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RV fire...
Dyer Oxley

RV fire blocks traffic on SR 169 between Renton and Maple Valley

An RV fire shut down both directions of State Route 169 between Renton and Maple Valley Tuesday afternoon, sending smoke high into the air.
10 years ago
bellevue bike cops, bike helmets...
Dyer Oxley

Bellevue bike cops need new flair and ask public for help

Bellevue bike cops are ready to roll back on the streets, but they don't have a patch yet. The department is hoping locals can fix that.
10 years ago
The Cascadia Subduction Zone off the coast of North America spans from northern California to south...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Research: The ‘big one’ could rattle Northwest sooner than first thought

A major earthquake may hit the Pacific Northwest sooner than scientists originally thought.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Man falls to his death from upper story of CenturyLink Field

The Seattle Fire Department reports a man died after falling from the upper story of CenturyLink Field.
10 years ago
earthquake...
Kipp Robertson

2.6-magnitude earthquake recorded near Tacoma downgraded

A minor earthquake was recorded between Tacoma and Auburn Tuesday morning, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.
10 years ago
The latest shooting in Capitol Hill, which is being investigated by the Seattle police gang unit, l...
KIRO 7 News Staff

String of shootings on Seattle’s Capitol Hill prompts community action

Community leaders in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood are meeting with Seattle police to talk about a string of shootings at bars’ closing time.
10 years ago
dump truck...
Kipp Robertson

Dump truck loaded with sand crashes in Woodinville

A dump truck and several other vehicles collided Tuesday morning in Woodinville, blocking all lanes of SR 522.
10 years ago
rent...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle landlord wonders why he can’t choose the ‘nice and clean’ renters

After the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance protecting people looking to rent, a landlord wonders how this will impact him.
10 years ago
seattle sidewalk...
Dyer Oxley

SDOT goes European with new Seattle sidewalk policy

SDOT is considering allowing restaurants and cafes to expand onto the Seattle sidewalk just like they do in Europe, and Portland.
10 years ago
John Reed...
KIRO 7 News Staff

John Reed makes first court appearance in Snohomish County

Alleged murderer John Reed made his first appearance in a Snohomish County court Monday, and submitted a not-guilty plea.
10 years ago
Dyer Oxley

Bertha enters new zone under 1st Avenue in Seattle

Bertha has finally left zone 4 and is currently near a popular downtown Seattle attraction. This is where the boring machines currently is working.
10 years ago
robbery, greenwood...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Greenwood pot shop robbery caught on camera

A security camera caught robbers holding an employee at gun point as they rob a Greenwood pot shop in Seattle.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Delta outage will require a lot of ‘rejiggering’ to fix

KIRO Radio travel expert Steve Danishek says the Delta outage will last much longer than just a few hours and require lots of "rejiggering."
10 years ago
homeless crisis...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle council member wants to ‘retool’ approach to homeless crisis

With all the money the City of Seattle spends on homelessness, one council member says a lot more could be done to address the crisis.
10 years ago
A bomb-disposal robot rolls across the Marysville Municipal Court's parking lot Monday morning. (Ma...
Kipp Robertson

Watch: Controlled detonation of ‘suspicious package’ at Marysville Court

A bomb-disposal robot destroyed what Marysville police described as a "suspicious package" Monday morning.
10 years ago
Thomas Rawls received a special gift from a fan Sunday. (Brady Henderson, 710 ESPN Seattle)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Video: Seahawks RB Thomas Rawls receives adorable gift from fan

Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls received good news on the field and a special gift off of it.
10 years ago
All Delta flights around the world are grounded due to a massive system outage. (KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Limited Delta departures resume after massive system outage

All Delta flights around the world are grounded due to a massive system outage. Lines at the ticket counter at Sea-Tac Airport are building.
10 years ago
Seattle crime...
Dyer Oxley

Ballard man catches apparent drug deals on home surveillance, goes to cops

What happens when a person captures a Seattle crime on camera? It depends, but in any case, this is what police want you to do.
10 years ago
Seattle Mariners Hall-of-Famer Ken Griffey Jr., right, is given a bronzed baseball glove by former ...
MyNorthwest Staff

Watch: Gary Payton honors Griffey during ceremonial first pitch

Gary Payton pays homage to Ken Griffey Jr. during an already unforgettable day Saturday at Safeco Field.
10 years ago
A juvenile humpback whale died Sunday morning in the Fauntleroy area of West Seattle. (KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Juvenile humpback whale dies Sunday morning in West Seattle

A juvenile humpback whale was found dead in the Fauntleroy area of West Seattle Sunday morning.
10 years ago
homeless encampment, camp second chance, tent city...
Dyer Oxley

Does Camp Second Chance have a chance in Seattle?

Seattle officials reportedly backed off a decision to evict unauthorized homeless Camp Second Chance from public land after they broke onto the site.
10 years ago
Andrew Tate driving for the Sound Propeller/Les Schwab hydro won the Albert Lee Appliance Cup at Se...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seafair Albert Lee Cup won by 26-year-old rookie

Check out the Blue Angels and hydroplanes as they take over Lake Washington for Seattle's annual Seafair festivities.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Scientist criticizes ‘silly’ story on Canada’s earthquake system

A seismologist says that the idea of Canada being ahead of Washington and Oregon in the race to build an earthquake early-warning system is "silly."
10 years ago
capitol hill bars...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle police warn of spiked drinks at Capitol Hill bars

There is heightened concern about people secretly drugging drinks of patrons of Capitol Hill bars, and Seattle police is spreading the word.
10 years ago