First humpback whale moms, calves return to local waters for feeding season
The first humpback whale mothers and calves of the 2023 whale watching season have arrived in the Salish Sea.3 years ago
After San Diego cancels annual hydroplane race, concerns raised for Seattle’s Seafair
After nearly six decades of hosting hydroplane races, San Diego abruptly canceled its annual Mission Bay event due to a lack of funds and support.3 years ago
Marine salvage expert discouraged as he maps out possibilities for missing Titanic sub
The search is growing increasingly desperate for a small submersible that disappeared while taking five people to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.3 years ago
Concerns about sub’s ‘potential extreme danger’ to passengers raised years before it vanished
The disappearance of a submersible in the North Atlantic with five people aboard is bringing earlier safety concerns to light. Everett-based OceanGate faced a 2018 complaint filed by a former employee. Follow this link to read additional stories from KIRO 7 According to court documents, David Lochridge claimed he was fired for expressing concerns about the vessel’s safety. The […]3 years ago
‘You know what you’re getting into:’ Man who took trip on now-missing submersible shares experience
The clock is winding down to rescue five people on a submersible that disappeared into the North Atlantic during a trip to see the ruins of the Titanic.3 years ago
‘I had to run and survive’: Man shot at Gorge campground recounts escape from gunman
A night of dancing turned to chaos at the Gorge Amphitheater campground over the weekend after a shooter opened fire, killing two and injuring at least two others.3 years ago
Western Washington events to celebrate Juneteenth!
June 19 marks the day slavery was ended in the United States. There are several events in store to celebrate Juneteenth on Monday around Western Washington.3 years ago
2 dead, 3 injured after shooting at Gorge Amphitheater campgrounds
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office reports that a shooter at the Gorge Amphitheater campground has been taken into custody.3 years ago
Man turns himself in after shooting in Federal Way leaves 2 dead
A man turned himself in after a shooting Friday in Federal Way left two men dead and one in critical condition.3 years ago
Tacoma man faces amputation after mysterious spider bite
On June 1, a Tacoma contractor was at a customer’s house providing an estimate on a deck when he received a mysterious spider bite.3 years ago
SPD Chief Diaz: ‘More work to do’ on downtown safety after shooting that killed pregnant woman
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz posted a video update on Thursday in response to a deadly shooting that ended with the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child earlier this week.3 years ago
Other cities should be ‘somewhat nervous’ after ruling halting Seattle enforcement of graffiti
The City of Seattle announced that it would be halting its enforcement of property crimes related to graffiti.3 years ago
Beware of dive-bombing crows! Seattle gets warning from new signs during nesting season
New signs have started popping up around parts of West Seattle, warning people to beware of dive-bombing crows.3 years ago
‘We won’t put up with this’: Pride flag thefts across Tacoma being investigated as hate crimes
The Tacoma Police Department says there is fear and concern in the community after a series of Pride flag thefts last weekend.3 years ago
Hiker went missing in Olympic National Park in same week he had court date in domestic violence case
We’re now learning that a hiker who disappeared in Olympic National Park for days late last week was missing while he was due in California court for a domestic violence case.3 years ago
Starbucks workers accuse company of taking down Pride decorations
With Pride Month underway, Starbucks workers are accusing their company of taking down LGBTQ-themed decorations.3 years ago
Tacoma animal shelter reports severe overcrowding as they look for people to take pets
he Tacoma & Pierce County Humane Society reports an increased number of surrendered pets is contributing to severe overcrowding.3 years ago
Black bear startles Kirkland residents when seen roaming on decks and drinking from bird feeders
A black bear was spotted Monday morning in a Kirkland neighborhood less than half a mile away from Bridle Trails State Park.3 years ago
What Doug Baldwin told Seattle University graduates in commencement address
Community activist and former Seattle Seahawks star Doug Baldwin delivered the commencement address at Seattle University.3 years ago
Auburn family says they have been target of hate-fueled attacks after PRIDE displays ripped down
For more nearly a year an Auburn family says they’ve been the target of hate-fueled attacks. At first, it was having their PRIDE flag stolen or torn down.3 years ago
Tacoma shelter expected to close, 100+ kids could be back on the street
The Tacoma Rescue Mission could be in jeopardy after the director said they received a letter from Pierce County letting them know the mission would not be receiving the nearly $2.5 million in funding it was expecting.3 years ago
Greatest point guard in WNBA history retires jersey at Climate Pledge Arena
The Seattle Storm wasted no time deciding to raise Sue Bird’s #10 jersey into the rafters of Climate Pledge Arena.3 years ago
Port of Seattle remains shut down; Consumers could feel impact
Actions led by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have shut down cargo operations at the Port of Seattle Saturday.3 years ago
