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salmon cannon...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Salmon cannon could restore the population in the Upper Columbia

A fish-propelling system could restore salmon populations in parts of the upper Columbia river that have not seen the fish in 80 years.
7 years ago
Amelia Earhart...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Woodinville man could be key to finding what happened to Amelia Earhart

A Woodinville man's research may have found a key piece to the puzzle surrounding Amelia Earhart, answering the question around where she crashed?
7 years ago
SPD Officer Adley Shepherd...
Hanna Scott

SPD union not backing down after judge overturns reinstatement of Adley Shepherd

After a superior court overturned the reinstatement of controversial police officer Adley Shepherd, the Seattle Police Officer's Guild isn't ready to back down.
7 years ago
shake alert...
MyNorthwest Staff

PNW’s Shake Alert earthquake warning system awarded $10.4 million

The U.S. Geological Survey announced $10.4 million in funding to the Shake Alert system at the UW's Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.
7 years ago
king county sheriff...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Access to database for police to fight crime has been shut off

Many within King County Sheriff's Office say the use of LInX is a critical tool in their tool box. Which is why cops are up in arms over that tool being taken away last week.
7 years ago
Subway Pioneer Square...
Nick Bowman

5 injured after truck crashes into Pioneer Square Subway

A large truck crashed through the front wall of a Subway in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood Monday morning. 
7 years ago
Tacoma housing market, single family zoning...
Nick Bowman

Tacoma housing market continues to heat up as Amazon pushes buyers south

The Amazon effect continues to be felt in Tacoma, with the city now ranking as the 4th most competitive housing market in the U.S.
7 years ago
semi truck fire pierce county...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Semi-truck fire in Pierce County prompts lane closures

A brush fire burned early Monday along SR 512 in Pierce County after a semi truck caught fire, prompting early-morning lane closures. 
7 years ago
Seattle summer weather...
Nick Bowman

Puget Sound region’s summer weather already on its way out

With just two weeks to go in "meteorological summer," warmer weather will soon be making its exit from the Puget Sound region. 
7 years ago
the art of racing in the rain...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle author Garth Stein on ‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’ becoming a film

'The Art of Racing in the Rain' is a new major motion picture about a race car driver and his family told through the eyes of his dog, based on a book by Seattle area native Garth Stein.
7 years ago
Golf carts Lacey...
Nick Bowman

Police: Woman crashes car into golf carts, flees from scene before capture

A woman in her 30s was taken into custody after police say she drove on a golf course and struck two golf carts Friday afternoon in Lacey.
7 years ago
Adley shepherd...
Dyer Oxley

Judge overturns reinstatement of Seattle police officer Adley Shepherd

A Superior Court judge overruled the reinstatement of controversial Seattle officer Adley Shepherd, initially fired for punching a handcuffed woman.
7 years ago
seattle police...
Hanna Scott

The latest chapter in Seattle’s police accountability saga

The latest debate in Seattle's ongoing DOJ consent decree saga is whether or not to use outside consultants to craft better police accountability.
7 years ago
Seattle World's Fair...
Feliks Banel

All Over the Map: Topless shows and ‘The Gayway’ among ghosts of Seattle World’s Fair

The history of Seattle's World Fair runs deep, with many iconic buildings previously used for topless shows and more still standing even today.
7 years ago
LimePod...
KIRO 7 News Staff

More LimePod crashes, erratic driving have people calling for improved security

People pointing to serious hit-and-run crashes and erratic drivers say the pilot LimePod car-sharing service is leading to new dangers on the road. 
7 years ago
(Meili Cady)...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Amazon’s new 4-star store opens in Seattle

It was a “star-studded” grand opening at Amazon’s new brick and mortar storefront in South Lake Union on Thursday.
7 years ago
car tabs, $30 car tabs, rally...
Hanna Scott

Can Washington survive $30 car tab measure if it passes?

What would be the impact on Washington if a $30 car tabs measure passes? Reports seem to vary depending on who you're speaking to.
7 years ago
seattle grocery, sugary drink tax, soda tax, sugary beverage tax, taxes, carbon...
Nick Bowman

Soda tax advisory board clashes with Mayor Durkan in new report

An advisory board commissioned by Seattle City Council released its first report regarding the use of soda tax funds, clashing with Mayor Jenny Durkan on how the money was spent.
7 years ago
bike lanes...
Aaron Granillo

New downtown Seattle bike lanes bring cheers and fears

In the midst of Seattle celebrating the building of a new downtown bike lane, many businesses in the area fear the effect the lanes could have on their ability to operate.
7 years ago
Rent control Kshama Sawant, ban eviction...
Hanna Scott

Local leaders from Seattle to Spokane eye rent control

With a shortage of affordable housing and homelessness at crisis levels, many cities and states are looking at rent control as a potential fix.
7 years ago
Marysville plane crash...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Pilot dies in plane crash in Marysville

The pilot of single-engine Cessna 305 died when his plane crashed in a large field in Marysville.
7 years ago
Pokemon go...
Dyer Oxley

Driver caught playing Pokemon Go on 8 phones along Washington hwy

Washington State Patrol responded to a driver on the side of the road near Sea-Tac, but found no emergency. Instead, a rather intense game of Pokemon Go.
7 years ago
Southwest 737 MAX Boeing, airlines...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Southwest mulls move away from Boeing in wake of 737 MAX scandal

Southwest Airlines may be looking beyond Boeing, as it considers ditching the company in favor of its rival, Airbus.
7 years ago
I-5 teachers...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle teachers rally along I-5 in support of negotiating better contracts

Seattle teachers were seen rallying along I-5 Wednesday morning, asking for support in negotiating better contracts this school year.
7 years ago