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Renton Airport...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Three-day disaster drill being held at Renton Airport

A large-scale multi-agency emergency drill will be held at the Renton Municipal Airport Tuesday through Thursday this week.
8 years ago
Jay Inslee climate change testimony...
MyNorthwest Staff

Gov. Inslee testifies on climate change in front of Congress

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee went before the U.S. Energy and Commerce Congressional committee Tuesday morning to testify on climate change. 
8 years ago
Pierce County Jail...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Washington DOC quietly bans prisoners from receiving used books

The Department of Corrections quietly announced a new policy last month in a memo, saying that prisoners can no longer receive used books in prison from outside nonprofits.
8 years ago
football, tackling...
MyNorthwest Staff

Study: US parents support age restrictions on football tackling

A new study spearheaded by UW Medicine researchers indicates that a majority of parents support age restrictions for tacking in youth football.
8 years ago
Issaquah High School...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Issaquah School District, teen in photo respond to racist photo

Students are planning a walkout on Wednesday at Issaquah High School after a racist social media post involving students circulated on social media.
8 years ago
maritime, foot ferry, ferry, taxes, tax, Kitsap. human trafficking...
MyNorthwest Staff

Police intercept human trafficking victim at Seattle’s Colman Dock

A victim of human trafficking was able to break away from her captors long enough to reach a Washington State Patrol trooper at Seattle's Colman Dock.
8 years ago
east link, light rail, sound transit...
MyNorthwest Staff

Night closures of I-90 expected in Bellevue this week for light rail work

Work on the light rail bridge over I-90 in Bellevue will require a total shutdown of westbound lanes Monday night and Tuesday morning, followed by additional disruptions.
8 years ago
Bike lanes sdot master plan, Bicycle Master Plan, bicyclists,...
MyNorthwest Staff

Major changes to plans for bike lanes across Seattle

In the wake of SDOT opting not to build a controversial protected bike lane on 35th Avenue NE, it submitted an update for its Bike Master Plan, slashing its budget, and either delaying or canceling the bulk of the plan's remaining projects.
8 years ago
Country Village Bothell...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Community says goodbye to Bothell’s Country Village after nearly 40 years

Business owners tell KIRO 7 the Country Village in Bothell closed for good Sunday evening after nearly 40 years in the community.
8 years ago
Rain will soon return to Western Washington...
MyNorthwest Staff

Rain set to return after Seattle’s second driest March on record

As April officially begins, the forecast for the day will once again get close to 70 degrees. That will quickly shift though, with rain set to return this month in a big way.
8 years ago
Jenny Durkan Seattle Waterfront presser...
MyNorthwest Staff

Mayor Durkan calls for tightened gun laws after Lake City shooting

In the wake of a tragic shooting and carjacking in Lake City that claimed two lives, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan called for tightened restrictions on gun laws surrounding those with addiction and mental health problems.
8 years ago
Paine field...
KIRO 7 News Staff

United Airlines begins service out of Paine Field

United Airlines began its service out of Paine Field in Everett on Sunday.
8 years ago
airlines flights delayed, fall travel...
MyNorthwest Staff

Computer outage delays flights across nation early Monday

Multiple airlines, including Southwest, Delta and American, said early Monday that flights nationwide are experiencing delays due to technical difficulties.
8 years ago
death penalty...
Hanna Scott

Bill to abolish Washington death penalty moves forward in Olympia

It’s been on state Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s wish list for years, but this session it’s looking more and more likely that a bill to abolish Washington State’s death penalty will finally cross the finish line... but not without a fight.
8 years ago
tiny homes, tiny home, LIHI, tiny houses...
MyNorthwest Staff

LIHI, Nickelsville split up over Seattle homeless camp management

Two of Seattle's most prominent homeless camp operators -- LIHI and Nickelsville -- are splitting up after they failed to agree on how to manage homeless encampments.
8 years ago
Legislature, earthquake, democrats...
Hanna Scott

Survivors, advocates worry about potential change to sex assault statute of limitations bills

There are two bills still working their way through the Legislature, one in the Senate, SB 5649, and another in the House, HB 1231, that would eliminate the statute of limitations for eight sex crimes involving victims 16 and under, including rape, molestation, and exploitation while extending them to 20 years for most sex crimes involving victims 16 and older.
8 years ago
seattle city council...
MyNorthwest Staff

Homeless crisis again the banner issue in latest Seattle council forum

Speak Out Seattle held a debate Saturday night for candidates running for Seattle City Council in District 4.
8 years ago
license plate...
Hanna Scott

It’s the year of the license plates in the state Legislature

From everyone’s favorite TV clown, JP Patches, to wine country, the Seattle Storm, and veterans and their families, there's a lot of interest in specialized license plates within the state Legislature.
8 years ago
Sea-Tac Airport...
MyNorthwest Staff

Busy spring break travel season underway at Sea-Tac Airport

Travel season is well on its way according to the TSA's spring break travel projections, which means more lines and less leg room.
8 years ago
Eric Stark Lake City shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

Bus driver injured in Lake City shooting eager to get back to work

A King County Metro bus driver who was injured during a shooting in Lake City this week spoke to media Friday, to talk about the experience, and how he managed to safely get his 12 passengers to safety. 
8 years ago
tad michael norman, lake city...
MyNorthwest Staff

Lake City shooting suspect told police he was blackout drunk

The suspect in the Lake City shooting spree reportedly told Seattle detectives that he was blackout drunk during the incident and did not recall the shooting.
8 years ago
(WSDOT)...
MyNorthwest Staff

All lanes of NB I-5 in Tacoma reopen following fatal collision

All lanes of northbound I-5 trough Tacoma have been shut down following a fatal collision.
8 years ago
Jay Inslee Fox and Friends...
MyNorthwest Staff

Gov. Inslee releases tax returns, talks climate change on ‘Fox & Friends’

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee may not have the polling number he wanted early on, but he's still hitting the campaign trail in a variety of places, including "Fox & Friends."
8 years ago
distracted drivers washington...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Distracted driving emphasis patrols happening across Washington

More than 150 law enforcement agencies around the state are cracking down on distracted drivers, marked by increased patrols by Washington State Patrol.
8 years ago