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Public rallies to keep Cafe Racer afloat

The public has rallied to donate to a GoFundMe page for Seattle's Cafe Racer, a beloved espresso shop and the site of a horrific shooting.
10 years ago

Contractors seeking $480 million for Bertha break lose in court

The judge's ruling in the state's favor is a milestone in the legal dispute unfolding between WSDOT and STP over liability for repairing Bertha.
10 years ago

Beacon Hill homeowners robbed at gunpoint

KIRO 7 reports two armed men held the homeowners at gun point and forced them to open a safe.
10 years ago

DOC: Convicted criminals should no longer be called ‘offenders’

The DOC is phasing out the use of the word "offender," saying it should be replaced with "individuals" or other applicable terms.
10 years ago

Why homelessness has grown worse a year after mayor’s emergency declaration

Homelessness may be Seattle's most visible and vexing problem, and a year to the day after Mayor Ed Murray declared a civil emergency, it only seems to be worse.
10 years ago

New Alaskan Way Boulevard will be up to 8 lanes wide

"We tear down this [Alaskan Way] viaduct so we can have a waterfront for all, but yet we end up back with an eight-lane highway," Lisa Quinn said.
10 years ago

SPU shooting trial enters day 9

Accused Seattle Pacific University shooter Aaron Ybarra is on trial for the murder and attempted murder of three people.
10 years ago

Couple pistol-whipped by robbers in Covington home invasion

The robbers were all described as wearing masks and hooded jackets. One suspect was wearing black, one was wearing red, and the third was wearing white.
10 years ago

Police & prosecutors concerned by growing cases of voyeurism

From lifeguards to TSA agents, prosecutors are concerned about the growing number of local voyeurism cases.
10 years ago

Suspected SPU shooter takes the stand

Aaron Ybarra, the man suspected of the Seattle Pacific University shooting in June 2014, took the stand today in his trial.
10 years ago

Car falls 20 feet feet off West Seattle Bridge, driver injured

The driver of a car that crashed off a portion of the West Seattle Bridge Saturday afternoon left the scene with minor injuries.
10 years ago

Cascade Mall shooting video released in Arcan Cetin case

Video of the Cascade Mall shooting was released Friday by the Washington State Patrol.
10 years ago

Problems with Metro’s new electric buses cause delayed commutes, safety problems

A KIRO 7 investigation discovered two King County Metro mechanics were shocked in a matter of five months because they had not received proper training for the new electric buses.
10 years ago

New WSDOT barriers can help save workers’ lives

More than 1,600 work-zone collisions in Washington last year is why the Washington State Department of Transportation is testing a new metal mobile barrier.
10 years ago

‘Obamacare’ users to see an average 13.6 percent rate increase next year

Residents who have health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, aka "Obamacare," in Washington's individual market will pay an average of 13.6 percent more for their plans next year.
10 years ago

Secretary of State candidate believes Pierce County deadline may discourage voters

Pierce County voters are being encouraged to drop their ballots in the mail four days before the deadline, which some say could hurt turnout.
10 years ago

One dead, 2 injured in Tacoma shooting

Tacoma Police say they responded to shots fired just after 2 a.m. Sunday in the 5200 block of S Tacoma Way.
10 years ago

Body of missing King County firefighter found in Grant County

Authorities have identified a body recovered Saturday in western Grant County as being the King County firefighter who had been missing for a week.
10 years ago

Seattle mayor announces interim action plan on homelessness

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced a plan Friday to address the city's homeless.
10 years ago

J.P. Patches license plate one step closer to reality

There is still work to do, but KIRO 7 reports JP Patches fans are one step closer to getting a personalized license plate.
10 years ago

Three children found alone in Seattle homeless camp

Three homeless children were found alone in a tent under the West Seattle Bridge this week.
10 years ago

5 injured in Portland after building explosion

Three firefighters and two civilians were injured in a reported explosion in northwest Portland on Wednesday.
10 years ago

Thousands of Seattle educators wear Black Lives Matter T-shirts

Thousands of Seattle educators wore Black Lives Matter T-shirts to school on Wednesday to promote racial equity in schools..
10 years ago

Fifth school forfeits to Archbishop Murphy

Cedarcrest High School forfeited their scheduled game on Oct. 28 against Archbishop Thomas Murphy in Everett.
10 years ago