Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle had 74 homicides in all of 2023. This past June, it had zero, the first murder-free month since 1970
For the first time since 1970, the City of Seattle went the entire month of June without a single homicide.2 months ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Thurston County deputy put in headlock during violent arrest, sheriff says
In a Facebook post, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders detailed how a run-of-the-mill arrest turned into a violent fight between a deputy and a suspect.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Cruise ship hairstylist charged with allegedly molesting passengers during fake massages
A 26-year-old citizen of India was charged for abusive sexual contact while aboard a cruise ship where he allegedly sexually molested passengers.2 months ago
Manda Factor
Organized retail theft is closing stores in vulnerable Seattle neighborhoods, King County prosecutors warn
King County prosecutors are charging organized retail theft cases daily, but said it needs more staff and funding to keep pace with the volume of crimes.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
6 people injured in three separate South Seattle shootings overnight Sunday
Six people suffered injuries in three separate shootings in South Seattle Sunday night, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) confirmed.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
17-year-old arrested for string of armed robberies across multiple counties
The Seattle Police Department arrested a 17-year-old boy for his connection to a series of robberies across multiple counties.2 months ago
Brittany Perry, KIRO 7 News
Docs: Child may have been present for missing Tacoma man’s murder; couple dumped body near JBLM
A couple has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a Tacoma man who was reported missing last month.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
Federal Way woman pleads guilty to fraud scheme where she stole from Korean community
A 53-year-old woman from Federal Way pleaded guilty Thursday to a fraud scheme that stole from the Korean community.2 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Man sentenced to 73 years for killing 1, wounding 2 at Kent gas station in 2021
A King County judge has sentenced Joseph Dixon to 73 years in prison for a deadly 2021 shooting at a Kent Circle K.2 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Seattle man gets 18 months in prison for groping woman on airplane
A Seattle man faces up to two years in prison after being convicted of groping a 19‑year‑old woman on an airplane.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Active-duty military member charged with child rape, trafficking in Vancouver
An active-duty U.S. military member was arrested and charged with six counts of second-degree rape of a child and two counts of first-degree trafficking.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Shooting outside University District Raising Cane’s sends 1 to hospital, suspect at large
A shooting in Seattle's University District sent one victim to the hospital after they were shot outside of the Raising Cane's restaurant.2 months ago
Nia Bliss, KIRO 7
Bellevue man accused of killing wife and staging crime scene held on $5M bail
Narne was charged with first-degree murder this week in connection with the strangulation death of his wife in their home in October 2025.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
JBLM service member among two arrested in missing Tacoma man’s death
Two 21-year-olds have been arrested on suspicion of killing a missing Tacoma man, whose remains were found at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.2 months ago
James Lynch
‘He was kind to everyone’: Mother still searching for answers 4 years after son’s killing in Seattle’s CID
This week’s Cold Case Project focuses on the still‑unsolved killing of 23‑year‑old Gibson Moore in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID).2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Yakima County farm contractor faces nearly $700K in labor violation fines
A Yakima County farm labor contracting company is facing nearly $700,000 in fines for labor violations of its nearly 1,200 workers.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Suspect impersonates Seattle City Light worker, allegedly steals copper wire from West Seattle Bridge
A 47-year-old was arrested on Saturday after he impersonated a Seattle City Light employee and allegedly stole copper wire from the West Seattle Bridge.2 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Drive-by shooting on SR 509 near Cloverdale leaves bullet hole in truck; WSP seeks red Jeep
A drive-by shooting on SR 509 near Cloverdale on Monday evening that left a bullet hole in the victim's truck is currently under investigation.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Army Captain gets 12 years for drugging partner, killing unborn child
An Army officer pleaded guilty last week to intentionally killing his unborn child, domestic violence, fraternization, and conduct unbecoming of an officer.2 months ago
Jack Bilyeu, KIRO 7 News
Prosecutors: Bellevue ‘OnlyFans House’ trafficker told loved ones to hide his earnings from jail
A judge denied a motion to lower the $5 million bail for accused human trafficker Nikita Tyukalo to $100,000.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
‘No sentence will ever undo the harm’: Member of violent WA home-invasion crew gets 25 years in deadly spree
A member of a robbery crew that conducted a series of home invasion robberies was sentenced to 25 years in prison for racketeering and conspiracy to commit RICO.2 months ago
James Lynch
King County refiles charges in fatal 2020 Bothell officer shooting
The King County Prosecutor’s Office has refiled charges against a man accused in the 2020 Bothell police shooting that killed Officer Jonathan Shoop.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
‘Does she have crab in her bra?’ Washington Fish and Wildlife officer uncovers 21 hidden Dungeness crabs at Tokeland
A WDFW officer who asked four crab harvesters six times whether they had any more Dungeness crabs got the same answer every time. No. He found 21 crabs hidden on their bodies.2 months ago
