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Che Taylor, who was shot to death earlier this year in North Seattle after police said he was reach...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Report: Gun seized in Che Taylor shooting traced to former sheriff’s deputy

The felon shot to death earlier this year in North Seattle after police said he was reaching for a gun had a handgun that was originally purchased by a former King County sheriff’s deputy, The Seattle Times reported.
11 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Donald Trump wins Republican primary in Washington state

Not surprisingly, Donald Trump is leading in early primary election results in Washington state.
11 years ago
Stephanie Klein

University of Washington names new athletic director

After a fourth-month search, UW President Ana Mari Cauce announced on Tuesday that Jennifer Cohen will take over as athletic director in June.
11 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

Officials find bodies believed to be missing Arlington couple

Tony Reed, accused of killing an Arlington couple with his brother John, was in court May 24. He pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Six Jungle residents accept help; Mission president says outreach efforts are ‘very well received’

Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission started its outreach toward helping relocate people living in the notorious “Jungle,” with generally positive results.
11 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Washington’s presidential primary counts for little

Sorry Washington voters but your vote won't really count that much this time around.
11 years ago
Kris Brannon came home Monday to find his house ransacked and priceless memorabilia stolen. (KIRO 7...
Kipp Robertson

Donations pour in for ‘Sonics Guy’ after Tacoma robbery

Kris Brennan was returning home Monday morning when he realized someone was stealing the Seattle SuperSonics apparel that has helped make him so recognizable, and, more importantly, his dead father's ring.
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The Ports of Seattle and Tacoma now collaborate, as Puget Sound ports face increasing competition f...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Port of Seattle wants to ready Terminal 5 for big ships

A glimpse of the future of the marine cargo business came in February, when the Benjamin Franklin arrived in Elliott Bay.
11 years ago
Four people are in Harborbview Medical Center with serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash Monda...
Kipp Robertson

Underage driver suspected of DUI in serious crash in SeaTac

Four people are in Harborbview Medical Center with serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash Monday night in SeaTac.
11 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

‘Jungle’ residents list demands in front of Seattle council

Residents of The Jungle, Seattle's homeless encampment, told the city council that they are organizing an have made a list of demands for the city.
11 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Bothell shop teacher speaks: Attack ‘not going to turn me into victim’

A Bothell High School teacher is speaking for the first time since an attack in which he was hit on the head and had a zip tie placed around his neck.
11 years ago
James Payne reportedly asked for a "tactical map" to pinpoint where Sunni and Shiite Muslims lived ...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Former SeaTac city manager wanted ‘tactical map’ of Muslims

An investigation found the former SeaTac city manager wanted a map made that laid out exactly where Muslims lived in his city. He wanted the map made because of terrorism concerns.
11 years ago
Dyer Oxley

Ron and Don respond to disparaging ‘Atlantic’ article

Ron and Don react to an article in 'The Atlantic' that they believe falsely accuses them of participating in vitriolic comments aimed at female Seattle City Council members.
11 years ago
Santiago Ramos says he will not limit himself to small contributions during his run for Congress. (...
Kipp Robertson

Democratic candidate for 8th Congressional District says ‘you have to play the game’ to win

A sentiment to get big money out of politics has spread quickly through the ranks but Santiago Ramos isn't buying in — yet.
11 years ago
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Kipp Robertson

Days later, state worker found in Hood Canal

A state employee who disappeared a week ago was found nearly 350 feet under water in the Hood Canal. The Washington State Department of Transportation says it found the man and his vehicle in Hood Canal, KIRO 7 reports. He was found around 2 a.m. Sign up for breaking news alerts Search crews used sonar […]
11 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Family of ducks block I-5 traffic through Tacoma

The Monday morning commute came to a crawl for northbound I-5 drivers heading through Tacoma as state patrol herded a family of ducks off the roadway.
11 years ago
Fire crews put out a car fire at a multi-vehicle crash Monday morning. (WSDOT)...
Kipp Robertson

Fiery crash on SB I-5 caused backups all the way to Lynnwood

A crash that blocked at least two lanes of southbound I-5 near Greenwood is caused delays back to Lynnwood. Collision/car fire on southbound I-5 near N 85th St is blocking the right two lanes. pic.twitter.com/ymJiSxbMkQ — WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) May 23, 2016 A car fire was put out just after 7 a.m. The multi-vehicle crash […]
11 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Seattle police: Suspect in Metro bus driver stabbing in custody

Seattle police arrested a suspect after a King County Metro bus driver was stabbed in the Rainier Beach neighborhood Sunday night.
11 years ago
Marlys Helgeland, who has lived across the street from the high school for at least half a century,...
MyNorthwest Staff

Students return to Bothell High School after brutal attack

Classes are back in session today at Bothell High School, after being canceled Friday in the wake of a brutal attack on a teacher.
11 years ago
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Dyer Oxley

Not all campsites are taken, but they’re going fast

It won't be easy, but with a little work it's possible to track down a good campsite in Washington as we head into the summer months.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

KIRO Radio, KTTH hosts conflicted on Trump ahead of GOP Primary

Dave Ross' presidential pick will depend largely on the debates. Jason Rantz may not cast a ballot at all. Here's a look at how KIRO Radio's hosts view Donald Trump's candidacy.
11 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

6-year-old girl in stable condition after falling out of moving vehicle

The Lynnwood Police Department closed the portion of a street to investigate after a 6-year-old female fell out of a moving vehicle.
11 years ago
A standoff occurred Sunday at the Mosaic Hills Apartments in Kent. (KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Police use beanbag rounds to subdue man during standoff in Kent

Police said a 34-year-old man threatened his girlfriend with a knife during a standoff in Kent.
11 years ago
Grayce Evans, a developmentally delayed 13-year-old girl, has been reported missing from Skyway by ...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Missing developmentally delayed girl, 13, found safe in West Seattle

Grayce Evans, a developmentally delayed 13-year-old girl, has been reported missing from Skyway by loved ones.
11 years ago