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Sea-Tac airport...
Chason Gordon

New restroom at Sea-Tac one of 10 finalists in national restroom contest

The restroom was part of the first stage of the $658 million North Satellite Modernization Project at Sea-Tac, and now it's one of 10 finalists in Cintas' Best Restroom contest for 2019.
7 years ago
seattle elections...
Dyer Oxley

How VoteWa debuted in King, Pierce Counties

Two neighboring Washington counties experienced the debut of VoteWa in very different ways. King County reports a few flaws.
7 years ago
RVs homeless, human waste bill...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle council committee taking on ‘RV ranching’

Seattle could begin to start cracking down on the rental of derelict RVs parked on city streets.
7 years ago
nordstrom...
MyNorthwest Staff

Nordstrom at Northgate closed its doors on Friday

Nordstrom closed its doors at its Northgate store on Friday.
7 years ago
Kennydale...
Feliks Banel

All Over The Map: Kennydale’s fraudulent origins and movie-star past

The origins of Kennydale date to around the end of the 19th century. Like so many places around here with roots in the 1800s, it all began as a real estate scam.
7 years ago
mount rainier...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Rare video shows glacial outburst on Mount Rainier

A glacial outburst caused a rush of water and debris to pour out of the Tahoma Glacier on Monday, according to a Mount Rainier National Park release.
7 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Woman found dead in Lakewood barbershop; 2 in custody

Lakewood police say they're investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead Thursday at a barbershop.
7 years ago
seattle unsafe, crime victim rights...
Dyer Oxley

Whatcom deputies respond to murder-suicide over medical costs

A murder-suicide near Ferndale was reportedly spurred by ongoing medical issues that the couple could not afford to pay for.
7 years ago
Respect Caucus...
Dyer Oxley

A respect caucus? Small group of politicians fighting divisive culture

The Congressional Civility and Respect Caucus is still new, but it has been working to counter toxic, divisive politics in Washington D.C.
7 years ago
Lorena Gonzalez, regional homeless authority, Seattle City Council, campaign spending...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle City Councilmember Lorena González running for attorney general

Seattle City Council member Lorena González has announced she’s running for attorney general.
7 years ago
kidney donor...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Virginia Mason Hospital performs its 1,000th living donor kidney transplant

On Tuesday, the Virginia Mason Transplant Center performed its 1,000th living donor kidney transplant, a unique milestone that's only been reached by 42 of the 314 transplant centers in the United States.
7 years ago
arlington...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Arlington officers injured in crash with suspected drunken driver

Two Arlington police officers were injured in a crash with a woman suspected of driving under the influence.
7 years ago
Mercer mega block...
Hanna Scott

Durkan proposes Mercer Mega Block sale to fund housing, streetcar, more

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan aims to sell the city's Mercer Mega Block to raise funds and address pressing issues like affordable housing.
7 years ago
tiny house...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Tiny home vs county: Effort to help homeless runs afoul of regulations

A Port Orchard resident found a way to help homeless in her community with a tiny house, but county regulations counter her good intentions.
7 years ago
Kingston, ferry...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Fare increases coming to Washington State Ferries

The Washington State Transportation Commission voted to hike the rates for all riders at a hearing in Seattle on Tuesday. Increases are expected to take effect Oct. 1, 2019 and May 1, 2020.
7 years ago
Jimmie Allen...
Feliks Banel

Seattle’s forgotten connection to radio’s Jimmie Allen Flying Club

A popular radio serial from the 1930s has a long-held connection to Seattle that remains in South Lake Union to this day.
7 years ago
seattle city council...
Nick Bowman

Seattle council primary sees a handful of surprises as races take shape

With early returns for Seattle's primary election in, it's clear that we're about to see a much different council when the dust settles.
7 years ago
King County parks levy...
Nick Bowman

Levies for Seattle libraries, King County Parks passing in early results

A pair of potentially controversial measures were approved by voters Tuesday, related to funding for Seattle's public libraries, and King County's parks. 
7 years ago
Seattle council budget...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle City Council 2019 Primary Election winners

Results are in on Primary Night 2019. This is a rundown of the top-two vote getters in each district within the Seattle City Council.
7 years ago
killer whale, tokitae, orca...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Three southern resident orcas confirmed dead

The Center for Whale Research says three more southern resident orcas have been confirmed as dead.
7 years ago
trade war, Ritzville...
Aaron Granillo

US-China trade war expected to hit Washington farmers hard

President Trump's trade war with China is now expected to hit Washington farmers hard. China is opting out of the US agricultural market.
7 years ago
octopus...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Octopus bites woman’s face during photo op

She thought it would be funny. It ended up hurting -- a lot. A woman posed with an octopus only to be bitten in the face.
7 years ago
seattle, king county, ballot, voter turnout...
Hanna Scott

Business, labor groups dump big money to reshape Seattle council

Political Action Committees have raised and spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on Seattle City Council candidates. This is how much.
7 years ago
Seattle streetcar...
Nick Bowman

Issue of Seattle’s underfunded streetcar moves on to council

A Seattle City Council committee advanced $9 million in streetcar funding to the full council for a vote. The project is facing a funding gap.
7 years ago