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KIRO 7 News Staff

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Aerospace company with Redmond office selling for nearly $5B

NASA relies on many different companies to help build its space exploration missions, but one company with ties to Western Washington often plays a key role
4 years ago

Puyallup contractor accused of defrauding creditors, falsifying documents

“I did read it, and it was unbelievable,” said Hugh Lyon, one of Weems’ former customers. “Unbelievable, all the things that he’s done.”
4 years ago

Rape victim calls her attacker’s plea deal a ‘slap on the wrist’

A Kitsap County rape victim says her attacker agreed to a plea deal that is “just a slap on the wrist.”
4 years ago

Inslee, Ferguson announce plans for assault weapons ban, other gun safety measures

Inslee and AG Ferguson announced a renewed call for an assault weapons ban and a proposal for gun manufacturers to aid in firearm safety.
4 years ago

2 arrested after threat causes evacuation of Rainier Beach High School

Two people have been arrested in connection with a threat at Rainier Beach High School, which led to students evacuating the building and classes canceled earlier in the week.
4 years ago

Warning from medics and health officials after cocaine users overdose on fentanyl

A spike in overdoses in North King County has health officials warning cocaine users the drug might actually contain fentanyl.
4 years ago

Seattle art business targeted by criminals for sixth time in 17 months

An art business in Downtown Seattle was recently targeted by criminals for the sixth time in the past year and a half.
4 years ago

Police investigating shooting at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma

According to police, just after 11 p.m., a staff member heard a gunshot, and hospital security found blood and a shell casing in an elevator.
4 years ago

Winter holiday travel ramps up at Sea-Tac Airport

According to the airport, security lines are at their worst between the hours of 5 and 10 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m. and 9 and 11 p.m.
4 years ago

Around the Sound: Chabad of Kirkland’s grand menorah lighting

We’re just days away from the start of Hanukkah. Families, schools, and businesses are coming together to celebrate the holiday that’s sacred to the Jewish community.
4 years ago

A look at DHL’s processing warehouse as holiday shipping ramps up

We’re into the busiest period for holiday shipping, and KIRO 7′s Ranji Sinha talked with DHL to get some perspective on how busy things are.
4 years ago

Members of organized retail theft group arrested in Lynnwood following emphasis patrols

Several members of an organized retail theft group that has allegedly been hitting Target stores across the country were arrested on Tuesday.
4 years ago

Company accused of misleading homeowners into signing 40-year listing deals now facing legal trouble

MV Realty’s business practice is simple: They give you cash. If you don’t sell your home, you can keep it. But if you do sell, you must use their agent
4 years ago

‘It was really terrifying’: Neighbors rocked by explosion near Sam Smith Park in Seattle

People living in the Central District near Sam Smith Park are on edge following an explosion early Sunday morning.
4 years ago

Alleged drunk driver crashes car into Seattle home

A couple in South Seattle got a rude awakening after a car slammed into their house. Seattle police says this happened just after 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
4 years ago

Hundreds of Fred Meyer, QFC employees say they’ve experienced problems receiving paychecks

Hundreds of workers at local Fred Meyer stores are saying that there’s an ongoing problem with their paychecks.
4 years ago

WSTC votes in favor of switching to pay-per-mile charge for Washington drivers, rather than gas tax

One of the reasons why gas may be expensive in your area is because Washington has the third-highest gas tax in the nation.
4 years ago

Local tech layoffs nearing levels of 2008 recession

New reports are signaling that the number of tech company layoffs this year is nearing levels from the Great Recession circa 2008-2009.
4 years ago

Two arrested after death of 4-year-old boy in Seattle

A man and woman were arrested by Seattle police on Monday in connection with Sunday’s death of a 4-year-old boy
4 years ago

Seattle-based company wins rights to salvage shipwreck with reported $10 million in gold on board

You may not have heard about the shipwreck of the old SS Pacific, a steamship that sank off the Washington State coast 147 years ago.
4 years ago

Bob Barker, former host of ‘The Price is Right’ and Washington native, turns 99

The former host of “The Price is Right” and Washington state native, Bob Barker, turned 99 years old on Monday.
4 years ago

West Seattle’s Christmas light show draws in hundreds

It’s that time of year — houses covered with Christmas lights and decorations to usher in the holiday season.
4 years ago

Doctor urges parents to get young kids vaccinated with updated COVID booster

Next week, the Washington State Department of Health will start giving out updated COVID boosters to young children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years.
4 years ago

Gay rights activists gather in support of ‘Drag Queen Story Time’ in Renton

Gay rights activists turned out in support of a Renton bar and its “Drag Queen Story Time” event for kids.
4 years ago