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.4 years ago
‘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Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is saying that the state’s laws are badly out of date and in need of an update when it comes to dealing with illegal robocalls.4 years ago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.4 years ago
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.4 years ago
Arizona family visiting for the holidays rescued from floodwater in Whatcom County
A family visiting Whatcom County from Arizona got caught in a tricky situation Tuesday when their SUV was caught in rapidly-rising floodwaters.4 years ago
Thousands across Puget Sound region remain without power early Wednesday following windstorm
Thousands of customers across the region are still without power today, following what was the largest windstorm of the season.4 years ago
Alaska Airlines working to reunite travelers with luggage
Following a significant series of cancellations, travelers tell KIRO 7 they’ve been waiting days for their bags and aren’t sure when they’ll get them back.4 years ago
Man charged for 2021 murder of woman found in tent in Tacoma encampment
Tacoma police announced Friday that a man has been charged for the murder of a 35-year-old woman who was found in a tent in a Tacoma encampment last year.4 years ago
Flood Watch warnings issued for most of Western Washington
Flooding is now a concern after last week’s ice storm. All of the ice has been melting away and rain has been steadily falling, causing issues4 years ago
Cancellations and delays continue to impact Sea-Tac, airports nationwide
The travel woes continue for thousands of passengers at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport this holiday weekend, as hundreds of flights have been canceled or delayed4 years ago
King tide inundates South Sound park; could be higher Tuesday
A king tide inundated a Pierce County park Monday morning and more low-lying areas could flood Tuesday.4 years ago
King County sting nets massive seizure of drugs, cars, cash and guns
Warrants served around King County last week resulted in one of the largest drug seizures by the King County Sheriff’s Office.4 years ago
Wind advisories in place as gusts up to 60 mph are expected Tuesday around Western Washington
Strong winds and heavy rain are causing power outages across the Western Washington region Monday morning.4 years ago
4 Pierce County utility substations vandalized, cutting power to more than 14K on Christmas
Over 14,000 people in Pierce County celebrated Christmas in the dark. The Sheriff’s Department says four utility substations were vandalized early Sunday morning.4 years ago
6 people, 5 dogs rescued from Christmas Day flooding in Whatcom County
Six people and five dogs were rescued by boat after a flooding in Whatcom County early on Christmas Day. All have survived.4 years ago
One person killed in fire at south Everett fourplex
One person died in a fire at a south Everett fourplex on Sunday night.4 years ago
1 dead, 2 injured, dozens displaced after fire engulfs Lynnwood apartment complex
One person is dead and two others hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a fire engulfed a Lynnwood apartment complex Saturday.4 years ago
I-90 reopens between North Bend and Ellensburg; US 2 over Stevens Pass to remain closed Sunday
I-90 is closed in both directions from North Bend to Ellensburg due to freezing rain, according to the WSDOT.4 years ago
Rain in full force as Western Washington recovers from ice storm
Rain will serve to help melt snow and ice in Washington state, but will create issues with urban flooding on roadways.4 years ago
Driver starts car fire in Everett after crashing into Fred Meyer, pouring gasoline on himself
Everett police are investigating after a man drove through the front entrance of a Fred Meyer store and caused a car fire on Friday night.4 years ago
