Man pleads guilty to stabbing passenger during flight from Seattle to Las Vegas
Julio Alvarez Lopez pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon after stabbing another passenger on a flight from Seattle.3 months ago
Olympic National Forest fire crews fighting fire near High Steel Bridge
Olympic National Forest fire crews are reportedly responding to a fire just below the High Steel Bridge on the south side of the forest, as of 1:36 p.m. Monday.3 months ago
Thurston County deputy put in headlock during violent arrest, sheriff says
In a Facebook post, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders detailed how a run-of-the-mill arrest turned into a violent fight between a deputy and a suspect.3 months ago
Chelan Hills Fire now deadly, ‘Go Now’ evacuations underway
One person was found dead after being reported missing in the area where the Chelan Hills wildfire burned this weekend, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.3 months ago
Seattle’s final FIFA World Cup Match: Your ultimate guide
Team USA will face Belgium in the Round of 16 match. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Seattle Stadium. It is the first chance for Team USA to reach the quarterfinals since 2002.3 months ago
Happy Fourth of July! Here’s where you can celebrate in Western WA this weekend
If you’re hoping to celebrate in style, here’s a breakdown of some of the celebrations happening all across Western Washington on Saturday, July 4.3 months ago
Here’s where you can, and cannot, set off fireworks in Western WA this weekend
Local officials are reminding people to be mindful of where they choose to set off fireworks as they celebrate the big 250 this Fourth of July.3 months ago
Docs: Child may have been present for missing Tacoma man’s murder; couple dumped body near JBLM
A couple has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a Tacoma man who was reported missing last month.3 months ago
Bellevue man accused of killing wife and staging crime scene held on $5M bail
Narne was charged with first-degree murder this week in connection with the strangulation death of his wife in their home in October 2025.3 months ago
Prosecutors: Bellevue ‘OnlyFans House’ trafficker told loved ones to hide his earnings from jail
A judge denied a motion to lower the $5 million bail for accused human trafficker Nikita Tyukalo to $100,000.3 months ago
Study: Dangerous tapeworm never before seen in PNW live in Seattle-area coyotes
A tiny tapeworm never previously detected in the Pacific Northwest has been discovered in more than a third of urban coyotes tested by researchers in Seattle.3 months ago
Viral video shows weekend attack at Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park during Pride
A viral video is making the rounds, showing a violent attack at a Pride event this past weekend near Cal Anderson Park.3 months ago
$1B spent on King County homelessness organization as unhoused population grows
It comes as KCRHA’s $1 billion in spending has only resulted in more people experiencing homelessness, according to the most recent Point in Time Count.3 months ago
Seattle tracks ‘sports seismology’ during World Cup matches
As World Cup fans cheer on their teams at Seattle Stadium, the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network is tracking all the excitement — with science!3 months ago
Major cooldown in the Northwest could linger toward the Fourth of July
After a few rounds of heat with some highs in the 90s, we are absolutely done with the hot weather (or anything resembling it) for a while to come.3 months ago
Buckle up for a big hike to King County sewer rates, with more increases expected
King County residents will see another significant increase in their sewer bills next year after county council members unanimously approved a 12.75% rate hike.3 months ago
Safety concerns, leaks, and near misses: New issues unveiled at Nippon Dynawave plant in Longview
KIRO 7 has uncovered a new safety concern from an employee at the Nippon Dynawave Packing Plant, the site of an implosion that killed 11 people in May.3 months ago
Pinpoint Alert Day: Heat Advisory issued amid rare June heat wave
Today’s a Pinpoint Alert Day because of the heat — we’re looking at another shot at or near 90° again. And honestly, that’s pretty rare for Seattle in June.3 months ago
Belltown bartender attacked after refusing to serve customer following last call
A Belltown bartender is speaking out after a customer attacked him, throwing a glass at him so hard that it shattered and cut his neck.3 months ago
Seattle sets Guinness World Record for largest dim sum party
As of June 18, Seattle now holds the Guinness World Record for the largest dim sum eating party.3 months ago
Construction projects around Puget Sound continue this Sunday
While some parts of the Puget Sound are getting a break from the summer construction because of FIFA World Cup matches and other events, there are still areas in the region that will be busy with road work this weekend.3 months ago
Southern resident orcas welcome new calf to L pod
There’s a new calf in town! Whale researchers confirmed this week that a calf was recently born in the L-pod of the endangered Southern Resident Orcas population.3 months ago
Teenager shares how he survived Mount Si bear attack
A teenager who was attacked by a bear on Mount Si on Tuesday shared how he made it out alive in an exclusive interview with KIRO 7.3 months ago
