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gun control I-1639...
MyNorthwest Staff

State gun control group wants to restrict high-capacity magazines, more

Following the successful passage of gun control legislation I-1639 in November, the Alliance for Gun Responsibility is putting forth an ambitious agenda for the coming year. 
8 years ago
fentanyl overdoses...
Nick Bowman

70 percent increase in fentanyl deaths doesn’t tell whole story

Deaths related to fentanyl overdoses are up nearly 70 percent over last year, as reported by the Washington State Department of Health. That number, though, doesn't provide the full scope of the state's drug problem.
8 years ago
Trump wall at WSU in 2016...
MyNorthwest Staff

WSU College Republicans hope to build Trump wall

College Republicans at Washington State University are soliciting money for a replica border wall on the college's campus in Pullman. 
8 years ago
KeyArena...
MyNorthwest Staff

KeyArena renovation breaks ground following NHL announcement

A day after the NHL Board of Governors officially announced its plans to bring a hockey team to Seattle in 2021, KeyArena is commencing its large-scale rebuild to accommodate that team.
8 years ago
West Valley Deputy Police Chief Phil Quinlan answers questions about the Susan Powell investigation...
MyNorthwest Staff

‘Cold’: Lead detective on Susan Powell investigation speaks

WEST VALLEY CITY — Detective Ellis Maxwell had no idea on the morning of Dec. 7, 2009 that his life was about to change, forever. Maxwell had navigated a snowy commute into the West Valley City police headquarters and was at his desk working on a robbery case when his supervisor called his name. “He […]
8 years ago
World War II...
Feliks Banel

One Seattle family’s incredible World War II homefront hospitality

As World War II raged on, one Seattle area home provided a home-away-from-home, and the war, for soldiers sent to fight overseas. It remained a secret to many, and still does today.
8 years ago
Joe Fain...
Hanna Scott

Washington state Dems suspend probe of Fain rape allegations

State Senate Democrats are suspending the outside investigation into a rape allegation against outgoing GOP state Senator Joe Fain, that had been approved by a bipartisan group of senators just last month.
8 years ago
lewis county sheriff i-1639...
MyNorthwest Staff

Lewis County Sheriff’s Office won’t actively enforce I-1639 — for now

When I-1639 kicks in next year, sheriff's deputies in Lewis County won't actively go after violators, preferring to wait until a court challenge from the NRA and 2nd Amendment Foundation runs its course.
8 years ago
Cold weather Seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Freezing weather hits Seattle late for third straight year

The calendar turning to December has immediately brought below-freezing temperatures to the Seattle area. But for the third consecutive year, it's taken a long time to get there.
8 years ago
washington...
KIRO 7 News Staff

The 2020 presidential campaign may get two from Washington state

As the curtain opens on the 2020 presidential campaign two big names from Washington state are considering whether to jump in. And they would bring two very different backgrounds to the campaign.
8 years ago
Big One, earthquake...
MyNorthwest Staff

Study: Seattle would lose water pressure for months in earthquake

A recent study published by Seattle Public Utilities estimates that Seattle and the surrounding suburbs would lose water pressure for as long as two months in a large-scale, catastrophic earthquake.
8 years ago
NHL, hockey...
MyNorthwest Staff

NHL approves new professional hockey team for Seattle

By a unanimous vote, the NHL board approved a new professional hockey team Tuesday morning that will start games in Seattle in 2021.
8 years ago
armed robbers Kent...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Trio of armed robbers hit Kent convenience stores

Kent police say two convenience stores were the target of takeover-style armed robberies by the same three men early Monday.
8 years ago
520 bridge...
MyNorthwest Staff

UW scientists trying to quiet 520 bridge noise impacting neighbors

Residents in the Medina and Clyde Hill are hearing a grating ka-think noise every time a vehicle runs over the metal expansion joints on the 520 bridge.
8 years ago
SPD, Seattle police, Ballard, unarmed cops...
MyNorthwest Staff

District court releases findings on Seattle police contract

United States District Judge James Robart released his findings concerning whether the newly-passed Seattle Police contract adheres to a consent decree issued by the DOJ in 2012.
8 years ago
Pramila Jayapal, call to remove Trump...
MyNorthwest Staff

Rep. Jayapal helps 5 asylum seekers get across US-Mexico border

Five asylum seekers are now in the United States with the help of Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.
8 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Car windows shot out on highway, WSP searching for suspect

Washington State Patrol is investigating a series of incidents where car windows have been shot out. It is unclear how they were shot out or who is behind the dangerous incidents.
8 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Neighbors host demonstration after finding anti-Semitic messages in West Seattle

Folks in West Seattle are standing up against hate after anti-Semitic messages were discovered in their neighborhood last week. It was the latest in an increasing trend of hate crimes in the region.
8 years ago
alajawan...
Hanna Scott

Years apart, witnesses ignore cries for help after 2 boys shot

The story of a 13-year-old boy shot in Des Moines, whose pleas for help were largely ignored, brought back some tough memories for a local mom who has a message for everyone.
8 years ago
hate crime, kirkland, police...
Hanna Scott

Supporters, opposition join forces over this police accountability law

Initiative 940 faced a turbulent process that led all the way to Washington's Supreme Court. Now, lawmakers and organizers are hoping to change this new police accountability law shortly after voters passed it.
8 years ago
limepod...
MyNorthwest Staff

LimePod test drive: Lime’s new carshare product for Seattle

Lime is debuting LimePod in Seattle on Dec. 10, 2019, adding yet another option to its platform and another carshare option in town. MyNorthwest took a test drive in one of Lime's cars.
8 years ago
Casey Kasem...
MyNorthwest Staff

Gig Harbor Police clears family of wrongdoing in Casey Kasem death

The family of beloved TV personality Casey Kasem has officially been cleared by Gig Harbor Police of any wrongdoing in his death, following a month-long investigation.
8 years ago
gun, gun store, firearm, background checks, coronavirus gun ban...
MyNorthwest Staff

Thousands of gun buyers denied in Washington, hundreds referred to police

Police are now required to submit a report of how many people attempt to buy a gun but are denied. The first such report was just sent to lawmakers. This is what is states.
8 years ago
Dead sea lion...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Ninth sea lion confirmed to have been shot and killed in Puget Sound

Another sea lion has been confirmed to have been shot and killed in Puget Sound, making for the ninth one inside of the last two months.
8 years ago