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KIRO 7 News Staff

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1 arrested after road rage shooting in Seattle’s Pinehurst neighborhood

A man was arrested Friday after an alleged road rage shooting that left one person injured in Seattle’s Pinehurst neighborhood.
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Seattle man arrested after allegedly running over suspected thief with ATV several times

A Seattle man was arrested Friday after allegedly driving an all-terrain vehicle several times over a burglary suspect in Georgetown.
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Inslee, lawmakers focus on workforce amid tech layoffs and shortage in other industries

“Obviously, we want to help those people to the extent that they’re having a transition in their lives,” Inslee said. “The good news is we still have a robust economy in the state of Washington
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SDOT makes fixes at notorious Central District intersection known for crashes

Homeowners who live on the corner of 23rd Avenue and John Street in Seattle’s Central District say they’ve witnessed wrecks for years.
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Local health officials tracking new COVID omicron variant believed to be more contagious

A new year has brought concerns about a new COVID-19 variant. The XBB.1.5 variant is an offshoot of the omicron variant believed to be five times as contagious.
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Deputies arrest assault suspect after chase through Pierce County in stolen car

Pierce County sheriff’s deputies were assisted by a Tacoma Police Department K9 and other law enforcement agencies in arresting an assault suspect after a chase in Pierce County on Wednesday.
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Frustrated couple pickets Wallingford post office to try to get mail delivered

A Fremont couple, fed up after not getting mail for days, picketed outside their local post office, they have not received regular mail delivery.
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Legal, DNA experts weigh in on future of University of Idaho murders case

28-year-old Bryan Kohburger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students, waived his extradition on Tuesday.
4 years ago

Seattle City Council confirms Adrian Diaz as police chief

Diaz had to be confirmed by the city council before switching from holding the title of interim chief to being the permanent chief.
4 years ago

Patty Murray sworn in as first-ever female President Pro Tempore

Washington’s Democratic Sen. Patty Murray is now the first woman to serve as Senate President Pro Tempore: The head of the Senate.
4 years ago

In wake of devastating flooding, South Park residents worried about water quality

It’s been nearly one week since fast-rising flood waters submerged homes in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood.
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Lost luggage still clogs SEA airport; travelers turning to GPS trackers

Monday brought another very busy day to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, where travelers are now in the return rush home after the holiday weekend.
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21-year-old snowmobiler from Washington killed in large avalanche in southern Montana

A snowmobiler from Washington died on Saturday after he was buried in a large avalanche near Cooke City, Montana.
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Hundreds participate in Polar Bear Plunge at Alki Beach to kick off the new year

Hundreds of people got a brisk start to 2023 as they participated in the annual Alki Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day.
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Man killed in early morning crash on I-5 in Tukwila

The Washington State Patrol is investigating after a man was killed in a crash on Interstate 5 in Tukwila early Sunday morning.
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Seattle police recover 7 stolen vehicles, arrest 4 in auto theft operation

A snowmobile was among seven stolen vehicles recovered by Seattle police in an auto theft operation in the Georgetown neighborhood Friday night.
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More than $1M worth of food wasted as fire destroys food distribution trailer in SeaTac

The center distributes free food for families and charities throughout Washington, feeding thousands of people on a daily basis.
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Minimum wage, ghost guns, and more: New Washington laws set to take effect in 2023

Several new laws are set to take effect in Washington at the beginning of the new year, involving rideshares, overtime, job postings, and more.
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‘Climate change before our eyes’: Sounding the alarm as Mt. Rainier glaciers quickly fade

Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the lower 48 states, but climate change is impacting them and they’re receding at a concerning rate.
4 years ago

King Tides bring devastating floods to Seattle’s South Park neighborhood

King Tides brought devastating floods to Seattle’s South Park neighborhood and more than a dozen families were forced to evacuate on Tuesday.
4 years ago

Seattle police arrest man who allegedly placed pipe bomb in SoDo parking garage

A man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly placing a pipe bomb in an underground parking garage in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood, the Seattle Police Department announced.
4 years ago

AG Ferguson pushes for change on state laws related to robocalls

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is saying that the state’s laws are badly out of date and in need of an update when it comes to dealing with illegal robocalls.
4 years ago

Canceled flight to Seattle costs Alaska man chance for heart transplant

Thousands of people across the country had their holidays disrupted because of airline cancellations. But for one man, his canceled flight to Seattle meant putting a life-saving surgery on hold indefinitely.
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Cleanup efforts underway after king tides lead to flood damage in Edmonds

In Snohomish County we saw dozens of vehicles submerged in the floodwater, as well as people trying to brave those elements.
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