Hanna Scott
Big defeat for taxpayers seeking car tab relief in wake of ST3
A Pierce County Superior Court judge has delivered a major blow to a group of taxpayers behind a class action lawsuit against Sound Transit over the high car tab fees that came with ST3 – the $54-billion light rail expansion narrowly approved by voters in 2016.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Eight school districts in midst of teacher strike
Teachers in eight school districts across Western Washington are walking the picket line on Friday. Most schools were supposed to begin classes on Wednesday or Thursday.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Sea-Tac International Airport dealing with rat infestation
Construction and a growing number of travelers have created a new problem at Sea-Tac International Airport: rats.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Suspect in custody after hostage situation, gunfire erupts in Parkland
A suspect is in custody after exchanging gunfire with deputies in Parkland on Thursday night.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Deaths of women in University District apartment was case of murder-suicide
The King County Medical Examiner said two women whose bodies were found in a University District apartment in Seattle died in a murder-suicide.8 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
‘Stop BEZOS Act’ introduced in Senate targeting large employers
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced a bill that would tax large employers for the government assistance its employees receive. It's titled the "Stop BEZOS Act."8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Citizen patrols on watch for Olympia cat killer
An Olympia man has started patrols to watch for the cat killer that is mutilating pets and displaying them in the area. He has a theory about the perpetrator.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Homeless good Samaritan helps cancer survivor get stolen bike back
A specially-designed bike for a cancer survivor was stolen in Seattle. Thanks to one alert homeless person, that bike was returned to the rightful owner.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Teacher strikes and a lawsuit as the school year begins
Teachers in Tacoma say they will strike on Thursday for the first day of school. And it's not the only district with teachers walking the picket line.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Safeco Field funding compromise is big loss for tourism industry
A King County Council committee has introduced legislation to appease both affordable housing advocates and the Mariners, but it's a big loss for the local tourism industry.8 years ago
Mike Lewis
Showbox owner is suing the City of Seattle
The family that owns the Showbox theater is suing the City of Seattle for incorporating the iconic venue into the Pike Place Market Historical District.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Investors announced for Seattle’s NHL franchise
Investors for Seattle's NHL franchise were announced Wednesday and include major players in the city's tech and sports scenes.8 years ago
Feliks Banel
Seattle’s battle scars revealed by hidden cannon balls
It's not just old mines that pop up around Seattle. The city has a history of unearthing cannon balls from "The Battle of Seattle," when the military fired upon Native Americans from a ship in Elliott Bay.8 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Crews attempting to treat sick orca
Researchers injected a sick orca with antibiotics Monday and hoped to follow up with a dewormer on Tuesday.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Two women stabbed in Seattle’s University District
Two women were found stabbed to death Tuesday morning in an apartment in Seattle's University District.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bellevue neighborhood claims the highest rent in the Northwest
This Bellevue neighborhood has the highest rent in all of the Pacific Northwest. In fact, the Seattle metro area has the highest rents in the region.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Two dead in crash on I-90 near Ellensburg
One adult and one child were killed in a collision involving a single motor home pulling a trailer on westbound I-90 near Ellensburg on Monday afternoon.8 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Sick orca spotted near San Juan Island
After fears that she had died, sickly orca calf J-50, also known as Scarlet, has been spotted in Hein Bank - waters off of San Juan Island.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Labor groups, big soda stump for I-1634 to fight soda taxes
On Labor Day, groups are speaking in support of Initiative 1634, which would prohibit new local taxes on soft drinks and groceries.8 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Which Washington teachers, districts are still negotiating
Most school districts around the state start class this week, but some have not reached an agreement with teachers on contracts.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Report: Seattle-area drivers among worst of 200 largest US cities
A new report says Seattle-area drivers are among some of the worst in the 200 largest US cities.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
One dead in shooting in Everett on Sunday morning
Everett police responded to a call Sunday that an elderly man in his 90s shot a man in his 40s. Police later confirmed that the 40-year-old man had died.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Police investigating homicide in International District
Seattle police detectives are investigating a homicide after a 56-year-old man was found dead Saturday afternoon in the Chinatown International District.8 years ago
