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Tacoma...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Police investigating home invasion robbery, shooting in Tacoma

Two people are being treated after being shot in a home invasion and robbery Saturday night in Tacoma, police said.
7 years ago
amazon drivers...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Study: Amazon’s deadline pressure on drivers may be leading to accidents

Amazon is responding to accusations that the pressure it puts on delivery drivers to meet demands contributes to crashes. Amazon drivers will be out in full force for the holiday rush.
7 years ago
Sawant, evictions...
Nick Bowman

Kshama Sawant to lead protest over Biden fundraiser in Seattle

Kshama Sawant is leading a Saturday protest against a Seattle fundraiser for Vice President Joe Biden at Madison Park.
7 years ago
Jeff Bezos tax, Amazon...
Nick Bowman

Amazon claims bias from Trump after losing ‘war cloud’ contract to Microsoft

After losing a sought-after 'war cloud' contract to Microsoft, Amazon is claiming 'unmistakable bias' from President Trump.
7 years ago
Light rail colors, Red Line...
Nick Bowman

Sound Transit to ditch ‘Red Line’ light rail name in face of criticism

Sound Transit announced Thursday that it would be dropping the "Red Line" label from its primary light rail route after facing criticism.
7 years ago
Seattle police prostitution sting...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle police captain arrested in undercover prostitution sting

A 31-year veteran Seattle Police Department captain was arrested by his fellow officers during a vice sting late Wednesday.
7 years ago
Snohomish County, small towns coronavirus, Everett...
Hanna Scott

No more free pass for low-level drug offenders in Snohomish County

It's been nearly two years since the former Snohomish County prosecutor announced a policy of not prosecuting people with two grams or less of any drug.
7 years ago
bagel shop...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Lakewood bagel shop to close; city finds squatters in attic

A bagel shop in Lakewood will be forced to close its doors after inspectors found people living in the attic. Cascade Bagels will close Sunday.
7 years ago
Dogs health...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

UW seeking 10,000 dog volunteers for lifelong health and aging study

The University of Washington is hoping to monitor 10,000 dogs across the country for about 10 years, to see why some dogs live longer, healthier lives than others.
7 years ago
Seattle renters, eviction moratorium...
Nick Bowman

Landmark rulings pave way for renters rights in Seattle

Renters in Seattle scored a pair of major victories this week, after a pair of favorable rulings from Washington State's Supreme Court.
7 years ago
Boeing robots...
Chason Gordon

Boeing gives pink slips to robots, trying out ‘humans’

Boeing gave their large-scale robotic system the old heave-ho recently after years of messing up the assembly of the 777 fuselage.
7 years ago
Amtrak 501...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Woman awarded $4.5 million in Amtrak train derailment lawsuit

A woman hurt in the Amtrak train derailment in Dupont was awarded $4.5 million in damages by a federal jury in Tacoma,
7 years ago
bellevue...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Bellevue police conduct undercover prostitution sting, 12 arrested

Of the 12 who were arrested, only one man was from Bellevue. The others drove in from surrounding cities, and one man was on a business trip form Georgia.
7 years ago
I-976, car tabs fees eyman, ballot initiatives...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle, King County file lawsuit against I-976

Just over a week past Election Day, the city of Seattle and King County have filed a lawsuit over I-976, Tim Eyman's $30 car tabs initiative. 
7 years ago
climate change soil, usda...
MyNorthwest Staff

Washington senators Cantwell and Murray criticize Trump, USDA over uneven farm bailouts

This week Washington Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray criticized the manner in which the payments were doled out, arguing that the payments mostly benefited farmers in the South and only larger companies.
7 years ago
High speed rail, Cascadia rail,...
Nick Bowman

Is there a place for a high speed rail in Washington after I-976?

As I-976's implementation looms, the push for a high speed rail connecting Washington with Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, BC continues.
7 years ago
convoy...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle startup Convoy seeks to be Uber of trucking, raises $400 million

Like its competitor Uber Freight, Convoy seeks to modernize the trucking business and fill in gaps in efficiency while reducing carbon emissions.
7 years ago
Seattle snow...
Nick Bowman

Dry weather stalls promise of November snow in Western Washington

With the region's unseasonably dry weather continuing, it's thrown forecasts for November snow into Seattle into flux.
7 years ago
guns, assault weapons, gun, 1639, 1639 gun initiative, gun tax...
MyNorthwest Staff

Tacoma City Council passes gun tax modeled after Seattle

Tacoma City Councilmembers voted Tuesday evening to approve a new measure based on Seattle's own controversial gun tax. 
7 years ago
R-88...
Stephanie Klein

Referendum 88 supporters admit defeat

Voters are narrowly rejecting the "affirmative action referendum" -- R-88 -- in Washington state, prompting the Washington Fairness Coalition to admit defeat.
7 years ago
Egan Orion...
Stephanie Klein

Egan Orion concedes; Kshama Sawant wins Seattle City Council race

Shortly after the latest vote count on Tuesday, Egan Orion conceded to his opponent, incumbent Kshama Sawant. 
7 years ago
Seattle Childrens, mold...
Stephanie Klein

Report: Fungus sickens Seattle Children’s hospital patient

A patient at Seattle Children's hospital has contracted an infection from a fungus found in three operating rooms, according to The Seattle Times.
7 years ago
Lakewood...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Suspect in murder of Lakewood store owner turns himself in; second suspect at large

Lakewood police say a suspect in the murder and robbery of a Lakewood convenience store owner has turned himself in. 
7 years ago
Renton shooting naked man...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Officer shoots armed, naked suspect in Renton

A police officer shot a naked suspect in Renton who they say was pointing a gun at customers in businesses.
7 years ago