City gives unanimous nod to nominate Showbox for landmark status
The Landmarks Preservation Board unanimously agreed to move forward and nominate the Showbox Theater to be an official city landmark.7 years ago
Experts say decades of fighting wildfires has actually made them worse
One expert says that with the aid of controlled burns, it could take decades of allowing the natural cycles to return before wildfire conditions improve.7 years ago
Aftermath of radiation leak at UW Harborview building continues
Radiation cleanup and testing efforts are still going on more than a month after crews spilled radioactive powder at a University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center building.7 years ago
Seattle child kidnapping suspect has been arrested 105 times
A 47-year-old man charged last week in an attempt to kidnap a 9-year-old girl has been arrested 104 previous times in King County over the last 14 years, according to court records.7 years ago
Child escapes serious injury in Leavenworth cougar attack
A Leavenworth park was reopened after a four-year-old boy escaped being mauled by a cougar. The family's dogs chased the big cat away.7 years ago
Man arrested in Kirkland homicide
Police arrested a suspect in the murder of a man whose body was found at a home in Kirkland early Friday morning.7 years ago
City of Seattle will increase inspections of vacant buildings
Starting Saturday, the city of Seattle says it will increase its inspections of vacant buildings that could attract squatters.7 years ago
Teen dead after drowning in Lake Washington on Memorial Day
The teen who was rushed to Harborview Medical Center on Memorial Day after being pulled from the water at Magnuson Beach died. Now there is a crowdfunding effort for his family.7 years ago
Health officials shed light on measles following 6th case in King County
KIRO 7 TV spoke with a health officials to get details on the measles, following a sixth case getting identified in King County.7 years ago
Ferry boat hits gray whale in Elliott Bay
A ferry coming from Seattle to Bainbridge Island hit a gray whale Tuesday evening in Elliott Bay, officials said.7 years ago
Police: Carsharing vehicles being used as getaway cars in thefts
Police in Renton and Bellevue are seeing a new twist in recent cases of package and mail theft, after receiving several reports of thieves using LimePod car-share vehicles as getaway cars.7 years ago
Shootout injures 3, including baby, at South Seattle park
Three people were injured, including a baby, amid a shoot out at Seattle's Pritchard Island Beach Monday evening.7 years ago
Vandal torches American flag, damages truck in Auburn
A man who lives at an Auburn apartment complex found the American flag he’d been flying from his truck for the Memorial Day weekend had been set on fire and his truck damaged.7 years ago
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
