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Mark Hokoana. (KIRO 7 TV)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Husband of UW shooting suspect testifies in court

Mark Hokoana took the stand on Tuesday to defend himself and his wife who is accused of shooting an Antifa protester at the University of Washington.
7 years ago
democratic debates...
MyNorthwest Staff

KIRO Radio, KTTH hosts: Tuesday Dem debate important night for moderates

The second round of Democratic debates for the presidential nomination is two nights, over July 30-31. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee will debate on Wednesday.
7 years ago
Seattle renters, landlord...
Nick Bowman

Report: Seattle rent prices among highest in the entire country

Seattle rent has pushed even higher, causing affordability to take another blow as the city to ranks above many other large cities.
7 years ago
Renton mayor Boeing...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Renton mayor describes ‘devastating’ effect of Boeing 737 MAX crisis

The imprint of Boeing on Renton is undeniable, as the city looks to rebound in the face of the company's disastrous 737 MAX airplanes.
7 years ago
Gov. Jay Inslee debates...
Nick Bowman

Jay Inslee in full-court press as clock ticks on chance to debate

While Democratic presidential candidates gear up for the first of two nights of debates, Jay Inslee is in full-court press ahead of his appearance on the second night, approaching a key deadline to remain in the campaign spotlight.
7 years ago
teens, collision, puyallup...
KIRO 7 News Staff

1 teen dead, 3 injured after violent crash into tree in Puyallup

Four teenagers were hurt in a violent crash that left a car wrapped around a tree.
7 years ago
burien...
Stephanie Klein

Police say suspect shot at officers, carjacked vehicle in Burien

Police are investigating a shooting in Burien. The shooting was reported shortly before 4 p.m. in the 15800 block of First Ave. South
7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

All House Democrats from Washington support impeachment inquiry

All seven of Washington’s Democratic U.S. House members are now calling for an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.
7 years ago
Inslee...
Dyer Oxley

Jay Inslee pens NY Times climate change op-ed in latest campaign push

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee is making another push to get the issue of climate change, and his presidential campaign, into the headlines.
7 years ago
gun confiscation, open carry...
Hanna Scott

From guns to eyeball tattoos: New laws in effect in Washington

A range of new laws just went into effect in Washington state, including a few new gun laws around firearm access. Here are a few highlights.
7 years ago
rapinoe...
Stephanie Klein

Washington senators meet with Megan Rapinoe to champion equal pay

Both of Washington state’s senators – Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray – to show Megan Rapinoe support of her push for equal pay for the US Women’s National team and all women.
7 years ago
wildfire...
Feliks Banel

All Over The Map: How wildfires are named

Summer is wildfire season, and, not unlike hurricanes and tropical storms, those wildfires need to have specific names, too.
7 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Man arrested for damaging vehicles, attacking officer with sunroof

A man in his 20s was arrested after police say he allegedly damaged several vehicles and attacked a parking enforcement officer with a sunroof in downtown Seattle.
7 years ago
Tim Eyman...
MyNorthwest Staff

Thurston County judge finds Tim Eyman in contempt

Legal troubles for anti-tax activist Tim Eyman continued Friday, when a Thurston County judge found him in contempt for a second time, for refusing to turn over documents related to a campaign finance violation lawsuit.
7 years ago
Seattle bike, streetcar...
Nick Bowman

Seattle streetcar costs have city hall poised for another showdown

With the cost of the Seattle streetcar project increasing again, it could have Mayor Jenny Durkan and city council at odds once again.
7 years ago
(KIRO 7 TV)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

No tunnel for Tacoma in light rail study

Fife and Tacoma are getting Sound Transit Light Rail, but with that comes some disappointment.
7 years ago
carpool, hov...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Fines increasing for carpool lane violators starting Sunday

Fines are increasing starting Sunday for drivers caught violating high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) laws. Carpool cons will become more expensive.
7 years ago
bus rollover, seatac...
MyNorthwest Staff

1 dead, 8 injured after rollover bus accident in SeaTac

One person was killed and six others were injured after a rollover bus accident that ejected people from the vehicle.
7 years ago
Tim Eyman chair...
MyNorthwest Staff

Tim Eyman agrees to stay away from Office Depot after alleged chair theft

Local anti-tax activist Tim Eyman reached a deal related to a February incident, where it was alleged he stole a $70 chair from Office Depot. 
7 years ago
south hill...
KIRO 7 News Staff

WATCH: Cameras show man on shooting spree inside South Hill Mall

Surveillance cameras caught a man dropping into the South Hill Mall and going on a shooting and stealing spree once inside
7 years ago
(KIRO 7 TV)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Suspected car prowler shot by Covington homeowner

A suspected car prowler was shot by a homeowner in Covington early Thursday. The homeowner said one of the suspects was armed with at least one gun.
7 years ago
ice seattle Durkan, oil furnace...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Mayor Durkan endorses middle-ground council candidate for District 2

With Seattle City Council President Bruce Harrell not running for reelection, the race for District 2 is wide open. That had Mayor Jenny Durkan announcing her own endorsement among the district's seven candidates, in Mark Solomon. 
7 years ago
affordable housing...
Aaron Granillo

Seattle unveils new plan to curb affordable housing crisis

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan unveiled two new proposal on Wednesday as part of her new “Housing Seattle Now” campaign, a plan to create more affordable housing options for low and middle-income families.
7 years ago
panhandling, monroe...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Monroe police get creative to discourage panhandling

The Monroe Police Department made a panhandling video that's quickly gaining traction on social media.
7 years ago