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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
exit lane cheating, Tacoma, travel...
Chris Sullivan

What you need to know about holiday travel on I-5, I-90, and more

Wednesday is by far the worst travel day before Thanksgiving, so here's what you need to know before hitting the road for the holidays.
7 years ago
seattle teacher, Van Asselt, police...
KIRO 7 News Staff

SPD ‘digging out of hole’ as it continues to ramp up recruiting

The Seattle city council approved $1.24 million on Monday for the Seattle Police Department's recruitment and retention efforts.
7 years ago
Sea-Tac airport...
MyNorthwest Staff

Alaska Airlines says Sea-Tac Airport expansion could worsen congestion

Alaska officials believe the Sea-Tac Airport plan for a 19-gate terminal would utterly disconnect passengers from the rest of the airport's core operations, making it one of the most congested airports in the U.S.
7 years ago
boeing max...
MyNorthwest Staff

Amid mass grounding, Boeing rolls out 737 MAX 10 jet in subdued ceremony

This new Boeing 737 MAX 10 is slightly expanded version of MAX 9, with 10 more seats and a shorter maximum range.
7 years ago
Dog Enumclaw...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Dog reunited with owner after officer-involved shooting in Enumclaw

A Black Diamond man who stole a family's truck and dog was shot by police and killed in Enumclaw around 12 p.m. Monday.
7 years ago
Tim Eyman, I-976, Ferguson...
MyNorthwest Staff

Anti-tax activist Tim Eyman to run as independent in bid for governor

Anti-tax activist and I-976 proponent made his run for governor official today by actually filing the paperwork, and he did so while announcing that he intends to run not as a Republican, but as an independent.
7 years ago
police, Lake City seattle, Tacoma...
MyNorthwest Staff

Suspect in clown mask robs Poulsbo convenience store

Sergeant Ken Dickinson is with the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office. He says he doesn't see many robbers in clown masks these days.
7 years ago
christmas trees...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Seattle area retailers could run out of Christmas trees weeks before holidays

There is a nationwide shortage of premium seven to eight foot trees this year. Back in 2008, growers planted fewer trees due to the recession and rising popularity in artificial trees.
7 years ago
Mount Vernon...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Large explosion, raging fire rock Mount Vernon neighborhood

A large explosion and fire erupted in the Westhill neighborhood of Mount Vernon Monday.
7 years ago
Seattle snow...
Nick Bowman

Chance of light snow across Puget Sound remains as cold weather sets in

According to the National Weather Service, a convergence zone could bring light snow to the Puget Sound region just before the Thanksgiving holiday.
7 years ago
seattle teacher, Van Asselt, police...
Hanna Scott

Group looks for help addressing mental health crisis for police in Washington

A Washington organization is looking to the public to help fund an initiative providing mental health services for the state's police officers.
7 years ago
Facial recognition Sea-Tac Airport Delta...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Delta Air Lines working to bring facial recognition to Sea-Tac Airport

Delta Air Lines hopes to have facial recognition technology available for its international passengers at Sea-Tac Airport by the end of the year.
7 years ago
ferret...
Chason Gordon

Police book ferret and man after bungled North Seattle robbery

On Wednesday at a hardware store on Aurora, secutiry guards confronted two men they witnessed trying to steal power tool battery packs. Then a ferret got involved.
7 years ago
Aurora...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Family of Aurora homicide victim taking action to track down killer

The family of a man shot and killed on Aurora Avenue in August is taking action to track down his killer.
7 years ago
car tabs, 976...
MyNorthwest Staff

WA Attorney General’s office says Seattle can withstand I-976 passing

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office said in a court filing that Seattle officials and other opponents have not proven that its passing will create immediate, devastating harm.
7 years ago
WSU, tuition reform...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Police believe WSU fraternity death may be related to hazing

Police chief Gary Jenkins tells us interviews with students made them change their mind about what happened to Sam Martinez.
7 years ago
seattle police...
Hanna Scott

Seattle’s Mayor, Police Chief announce extra patrols for holidays

Seattle police says the extra foot and bicycle patrols will be deployed in nine city areas starting November 30th.
7 years ago
Gun-free zones, guns, gun control...
Nick Bowman

2020 gun control agenda targets limits on high-capacity magazines

The Alliance for Gun Responsibility continues to push for a handful of gun control measures, most recently in the form of its 2020 legislative agenda.
7 years ago
Porch pirates continue to plague Washington residents...
Nick Bowman

Seattle police arrest suspect believed to be ‘prolific’ porch pirate

Seattle police south precinct teamed up with U.S. Postal Inspectors Wednesday to apprehend someone in Georgetown they suspect is a "prolific" porch pirate.
7 years ago
Seattle snow...
Nick Bowman

Forecasters weigh in on chances of Thanksgiving snow in Seattle

Less than a week out from Thanksgiving, a good deal of uncertainty continues to surround the big snow question in Seattle.
7 years ago
tim eyman...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Anti-tax activist and I-976 proponent Tim Eyman is running for governor

Fresh off his successful I-976 campaign, anti-tax activist Tim Eyman says he is running for governor.
7 years ago