Investigation: Snoqualmie police chief rated women’s bodies, mocked disabled staffer
Snoqualmie Police Chief Brian Lynch was fired April 10 following an independent investigation that found he repeatedly violated the city’s policies on harassment, ethics, and professional conduct, according to city records obtained by KIRO 7.1 year ago
Big one-day warmup expected to hit 85 degrees for Seattle Wednesday
A one-day warmup is in store with high pressure aloft bringing sunny skies on Wednesday. High temperatures will be in the 70s north and coast with low to mid 80s around most of Puget Sound.1 year ago
Driver sails through Burien homes after launching off curb, officials say
A driver crashed into two Burien homes Monday afternoon causing significant damage.1 year ago
Seattle police: Stranger crashes rooftop party; steals alcohol and threatens guests with gun
Seattle police investigate a man who stole liquor and threatened partygoers with a gun at a local rooftop gathering.1 year ago
Amazon hit with lawsuit over allegedly toxic rice containing toxic metals like arsenic, mercury
A new class-action lawsuit filed Friday in U.S. District Court alleges Amazon sold rice products containing toxic heavy metals—including lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury—without disclosing their presence to consumers.1 year ago
Parents, staff rally for their jobs as Tacoma Public Schools considers cuts amidst budget concerns
Tacoma Public Schools is considering cutting hundreds of teachers and support staff in order to make up for a $30 million projected shortfall.1 year ago
Jim Irsay, Indianapolis Colts owner and force behind Tokitae’s return to PNW, dies at 65
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, who locally became a huge part of the movement to bring Tokitae back to Puget Sound waters, died at the age of 65.1 year ago
Trial of former SuperSonics star Shawn Kemp to begin Thursday
The trial of former SuperSonics star Shawn Kemp starts Thursday.1 year ago
KIRO 7 Exclusive: Homeowner shocked that man living in his home arrested for Gig Harbor murder
SWAT team arrested a 25-year-old man Tuesday, accused of shooting his father and brother to death in Gig Harbor and then lighting the house on fire.1 year ago
Deputies arrest man accused of shooting dad and brother, setting Gig Harbor home on fire
A 25-year-old man is arrested for allegedly killing his father and brother, then setting their Gig Harbor home ablaze.1 year ago
Police search for black Tesla that may have video of Pioneer Square mass shooting; victim remembered
Seattle Police are searching for the driver of a Black Tesla, possibly a Model Y, that was driving in Pioneer Square early Saturday morning.1 year ago
Planes clip wings at SEA, passengers deplane
Two Alaska Airlines planes clipped wings at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Saturday afternoon, prompting passengers to deplane.1 year ago
Family alleges Auburn hospital let loved one with severe dementia leave facility, found 9 miles away
A family is suing an Auburn hospital after they said their loved one with severe dementia went missing overnight without anyone noticing he was gone.1 year ago
‘Spicy’ tapir calf makes debut at Point Defiance Zoo
Visit Point Defiance Zoo to meet the new tapir calf making her exciting public debut this Friday in Tacoma, Washington.1 year ago
No strike for Swire Coca-Cola union employees in Western WA
Union employees at Swire Coca-Cola in western Washington have reached an agreement with their company, preventing a strike.1 year ago
Endangered 80-year-old man found in wooded area in Redmond
An 80-year-old man who suffers from dementia and diabetes was found in a wooded area in Redmond on May 7 at around 7 a.m., the Redmond Police Department posted on X.1 year ago
Book flights now for winter travel, experts say
Believe it or not, travel experts say it’s time to think about booking your winter holiday flights.1 year ago
Pierce County family wants accountability after 5-year-old nephew dies from fentanyl poisoning
A Pierce County family wants more people to be held accountable after finding out their 5-year-old nephew died of fentanyl poisoning.1 year ago
Ducks in a row: WA State Patrol saves ducklings on I-5 in Tacoma
A Washington State Patrol trooper helped reunite three ducklings with their mother after they all got stuck near the median on I-5 in Tacoma.2 years ago
‘NO STRIKE’: SEA Airport aircraft fuelers reach agreement with employer
150 aircraft fuelers at SEA Airport were poised to walk off the job after teamsters voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize a strike. But by Friday, the Teamsters and employer Swissport had reached an agreement and averted any strike.2 years ago
Police arrest suspect in shooting death of Tacoma teenager
Tacoma police have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of a high school student last month.2 years ago
Point Defiance Zoo responds to internet’s concerns about polar bear’s health
Wildlife experts are responding to concerns about one of their polar bear’s health and treatment after a recent video gained thousands of views on the social media app TikTok.2 years ago
Braided cable kills 13-year-old Everett boy riding electric scooter through grass
A 13-year-old Everett boy who was critically injured after hitting a braided cable while riding his electric scooter has died from his injuries, according to Everett Police.2 years ago
