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KIRO 7 News Staff

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New Zealand attacks spark call for security at Washington mosques

After dozens of people were killed in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, there’s a new push to get protection at mosques across Washington state.
8 years ago

Seattle buses starts all-door boarding on 3rd Avenue

When the bus tunnel closes to buses on March 23, for the expansion of light rail, all buses will be moved on to Seattle streets.
8 years ago

Emerald City Comic Con beefs up security for 2019

Emerald City Comic Con gets underway in Seattle on Thursday at the Washington State Convention Center. For the first time at the event in Seattle, everyone will be screened through metal detectors.
8 years ago

Two employees assaulted outside store in Tacoma

Police are searching for a suspect after a man was assaulted and a woman was sexually assaulted in Tacoma early Monday morning.
8 years ago

Police respond to shooting at Kent Station, suspect at large

An 18-year-old was transported to Harborview Medical Center after a shooting at Kent Station on Monday. 
8 years ago

Sawant addresses ethics complaint at reelection campaign launch party

Supporters of Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant, who is running for a third term, were exuberant Sunday at her reelection campaign launch party.
8 years ago

Huge community response after Seattle Humane posts urgent call for pet food donations

Nearly two weeks after Seattle Humane posted an urgent call for pet food donations, the community has responded in a huge way.
8 years ago

Lake Stevens dad fends off armed intruder hiding in garage

A Lake Stevens father said he was forced to fight off an armed intruder he and his son found hiding in their garage Friday. The evidence he found in the aftermath made him believe that man may have been looking to ambush him.
8 years ago

Man in custody after attempting to enter Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor

A man was taken into custody Friday afternoon  after officials say he tried to enter Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. 
8 years ago

Seattle Pacific University offering scholarship to Art Institute of Seattle students

Seattle Pacific University is offering a scholarship to students affected by the sudden closure of the Art Institute of Seattle.
8 years ago

Marysville police attempt to ID possible witnesses in fatal hit-and-run

The Marysville Police Department is asking the public's help in identifying three people who could help in the investigation of a fatal hit-and-run from last month.
8 years ago

Permit for Genesee car camping lot to be withdrawn

Mayor Jenny Durkan has tapped the brakes on a plan to test a safe lot in Seattle's Genesee Park for people living in their cars.
8 years ago

Art Institute of Seattle to close on Friday

The Art Institute of Seattle informed the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) on Wednesday that it will close on Friday, March 8 -- two weeks before the end of the winter quarter. 
8 years ago

Bill to ban manufacturing of ‘ghost guns’ passes state House

The Washington State House of Representatives passed Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s legislation to prohibit the manufacturing of untraceable, undetectable 3D printed guns on Monday.
8 years ago

Add-ons to Ballard, West Seattle light rail could cost up to $2 billion

The first step in a big decision is coming this spring that could affect Puget Sound-area commuters for generations, and costs are already rising.
8 years ago

First lady Melania Trump in Seattle Monday to promote ‘Be Best’ campaign

As part of a three-state tour to promote her 'Be Best' campaign, first lady Melania Trump is scheduled to visit Seattle on Monday.
8 years ago

Everett’s Paine Field open for flights Monday

Flights out of Everett's new commercial terminal, Paine Field, will finally begin Monday morning, giving North Sound travelers the option of skipping Sea-Tac Airport.
8 years ago

Police arrest suspect in series of Seattle arsons

Police arrested a 38-year-old man suspected in a series of arson fires set in the Ballard, Fremont, and Queen Anne neighborhoods last year.
8 years ago

Russia TV lists naval radio station near Arlington as nuclear target

A Russian TV news broadcast Sunday identified a list of U.S. locations as potential targets for nuclear missiles, and one of the sites is a naval radio station near Arlington, Washington.
8 years ago

Where do Seattle’s police write the most speeding tickets?

Seattle police issued more than 3,800 speeding tickets over 2018. Of those, 930 were issued along this one stretch of road. These spots are where the most speeding tickets are issued.
8 years ago

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Seattle’s Rainier Beach

Seattle police say a cyclist was killed in hit-and-run crash in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood on Monday afternoon. The man's shoes were found about 60 feet apart.
8 years ago

Amtrak train heading back to Seattle after 183 passengers stuck since Sunday

An Amtrak train heading from Seattle to Los Angeles was stuck in Oakridge, Oregon for two nights after striking a fallen tree around 6 p.m. Sunday night after a recent snowstorm.
8 years ago

Senate committee to hear bills on lower car tab fees, ST3

The Washington State Senate Transportation Committee is expected to meet Tuesday to hear bills surrounding issues about the Sound Transit 3 light rail expansion that raised car tab fees.
8 years ago

Troopers conducting extra patrols in area known for semi-truck crashes

After several major crashes involving semi-trucks, the Washington State Patrol is conducting emphasis patrols in and around the Interstate 5 and SR 16 interchange in Tacoma.
8 years ago