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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle council candidates for District 6 gather for Tuesday forum

Candidates for Seattle's District 6 will gather Tuesday evening for the next edition of Speak Out Seattle's series of forums for current city council races.
8 years ago
Daylight Saving Time...
MyNorthwest Staff

Permanent Daylight Saving bill passes in Olympia — here’s what’s next

A bill to keep Washington state in Daylight Saving Time permanently was passed by the Legislature Tuesday. Here's what happens next, and when we potentially get to stop changing our clocks for good.
8 years ago
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Hanna Scott

Bills for clean energy, ghost guns, campaign donations pass in Olympia

As we near the end of the legislative session, a handful of bills saw their fates early this week, including the passage of a 100 percent clean energy measure, and a bill pushing for transparency from political action committees.
8 years ago
SR 509 collision...
MyNorthwest Staff

All lanes of SR 509 reopened at West Marginal Way after collision

A collision on SR 509 at West Marginal Way in South Seattle has all northbound lanes blocked, as well as the southbound HOV lane.
8 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle City Council sends $219M library levy to ballot

Seattle City Council voted Monday to send a controversial $219 million library levy to the ballot in August.
8 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Amber Alert cancelled: 5-year-old missing boy in Spokane

An amber alert has been issued for a missing 5-year-old Ethan Robertson in Spokane, alleged to be taken by
8 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: The path to zero emissions is paved with nuclear energy

Solar and wind power are great, but according to one expert, the only way to truly get to zero emissions is with nuclear power.
8 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Rep. Matt Shea on latest controversy: ‘I will not back down’

Rep. Matt Shea responded to recent allegations regarding an online conversation among Spokane-area residents that promoted violence and surveillance of people with opposing viewpoints.
8 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Amazon expected to close on mega real estate deal in Bellevue

Amazon is expected to close on the 10-story Bellevue Corporate Plaza, which is home to a number of companies, and the city’s website said plans were already in the works to redevelop it.
8 years ago
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Hanna Scott

Safe injection drama unfolds on House floor in Olympia

A seemingly straightforward opioid treatment bill hit a snag, when an amendment regarding safe injection sites was tacked on by Republicans.
8 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Council chooses Abel Pacheco to replace exiting CM Johnson

The Seattle City Council has filled the position 4 seat that was recently vacated by Councilmember Rob Johnson.
8 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Mayor Durkan withdraws Human Services nomination, cites ‘deeply unfair’ process

After a contentious confirmation process, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Monday that interim Human Services Director Jason Johnson would be withdrawing from consideration to permanently fill the role.
8 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Johnson & Johnson settles Washington surgical mesh lawsuit for $9.9 million

In an effort to avoid going to trial, Johnson & Johnson will pay $9.9 million for failing to disclose the serious risks linked with their surgical mesh devices, which impacted numerous patients, nurses, and doctors.
8 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Bellevue police investigating another rideshare rape case

Bellevue police are investigating a sexual assault case involving a rideshare driver. It is the second, unrelated rape-related case involving rideshares in the Seattle area.
8 years ago
Matt Shea...
MyNorthwest Staff

Washington officials urge state GOP to drop Rep. Matt Shea

Washington state's Democratic leaders are condemning Republican Representative Matt Shea following his latest controversy. Some ask for state GOP leaders to "eject" him from their caucus.
8 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

New bill would study pollution in neighborhoods near airports like Sea-Tac

People living near airports often have to contend with noise pollution issues, but On this Earth Day a new bill from Washington Democrat senator Adam Smith put the focus on potential air pollution.
8 years ago
Ballard car dealership rape...
MyNorthwest Staff

Woman raped in Ballard dealership bathroom calls for new leadership

A woman raped at a Ballard car dealership by a man living in a homeless encampment spoke out Monday, in a video produced by local journalist and former council candidate Chris Rufo.
8 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Fire responds to Rainier Ave S gas leak, homes evacuated

Seattle Fire Department responders are at the scene a suspected natural gas leak in a home in the 10300 block of Rainier Avenue South.
8 years ago
White Center burglary...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Homeowner fatally shoots suspected burglar in White Center

King County sheriff's deputies say a homeowner shot and killed a burglary suspect in White Center early Monday morning.
8 years ago
Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition...
MyNorthwest Staff

Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition hits delays in central core

The demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct is taking longer than expected, with at least "a couple weeks" of delays expected for the central section of the now-closed roadway.
8 years ago
520 bridge collision...
MyNorthwest Staff

All clear on WB 520 bridge following collision

All lanes in the westbound direction of the SR 520 bridge just west of Evergreen Point Road are blocked, following a collision Monday.
8 years ago
Kitsap...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Kitsap County considers banning retail sale of cats and dogs

Concerns about "puppy mills" and "kitten factories" have increased talks of a ban in Kitsap County on the retail sale of cats and dogs.
8 years ago
Maureen Walsh nurses...
MyNorthwest Staff

State lawmaker will accept invite to shadow nurse after ‘playing cards’ comment

Senator Maureen Walsh says she has learned of a petition urging her to spend a day shadowing a nurse on a 12-hour shift.
8 years ago
4/20, DUI...
MyNorthwest Staff

WSP arrests 32 drivers during 4/20 emphasis patrols

Washington State Patrol arrested almost three-dozen drivers for suspected impairment over the weekend, during emphasized patrols deployed for 4/20. 
8 years ago