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KIRO 7 News Staff

Kirkland starting school zone camera pilot program Tuesday

Kirkland is starting a pilot program for school zone speed enforcement cameras on the first day of school Tuesday.
7 years ago
Seattle renters, landlord...
Nick Bowman

While housing market balances out, Seattle rent continues skyward

Seattle renters still have it tough thanks to the eighth consecutive month with increases for median rent in the Emerald City.
7 years ago
car prowls, seattle police, seattle crime...
Nick Bowman

Survey: Seattleites voice concerns for car prowls, police capacity

A new survey from Seattle University outlines public safety concerns within the city, most prominently car prowls and a lack of police capacity.
7 years ago
Vaping ban, vaping...
Nick Bowman

King County issues warning against risks posed by vaping

Seattle and King County Public Health issued a warning Friday, cautioning smokers on the risks associated with e-cigarettes, vaping, and THC products. 
7 years ago
car tabs, sound transit, eyman, $30 tabs, Initiative 976...
Nick Bowman

Debate over car tabs in Washington heads to state Supreme Court

With the debate over pricey car tabs in Washington continuing to rage, that dispute will soon make its way before the state's Supreme Court.
7 years ago
prisoner wins...
Hanna Scott

GOP lawmakers continue to slam Gov. Inslee over scandals at DOC

Some state Republicans say enough is enough and are specifically calling out Governor Jay Inlsee over problems within the Department of Corrections.
7 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Bumbershoot reopens after barricade collapse

Video shows the chaotic moments when a barricade collapsed at Bumbershoot, injuring more than two dozen people.
7 years ago
western state hospital...
Hanna Scott

Federal certification years off for Western State Hospital despite improvements

The CEO of Western State Hospital says he has new plans and money from the state Legislature to make more improvements.
7 years ago
la push...
Feliks Banel

All Over The Map: ‘La Push It’ and other dumb Washington parody songs

If you’re not a big fan of our state song “Washington My Home” or you can’t quite remember all the lyrics to Woody Guthrie’s “Roll On, Columbia,” this sampler of much shorter tunes with a connection to the Evergreen State may be just what you need.
7 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition: before and after

The Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition is nearly complete, and there are before and after shots to prove it. All that remains are the last pieces in Pioneer Square.
7 years ago
marijuana uw study...
Aaron Granillo

UW ‘Moms and Marijuana’ study faces new questions amid surgeon general warning

As the surgeon general issues a public warning that marijuana is dangerous for pregnant women, UW Medicine is pushing forward with a controversial study.
7 years ago
A homeless encampment in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)...
Nick Bowman

King County loses federal homeless funding for not having enough poverty

King County is set to lose out on hundreds of thousands of dollars from the federal government typically earmarked to combat homelessness.
7 years ago
Downtown Bellevue Amazon, Facebook...
Nick Bowman

Facebook joins Amazon in Bellevue as Eastside boom continues

While Amazon continues to build a massive presence in Bellevue, it appears as though another tech giant in Facebook has entered the game.
7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Man found dead in Renton homeless camp met violent death

A man found dead in a Renton homeless camp on Tuesday is believed to have been the victim of violence.
7 years ago
Ernesto Lee Rivas...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Man accused of shooting, blinding Mount Vernon officer found guilty

A judge has ruled that a man accused of shooting and blinding a Mount Vernon police officer is guilty.
7 years ago
inslee, washington...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Legislative committees vote to sue Gov. Inslee

Two committees in the Washington state Legislature have voted to sue Governor Jay Inslee.
7 years ago
commuter, WSDOT, traffic, Sammamish...
Tracy Taylor

Labor Day Weekend will be tough work for drivers

We are in for a very busy weekend on our roadways!
7 years ago
Doug Baldwin, coronavirus...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Former Seahawk Doug Baldwin goes all in on community after retirement

With football in the rear view mirror, former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin is going all in on a community project in Renton.
7 years ago
Earthquake oregon coast...
Nick Bowman

6.3 magnitude earthquake hits off of Oregon coast

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Oregon early Thursday morning. A resulting tsunami is not expected at this time.
7 years ago
washington gun violence, gun storage, safe gun storage...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

I-1639 forces WSU to ax popular gun storage program

Campus police at Washington State University are killing a popular safe gun storage program because of restrictions imposed by recently implemented firearm laws.
7 years ago
SR 99 tunnel toll, WSDOT...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Drivers disregard: WSDOT testing signage for SR 99 tunnel

You could see some mixed messages during your commute if you take the SR 99 tunnel Thursday, as WSDOT tests signage for tolls.
7 years ago
missing hikers Cascades...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Missing hikers rescued from North Cascades after surviving 5 days with no food

A pair of missing hikers were finally found in the North Cascades, after going without food for upwards of five days.
7 years ago
washington wolves...
MyNorthwest Staff

Threats lead to cancellation of meetings about Washington wolves

A series of wolf-related meetings were cancelled recently by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife due to fears of violence.
7 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Motel 6 guests can file claims over information shared with ICE

More than 100,000 Motel 6 guests whose information was shared with U.S. immigration agents can now files claims for part of a $12 million settlement the company agreed to pay Washington state.
7 years ago