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heritage barns...
Feliks Banel

Saving Washington’s heritage barns cuts across political divides

A program looks to preserve dozens of historic, century-old "heritage barns" across Washington state, with virtually no strings attached.
7 years ago
Matt shea...
Nick Bowman

Report: Washington GOP lawmaker connected allies with ‘biblical warfare’ group

A new report alleges Washington State Rep. Matt Shea helped allies link up with a group that trains young men in "biblical warfare."
7 years ago
Tacoma shooting scene...
KIRO 7 News Staff

2 dead, 3 others injured in Tacoma shooting

Two men were killed and three women were injured in a shooting late Tuesday night in Tacoma.
7 years ago
Bothell dockless scooters, lime, scooter share...
Dyer Oxley

More scooter share companies rolling into Washington cities

Tacoma is primed for a scooter share competition with many companies aiming to get onto city streets. But Seattle remains slow to adopt scooters.
7 years ago
The Seattle Fire Department. (Seattle City Council, Flickr)...
Dyer Oxley

Who firefighters and police favor for Seattle City Council

The Seattle Fire Fighters Union has released its endorsements for Seattle City Council. Some police officers have also hinted at who they support.
7 years ago
LEAD, 5th LD, king county, Covington...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Chiefs’ resignations point to ‘dysfunction’ in King County Sheriff’s Office

Two division chiefs in the King County Sheriff's Office resigned within a month of each other because of what they describe as a dysfunctional department.
7 years ago
Elizabeth Hokoana in court. (KIRO 7 TV)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Mistrial in UW Inauguration Day shooting case

A mistrial was declared in the trial of Elizabeth and Marc Hokoana in the Inauguration Day shooting on the University of Washington campus. The jury could not reach a verdict.
7 years ago
blue whales...
Aaron Granillo

Blue whales make surprise appearance off Washington coast

The largest animals on the planet paid a rare visit to Washington waters last month, when a pair of blue whales were spotted near Grays Harbor
7 years ago
Green New Deal Seattle...
Nick Bowman

How Seattle City Council made the Green New Deal its own

The Seattle City Council passed a resolution, adding its own local spin on the Green New Deal that is being debated nationally.
7 years ago
sonics Seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Chris Hansen continues bid for Seattle NBA arena, buys more SoDo property

Chris Hansen's bid for a new NBA arena in Seattle continues, after buying up another pair of properties in the city's SoDo neighborhood.
7 years ago
synagogues racist flyers South Seattle...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Police investigate after racist flyers found at South Seattle synagogues

Officers with the Seattle Police Department are investigating after several racist, anti-immigrant flyers were found at South Seattle synagogues on Sunday.
7 years ago
Renton Police Officer Tanuj Soni...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Intoxicated and barefoot, off-duty Renton officer accused of assaulting woman

An off-duty 30-year-old Renton police officer was arrested in Des Moines Saturday morning, on investigation of second-degree assault with sexual motivation.
7 years ago
Seattle streetcar...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle council approves $9 million in streetcar funding

In a milestone vote for Seattle's First Avenue Streetcar project, city council approved on Monday $9 million in design funding.
7 years ago
washington gas prices, gas tax...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Washington gas prices fall to lowest summer levels

Washington gas prices have dipped to some of the lowest levels we've seen all summer, amid a national downward trend.
7 years ago
washington blueberry...
MyNorthwest Staff

Washington blueberry grower sues over mandated 50% wage hike

One of Washington's largest blueberry growers has filed a lawsuit and threatened to replace pickers with machines nest year after a federally mandated 50 percent pay increase for guest workers.
7 years ago
Ricky's Law drug addiction...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Why aren’t more people getting addiction help with Ricky’s Law?

Tina Cooper says her son just turned 24 years old the day before his birthday she saw him on the side of the road, slumped over high on dope by a bus station as she was driving home from work.
7 years ago
boeing, rolls royce...
Dyer Oxley

What negative Italian press could mean for Boeing 787

A frightening incident in Italy has put Boeing back into negative headlines. But Boeing is not likely at fault, according to one expert.
7 years ago
la fitness...
Dyer Oxley

Smash and splash: Car crashes into pool at North Seattle LA Fitness

A car smashed through a glass door and into a pool at a North Seattle LA Fitness, prompting the gym's closure for the day.
7 years ago
seattle grocery, sugary drink tax, soda tax, sugary beverage tax, taxes, carbon...
Dyer Oxley

Council votes to overturn Mayor Durkan’s veto of soda tax restrictions

The Seattle City Council voted Monday to override Mayor Jenny Durkan's recent veto of their soda tax legislation.
7 years ago
Wenatchee...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Destructive Wenatchee storm sends rocks, water, mud into homes

Homes south of Wenatchee were pummeled by water, rocks and debris as a fast-moving rainstorm sent part of a hillside into several mobile homes.
7 years ago
prison, earned release, felon voting rights...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Escaped inmate from Forks prison has been apprehended

Authorities are searching for a 60-year-old inmate who escaped from the Olympic Corrections Center in Forks Sunday morning.
7 years ago
shooting, pierce county, homicide...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Woman, grandchildren injured after teen driver crashes into bus stop in Marysville

An SUV crashed into a bus stop Saturday afternoon in Marysville, injuring a woman, baby, and girl.
7 years ago
cat remains...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Mutilated cat remains found in North Everett

The remains of five cats have been discovered in North Everett since June. Now police are advising pet owners to keep cats inside until they find the culprit.
7 years ago
Tacoma, Mr. Mac, ports...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Seattle’s Chamber of Commerce is planning a trade mission to Tacoma

In September a trade delegation from Seattle's Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will be making their way down to Tacoma.
7 years ago