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bike lane 35th Ave NE...
Nick Bowman

SDOT weighs flood of complaints after nixing 35th Ave NE bike lanes

Months after putting the brakes on a controversial bike lane project along 35th Avenue Northeast, reports of unsafe driving and dangerous conditions for cyclists are stacking up. 
7 years ago
Showbox Market...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Vote to extend temporary protections for Showbox expected Monday

A big vote is scheduled Monday as the fight to save the Showbox Theater from demolition intensifies.
7 years ago
summer...
MyNorthwest Staff

This week’s hot weather could shatter records across Puget Sound

Hot weather is finally set to arrive in the Puget Sound region this week, possibly breaking records up and down Washington.
7 years ago
Snohomish crash shooting...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Investigation underway after crash, shooting in Snohomish County

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office said it’s investigating a shooting Sunday evening that happened after two cars collided near 124th Street Southwest and 8th Avenue West near South Everett.
7 years ago
Kirkland...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Victims grow, millions lost in wake of alleged Kirkland builder’s scheme

A Kirkland builder, familiar to many in the community, allegedly conned victims throughout King County out of millions of dollars.
7 years ago
northgate mall, nordstrom...
Dyer Oxley

Report: Nordstrom closing store at Northgate Mall

Seattle-based Nordstrom announced it is closing its store located at the Northgate Mall later this summer.
7 years ago
seattle parking ticket...
MyNorthwest Staff

Study: At $20.8 million, Seattle has 8th highest parking ticket revenue

It's not a contest any Seattle resident is looking to win, but a study found Seattle has the eighth highest parking ticket revenue at $20.8 million a year. Not that knowing that makes anyone feel better.
7 years ago
Renton...
KIRO 7 News Staff

15-year-old boy arrested in woman’s ‘brutal’ rape, beating in Renton

Police arrested a 15-year-old boy Thursday in the beating and rape of a woman in Renton.
7 years ago
nursing homes minimum wage...
MyNorthwest Staff

Conditions in Washington nursing homes rank among worst in nation

A new study ranks Washington state at the top regarding a handful of categories related to poor conditions in nursing homes.
7 years ago
grant county wildfire, wildfires...
MyNorthwest Staff

20,500-acre Grant County wildfire finally nears end

After days of burning through Grant County, responders finally have the over 20,500-acre fire mostly under control.
7 years ago
Comcast...
Nick Bowman

Comcast ordered to pay $9.1M for charging Washington customers without consent

A King County Superior Court judge ruled against Comcast Thursday, ordering the company to pay over $9 million in penalties, and restitution to thousands of Washington customers.
7 years ago
Safeway shooting...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Road rage incident ends in shooting outside Safeway store

A road rage incident ended in gunfire in the parking lot of a Mill Creek Safeway store overnight.
7 years ago
Kellogg Island...
Feliks Banel

All Over the Map: Kellogg Island is a 19th-century time capsule

Kellogg Island a remarkably untouched part of what used to be the Duwamish River delta, and today, it remains a protected habitat. But where did it get its namesake?
7 years ago
Mount Rainier stranded climbers...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Climber rescued from Mount Rainier shares survival story

Four climbers who were stranded on Mount Rainier since Monday were rescued Thursday morning. All had frostbite, dehydration and doctors said a few of them were hit by falling chunks of ice.
7 years ago
police tape, shootings, drug conspiracy, kitsap, Mount Vernon...
MyNorthwest Staff

Prison drug conspiracy thwarted after inmate allegedly used jail phone to plan it

A prison drug conspiracy was thwarted after an inmate and his girlfriend allegedly planned the whole thing over jail phone lines.
7 years ago
Thurston county...
Dyer Oxley

PHOTOS: Where not to hide from Thurston Co. deputies

Thurston County deputies found a suspect hiding in a vent at a home in Lacey Thursday morning. It could have ended badly.
7 years ago
Arlene's Flowers, flowers, florist, Supreme Court...
MyNorthwest Staff

State Supreme Court upholds ruling against florist who wouldn’t serve gay wedding

The Washington State Supreme Court upheld its decision against a Richland florist Thursday, who had refused to provide flowers for the wedding of a same sex couple in 2013.
7 years ago
Juanita Beach Kirkland...
MyNorthwest Staff

Lakes in Kirkland, Burien close for E. Coli and toxic algae

Lakes in Kirkland and Burien have been closed for swimming and water activities, after Juanita Beach's waters tested for "high levels" of E. Coli, while Lake Burien tested positive for toxic algae.
7 years ago
income tax...
Hanna Scott

Arguments open court hearing for controversial Seattle income tax

The battle over Seattle's income tax heads to court Thursday morning, where the city will go toe-to-toe with residents who argue its unconstitutional.
7 years ago
Showbox Market...
KIRO 7 News Staff

City gives unanimous nod to nominate Showbox for landmark status

The Landmarks Preservation Board unanimously agreed to move forward and nominate the Showbox Theater to be an official city landmark.
7 years ago
Northwest weather, heat wave...
Dyer Oxley

UW research: Heat wave deaths will rise with climate change

Research out of the University of Washington estimates the number of extreme heat wave related deaths that can be expected as global temps rise.
7 years ago
Rainier...
Dyer Oxley

Rangers rescue all 4 climbers stranded on Mt. Rainier

Four mountain climbers have been stranded on Mount Rainier with rescue crews unable to get to them, or drop supplies. The military has been called in.
7 years ago
Edmonds, bonney lake...
Dyer Oxley

Possible hate crime prompts Edmonds business to close after a month

After being open less than a month, an Edmonds shop owner closed down after someone spray painted his window. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime.
7 years ago
seattle, homeless, homelessness, tent, camp, rv...
Hanna Scott

Homeless decrease from recent count ‘defies common sense’

The annual King County homeless count showed significant progress for the first time in years, but some are skeptical about the results.
7 years ago