Dyer Oxley
Reichert vs. Ventrella: The battle for the 8th Congressional District
Republican Congressman Dave Reichert faces the next round of Democratic competition for Washington's 8th Congressional District. That crowd includes Democrat Tony Ventrella. What did they have to say about each other?11 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Portland begins sending homeless people to other cities, including Seattle
The City of Portland began a pilot program Thursday to buy one-way bus tickets for homeless people who approach agency staff to say that they have family to stay with in another city. The pilot is set to be completed by the end of June.11 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Pregnant women in US with Zika spikes; 2 possibly infected in Wash. state
The number of pregnant women in the United States infected with Zika virus suddenly tripled because of how the virus is defined. There are now 157 pregnant women infected with Zika in the 50 states, up from the 48 reported last week under the old definition.11 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Seattle police officers save sixth person from overdose in two months
For the sixth time since Seattle police started carrying Naloxone in March, officers prevented a potentially fatal overdose on Thursday.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
‘Sonics guy’ has tried to stay on the ‘right side’ of Seattle arena criticism
"Sonics Guy" Kris Brannon says the path that some chose to take after the Seattle City Council essentially blocked a new arena in the SoDo district may have set the effort to get an NBA team back a bit.11 years ago
Chris Sullivan
State, city work and Hollywood will wreck your weekend drive
Two major construction projects and a movie will likely cost you more than a few minutes this weekend.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
7-car pileup caused ‘major, major’ backups on I-5
A seven-car crash on southbound I-5 towards the 220th Street exit caused major delays Friday morning. Only one right lane getting by at the time, KIRO Radio’s Chris Sullivan reports. The Lynnwood Fire Department reports one person was sent to the hospital. LFD responding to 7 car MVC SB I-5 just south of 220th St […]11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
‘Redskins’ poll is both ‘unethical’ and ‘invalid’
A poll found "9 in 10 Native Americans" aren't offended by the NFL team name.11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Son of beaten Bothell teacher says his father is emotionally shaken
A woodshop teacher at Bothell High School was found brutally assaulted on campus. A suspect is still at large.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
‘Eye-popping’ voter turn out for Washington presidential primary so far
The number of Washington ballots that have been turned in for the presidential primary comes as a surprise, especially because there isn't much contention left in the race.11 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Police departments face major problem as they work to hire more officers
Police departments from Bellingham to Seattle to Renton are trying to hire more officers, but there is a major problem on the horizon. The state police academy needs to double the number of training classes.11 years ago
Jillian Raftery
Waiting for SPD: Seattle victims waiting along the road for more than an hour
Two separate cases on Seattle roads tell a dangerous story. One victim was left on the side of the road waiting for more than an hour. Police didn't even show for the second.11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Will extra, private workers expedite the security line at Sea-Tac Airport?
Private workers start training along security lines at Sea-Tac Airport Thursday.11 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
17-year-old shot in the chest in White Center
A 17-year-old boy was shot in the chest overnight outside a White Center mini-mart.11 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Homeless workforce to serve ‘lemonade’ during Beyoncé’s Seattle concert
Some of Seattle’s homeless were hired to fill jobs during Beyoncé's Wednesday night concert at CenturyLink Field. The workforce jobs include serving lemonade at concessions.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
European court accepts Amanda Knox’s case against Italian police
Amanda Knox could have a case against the Italian police involved in her interrogation.11 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Bertha has reached 2,000 feet and is headed under downtown Seattle
After taking a break last weekend, Bertha - the tunneling machine moving below the Seattle waterfront - has passed the 2,000-foot mark. Crews have installed 300 tunnel rings in her wake.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Residents allowed to return to homes after gas leak in Ballard
A block of Ballard is closed due to a gas leak on NW 64th Street.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Homeless family reaches out to Seattle Mission shortly after deadline is announced
It didn't take long before people started asking Seattle's Union Gospel Mission for help after officials announced that the city's most infamous homeless encampment would be cleared out.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Issaquah Middle School evacuated due to ‘strong odor’
Students and staff have evacuated Issaquah Middle School due to a "strong odor."11 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Mysterious request for records in Arlington murders draws suspicion
Mysterious people are trying to get police records in the case of two brothers accused of killing Arlington couple Patrick Shunn and Monique Patenaude last month.11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seahawks’ Russell Wilson announces his ‘big news’
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson went to social media to announce some big news about a back-to-back invitation.11 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Video: Widow of randomly-shot, killed Federal Way man asks for justice
Adam Guiterriez was the third man to be shot in 48 hours in Federal Way. The navy vet had a lot ahead of him. Now his widow is asking for help and justice for he husband's senseless death.11 years ago
