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One woman found dead after shooting, SWAT standoff in Kent

KENT, Wash. — An hours-long standoff in Kent ended with one woman dead and a man fighting for his life. Police say it began around noon when they were called to a home on South East 116th Place and 272 Place in Kent and found the male victim shot in front of the home with […]

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An Idaho woman sues her fertility doctor, says he used his own sperm to impregnate her 34 years ago

An Idaho woman is suing her one-time fertility doctor, saying he secretly used his own sperm to inseminate her 34 years ago.

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‘Choose my life over a phone’: Teens kidnapped, robbed in Greenwood

For the first time, KIRO 7 spoke exclusively with a student who was robbed and kidnapped while walking to a friend’s house in Greenwood last month.

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Around the Sound: Woodland Park Zoo hosts Pumpkin Bash ahead of Halloween

Trick or treating is a go-to for kids this Halloween, but animals need some love too!

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DOH urges blood donations as Washington blood supply runs ‘dangerously low’

The Washington State Department of Health is urging people to donate blood as Washington blood banks face critical shortages.

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Parents voice frustrations as Lake Stevens schools see 49 bus cancellations in less than 2 months

There have been 49 bus route cancellations in just 49 days at the Lake Stevens School District (LSSD). On Wednesday alone, five schools were impacted after three bus routes were canceled.

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Sumner man federally charged with using false identity for 27 years

A Sumner man has been charged with living under a false identity for 27 years, according to a media release from the Department of Justice.

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Mountain snow falls at passes with Frost Advisory tonight for much of Western Washington

In what is kind of a warmup for what will come down the line during the winter season, snow started falling at the passes on Tuesday and more is expected on Wednesday.

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‘They all grabbed me and threw me’: Ballard students recall one of several terrifying attacks

Several Ballard High School students have been attacked over the last month by masked suspects while walking in their neighborhoods.

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Residents express mixed emotions as Seattle’s Postman store to close ‘indefinitely’

There are mixed reactions in Seattle’s Central District to news that the Postman is closed indefinitely. But the widow of the murdered owner is giving some idea of what could happen next.

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WSDOT prepares for winter storm looming over Snoqualmie Pass

The Washington State Department of Transportation sent out the alert last week saying winter training was underway for highway maintenance crews and that staffing

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Joint investigations launched into racial slurs during high school football game

Two school districts are investigating allegations of racial slurs during a high school football game on Bainbridge Island.

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Central District’s ‘The Postman’ closing after shooting year after death of D’Vonne Pickett Jr.

‘The Postman,’ once owned by D’Vonne Pickett, Jr., announced they are closing indefinitely, according to an Instagram post from the business.

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City of Tacoma announces immediate closure of bridge for safety concerns

The City of Tacoma announced the immediate closure of a bridge Friday as a safety measure after a recommendation from the Federal Highway Administration.

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Protest concerning Middle East war blocks downtown Seattle streets

A protest concerning the war in the Middle East is blocking downtown Seattle streets on Saturday.

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Renewed pushback against possible West Seattle pickleball courts

Washington’s state sport is causing some controversy at Seattle’s Lincoln Park. Seattle Parks and Recreation plans to convert already existing, dilapidated tennis courts into six new pickleball courts.

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Auburn group offers crucial ‘One Stop Resource’ for low income residents

“Offering resources” is a phrase you’ll see often in relation to homelessness, but it’s sounds much easier than it seems.

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Investigator believes new details could lead to landing site of DB Cooper

The mysterious disappearance of D.B. Cooper has baffled law enforcement and amateur investigators alike for over half a century. Now, one Cooper enthusiast believes he might have a new lead.

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Trial against former Seahawk accused of beating, choking girlfriend in 2021 starts Thursday

Former Seahawk Chad Wheeler faces several charges stemming from an incident in 2021, including first degree domestic violence assault.

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‘This is my livelihood’: Redmond man saves life as his dump truck, business goes up in flames

A car slammed into a dump truck and burst into flames around noon on Tuesday in Redmond. Eyewitnesses clocked the sedan going about 60 mph, weaving in and out of traffic right up until the crash.