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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
Pullman, Pullman sexual assault...
MyNorthwest Staff

Pullman cop arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting WSU student

A veteran Pullman police sergeant was arrested Tuesday, and stands accused of sexually assaulting a Washington State University student late last March.
8 years ago
twizy, lime, carsharing, carshare...
MyNorthwest Staff

Lime to expand from bikeshare into carshare in Seattle

Lime has applied to offer cars for rent in Seattle, in addition to the bikes and scooters it offers around the country. The company could offer a new carshare service in Seattle akin to ReachNow or Car2Go.
8 years ago
menstrual products, Could Seattle's tampon tax be coming to an end?...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle to consider eliminating ‘tampon tax’

The Seattle City Council will consider doing away with the retail sales and use tax that is currently on tampons and other menstrual hygiene products.
8 years ago
Trump, ferguson...
MyNorthwest Staff

Washington AG preparing for a fight over Trump’s citizenship plan

President Donald Trump's latest idea has Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson preparing for a fight, yet again. This time, Trump wants to end birthrights for some people born in the United States.
8 years ago
Paine Field airport...
MyNorthwest Staff

FAA claims Paine Field Airport won’t pose noise issues, neighbors disagree

A recent FAA study claims that Paine Field's upcoming commercial airport won't cause noise problems for neighbors, but some residents in the area aren't buying it. 
8 years ago
Special needs school bus drivers called out sick for a third day, education...
MyNorthwest Staff

Tacoma bus drivers for special needs students call in sick for third day

Almost two-dozen Tacoma school bus drivers for special needs students called in sick for a third day, in protest of low pay and long hours. 
8 years ago
vigil...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Gov. Inslee attends Seattle vigil, security increased after Pittsburgh shooting

Governor Jay Inslee attended a vigil Monday evening to mourn the loss of 11 people killed in a violent attack at a Pittsburgh synagogue Saturday. Meanwhile, security and police patrols have been increased in the Puget Sound region.
8 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Halloween ‘Grinch’ caught vandalizing Tacoma decorations

A man was caught on surveillance camera destroying Halloween displays at two South Tacoma homes and neighbors believe the same man is responsible.
8 years ago
UPS...
KIRO 7 News Staff

UPS launching cargo eBikes in downtown Seattle

You’ll soon see a miniature version of the classic UPS delivery vehicles on Seattle sidewalks and bicycle lanes. UPS chose Seattle to launch its cargo electrically assisted bikes and modular package delivery trailers.
8 years ago
Spider season is upon us...
MyNorthwest Staff

Look out, spider season is here in the Northwest

Noticing more spiders showing up in your home? That's because it's spider season in Washington.
8 years ago
QFC hazard pay...
MyNorthwest Staff

Why many Seattle area QFC stores have altered late night hours

Seattle area QFC stores have modified store hours in response to security concerns and thefts. The stores are no longer open 24 hours.
8 years ago
Washington ballot and voter pamphlet...
MyNorthwest Staff

Monday marks the final deadline to register to vote in Washington

Your last chance to register to vote in Washington is nearing -- the deadline to register online was Oct. 8, but there's still time to go in person.
8 years ago
religious gatherings, evangelical...
MyNorthwest Staff

Inspired by faith, Seattle landlords give tenants a month free of rent

Husband and wife Kory Slaatthaug and Mickey Bambrick were simply inspired by their Christian faith, and saved money for a year in order to give their tenants a month off.
8 years ago
Opioids...
Hanna Scott

New initiative is reducing the amount of prescription drugs in circulation

A new effort to fight the opioid crisis in Washington is making a significant dent in the number of prescription opioids in circulation.
8 years ago
Amazon, tax...
MyNorthwest Staff

One thing liberals and conservatives agree on: Confidence in Amazon

A recent poll conducted by Georgetown University found that the confidence citizens have in Amazon as an American institution is high both for liberals and conservatives. 
8 years ago
health insurance exchange...
Andrew Lanier

Washington health insurance costs going up by 13 percent

It's almost time for open enrollment in Washington's health insurance exchange, or private insurance. Either way, costs will be going up by 13 percent.
8 years ago
ferry...
KIRO 7 News Staff

State says seven ferries out of service points to need for new vessels

The ferry system has cut all service to Sidney, British Columbia, and has reduced runs in the San Juan Islands while seven vessels are out of service.
8 years ago
Locke...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Former Gov. Gary Locke disputes key claim of Rossi campaign

Democrat Kim Schrier featured former Governor Gary Locke at a news conference to dispute a claim by opponent Dino Rossi that he helped with the 2003 budget without raising taxes.
8 years ago
University of Washington's truth class will be offered in fall quarter...
KIRO 7 News Staff

After adopting fake news class, UW moves forward to teach ‘truth’

University of Washington’s newest political science class asks one question: How do we know what’s true? Professor Mark Smith argues that everyone holds some beliefs that are not true.
8 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Region’s traffic snarled after semi crash, fire on I-405 in Bellevue

A semi truck caught on fire after striking a light pole on I-405 through Bellevue at the start of the early Friday morning commute.
8 years ago
Issaquah...
MyNorthwest Staff

2 women suing Issaquah School District for bullying, retaliation

Two young women are suing the Issaquah School District, alleging school officials repeatedly failed to protect them amid a hail of harassment.
8 years ago
GrayKey can bypass certain security measures for iPhones...
Nick Bowman

SPD is considering technology that can crack iPhones, but is it legal?

GrayKey is gaining steam as a technology that can crack a locked iPhone, and the Seattle Police Department could be the next to jump on board. But is actually legal?
8 years ago