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Seattle City Council 2019...
MyNorthwest Staff

City announces candidates to fill Rob Johnson’s vacant council seat

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Johnson's recent resignation went into effect on Friday, and now, we have our list of possible District 4 caretakers for his seat before November's election.
8 years ago
light poles Tukwila...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Outside contractor to investigate what caused 26 light poles to crash in Tukwila

An outside contractor is investigating what caused 26 light poles to crash onto East Marginal Way in Tukwila on Friday, according to a statement from Seattle City Light.
8 years ago
king county metro...
MyNorthwest Staff

King County Metro adjusting fare enforcement for low-income riders

After a final report showing that fare enforcement disproportionately involves the homeless, King County Metro is in the process of changing how it punishes violators.
8 years ago
rats, rat hunting...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle police arrest man for rat hunting near Interstate 90

Seattle police responded to reports of a man pointing a rifle in a homeless encampment last weekend. They found a man, rat hunting, with an Airsoft gun.
8 years ago
Tacoma...
MyNorthwest Staff

2-car collision sends vehicle crashing into 7-11 in Tacoma

Emergency crews responded to the scene of a car crash into a 7-11 Monday afternoon near the Tacoma Mall. Two people were sent to the hospital in stable condition.
8 years ago
washington prisons...
MyNorthwest Staff

Washington DOC to alter policy and allow used books for prisoners

The decision by the Washington State Department of Corrections to block prisoners from receiving used books sparked an outcry recently, and now it appears the decision is being amended.
8 years ago
tiny homes, tiny home, LIHI, tiny houses...
MyNorthwest Staff

Community Councilmembers threaten to resign over LIHI, Nickelsville split

Members of Community Advisory Councils for City-sponsored tiny home villages threatened Monday to resign if LIHI doesn't return to the table to renegotiate with Nickelsville, following a split between the two parties announced last week.
8 years ago
Issaquah police lawsuit...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Lawsuit alleges man died after Issaquah police broke his neck

An Issaquah family is suing the Issaquah Police Department for using excessive force, that they allege caused the death of 66-year-old Wang Shen Leng.
8 years ago
light poles Tukwila...
MyNorthwest Staff

City Light still unsure of reason behind Friday collapse of 26 light poles

The reason behind the collapse of over two-dozen light poles on Friday near Tukwila's Museum of Flight largely remains a mystery. 
8 years ago
I-5 tacoma...
KIRO 7 News Staff

I-5 speed limit lowered in Tacoma after slew of crashes

After eight semi crashes in a stretch of I-5 in Tacoma since September, the Washington State Department of Transportation has lowered the speed limit.  
8 years ago
tsunami...
MyNorthwest Staff

New Washington geological maps can help residents escape tsunamis

A new series of maps lays out tsunami evacuation walking routes for those in coastal communities in case a tsunami occurs as a result of a Cascadia subduction zone earthquake.
8 years ago
power pole...
MyNorthwest Staff

People trapped in car under fallen power pole in Tukwila

A power pole fell on a car in Tukwila along East Marginal Way Friday afternoon, causing power outages through the area, and trapping two people in their vehicle.
8 years ago
capital gains, seattle, tax, washington...
Hanna Scott

Washington lawmakers consider separate capital gains tax proposals

There are two proposals in Olympia to establish a capital gains tax in Washington state. They are receiving heavy support, and opposition.
8 years ago
seattle sidewalks...
MyNorthwest Staff

What are people doing on Seattle sidewalks? SDOT is on it

The city sent teams to study what people were up to on Seattle sidewalks across 38 neighborhoods during different times of day. If you guessed "walking" and "standing," you're way ahead.
8 years ago
Boeing...
MyNorthwest Staff

Boeing cutting back on 737 MAX production this month

Boeing is cutting back production of its 737 MAX in the wake of two tragic crashes involving the model, according to the company's CEO.
8 years ago
Tim Eyman...
MyNorthwest Staff

Tim Eyman faces lifetime ban from handling political finances

A Thurston County Superior Court Judge ruled Friday that political activist Tim Eyman could face a lifetime ban from handling finances for political committees as a possible punishment in a case being filed against him by State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
8 years ago
washington wolves...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Report: Wolf population in Washington increases for 10th straight year

The recovery of Washington state’s wolf population continued in 2018, according to an annual year-end report released on Thursday from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
8 years ago
SR 99 tunnel Seattle, buses...
MyNorthwest Staff

New SR 99 tunnel now seeing almost 500,000 weekly trips

It's been just over two months since the new SR 99 tunnel opened under Seattle. A report from WSDOT shows just how many people have been using it in that time. 
8 years ago
Columbia River...
Feliks Banel

All Over the Map: How Washington’s Columbia River first got its name

How did Washington's Columbia first get its name? That story begins with the search for a river that many explorers didn't believe existed at all.
8 years ago
shooter drills, schools...
Hanna Scott

State mandatory sex education bill dead in Olympia (for now)

The proposal for mandatory statewide sex education in all K-12 public schools in Washington state appears to be dead in the Legislature, for now anyway.
8 years ago
Education...
Hanna Scott

Lawmakers still working on education funding fixes after McCleary

Funding Washington state's basic education wasn't entirely fixed with the McCleary decision. Lawmakers are attempting further correct issues between rich and poor communities.
8 years ago
Spanaway semi-truck...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Semi-truck plows into home in Spanaway

Central Pierce fire said a semi crashed into a home in Spanaway early Friday, with minor injuries reported.
8 years ago
Amazon...
Hanna Scott

Amazon, Microsoft on opposite ends of tax debate in Olympia

Washington state lawmakers are considering a new bill that would increase B&O taxes across various categories to fund education in high-skilled fields.
8 years ago
Spokane...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle has become major talking point for Spokane mayoral race

Spokane's mayoral candidates seem to be using Seattle as a campaign talking point, painting a scary scenario where the Lilac City ends up like the Emerald City.
8 years ago