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Everett collision southbound I-5...
MyNorthwest Staff

All lanes reopened on SB I-5 in Everett following collision

Three lanes of southbound I-5 just south of SR 526 in Everett are blocked following a collision. 
8 years ago
ignorance, issaquah, hate, sign...
MyNorthwest Staff

NAACP partners with Issaquah schools in wake of racist incident

Seattle King County NAACP is partnering with Issaquah schools to craft an educational pilot following a highly controversial incident at a high school.
8 years ago
crane collapse...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle City Council member raises questions about tightening crane regulations

As the investigation into what caused the collapse continues, Seattle City Council members are already asking about whether tighter city regulations around taking down tower cranes are possible.
8 years ago
homeless...
Hanna Scott

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan praises Legislature’s effort to address homelessness

For years, local leaders, especially here in Seattle, have been saying they can't take on the homeless crisis on their own and need everyone to pitch in, including the state. It's a top priority,  regardless of party or district, for virtually all lawmakers this year.
8 years ago
delivery robots...
MyNorthwest Staff

Delivery robots can now legally roam Washington sidewalks, with a permit

Governor Inslee signed a law that establishes regulations for delivery robots in Washington. The idea is to fill in a legal gray area for the robots.
8 years ago
Chris Hansen, sodo arena...
MyNorthwest Staff

Report: SoDo arena group, NAACP rumored to be meeting in May

Comments from a former Seattle sports reporter have had many wondering if efforts to revive the SoDo arena project are underway in Seattle.
8 years ago
may day 2019...
MyNorthwest Staff

May Day 2019 march and rally in downtown Seattle

May Day 2019 came and went Wednesday afternoon. Aside from a minor scuffle between Antifa and Trump supporters, it was a fairly quiet May Day in Seattle.
8 years ago
Dog attack, Renton...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Repeat dog attacks in Renton have neighbors fearing for safety

A disturbing attack in Renton has police on the lookout for a dog with a history of violence, broken out of Animal Control two years ago.
8 years ago
Pacific Lanes Bowling Alley death threats...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Man accused of death threats to Tacoma City Council over bowling alley

A man is accused of threatening to kill the entire Tacoma City Council if even "one splinter or brick" is removed from a bowling alley slated for demolition.
8 years ago
sun, seattle, fountain...
MyNorthwest Staff

Rain in the rear-view, as Seattle gears up for warmer May

With a rainy April now in the rear-view for the Northwest, a much warmer May is already taking hold throughout the region. 
8 years ago
Renton Newcastle burglar rifle...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Man appearing to have rifle seen trying to get into Renton, Newcastle homes

A man with what appears to be a rifle has been captured on video trying to get into at least three Renton homes and one Newcastle home, according to Renton police and the King County Sheriff’s Office.
8 years ago
Vincent Hallinan supporters...
Feliks Banel

McNeil Island inmate: From the Big House to the White House

The story behind a former Washington state presidential candidate who served time in prison is a complicated one, involving union busting, J. Edgar Hoover, and the Red Scare.
8 years ago
homeless encampment fire...
MyNorthwest Staff

Fire scorches tree at Seattle U-District homeless encampment

A massive fire reportedly began at a homeless encampment in Seattle's University District Tuesday afternoon.
8 years ago
(KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

New ad campaign targets people driving while high

A new campaign to deter driving while high was launched Tuesday morning. It comes on the heels of the latest enforcement by Washington State Patrol.
8 years ago
Tacoma...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Potential explosives found while Tacoma PD investigate murder suspect’s home

Tacoma police blocked off an entire neighborhood block after finding possible explosive devices in a murder suspect's home.
8 years ago
Lime, bikeshare, spokane...
MyNorthwest Staff

Report: Spokane is welcoming a range of electric transportation

A variety of news is reporting that the Spokane area is teaming with future-leaning transportation activity from electric cars to bikeshare.
8 years ago
Amazon Bellevue...
MyNorthwest Staff

Amazon continues Bellevue expansion, leases two-tower project

Amazon continues to make space for a flood of employees in Bellevue, reportedly signing a long-term lease for a two-tower development on the Eastside.
8 years ago
anti-Semitic, antisemitism, ADL, hate crime...
MyNorthwest Staff

Anti-Semitic incidents dramatically rose in Washington over 2018

The Anti-Defamation League's annual report on anti-Semitic incidents shows a 60 percent increase in such activity in Washington state.
8 years ago
Electric vehicle charging...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle passes measure for electric vehicle charging, Durkan still faces flack

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan touted the passage of a measure to require parking facilities to carry infrastructure for electric vehicles on Monday, but still faced criticism on social media.
8 years ago
Affirmative action I-1000...
MyNorthwest Staff

Could affirmative action initiative be headed to November ballot?

Following the passage of I-1000 -- an initiative lifting Washington's ban on affirmative action -- a push to instead send the measure to the November ballot has ensued. 
8 years ago
tacoma homeless stability site...
Aaron Granillo

Tacoma homeless ‘stability site’ could lose funding despite promising results

A system of FEMA-style tents and pallet shelters has seen success for Tacoma's homeless population, but still could soon end up losing its funding.
8 years ago
4/20, DUI...
Hanna Scott

Disagreement over crackdown on repeat offenders kills DUI bill

Strengthening the state’s DUI laws is never an easy feat in Washington, and this legislative session was no exception, when a controversial bill died following a disagreement among state lawmakers.
8 years ago
Semi-fire collision I-5...
MyNorthwest Staff

SB I-5 in Conway reopened after fatal collision snarls traffic

Southbound I-5 in Conway has been reopened, following a fatal multi-vehicle collision early Tuesday morning. 
8 years ago
boeing orca...
MyNorthwest Staff

Boeing secures $274M Navy contract to create ‘Orca’ unmanned submarines

Boeing recently secured Navy contracts at a combined $274.4 million value to develop five undersea drones. Named orcas, the unmanned submarines would stealthily drop explosives, navigate mine-riddled waters to gather intelligence, and sink ships at long ranges.
8 years ago