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Feliks Banel

Seattle was conceived in Eastern Oregon, thanks to this mystery man

It was a mystery man on the Oregon Trail who suggested the Denny Party travel north where they would found Seattle. He has recently become less of a mystery.
8 years ago
I-1639...
Hanna Scott

Pro vs con: Both sides fighting over I-1639 gun control initiative

The campaign manager for Yes on I-1639 believes the hundreds of thousands of people who signed the petition knew what they were signing. Gun rights advocates are fighting the initiative.
8 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle teachers could begin strike on first day of school

Seattle teachers voted Tuesday night to go on strike September 5 if the district and union can't reach an agreement on a new contract. Teachers want higher pay.
8 years ago
ordnance...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Crews detonate ordnance found floating in Puget Sound

Coast Guard officials said Tuesday afternoon that an unexploded ordnance was floating in the water east of Brownsville Marina in Kitsap County.
8 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Confusing tale of I-940 moves forward to November ballot

The story of I-940 is a bit confusing, but in the end, an unlikely alliance of law enforcement advocates and police reform activists are disappointed but determined to continue the legislative fight.
8 years ago
Zika, west nile virus...
KIRO 7 News Staff

West Nile virus jumps the Cascades, found in Pierce County

Mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus for the first time west of the Cascade Mountains, in Pierce County. What to know about the infection.
8 years ago
teachers...
MyNorthwest Staff

Why Washington teachers are preparing to strike amid new education funding

The Washington Education Association argues that school districts were provided enough money for decent teacher pay this year. Why then are teachers preparing to strike?
8 years ago
nafta, trump...
KIRO 7 News Staff

After U.S.-Mexico trade announcement, Washington businesses wonder about Canada

Washington companies that do business with Canada are considering possible changes to NAFTA as President Trump negotiates with Mexico, leaving Canada out.
8 years ago
smart home...
Hanna Scott

Injured JBLM veteran gets smart home in Issaquah

Major Edward "Flip" Klein was injured serving in Afghanistan in 2012. Now, he has a smart home in Issaquah designed to his needs.
8 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Jacksonville mass shooting has Seattle-area gamers worried about PAX West conference security

After a mass shooting at a Florida video game tournament, audiences are concerned about Seattle's PAX West event that will draw thousands to town.
8 years ago
3d-printed guns...
MyNorthwest Staff

Court maintains online ban on plans for 3D-printed guns

A federal judge in Seattle is keeping an online ban in place while a case moves forward, blocking plans for 3D printed guns from being posted on the internet.
8 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Second Amazon Go store opens in downtown Seattle

A second Amazon Go store, without cashiers, opened in downtown Seattle Monday morning, about a mile from the Amazon spheres.
8 years ago
seattle, airbnb, housing, loftium...
Heather Bosch

Bellevue scolds landlord after tenant rents home on Airbnb

If you're a landlord, there's another reason to be more careful about who you rent to. You might be breaking the law and not even realize it as some renters utilize Airbnb.
8 years ago
smoke, air quality...
MyNorthwest Staff

Smoke to return to Puget Sound after brief relief Monday

The rain may have helped Western Washington air quality, but forecasters say the smoke and haze could return quickly this week.
8 years ago
crane, labor strike...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Construction labor strike halting municipal projects

More than a dozen public construction projects around the Puget Sound region have ground to a halt. The work stopped when crane and heavy equipment operators went on strike.
8 years ago
safeco field...
Hanna Scott

King County Council to take up $180M for Safeco Field

As the King County Council prepares to vote on a controversial proposal to use $180 million of the county's hotel-motel tax for upgrades to Safeco Field as part of a new 25-year deal with the team, the Regional Policy Committee heard from representatives from the Mariners and the Seahawks, as well as the Seattle Sports Commission about the community impact professional sports have on the area.
8 years ago
I-1639...
MyNorthwest Staff

Court overturns I-1639 decision, allows gun measure on ballot

The Washington State Supreme Court unanimously overturned a decision that removed I-1639 from the November ballot.
8 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Watch: Runaway boat at Normandy Park

An empty boat was going in circles in the water near Normandy Park in Burien on Friday evening.
8 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Violence prompts Olympia to close city park

The City of Olympia is closing a downtown park it opened just four years ago because of ongoing violence and threats against park employees.
8 years ago
humpback...
KIRO 7 News Staff

NOAA: Humpback whale killed by apparent ship strike near Neah Bay

A juvenile humpback whale was killed by an apparent ship strike in Washington state, NOAA said on Friday.
8 years ago
gun, firearm, guns, education...
MyNorthwest Staff

State Superintendent: We are not going to put guns in our classrooms

Washington State Superintendent is responding to the potential federal plan to buy guns for teachers. Not in Washington state, he says.
8 years ago
safe injection site, heroin injection site, safe injection sites...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Experts counter study that says safe injection sites don’t bring down mortality rates

A local health expert says a recent study stating safe injection sites don't work is not what it seems and should not be taken too seriously.
8 years ago
smoke, haze, wildfire smoke...
MyNorthwest Staff

OK, so the wildfire smoke didn’t entirely go away

Wildfire smoke was supposed to have left the Puget Sound region by Friday, but nature had other plans. Maybe keep some of those face masks around, just in case.
8 years ago
inmate...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Search underway for inmate mistakenly released from King County Jail

Police are searching for an inmate who was mistakenly released from the King County Correctional Facility in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.
8 years ago