular living produce farms to a few of their QFC stores in Kirkland and Bellevue.
7 years ago
Snow Puget Sound region...
Nick Bowman

Light snow briefly arrives in Western Washington

The Puget Sound region finally got its first taste of snow for the season, albeit a short-lived one.
7 years ago
gypsy moth...
MyNorthwest Staff

Invasive gypsy moths caught in northwest Washington, USDA spraying

According to the Washington State Department of Agriculture, the gypsy moth is one of the more destructive pests to trees and shrubs that has ever appeared in the U.S.
7 years ago
aurora avenue...
KIRO 7 News Staff

2 dead, 2 injured after being hit by car on Aurora Avenue

A speeding car lost control on Aurora Ave North and North 39th Street Friday afternoon, hitting a group of pedestrians walking on the sidewalk.
7 years ago
bob ferguson, trump, lawsuit, I-976...
MyNorthwest Staff

I-976 sponsor Tim Eyman says AG Bob Ferguson has a conflict of interest

In an email sent to Bob Ferguson, Eyman accused the AG of trying to sabotage the state's defense of $30 car tabs.
7 years ago
Seattle cold, weather, freezing...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Blast of arctic air headed to Seattle area this weekend, slight chance of snow

A blast of arctic air is making its way toward Seattle and beyond this weekend, so it's best to bundle up. Slight chance of snow.
7 years ago
Gov. Jay Inslee...
KIRO 7 News Staff

State pausing some transportation projects because of $30 car tab measure

Despite a pause in the implementation of $30 car tabs from the approval of I-976, Gov. Jay Inslee says some transportation projects are still on hold.
7 years ago
coronavirus, Pierce County Sheriff's Office...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Man dead after deputy-involved shooting in Pierce County

A man who investigators said was armed died after being shot by deputies Friday morning in Pierce County. Deputies responded about 1 a.m. to a vehicle crash near Eatonville on State Route 7 near 384th Street East. Three deputies fired, a spokeswoman said. The man died at the scene. No deputies were injured. Witness Jamie […]
7 years ago
I-976, car tabs fees eyman, ballot initiatives...
MyNorthwest Staff

After judge pauses I-976, Tim Eyman urges supporters to not pay car tab fees

In response, Eyman is urging voters who supported Initiative 976 to not pay their vehicle registration fees, likening it to civil disobedience.
7 years ago
king county courthouse, public employees, jury duty...
MyNorthwest Staff

Defense attorney victim of latest attack outside King County Courthouse

A King County marshal ran out of the courthouse, ordered the suspect to stop and Tased him when he didn't.
7 years ago
Tim Eyman, $30 car tabs, I-976...
Nick Bowman

King County judge pauses $30 car tabs while I-976 goes to court

A judge ruled in favor of Seattle and King County's bid to put a temporarily halt on I-976, effectively halting the $30 car tabs measure while it plays out in court.
7 years ago
thanksgiving, snow,...
MyNorthwest Staff

Wind, snow slows Thanksgiving travel out of Western Washington

While snow is no longer likely to reach the lowlands in Western Washington leading into Thanksgiving, it could still cause problems for travelers moving through the passes.
7 years ago
vaping, e-cigarette...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Another case of vaping-related lung illness, 19 now statewide

Another case of lung illness connecting to vaping is being reported in our state. Nineteen people are now known to have complications from tobacco or marijuana vape products.
7 years ago
salad...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Public Health probing possible E. coli outbreak at Seattle salad shop

Six people tested positive for e-coli after eating lettuce and other raw vegetables there.
7 years ago
Kshama Sawant...
Nick Bowman

Sawant: Seattle’s budget for 2020 ‘not a moral document’

Seattle's 2020 budget was approved by all but one councilmember in Kshama Sawant, who objected to a handful aspects related to homelessness, policing, and more.
7 years ago
amazon...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Dozens of activists groups form national coalition against Amazon

Athena is made up of three dozen groups focused on issues like antitrust and warehouse conditions. This comes after a series of successful efforts to rein Amazon's power.
7 years ago
ICE immigrants Trump, dad and daughter, illegal immigrants...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Pilot illegally lands at Winthrop airport, leads air chase to Canada

During the flight, authorities say he threw some bags into the wilderness. Government pilots in helicopters trailed him to the Canadian border and then got permission to follow him into Canada.
7 years ago
seattle taxi, uber, lyft, rideshare tax, rideshares...
Nick Bowman

Uber, Lyft tax sets stage for showdown between mayor and Seattle council

A recently-approved tax on Uber and Lyft could end up with a tug-of-war between Mayor Jenny Durkan and Seattle City Council in the days ahead.
7 years ago
Sea-Tac Airport...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Protest expected at Sea-Tac during busy travel day

Airline catering workers will be demonstrating as part of their fight for higher wages and less expensive health care premiums, and timed the protest in an effort to reach as many people as possible.
7 years ago
I-976, $30 car tabs...
Hanna Scott

Seattle, King County head to court in bid to pause $30 car tabs ahead of holidays

Seattle, King County, and other organizations and transit agencies are suing to stop implementation of the voter approved I-976, heading to court Tuesday morning.
7 years ago
Seattle City Council 2020 budget...
Hanna Scott

Seattle council approves 2020 budget for homelessness, prolific offenders, more

Seattle City Council approved its nearly $6.5 billion 2020 budget Monday, with funds for homelessness, prolific offenders, mobile bathrooms, and more.
7 years ago