Tom Brock
Racing the Flames: Fast-growing wildfire forces evacuations near Snoqualmie Pass & Kachess Lake
A lightning-caused wildfire six miles west of Snoqualmie Pass is growing and threatening cabins at the north end of Kachess Lake.7 hours ago
Tom Brock
How 30+ cats survived on an abandoned Tacoma boat
Officers say they responded after receiving reports from people who spotted a lot of cats on a sailboat anchored just off Owen Beach, on the northern tip of Point Defiance Park10 hours ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Sunrise and White River entrance at Mount Rainier closed due to wildfire
The White River entrance to Mount Rainier National Park is closed until further notice due to a fire in the park.14 hours ago
Katrina Guischard
Exhausted FOX13 news anchor, mom of 2 goes viral for dozing off on-air
A morning news anchor and mom of two is going viral after appearing to briefly fall asleep during a live broadcast.16 hours ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Starbucks shutters another Seattle store as closures and layoffs mount
Starbucks has closed another store in Seattle, this time downtown.1 day ago
Nate Connors
Major sports events, full closure on I-405 will make for very busy Seattle commute all weekend
This weekend around the Seattle area might go down as one of the busiest of the summer for the Washington State Department of Transportation.1 day ago
James Lynch
‘My feet are here’: Interim SPD Chief Andre Sayles addresses crime, Mayor Katie Wilson, and Seattle’s path forward
Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles said he’s committed to Seattle and focused on restoring trust and safety.1 day ago
MyNorthwest Staff
More than 2,200 without power in Burien
More than 2,200 customers are without power in Burien.1 day ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Raccoon crashes Seattle Mariners’ first Jimothy Night — event returns tonight
The Seattle Mariners celebrated "Hot Jimothy Summer" with a special night honoring viral raccoon Jimothy on Wednesday.1 day ago
Julia Dallas
Salesforce to lay off 59 employees in Seattle and Bellevue
Salesforce, a major customer relationship management platform, is laying off 59 workers in Seattle and Bellevue.1 day ago
Julia Dallas
City of Seattle issues Stage 2 Burn Ban
The City of Seattle has joined King County in issuing a Stage 2 Burn Ban as dry, hot conditions persist.1 day ago
Julia Dallas
Man in custody after barricading in MultiCare Bonney Lake emergency department
A person is currently barricaded in the MultiCare Bonney Lake emergency department.1 day ago
Paola Tristan Arruda, KIRO 7 News
TRAFFIC: Major highway closures across Puget Sound this weekend
Drivers across the Puget Sound should prepare for one of the busiest travel weekends of the summer.1 day ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New Seattle policy aims to block retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices
Mayor Katie Wilson and two city councilmembers announced a new affordability policy on Friday to eliminate price gouging, and make groceries more affordable.1 day ago
Jason Sutich
Renton man accused of intentionally killing co-worker in Issaquah road rage crash
A 22-year-old Renton man was arrested last week after a fatal road rage collision in Issaquah that police suspect was an intentional act.1 day ago
Luke Duecy
Duecy: I thought I was just getting older. It sucked. Then an MRI revealed a pituitary tumor
In May, after a series of doctor visits, blood tests, and an MRI, I heard words I never expected to hear: "You have a benign tumor near your brain."2 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Detectives investigating homicide after man shot dead in Tacoma
Detectives are investigating a homicide after a man was shot dead in Tacoma overnight, according to the Tacoma Police Department.2 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Deputies: Man pulls up to stranger’s house in golf cart with dog passenger to light garage on fire
A man has been booked into the Kitsap County Jail for allegedly lighting a stranger’s garage on fire while the person was home.2 days ago
Jason Sutich
Man escapes ambulance, steals car, and leads police on chase in Seattle
A 28-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after he escaped from an ambulance, stole a car, and fled from the police.2 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Pierce County forgot to charge me for a school levy, sent a letter blaming nobody, and wants $1,100 by November
I got a letter from the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer, informing us of a "discrepancy" on our 2026 property tax statement. Not a mistake. A discrepancy.2 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Kennewick firefighters rescue kittens trapped in house fire; use pet oxygen masks
The Kennewick Fire Department responded to a house fire last week, and they rescued some tiny occupants.2 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
I-5 northbound fully blocked in South Tacoma after crash involving up to 10 cars
The northbound lanes of Interstate 5 were fully blocked in South Tacoma early Friday morning after a multi-car crash involving a semi-truck.2 days ago
Paul Holden
Festivals, free museums, and a glass floats treasure hunt: Your Seattle area weekend guide
We are officially in the dog days of summer, but that doesn't mean the Seattle fun is slowing down.2 days ago
