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Florida couple drops fraud lawsuit against OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush

The Florida couple who filed a fraud lawsuit against OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush has dropped their claim after investigators said Rush died when his Everett-based sub imploded in the North Atlantic Ocean.
3 years ago

Recall effort against controversial Lynnwood councilmember approved by judge

A judge has determined that recall charges against a controversial Lynnwood council member can move forward, with a signature gathering to begin soon.
3 years ago

‘Save the Rave’ movement calls for safer festivals after Gorge shooting that killed 2

As many mourn the lives of the two people killed outside the Gorge Amphitheater, concertgoers are demanding change.
3 years ago

Cancer vaccines could be on the horizon, say researchers at UW

The next big advance in cancer treatment could be a vaccine. Scientists though are saying we’ve reached a turning point
3 years ago

Dozens evacuated during Gig Harbor brush fire that nearly burned church, homes

A fast-moving brush fire nearly destroyed homes and a church in Gig Harbor on Sunday.
3 years ago

Hundreds gather for Capitol Hill’s annual PrideFest

Today, hundreds gathered for the 14th annual Capitol Hill PrideFest.
3 years ago

Volunteers help clean up Seattle ahead of next month’s All-Star Week

In preparation for the historic All-Star Week in Seattle next month, the Mariners asked for the community’s help to clean up the city.
3 years ago

Bodycam footage released of teens, arrested after robbery and chase into Eatonville

Four teenagers suspected of robbing a convenience store on June 9 in South Hill led deputies on a chase in a stolen SUV into Eatonville.
3 years ago

Hundreds gather to honor the life of pregnant woman killed in downtown Seattle

Kwon was 8 months pregnant when she was shot and killed inside her car at random in downtown Seattle over a week ago.
3 years ago

Everett police now believe woman was hit by at least 6 drivers in fatal hit and run

New details have been released by Everett police Thursday after a woman was hit by at least six separate cars in a fatal hit-and-run.
3 years ago

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