Hanna Scott
Senator proposes new transportation panel in wake of derailment report
Washington State Sen. Steve O'Ban is proposing a new transportation panel that will provide oversight of agencies after the 2017 Amtrak derailment.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Democratic Sen. Guy Palumbo resigns, leaves office early
Democratic State Senator Guy Palumbo announced his resignation from office Friday. He says he plans to return to the private sector.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Maple Valley police investigate possible murder-suicide of father, toddler
King County detectives are investigating a tragic scene in Maple Valley where a man and toddler were found dead -- a possible murder-suicide.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
62K pounds of beef recalled ahead of Memorial Day weekend
The Department of Agriculture has recalled more than 62,000 pounds of raw beef products shipped across the United States after a positive test for E. coli.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Seattle business owners address council on ‘prolific’ homeless criminals
More than 3,500 criminal cases have resulted from just 100 people circulating in and out of jail, and business owners met with Seattle City Councilmembers Wednesday to express their concerns.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over the Map: Buick Rainier SUV named by noted GM designer
In addition to the street, the beer, and the baseball team, there was once an SUV named for the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic mountain -- Rainier.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
SDOT unveils early research on congestion tolling in Seattle
Researchers commissioned by the City of Seattle and SDOT have come back with early recommendations on what congestion tolling could look like for a city plagued by traffic.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle nonprofit offers to buy Showbox in effort to save venue
As the debate surrounding efforts to save the Showbox Market from demolition continues, a local nonprofit has offered to buy the iconic venue outright in hopes of preserving it for "decades to come."7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Male birth control: Seattle couple opens up about gel study
Aaron and his wife Volha Lockhart are part of the first clinical trial to test the safety and effectiveness of a male birth control gel, and spoke to KIRO 7 about how things are progressing.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Urine, assaults have jurors avoiding King County Courthouse
Concerns around the King County courthouse in downtown Seattle have potential jurors worried for their safety, with some even asking to be excused altogether.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Department of Health: Prepare for wildfire smoke now
The Department of Health is advising Washingtonians to prepare now for upcoming smoky days and unhealthy air quality that is expected this summer.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Report: SoDo arena group, NAACP end up holding secret Sonics meeting
After rumors, a postponement, and uncertainty, a secret meeting between the Seattle King County NAACP and Chris Hansen’s SoDo arena group was finally held on May 15 in Seattle, KIRO 7’s John Knicely confirmed Wednesday.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
UW study looking at how marijuana impacts infants’ brain development
The “Moms + Marijuana” study is looking at whether prenatal marijuana use impacts infants’ brain development, outside of the influence of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
KIRO Radio Traffic Townhall: Talking road rage, distracted driving, and more
KIRO Radio Traffic Reporters Tracy Taylor and Chris Sullivan hosted a first-of-its-kind traffic townhall Wednesday, covering everything from summer travel plans to dealing with road rage.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Game of Thrones’ fan pays to fly banner over Seattle asking for a redo
A Seattle man is paying for a plane to fly a banner over the city to voice his feelings about how Game of Thrones ended.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
Memorial Wall stuck in limbo of neglect at Seattle Center stadium
Despite city leaders' talk, and the best efforts of locals, Seattle's Memorial Wall at Memorial Stadium has returned to a state of disarray.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Musician beaten by homeless man in Seattle continues to recover
The musician who was attacked by a homeless man with a baseball bat in Seattle last year is still recovering. This is his journey.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Federal judge orders Seattle to figure out police accountability by July
U.S. District Judge James Robart released his written ruling on Seattle's compliance with a 2012 consent decree Tuesday, ordering the city to submit a plan for improving police accountability by July.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Children’s Hospital shuts down operating rooms after finding fungus
A block of operating rooms at Seattle Children's Hospital have been shut down, after "air tests" detected a potentially dangerous fungus.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
7th Washington measles case identified as outbreak continues
Health officials have identified yet another measles case in King County, as a recent outbreak continues to spread in Western Washington.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee inches closer to Democratic presidential debate stage
Gov. Jay Inslee is moving closer to meeting the minimum requirement to be allowed to take the Democratic debate stage for the 2020 presidential primary, having gathered 60,000 individual donations to his campaign.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Abortion ban rallies in Washington, nationwide: ‘This is a war on women’
From Seattle to Washington, D.C., abortion rights protesters are taking a stand against restrictive abortion laws Tuesday.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
‘Look at camera for entry’: Tacoma store using facial recognition technology
KIRO 7 has learned the Jacksons Food Stores location at South 38th Street and Pacific Avenue in Tacoma is using facial recognition technology that’s designed to help prevent thefts and robberies by controlling who’s allowed into the store.7 years ago
