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Kipp Robertson

‘Ouch’: Injured Mount Vernon officer speaks

The Mount Vernon police officer who was shot in the head in the line of duty earlier this month spoke for the first time in the hospital.

10 years ago

Dyer Oxley

Gov. Inslee halts execution for Whatcom murderer Clark Elmore

Washington Governor Jay Inslee issued a reprieve to a prisoner on Dec. 29, 2016, sparing convicted rapist and murderer Clark Richard Elmore from execution.

10 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Start of flu season already deadly in Snohomish County

Doctors say it's important that people take the flu seriously, as the peak of the flu season for Washington, according to the Columbia University flu predictor website, is Jan. 15.

10 years ago

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KIRO 7 News Staff

Plan delayed for Seattle bike police to wear body cams

Seattle police have delayed implementing body cams for a group of bike cops as expected this week. It is unknown exactly why.

10 years ago

Dyer Oxley

Lightsaber vigil planned in Seattle for late Carrie Fisher

Fervent Seattle Star Wars fans will gather Friday night in a lightsaber vigil for the late Carrie Fisher, famous for her role as Princess Leia.

10 years ago

Kipp Robertson

Amazon wants flying warehouses, patent shows

Amazon was awarded a patent for an airborne warehouse that the company wants to use to improve delivery time.

10 years ago

Kipp Robertson

Former AG: Echo’s role in murder case likely just the beginning

We're moving into an age where our daily lives are being digitally stored, and former Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna says we need to get used to it.

10 years ago

Dyer Oxley

What Washington residents searched for the most on Google in 2016

Washington residents reveal quite a bit about what's on their minds through their Google search habits. This is what locals searched for most in 2016.

10 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Home price around Seattle increases will be ‘less hot’ in 2017

Real estate experts predict another hot housing market in 2017, but home values will appreciate at a slightly slower pace.

10 years ago

Dyer Oxley

Boeing’s problems are nothing when compared to ‘the old days’

Boeing has experienced a lot of bad press recently from Trump and canceled orders. But that shouldn't worry locals according to this business reporter.

10 years ago

Dyer Oxley

Area code 564 coming to a phone number near you

Western Washington phone numbers will start using a 564 area code in 2017. It will only affect certain phone number. And it's not the only change coming.

10 years ago

Dyer Oxley

2016 has been the deadliest year for orca whales

Six orca have died over the past year, making 2016 the deadliest calendar year for the region's killer whales in about two decades.

10 years ago

KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Iconic Seattle restaurant saved just in time

An iconic Seattle restaurant has been saved from oblivion thanks to an 11th-hour effort by a new management group.

10 years ago

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Kipp Robertson

Slippery roads make for treacherous commute in the Northwest

Law enforcement officers had their hands full Wednesday morning thanks to slippery road conditions in Western Washington.

10 years ago

Kipp Robertson

Critically injured Mount Vernon officer shows major improvements

A Mount Vernon officer who was shot in the head during a standoff situation continues to show signs of improvement.

10 years ago

Dyer Oxley

Delta cancels order for 18 Boeing Dreamliners

Delta Air Lines has canceled an order for 18 jets from Boeing. The news comes after other orders were threatened by President-elect Donald Trump.

10 years ago

Dyer Oxley

Who voted more in Washington: men or women?

Washington's women voters came out in force for the 2016 election, voting more than their male counterparts, regardless of the age demographic.

10 years ago

Dyer Oxley

Travel discouraged over Cascades Tuesday night

Washington officials are warning travelers about new snow in the Cascades, advising them to avoid traveling over the passes.

10 years ago

Dyer Oxley

Eddie Vedder gives $10K Christmas present to stranger

An East Coast family in financial need received an outpouring of charity from neighbors, and a stranger by the name of Eddie Vedder.

10 years ago

Dyer Oxley

Westlake gas leak evacuates 200 people

A gas leak on Westlake Avenue in Seattle has caused a massive evacuation of 200 people from the area after construction work broke a pipe.

10 years ago

Dyer Oxley

Report: UW hyperloop could speed into reality

UW students are taking on a challenge put forth by Elon Musk to create a hyperloop train that could travel between Seattle and Portland in 15 minutes.