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State AG Ferguson testifies against high-capacity magazines, ghost guns
State AG Bob Ferguson and more spoke out in support of a pair of gun measures Monday, one that would ban high-capacity magazines, and another that would ban the production and sale of ghost guns.8 years ago
Hanna Scott
Sound Transit is headed back to court over ST3 and high car tabs
The class action lawsuit over ST3 may have been tossed out last year, but proponents are not finished with the case. An appeal has been filed.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
How Seattle city employees have commuted during Viadoom
A few numbers indicate how Seattle-area commuters, and the city's own employees, have been altering their travel plans during the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, aka Viadoom.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Democrats decry Starbucks CEO Howard Shultz idea to run as independent in 2020
The possibility that former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz might launch an independent run for the presidency is not playing well with Democrats in his home state.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Annual MLK Day march in Seattle, more events in Western Washington
A list of Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Western Washington for 2019.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
16-year-old boy shot to death in Renton Walmart parking lot
A 16-year-old boy is dead after a shooting at a Walmart in Renton on Sunday afternoon, according to the Renton Police Department.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
How to see Sunday’s lunar eclipse (if the weather cooperates)
On Sunday, Jan. 20, a total lunar eclipse will be visible across the country, and, weather permitting, in Seattle as well.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Two Women’s Marches take over downtown Seattle streets this weekend
There are two women's marches slated for Seattle over the weekend -- one on Saturday and another on Sunday.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County issues public health warning after rash of overdoses
Seven overdoses in one area in a single night had Seattle and King County issuing a public health warning Thursday.8 years ago
Hanna Scott
Sawant calls for emergency stop to sale of mobile home park for seniors
A group of seniors faces eviction from a low income mobile home park in the Bitter Lake neighborhood, and Seattle City Councilmember Sawant is looking to help.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan declares day to commemorate Paul Allen
Mayor Jenny Durkan declared Jan. 18, 2019 to be Paul G. Allen Day on Friday, to commemorate his legacy and contributions to the city of Seattle.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Wind Advisory issued for San Juans, breezy across the Puget Sound
The wind will pick up for the San Juan Islands and Bellingham late Friday as a low pressure system moves in near Vancouver Island.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
SR 509 shootings task force created after boy in car shot in head, blinded
A law enforcement task force has been created to address a series of incidents where cars or homes were shot at on a stretch of SR 509 in the Burien-SeaTac area.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bill introduced for high-speed rail authority in Northwest
A bill was introduced Wednesday to establish a high-speed rail authority in Washington that would partner with Oregon and British Columbia.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington ferries report 25 million riders in 2018, most in 16 years
Washington state ferries saw 25 million total riders in 2018, according to recently-released data from the Washington State Department of Transportation.8 years ago
Hanna Scott
Lawmakers push payroll tax for long-term care insurance plan
Experts say 60 percent of us will need long-term care or support of some sort after we hit 65. The problem? Not a lot of us plan for it, and now the state Legislature is looking to help.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington banks offering aid to federal workers during shutdown
With hundreds of thousands of federal workers either working without pay or on furlough, a handful of Washington banks want to provide relief.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Zulily replaces Xbox as Seattle Sounders jersey sponsor
The Seattle Sounders announced Zulily as its new jersey sponsor on Thursday, inking a multi-year agreement with one of MLS's most lucrative teams.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Seattle’s halted streetcar project will resume, at higher cost
The City of Seattle is putting its halted streetcar project back on the tracks, but at a much higher cost, and extended timeline.8 years ago
Hanna Scott
Washington lawmaker wants to require firearm training before passing gun regulations
GOP State Sen. Phil Fortunato is pushing a new bill that would require any lawmaker proposing a gun law to go through mandatory firearm training.8 years ago
Hanna Scott
Washington State Legislature weighs human composting measure
Democratic State Senator Jaime Pedersen is proposing legislation to offer Washingtonians a couple new options for disposing of their remains after death.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Police are asking for your help solving an Alki Beach murder
In June 2018, a man was murdered on a Saturday night near Alki Beach. Since then, police have been hard at work searching for a suspect, and are now asking for your help solving the case once and for all.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Congressman Heck: ‘We are full blown into Manchurian Candidate territory’
Washington Congressman Denny Heck expresses deep concerns that President Trump is closer to Russian influence than many realize. He is hoping an investigation will soon bring evidence to light.8 years ago
