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Woman’s body found on Everett street, apparently dragged by driver

Everett police say they’re working to identify the driver who apparently hit a woman and dragged her for nearly a block before taking off.
7 years ago

Transient orcas seen feeding on gray whale south of Whidbey Island

Passengers and crew aboard two Puget Sound Express whale-watching boats witnessed transient orcas feed on a gray whale Saturday south of Whidbey Island.
7 years ago

7-year-old missing for nearly 24 hours in North Cascades National Park, found safe

A happy ending to the search for a 7-year-old girl missing overnight in the North Cascades National Park, as she has been found alive and safe.
7 years ago

6-month-old with newest confirmed measles case in King County taken to Seattle Children’s

Another person in King County has tested positive for the measles, Seattle and King County health officials said.
7 years ago

Federal Way police investigating shooting that left one with serious injuries

Police are investigating an overnight shooting in Federal Way that left one person in serious condition. The shooting occurred at around 3 a.m. Saturday on 37th Avenue Southwest, near the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club.
7 years ago

Male birth control: Seattle couple opens up about gel study

Aaron and his wife Volha Lockhart are part of the first clinical trial to test the safety and effectiveness of a male birth control gel, and spoke to KIRO 7 about how things are progressing.
7 years ago

Department of Health: Prepare for wildfire smoke now

The Department of Health is advising Washingtonians to prepare now for upcoming smoky days and unhealthy air quality that is expected this summer.
7 years ago

Musician beaten by homeless man in Seattle continues to recover

The musician who was attacked by a homeless man with a baseball bat in Seattle last year is still recovering. This is his journey.
7 years ago

‘Look at camera for entry’: Tacoma store using facial recognition technology

KIRO 7 has learned the Jacksons Food Stores location at South 38th Street and Pacific Avenue in Tacoma is using facial recognition technology that’s designed to help prevent thefts and robberies by controlling who’s allowed into the store.
7 years ago

‘She could never see the child again’ Wenatchee woman in Saudi Arabia faces custody battle

A Wenatchee native living and working in Saudi Arabia is now struggling with the courts and her ex-husband for permanent custody of their 4-year-old Saudi-born daughter.
7 years ago

Maple Valley couple tracks down illegal dumper

Trash is being dumped on private property, but the owners discovered a big clue to solve the mystery.
7 years ago

City begins clearing large Seattle homeless camp after drug-ring bust

A large homeless encampment at 10th Avenue South and Dearborn Avenue South that the city of Seattle calls “high risk” was cleared out Monday morning. It comes days after Seattle Police took down two drug ring operations funneling drugs and weapons to homeless camps. The city said the camp is so large, the work to clean […]
7 years ago

One person shot at house party in Maple Leaf early Sunday

Police are investigating after a man was shot at a house party in the Maple Leaf neighborhood of Seattle early Sunday morning.
7 years ago

Health officials zero in on origin of recent measles outbreak after 6th case

A sixth confirmed measles case in Western Washington has health officials on the hunt for where this latest outbreak originated.
7 years ago

Could new Puget Sound airport solve region’s travel crunch?

It might be a few years, but eventually, the Puget Sound region could potentially get the OK to build a brand new airport serving even more travelers.
7 years ago

Measles concerns: Your questions answered by health officials

The State Health Department said this week there are five new measles cases: two in King County, two in Pierce County and one in Snohomish County. Thursday afternoon, Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle and King County, answered questions about measles concerns. RELATED: Issaquah closes school for measles exposure “No one […]
7 years ago

Attacker who beat Indian-American man, calling him slurs, sentenced to maximum jail time

The victim of a hate crime in Kirkland wants you to see the cell phone video that captured a stranger brutally attacking him in a Safeway parking lot.
7 years ago

First Copper River salmon arrives in Seattle

The first batch of the celebrated fish from Cordova, Alaska arrived in Seattle Friday morning. The first shipment was 18,000 pounds.
7 years ago

New measles cases confirmed in King, Snohomish, Pierce counties

The Department of Health announced four newly diagnosed measles cases Wednesday in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties.
7 years ago

Dozens of teachers in Edmonds to be laid off because of budget shortfalls

Dozens of teachers in Edmonds will be getting layoff letters Wednesday. The school district says it's something that needs to happen to help the district close a major budget gap of $17.7 million.
7 years ago

Call to action after report on Seattle’s ‘most prolific offenders’

There's been a massive call to action after a damning report on the 100 most prolific offenders in Seattle. Business owners are fed up and want the criminals locked up for good.
7 years ago

Moses Lake plant stopping production because of China tariffs

A major employer in Moses Lake is stopping production of silicon used in solar panels. More than 100 workers could be laid off in a few weeks.
7 years ago

Washington ranks as best state in the country, according to new report

Washington is the best state in America, according to a new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. 
7 years ago

King, Pierce health departments warn of possible measles exposure

Health departments in Pierce and King counties are warning of a possible measles exposure in over a dozen locations spanning both counties.
7 years ago