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Galloping Gertie...
Feliks Banel

All Over The Map: ‘Galloping Gertie’ name is shrouded in mystery

Tacoma's infamous Galloping Gertie is well-known for its dramatic collapse. But how did it get that name? And why don't we say "Sturdy Gertie" today?
8 years ago
Guns seized Seattle Police...
MyNorthwest Staff

SPD seizes cache of guns investigating Central District gang shootings

Seattle Police seized a sizable cache of weapons Wednesday, as part of its larger investigation into suspected gang-related shootings in the Central District and South Seattle.
8 years ago
King County Metro employee arrested, armed person, Lynnwood...
MyNorthwest Staff

Police arrest suspect in threat against Bellevue College

Bellevue College issued an emergency alert to students and staff Thursday, announcing that its main and north campuses would be closed for the remainder of the day and evening. 
8 years ago
Seattle housing prices, inventory, relief...
MyNorthwest Staff

Report: Seattle seeing more homes for sale for less money in 2019

A recent report from Redfin reveals that while significantly more homes are available for sale in Seattle, the city is still seeing a decrease in prices over last year.
8 years ago
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Trump, aid checks...
MyNorthwest Staff

Rep. Jayapal: New Trump immigration plan ‘dead on arrival’

Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal spoke out against President Trump's recently-announced immigration plan Thursday, labeling it as "doomed."
8 years ago
encampments...
Dyer Oxley

Cops raid drug-dealing encampment operations in Seattle

Seattle police raided encampments and residences that detectives believe were part of two separate drug dealing operations, among other "predatory" crime.
8 years ago
Sawant...
Nick Bowman

Sawant continues to lead in Seattle council campaign contributions

Incumbent District 3 Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant continues to lead all candidates in total campaign contributions, having raised over $102,000.
8 years ago
Issaquah, ignorance, racist sign...
MyNorthwest Staff

Issaquah High School reopens Friday after measles scare

Issaquah High School closed due to a confirmed case of measles with one staff member. Officials say that the Western Washington outbreak is likely to continue for weeks.
8 years ago
Liv Finne, teacher layoffs...
MyNorthwest Staff

Tacoma joins Edmonds in announcing layoffs for dozens of school staff

Public school districts for both Edmonds and Tacoma announced sizable layoffs of staff, teachers, and administrators this week.
8 years ago
Battery Street Tunnel...
MyNorthwest Staff

Watch: WSDOT fills Battery Street Tunnel with remains of Alaskan Way Viaduct

The Washington State Department continues its work to fill in the Battery Street Tunnel, using rubble and concrete from its efforts to demolish the Alaskan Way Viaduct.
8 years ago
Shooting north seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Police respond to reports of shooting in North Seattle

Officers with the Seattle Police Department are responding to reports of a shooting in North Seattle.
8 years ago
district 7, seattle, district 6, district 3...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle District 3 candidates distinguish themselves from Sawant

District 3 candidates for Seattle City Council spoke at a forum this week. This is what they said, and what the audience felt about what they heard.
8 years ago
measles...
KIRO 7 News Staff

New measles cases confirmed in King, Snohomish, Pierce counties

The Department of Health announced four newly diagnosed measles cases Wednesday in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties.
8 years ago
Seattle Police, consent decree...
MyNorthwest Staff

Federal judge finds Seattle police out of compliance on accountability

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Seattle Police Department is partially out of compliance with a 2012 consent decree, specifically regarding accountability for disciplined officers.
8 years ago
seattle collisions...
MyNorthwest Staff

Crash cleared on I-5 under convention center in Seattle

All lanes of northbound I-5 were blocked in Seattle Wednesday morning when a multi-vehicle collision occurred under the Washington State Convention Center.
8 years ago
(KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Dozens of teachers in Edmonds to be laid off because of budget shortfalls

Dozens of teachers in Edmonds will be getting layoff letters Wednesday. The school district says it's something that needs to happen to help the district close a major budget gap of $17.7 million.
8 years ago
(KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Call to action after report on Seattle’s ‘most prolific offenders’

There's been a massive call to action after a damning report on the 100 most prolific offenders in Seattle. Business owners are fed up and want the criminals locked up for good.
8 years ago
moses lake, solar panel plant...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Moses Lake plant stopping production because of China tariffs

A major employer in Moses Lake is stopping production of silicon used in solar panels. More than 100 workers could be laid off in a few weeks.
8 years ago
Canlis collision Seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

1 dead, 3 injured in collision outside of Canlis along Aurora Ave

One person was killed and three more people critically injured in a collision directly outside of Canlis Restaurant along Aurora Avenue on Tuesday evening.
8 years ago
Kshama Sawant...
MyNorthwest Staff

Sawant calls for speed bumps to curb drive-by shootings in Central District

A committee meeting chaired by Councilmember Kshama Sawant looked to address issues related to gun violence in the Central District, after a fatal shooting last Friday at the intersection of 21st Avenue East and East Union Street. 
8 years ago
rainier, Washington State, Mount Rainier, volcano...
MyNorthwest Staff

Volcano experts weigh in on effects of possible Mt. Rainier eruption

What would happen if Mount Rainier ever erupted? Experts and scientists weighed in Tuesday, laying out how the region is prepared, what would happen, and what areas would be hit the worst.
8 years ago
Seattle neighbors, racist, swindles...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Washington ranks as best state in the country, according to new report

Washington is the best state in America, according to a new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. 
8 years ago
brake, drive time, traffic, northwest drivers, lane sweeping, road usage charge, Seattle's safest d...
MyNorthwest Staff

SDOT wants to give you cash prizes to be Seattle’s safest driver

Sometimes being a safe driver isn't enough of its own reward so SDOT is trying cash prizes with the "Seattle's Safest Driver" app.
8 years ago
Backyard cottages...
MyNorthwest Staff

Ruling lets Seattle move forward with plans to expand backyard cottages

A legal ruling Monday will now allow the City of Seattle to move forward with plans to loosen restrictions on property owners looking to build backyard cottages.
8 years ago