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shooting bullets south seattle neighborhood...
Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News

For this South Seattle Neighborhood, it’s not the first time their homes have been hit by bullets

A South Seattle neighborhood is once again dealing with the aftermath of gunfire after a shootout left multiple homes and vehicles damaged Tuesday night.
3 hours ago
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Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News

Tulalip Tribes in talks to bid for Sonics return to Washington

The Tulalip Tribes confirmed it’s in discussions about joining a bid to bring the Sonics back to Washington, but with a stadium potentially in Marysville.
4 hours ago
federal way...
MyNorthwest Staff

‘You knew what you were selling’: Federal Way man sentenced to 9 years in fentanyl conspiracy

A 22-year-old Federal Way man was sentenced Thursday to nine years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute mass amounts of fentanyl.
16 hours ago
wild waves amusement park season...
Aaron Granillo

Last splash: Wild Waves closing for good after 50 years

It's the last splash at Wild Waves in Federal Way.
17 hours ago
kent rape kidnapping fentanyl...
Frank Lenzi

Kent man wanted for rape, kidnapping arrested in drug bust

A Kent man wanted for rape and kidnapping in King County was arrested Sept. 2.
18 hours ago
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KIRO Newsradio staff

‘S*** happens’: Seattle mayor’s office texts reveal scramble over optics, officials brushing off inaccurate information after Bite of Seattle shooting

Internal text messages released from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's office show staff debating whether the mayor should appear.
18 hours ago
salmonella evergreen broccoli...
Jake Renn, KIRO 7 News

Salmonella outbreak connected to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts’ broccoli sprouts

Washington public health officials are actively investigating a Salmonella outbreak stemming from broccoli sprouts made by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts in Idaho.
19 hours ago
El Niño...
KIRO Newsradio staff

‘Godzilla El Niño’: What a potentially historic weather pattern means for western Washington

From the United Nations to local forecasters, concern is growing about a potentially historic El Niño.
19 hours ago
Cat dashboard rescue Thurston County...
Frank Lenzi

Firefighters disassemble car dashboard to rescue trapped kitten in Thurston County

Cat owners know their feline friends often hide, but one kitten's hiding place recently required a fire crew to take part of a car apart.
19 hours ago
tacoma cats...
Aaron Granillo

Tacoma Humane Society overflowing after third large-scale cat rescue

The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County is urgently seeking foster families and donations after a series of large-scale cat rescues.
20 hours ago
Pull gun undercover cop...
Frank Lenzi

‘The dude is actually a cop’: Man charged after pointing gun at undercover detective on Highway 509

A man has been charged with second-degree assault and unlawful firearm possession after he allegedly pointed a gun at an undercover detective.
20 hours ago
Sound Transit light rail lake washington...
Jillian Raftery

Sound Transit has a dead fish problem

Thousands of fish have been found dead in Lake Washington, possibly electrocuted by equipment from the new Crosslake light rail system.
20 hours ago
Woodinville speed cameras...
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News

Speed cameras are up in these Woodinville school zones

Woodinville has added speed cameras near certain school zones to encourage safer driving and protect students.
21 hours ago
pierce county sheriff elect...
Frank Sumrall

Court rejects attempt to block Pierce County charter amendment that would remove elected sheriff

Multiple Pierce County officials are suing the county to challenge a proposal that would change the position of sheriff from elected to appointed.
22 hours ago
Ferguson wildfire...
KIRO 7 News Staff

FEMA ends wildfire federal emergency period, Gov. Ferguson asking President Trump for additional aid

FEMA announced that the federal emergency period for the wildfires that demolished many areas of Spokane and Eastern Washington is now over.
23 hours ago
Evergreens...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle-born Evergreens eyes national expansion

Evergreens is looking to take its fresh salads beyond the Pacific Northwest.
23 hours ago
Covington city hall bomb threat...
Frank Sumrall

Covington City Hall cleared after bomb threat Thursday

The Covington City Hall has been cleared after it was evacuated following a bomb threat.
23 hours ago
cocktail bar pioneer square seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Award-winning New York cocktail bar arrives in Seattle’s Pioneer Square

Pioneer Square has a new destination for craft cocktails after Death & Co. officially opened its first Seattle bar Thursday.
1 day ago
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Nia Bliss, KIRO 7 News

Washington restaurants hold fundraisers this weekend to help flooding victims in Nepal

King County restaurants are throwing fundraisers to help rescue efforts and victims affected by catastrophic flooding at the Nepal-China border.
1 day ago
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Julie Berg, KIRO 7 News

Woman in critical condition after being shot in North Seattle

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating a late-night shooting of a 20-year-old woman in Northgate.
1 day ago
Labor Day weekend (1)...
Paul Holden

Washington State Fair, PAX West and Apple Cup headline a packed Labor Day weekend!

School is back in session, and the summer is winding down, but Labor Day weekend is ahead, and that means an extra day!
1 day ago
2 seattle traffic labor day...
Ted Buehner

Seattle is the No. 1 Labor Day destination in the U.S. Here’s what travelers need to know

As the summer season wraps up, AAA reports well over 100 million people are expected to travel during the Labor Day holiday weekend.
1 day ago
fire spd...
James Lynch

Two SPD officers spotted a fire at 5 a.m. What they did next saved lives

Two SPD officers started the shift looking for crime, not fire.
2 days ago
Washington State Ferry San Juan Island cancelled...
Nate Connors

Record summer for Washington ferries caps off with 400K expected over Labor Day weekend

It was a banner summer season for ferry passengers, recording 7 million riders between Memorial Day weekend and the end of August.
2 days ago