Image: A Washington State Patrol vehicle...
Sam Campbell

Road rage on SR167 ends in gunfire, troopers search for suspect

A driver on State Route 167 near Renton opened fired at another driver next to him after an argument between the two, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) said.
21 days ago
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Frank Sumrall

High school football coach resigns after leading tackling drills without pads

A head football coach in the Shelton School District has resigned following students practice tackling drills without pads under his watch.
21 days ago
Photo: A hole in the West Seattle off-ramp to SR 99....
Julia Dallas

‘Living on borrowed time’: Washington, US bridges need repair, replacement

University of Washington Civil Engineer John Stanton said nationally, the need to repair -- and replace -- bridges is quite high.
22 days ago
A Seattle Police Department vehicle....
Julia Dallas

Barrage of gunshots in Seattle lead police to Mercer Island crime

At least 26 gunshots were fired in the Rainer Valley neighborhood Monday night, leading officers to evidence of another crime.
22 days ago
Images: At left, Bellevue Police Department Officer Kevin Bereta is seen in his uniform. At right, ...
Julia Dallas

Bellevue officer injured in VP Harris motorcade recalls road to reclaiming benefits

Bellevue Police Officer Kevin Bereta's life changed while he was on VP Kamala Harris' service detail during her visit to Washington.
22 days ago
Instacart...
Heather Bosch

Instacart settles over Seattle’s gig worker sick pay law

Instacart will pay $730,041 dollars to settle claims it violated Seattle's law that provides gig workers paid sick leave.
22 days ago
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Feliks Banel

Baltimore bridge collapse reminds Washingtonians of past disasters

A container ship rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing the bridge to crumble into the river below.
22 days ago
Image: Utah Utes women's basketball coach Lynne Roberts reacts during the third quarter of her team...
Michelle Bodkin and Madisan Miller, KSL Sports

Coeur d’Alene officials express regret, sorrow after Utah team experienced ‘racial hate crimes’

Idaho officials spoke about the racial incidents the Utah women's basketball team experienced while traveling for the NCAA Tournament.
22 days ago
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Julia Dallas

Grizzly bears could soon roam Washington forests in controversial plan

Last week, agencies outlined a plan to reintroduce grizzly bears to the North Cascades. However, some lawmakers are pushing back.
22 days ago
Equal pay...
Bill Kaczaraba

Wage gap in Washington shows women, minorities continue to get short shrift

The fight for equal pay in Washington is far from over, with women and minorities still on the short end of the wage gap.
22 days ago
costco food court...
Kate Stone

No more freebies: Costco cracks down on food court access

Costco is reportedly restricting food court access in the latest move to ensure only paying members enjoy the retail giant's in-store prices and products.
22 days ago
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Sam Campbell

Military helicopter crashes on JBLM after ‘mishap,’ two crew onboard

A military Apache helicopter crashed on the grounds of JBLM with two soldiers on board Tuesday morning.
22 days ago
Seattle bank robberies...
Lisa Brooks

SPD, FBI investigating string of Seattle bank robberies

A middle-aged white man is suspected of committing several bank robberies in the Seattle area over the past few months.
22 days ago
boeing ceo...
Lisa Brooks

Seattle attorney on Boeing CEO: ‘His days were numbered as soon as that door plug blew out’

Responding to Boeing's changes at CEO and other leadership positions, Seattle Attorney Mark Lindquist said the company needed to go even further.
22 days ago
tulip...
Bill Kaczaraba

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is blooming early this year

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is a vibrant spring celebration, attracting visitors with its spectacular display of tulips and daffodils. The festival for 2024 is scheduled to run from April 1 to April 30.
23 days ago
Image: A "road closed ahead" sign was put up on a Lynnwood road due to flooding....
Julia Dallas

Everett, Olympia work to prevent sweeping floods as city land sinks

The City of Everett and the City of Olympia are both taking steps to prevent devastating floods such as a new hazard mitigation plan.
23 days ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Court documents: Suspect was going 107 mph when he hit, killed trooper along I-5 in Marysville

Court documents say a Lynnwood man charged with the death of a Washington State Patrol trooper was going 107 mph when his SUV hit the trooper’s patrol vehicle.
23 days ago
Strippers...
Matt Markovich

‘Strippers Bill of Rights’ signed into law, allows adult establishments to serve alcohol

The Washington state House advanced a so-called ‘Strippers Bill of Rights’ along a party-line vote 58-36, but not before making substantial changes to the original Senate version.
23 days ago
Image: Stick and ground cinnamon is displayed for a photograph in Concord, New Hampshire....
Julia Dallas

Cinnamon products prompt Washington Poison Center health warnings

The FDA and the Washington Poison Center have issued health alerts after finding lead in six cinnamon products.
23 days ago
Photo: The Boeing Co. logo is displayed outside of company offices....
Ursula Reutin

Ursula: Boeing has finally taken a step in the right direction

Boeing CEO David Calhoun acknowledged that the mid-air blowout of an Alaska Airlines door panel was a watershed.
23 days ago
Bellevue sexual misconduct...
Frank Sumrall

Bellevue police looking into allegations of sexual misconduct between 13, 9-year-old

BPD is investigating sexual misconduct allegations involving a 13-year-old suspect who may have inappropriately touched a 9-year-old multiple times.
23 days ago
Montlake turn lanes...
Sam Campbell

‘Decades of headaches’ end: Montlake turn lanes onto SR-520 expected to ease congestion

Montlake turn lanes should ease congestion around one of the busiest interchanges in Seattle ending five decades of “circuitous” workarounds.
23 days ago
Image: Google Chrome pins and stickers are displayed during the Google I/O developers conference at...
Bill Kaczaraba

Google Chrome moves towards privacy protections for users, may hurt advertisers

The Google Chrome move is part of a broader trend towards greater privacy protections for users but also presents challenges for advertisers and publishers.
23 days ago
boeing...
Frank Sumrall

Boeing CEO, president step down amid company turbulence

Boeing CEO David Calhoun is retiring, effective at the end of the year, alongside commercial airplanes President and CEO Stan Deal, effective today.
23 days ago