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Washington Privacy Act...
MyNorthwest Staff

Washington Privacy Act overwhelmingly passed by state Senate

A privacy bill designed to restrict the use of facial recognition technology and provide information to consumers on how their data is being collected passed the Washington State Senate Wednesday.
8 years ago
Genesee Park Seattle...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Permit for Genesee car camping lot to be withdrawn

Mayor Jenny Durkan has tapped the brakes on a plan to test a safe lot in Seattle's Genesee Park for people living in their cars.
8 years ago
Boeing Lion Air crash...
Dori Monson Show

Seattle law firm files lawsuit against Boeing over fatal Lion Air crash

A Seattle law firm filed a lawsuit against Boeing Thursday, alleging that the company failed to properly inform pilots of the "presence and dangers" of a new system that led to a deadly Lion Air Crash in October.
8 years ago
sexting...
Hanna Scott

House lawmakers pass sexting bill to accommodate modern tech

Should kids face felonies for sexting? Right now they do in Washington state. Some lawmakers are trying to update the state’s child pornography laws to the realities new technology.
8 years ago
Seattle home, home prices...
MyNorthwest Staff

Despite snowy February, Seattle and King County home prices rebound

Despite a massive slowdown in showings thanks to an historically snowy February, Seattle and King County home prices appear to be rebounding out of a mini-slump heading into spring.
8 years ago
JBLM air show...
MyNorthwest Staff

Another JBLM soldier arrested as accused sexual predator

A staff sergeant stationed at JBLM was arrested Wednesday, on charges of traveling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual contact and possession of child pornography.
8 years ago
Art Institute of Seattle...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Art Institute of Seattle to close on Friday

The Art Institute of Seattle informed the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) on Wednesday that it will close on Friday, March 8 -- two weeks before the end of the winter quarter. 
8 years ago
van exploded...
MyNorthwest Staff

Van explodes in Puyallup Home Depot parking lot

A van exploded at the Home Depot parking on South Hill Puyallup on Wednesday afternoon.
8 years ago
Jay Inslee...
MyNorthwest Staff

Sen. Fortunato issues letter asking Inslee to reimburse state for campaign security

In the face of rising security costs for Gov. Inslee's presidential campaign, state Senator Phil Fortunato issued a letter Wednesday, asking the governor to use his campaign funds to reimburse Washington State Patrol. 
8 years ago
JUMP, bikeshare, bikeshares...
MyNorthwest Staff

Major competitive expansion for JUMP bikeshare in Seattle

Uber's JUMP is kicking its bikeshare service into a new gear to potentially give it an edge over its Seattle competition. JUMP now serves all areas in the city, and is dropping its $1 unlocking fee.
8 years ago
Kshama Sawant Durkan Human Services appointment...
MyNorthwest Staff

Council candidate Logan Bowers files ethics complaint against Sawant

According to reports from Capitol Hill Seattle and SCC Insight, District 3 council candidate Logan Bowers has filed a formal ethics complaint against incumbent, Kshama Sawant. 
8 years ago
Olympia log truck Custer Way collision...
MyNorthwest Staff

Traffic resumes after log truck loses load on SB I-5 in Olympia

A crashed log truck lost its load on southbound I-5 in Olympia near Custer Way Wednesday, currently blocking all lanes of traffic. 
8 years ago
cold...
MyNorthwest Staff

‘Cold’: Josh Powell’s uncle was person of interest in Susan Powell case

West Valley police and the FBI put Josh Powell's uncle through a polygraph examination days before declaring the investigation into Susan Powell's disappearance a cold case.
8 years ago
snow...
MyNorthwest Staff

Snow gives way to drier conditions across Puget Sound region

Drier weather is moving in after the Western Washington region was hit by snow again Friday morning.
8 years ago
This one-of-a-kind map was created by the Northern Pacific Railroad and shows the southern terminus...
Feliks Banel

Rare BNSF railroad maps reveal unique Northwest history

BNSF Railway has compiled all its historic surveys and railroad maps in one archive. They provide a unique view of the Northwest as it once was, more than 100 years ago.
8 years ago
Potholes seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle fills 1,100 potholes in wake of historic snowstorm

Just because the snow is gone, doesn't mean that Seattle is finished cleaning up after the storm, evidenced by the 1,100 potholes that were recently repaired over a single week.
8 years ago
washington, tax gap, local taxes...
MyNorthwest Staff

We’re the worst: Washington has the worst local taxes in the US

When it comes to local taxes Washington is at the bottom of the list. The state has the worst tax burden in the nation, hitting low-income residents the hardest.
8 years ago
UW hard alcohol ban...
MyNorthwest Staff

UW fraternities opt to enact ban on hard alcohol early

Starting on September 1, 2019, fraternities at colleges across the country will not be permitted to have hard alcohol at parties. Closer to home at the University of Washington, that ban has already started.
8 years ago
Sewage spill Kitsap...
MyNorthwest Staff

4,000 gallons of sewage spill into inlet near Bremerton

A broken pressure sensor on a water line at the Puget Sound Shipyard flooded Sinclair Inlet and the Port Washington Narrows with 4,000 gallons of sewage Saturday. 
8 years ago
Girl Scouts...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle police hunting for suspect after Girl Scouts robbed

A man stole from Girl Scouts while they were selling cookies in North Seattle. Now police are asking for help finding the suspect.
8 years ago
ghost guns...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Bill to ban manufacturing of ‘ghost guns’ passes state House

The Washington State House of Representatives passed Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s legislation to prohibit the manufacturing of untraceable, undetectable 3D printed guns on Monday.
8 years ago
I-940, seattle police...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle council votes to approve $15K police bonus

Seattle City Council voted Monday to approve a measure proposed by Mayor Jenny Durkan, to provide hefty hiring bonuses for new police officers.
8 years ago
Discovery Park Fort Lawton...
MyNorthwest Staff

City holds public hearing to talk low-income housing near Discovery Park

The City of Seattle held a long-awaited public hearing Monday afternoon, to discuss plans to build low-income housing in Discovery Park's Fort Lawton area. 
8 years ago
Kshama Sawant, death threats...
MyNorthwest Staff

Sawant and Durkan homeless feud winds to close after council vote

A feud between Mayor Jenny Durkan and Kshama Sawant came to a head Monday, after a vote from City Council rejected a resolution to delay the nomination of Human Services Director Jason Johnson. 
8 years ago