hospital burglar sledgehammer...
Frank Sumrall

Police searching for hospital burglar equipped with sledgehammer

The Lacey Police Department is actively searching for a suspect who allegedly committed a burglary at a hospital with a sledgehammer.
34 minutes ago
Photo: On Monday, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced there will be 16 new preschool classrooms across Se...
Julia Dallas

Harrell’s office announces Seattle preschool slots for thousands of kids

Thousands more families will have the chance to start their children's Seattle preschool education earlier, thanks to a program launching.
11 hours ago
Digital...
Micki Gamez

How parents can help prevent children from falling victim to online sex crimes

Chances are, if your teen has a cell phone or tablet, they either know someone or they have been the victim of an online sex crime because kids as young as seven are online more than ever. My interest in this story began almost the same time last year when my daughter came home and […]
15 hours ago
Pierce County Jail...
Bill Kaczaraba

Pierce County Corrections chief at odds with the employee guild

The Corrections Bureau's Guild has issued Patti Jackson a vote of 'no confidence,' as reported by The Tacoma News Tribune.
16 hours ago
Image: A Seattle Police Department vehicle seen during the day...
Sam Campbell

Security guard stabbed, suspect barricades inside Beacon Hill apartment

SWAT officers surrounded a complex in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood after police said a man stabbed a guard barricaded himself inside.
18 hours ago
seattle indecent exposure...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle man arrested for 14 counts of indecent exposure, most near schools

A 34-year-old man was arrested by Seattle police (SPD) in connection to 14 counts of indecent exposure near Lake Forest Park.
18 hours ago
Federal Way shootings...
Bill Kaczaraba

Federal Way Police say two shootings are related

Police believe two shootings in Federal Way are related.
20 hours ago
Mulitple I-5 lanes shut down...
Frank Sumrall

I-5 open after person ran around ‘throwing traffic barrels’ on highway

Interstate 5 (I-5) opens after an incident involving a person running around forced multiple lanes to close just south of Madison Street.
22 hours ago
Image: Deputies stopped a group of "suspicious" people at a smoke shop at the intersection of 72nd ...
James Lynch and Frank Sumrall

Suspect wearing body armor shot and killed by Pierce County deputies

Two Pierce County deputies were on a routine patrol and ended up shooting and killing a man wearing body armor in Tacoma early Monday.
23 hours ago
Keri Bergere described being attacked by a young cougar and her escape from the animal....
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News and KIRO 7 news staff

‘It was really scary’: North Bend cougar victim shares story of survival

Avid cyclist Keri Bergere relived the moment last month when she was attacked by a cougar and became a victim.
1 day ago
Image: Prices at the gas pump in Washington have dipped. But they remain the among the highest in t...
Steve Coogan

Seattle area average energy prices: Gasoline, utility gas prices dip, electricity rises

Looking at energy prices, gasoline in the Seattle area in February fell, while households pay more for electricity, federal numbers report.
1 day ago
Image: The Eagle Falls swimming hole on South Fork Skykomish River is seen in October 2017....
Steve Coogan

2 bodies recovered near Eagle Falls after men fell and went missing

Snohomish County rescuers recovered the bodies from the Skykomish River at Eagle Falls Sunday. The men went missing Saturday.
2 days ago
Image: The Bellingham Police Department is seeking assistance to find Alexis Lee Roubideaux, 28, wh...
Steve Coogan

Indigenous Bellingham woman, believed to be 6 months pregnant, not seen in months

Two law-enforcement agencies have used social media to issue requests for assistance in finding a pregnant Indigenous woman from Bellingham.
2 days ago
Starbucks sign. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Starbucks accused of violating Disabilities Act by charging extra for non-dairy

In a lawsuit filed in Federal Court, Starbucks has been accused of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by charging extra for non-dairy products, such as plant-based or lactose-free milk.
3 days ago
Photo: The company logo shines off the hood of a 2021 K5 sedan on display in the Kia exhibit at the...
Micki Gamez

Hyundai owners were able to get free anti-theft software updates

This weekend, a free software upgrade for Hyundai owners will take place at four locations throughout Western Washington.
3 days ago
Photo: A patient prepares to take the first of two combination pills, mifepristone, for a medicatio...
Julia Dallas

Ex-Gig Harbor nurse practitioner charged, allegedly forced abortion pills in girlfriend

A former Gig Harbor nurse practitioner has been charged with rape and assault after allegedly forcing abortion pills inside his girlfriend.
3 days ago
Neighborhoods gather as police patrol during an active shooter situation in Levittown, a community ...
The Associated Press

Man suspected of killing 3 people in Philadelphia area arrested in New Jersey, police say

A man suspected of killing three family members in their Philadelphia-area homes Saturday was arrested in New Jersey.
3 days ago
Image: A Washington ferry pulls up to the dock on March 29, 2020 in Edmonds....
James Lynch

State of Washington to pay $8.5M to families of 2021 DUI crash victims

The state of Washington will pay $8.5 million to the families of two people killed in a 2021 DUI crash on Whidbey Island, one attorney said.
3 days ago
Image: A portion of the Boeing aircraft that housed Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 burst open while th...
Heather Bosch

Attorney ‘stunned’ to see similar Boeing quality control problem 6 years later

A passenger - on a Boeing plane in which a door plug blew out - said the rush of air was so strong, it tore off his shoes and socks.
3 days ago
Image: Medford Jet Center staff investigate underneath a United AirlinesBoeing 737-824 that landed ...
Steve Coogan

Boeing plane found to have missing panel after flight lands in Oregon

A United Airlines plane Boeing manufactured was grounded in Medford, Oregon, after it was found to be missing a panel after landing Friday.
4 days ago
Photo: An official walks toward an entrance to the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, Cali...
Associated Press

Judge appoints special master to oversee California federal women’s prison after rampant abuse

A judge on Friday appointed a special master to oversee a troubled federal women’s prison in California known for rampant sexual abuse.
4 days ago
Photo: Akenji in 2019....
Julia Dallas

Local zoo announces pregnant gorilla with positive test

The Woodland Park Zoo announced that one of their gorillas is expecting. It used the same type of pregnancy test a human would.
4 days ago
Seattle housing...
Bill Kaczaraba

Construction jobs shrink in Seattle metro area

Construction jobs shrunk by 4% last year in the Seattle metro area, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
4 days ago
photo: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, left, and prosecutor Daysha Young speak to each...
Kate Brumback and Alanna Durkin Richer, The Associated Press

Prosecutor leaves Georgia election case against Trump after relationship with district attorney

A prosecutor who had a relationship with an attorney formally withdrew Friday from the Georgia election interference case against Trump.
4 days ago