Train horn blasts for over an hour near Interbay in Seattle
Residents near the Magnolia and Interbay neighborhoods of Seattle experienced a bit of an earache on Thursday when a train horn blasted for over an hour.3 years ago
Nursing students surprised with last-minute required classes that bumped up tuition
A dozen nursing students at Clover Park Technical College needed emergency surgery on their schedules just weeks before completing their program.3 years ago
Man posing as police officer fires gun at pair of military helicopters in Lakewood
A Pierce County man is facing charges after firing a stolen gun at military helicopters in Lakewood, all while posing as a police officer.3 years ago
Non-paying public not allowed into South King County ‘Public Safety Summit’
A summit took place on Wednesday to address the crime plaguing South King County. The goal is to do a better job of keeping people safe.3 years ago
Girl with ‘no cares attitude,’ history of ‘vicious assaults’ on elderly women, arrested in Tukwila
Tukwila police arrested a 12-year-old girl with a “no cares attitude” who officers say has been involved in a string of robberies and attacks3 years ago
Family shares details on how 10-year-old survived being lost in the Cascades for 24-hours
The Kittitas Sheriff’s Department released new details on Tuesday on how a Federal Way 10-year-old survived being lost overnight in the Cascades near the Cle Elum River.3 years ago
New grant money should make railroad crossings safer and more convenient
Washington state is getting grant money to try to make train crossings safer and more convenient. Monday, the White House announced improvement grants totaling more than $570 million nationwide.3 years ago
Kent man says someone threw rock, shattering his windshield on I-5
A Kent man captured video of someone running onto I-5 and deliberately throwing a rock at his windshield, as he drove by.3 years ago
Behavioral health hospital in Tukwila suddenly closing; patients scrambling
Hundreds of employees laid off and patients left with few options - that’s the fallout people are bracing for as a mental health facility in Tukwila is about to close its doors.3 years ago
Garfield and Nova high schools set to return to in-person learning Monday
Garfield High School and Nova High School are set to return to in-person learning on Monday, June 5, announced Garfield Principal Hart.3 years ago
King County official calls out KCRHA on release of 5-year plan
A King County official called out the King County Regional Homelessness Authority after the organization released its 5-year plan.3 years ago
Two Northshore elementary principals on leave after alleged cocaine use
High on cocaine with a loaded gun – that’s what Redmond police say they saw when they confronted a local elementary school principal at a QFC.3 years ago
Seattle area gets second warmest May in nearly 80 years
The Seattle area is pacing for the second warmest May on record dating back to 1945.3 years ago
Safety, security a concern as Pride Month kicks off Thursday
Seattle city leaders officially proclaimed June 2023 as Pride Month on Thursday, while raising the Pride flag above city hall.3 years ago
Residents reach breaking point after Auburn apartment complex sees five shootings in five days
One shooting after another is rocking a single apartment complex in Auburn. The most recent shooting at the Copper Gate Apartments happened Tuesday night3 years ago
New state law could speed up construction of Washington ferries
It was a rocky start to the summer travel season for hundreds of passengers.3 years ago
At least 3 Eastside 7-Eleven stores held up by armed robbers
At least three 7-Eleven stores on King County’s Eastside were hit by armed robbers Tuesday morning, according to police.3 years ago
Burglars using kayaks and wetsuits break into Yarrow Point home
Burglars with kayaks and wearing wetsuits broke into a home on Yarrow Point early Thursday morning, according to the Clyde Hill Police Department.3 years ago
3 hurt after shooter opens fire at White Center bowling alley
KING COUNTY, Wash. — A shooter is on the loose after opening fire on three people at a White Center bowling alley and casino Saturday night.3 years ago
Crew shortages force WA State Ferries to cancel nearly a dozen trips
Crew shortages forced Washington State Ferries to cancel nearly a dozen trips on one of the busiest travel days KIRO 7 has seen so far this year.3 years ago
Woman escapes through second-story window after man allegedly stabs her in Central District
A woman escaped through a second-story window after a man allegedly stabbed her on Saturday in the Central District.3 years ago
Tenants protest outside city hall as Tacoma rents increase four times faster than Seattle
Experts warn that the affordability gap is narrowing, with Tacoma rents increasing four times faster than those in Seattle.3 years ago
‘Worse than Disney World’: Sea-Tac wait times go over an hour amid busy Memorial Day travel weekend
Wait times for security checkpoints at Sea-Tac reached 65 to 70 minutes on Friday, as tens of thousands of travelers descended on the airport.3 years ago
