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Stabbed...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Woman stabbed at Seattle Center dies at Harborview

Police are investigating after a 30-year-old woman was stabbed at Seattle Center on Friday afternoon.
8 years ago
Kent PD shut down 18 massage parlors for illegal prostitution Friday morning...
MyNorthwest Staff

Kent PD shuts down 18 massage parlors for illegal prostitution

The Kent Police Department notified 18 massage parlors that they're being shut down, as the city is in the process of filing charges for licensing violations and illegal prostitution. 
8 years ago
seattle homeless...
MyNorthwest Staff

Three years later, Seattle’s homeless emergency persists

Three years ago, Seattle and King County declared a homeless emergency. Today, the problem persists with few permanent solutions.
8 years ago
Matt Shea...
MyNorthwest Staff

Rep. Shea responds to biblical war ‘manifesto’ controversy

Washington state Representative Matt Shea, a Republican from Spokane Valley, has come under heavy criticism for a "manifesto" he wrote detailing rules and bases for a "biblical war."
8 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Bothell Police Department’s new crime-fighting tool — ebikes

Officers now have access to new electric powered bikes acquired earlier this year. The RAD Power Bikes are made by a company in Ballard.
8 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Celebration planned to say hello to new SR 99 tunnel, goodbye to viaduct

The weekend of Feb. 2-3, people will have their first chance to walk inside the new State Route 99 tunnel and their last chance to walk on the Alaskan Way Viaduct.
8 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Power cut to some around Puget Sound amid heavy rain, gusty winds

Some Puget Sound Energy customers are without power after heavy rain overnight and gusty winds.
8 years ago
safe injection sites...
MyNorthwest Staff

‘Dozens and dozens’ of underground safe injection sites in Seattle

According to one needle exchange operator, there are dozens of underground safe injection sites already operating in and around Seattle with clients ranging from low to middle class.
8 years ago
JoDe Goudy representing the Yakama Nation at the U.S. Supreme Court...
MyNorthwest Staff

U.S. Supreme Court denies entry to Yakama Nation chairman over headdress

Security at the U.S. Supreme court denied entry to the Yakama Nation Tribal Council Chairman over his traditional headdress Tuesday morning.
8 years ago
charter schools...
MyNorthwest Staff

Tacoma special needs bus drivers (mostly) return to work

After calling out sick for three days, bus drivers for special needs children returned to work Thursday.
8 years ago
Chris Cornell's family at the unveiling of his statue...
MyNorthwest Staff

Chris Cornell’s family suing doctor for over-prescribing drugs

Family members of Chris Cornell are suing a doctor they claim over-prescribed drugs to the rock singer, leading to his death.
8 years ago
boeing, 737 MAX...
MyNorthwest Staff

Suspicious package shuts down roads around Boeing in Renton

Renton police closed roads around Boeing's campus after a suspicious package was reported in the area Thursday morning.
8 years ago
Joe Fain...
Hanna Scott

Rape allegation, lack of investigation leaves 47th Senate seat vulnerable

Washington's 47th District is one of the state's few swing districts. The current race includes a rape allegation against incumbent Joe Fain. His opponent Mona Das is focused on housing, Sound Transit, and taxes.
8 years ago
Initiative 1631...
Mike Lewis

Washington carbon tax initiative: Where there’s smoke there’s ire

It's not just Washington voters who are focused on Initiative 1631 which seeks to tax fossil fuels. Groups for and against so-called carbon taxes across the country are paying close attention.
8 years ago
lead, water, bellevue, north bend...
KIRO 7 News Staff

FBI investigating after North Bend water tank tampered with

Someone broke into a water tank serving 175 North Bend residents, and dropped white pellets into the water supply. Locals are being asked to not drink the water.
8 years ago
Doug Ericksen, COVID treatment...
Hanna Scott

State Senate seat in 42nd among a handful Dems hope to flip in blue wave

The state Senate race for the 42nd district is heating up between Republican incumbent Doug Ericksen, and two-term Bellingham City Councilmember, Pinky Vargas.
8 years ago
Olympia Bomb Threat...
MyNorthwest Staff

Authorities identify suspect in weekly bomb threats to Olympia

After being inundated with weekly bomb threats, authorities in Olympia now believe they've identified the man responsible. 
8 years ago
rape kit, rape kits, Torchlight...
MyNorthwest Staff

Could system that tracks rape kits help end the backlog in Washington?

With a backlog of over 6,400 untested rape kits, technology that can track their progress is now fully operational across the state.
8 years ago
Elma standoff arrows 13-year-old boy...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle man charged with murder after shooting homeless man

The homelessness crisis in Seattle has taken an even darker turn after tensions grew so severe that a homeless man was shot and killed in the Licton Springs neighborhood. John Thomas Davis, 55, has been charged with second degree murder for the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Daniel Alberto in Licton Springs. He is being held […]
8 years ago
b-17, flying fortress...
Feliks Banel

Flying Fortress: A forgotten prototype crash that almost ended Boeing

The Flying Fortress became a legend of American engineering, especially during WWII. Boeing put everything it had into the plane, but it almost didn't happen because of one mistake and a tragic crash.
8 years ago
Arlington...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Arlington teacher, pastor accused of recording indecent videos of women, students

An Arlington teacher and church pastor is accused of secretly recording videos of women and students at school. Evidence was found by a student on a misplaced USB drive.
8 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Officer shoots suspect in high-speed police chase ending in Woodinville

A police officer fired shots at a suspect in a high-speed police chase that started in Snohomish County, went through Seattle, and ended in Woodinville early Wednesday.
8 years ago
Hanna Scott

State’s new prescription rules to roll out next month

Fewer pills and more oversight are just some of the aspects of new state rules to help fight the opioid crisis in Washington state.
8 years ago
Voter turnout in King County could end up breaking records, advisory votes...
MyNorthwest Staff

King County primed for biggest midterm voter turnout ever

With Election Day right around the corner, King County could end up with the highest voter turnout it's ever had for a midterm.
8 years ago