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
Feliks Banel
The architect who argued against the Alaskan Way Viaduct in 1947
In 1947, architect Paul Thiry called for a tunnel under downtown rather than a viaduct. Over half a century later, his dream is being realized, and naming the new tunnel after him would be the perfect tribute.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Cold’: Police plotted to introduce Josh Powell to woman undercover
West Valley police hatched a plan in 2010 to strike up a friendship or romantic relationship between Josh Powell and a woman on a commuter train between Puyallup, Wash., and Seattle. Powell lost his job the day before the operation was to launch.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Issaquah School District staff members vote to strike
Educators with the Issaquah School District voted Tuesday night to authorize a strike.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Kshama Sawant files for re-election to Seattle City Council
The race for the District 3 seat on the Seattle City Council has a new contender -- Councilmember Kshama Sawant. The council member officially filed paperwork to run again for her position on the council.8 years ago
Hanna Scott
Seattle to seek camera enforcement for block the box, bus lane violators
City officials have been telling us for weeks that even when the new Highway 99 tunnel opens, traffic in Seattle is not expected to improve.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Parents of Susan Powell honor her memory helping foster children
Susan Powell's parents, Chuck and Judy, work to help foster children, and hopefully prevent a tragedy like the one that happened to Susan's children years ago.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Lawmakers want to fast-track amendment to I-940
State legislators want to fast-track an amendment to I-940 as their new legislative session begins.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Three people found dead in Sammamish home
King County deputies dispatched to the Klahanie neighborhood in Sammamish for a welfare check found three people dead in a home.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
City reports massive increase in biking as Viadoom begins
Viadoom traffic has been easier than expected, as commuters change their habits. Is a huge increase in biking across Seattle the reason?8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Issaquah School District staff will hold strike vote Tuesday night
At 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, hundreds of staff members at Issaquah School District will consider whether to leave their posts and head to the picket lines.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Alaska Air to add 3K jobs in 2019, mostly in Washington
Alaska Air Group says it plans to add more than 3,000 jobs this year, with three-fourths of the positions opening in Washington state.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee speaks on ‘new tipping point’ in State of the State address
Washington Governor Jay Inslee gives his State of the State address Tuesday, where he's expected to focus on his two-year budget for the state.8 years ago
Hanna Scott
WSP crime labs asks Legislature for $6 million to address rape kit backlog
As Washington state looks to clear a massive backlog of untested rape kits, additional funding is needed form the Legislature to reduce the turnaround.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bill introduced to keep Washington in Daylight Saving Time year-round
Three Washington State Senators pre-filed a bill on Friday to keep the state in Daylight Saving Time permanently.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee outlines plan for statewide free college program
Washington Governor Jay Inslee unveiled plans Friday to provide guaranteed financial aid to 93,000 college students across the state.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Some smartphone maps showed viaduct, new tunnel as open
Users of some smartphone maps reported problems early Monday related to the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Some online maps were not showing the viaduct as closed, others showed the replacement tunnel was already open.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Lakewood police killed man they say called 911 on himself
Lakewood police shot and killed a man they believe called 911 on himself. The shooting happened at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday at the Terrace Apartments on 88th Street Court Southwest in Lakewood.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
One other thing to avoid during Viadoom: Spreading germs
Viadoom has started and that may push a lot of people onto mass transit, which can have certain ramifications amid cold and flu season. One Seattle doctor has a few tips for riders.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Kirkland police: No racial bias in November Menchie’s incident
Kirkland Police released their findings in a report on an incident at a local Menchie's in November, where a manager called the police on a black man, sparking a discussion around racism.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sentimental Seattleites party on the Alaskan Way Viaduct in one last traffic jam
Horns blasting, fireworks, and people were dancing on the Alaskan Way Viaduct on Seattle's waterfront for its permanent closure Friday night.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Police arrest five in downtown Seattle protest Friday
Five people were arrested Friday afternoon for a handful of charges during an oil pipeline protest in downtown Seattle.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
First new Puget Sound orca calf in months spotted near Vashon Island
The newest orca calf's pod was last seen Friday swimming in the eastern Straight of Juan de Fuca toward Victoria, British Columbia.8 years ago
