Feliks Banel
From Concrete to Peacock Spit, how Washington got some odd names
Lost in the discussion and news coverage of controversial names is the fact that there are plenty of other places in Washington state with interesting stories behind their, shall we say, fairly non-controversial names.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
State trooper tells story of talking desperate woman off Tacoma Narrows Bridge
A Washington state trooper was able to talk a woman off of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge on March 5. But that's not the whole story.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Portland and Seattle: Different approaches to a shared homeless crisis
Portland has begun providing tickets out of town to homeless individuals. But that is not all the city has proposed.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
A quick heat wave and prolonged sneezes on the way in Seattle
Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Science professor at the University of Washington, says temperatures in Seattle will flirt with between 75 and 80 degrees on Thursday before dipping back down to the lower 70s Friday.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Baseball memories: ‘C’mon, son. Rock and fire’
Leading up to the Mariners' home opener, Brock Huard tells his favorite baseball memory and the family legacy it has left.11 years ago
KIRO 7 News
3.5 magnitude earthquake recorded near San Juans
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake occurred Tuesday morning around 11 a.m. near the San Juan Islands.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Crabpocalypse: How it compared to Seattle’s fish truck fiasco of 2015
A truck crashed and spilled crab over Seattle's viaduct on April 4, nearly a year after a truck spilled fish over the same road. Did the city's response improve?11 years ago
KIRO 7 News
Opponents consider new initiative to stop SoDo Sonics Arena
The current arena deal calls for Seattle and King County to contribute up to $200 million in bond money to help pay for a Sonics arena in the SoDo neighborhood next to Safeco Field.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Truck driver attempts to save bald eagle after highway collision
A bald eagle collided with a truck Tuesday morning. The driver stopped and held the bird until emergency crews could transport it.11 years ago
KIRO 7 News
Issaquah makes million-dollar decision to clean well water
Issaquah is spending $988,000 to study, fix and activate a groundwater well contaminated with three times safe levels of PFC chemicals.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
EB I-90 closed during morning commute after carjacker crashes car in Mercer Island tunnel
Eastbound I-90 was closed to morning commuters, starting in Seattle, after a carjacker crashed a stolen can in the tunnel on Mercer Island.11 years ago
Sara Lerner
Murray’s Middle Way: Seattle’s approach to homeless sweeps
Seattle is offering trash services to common homeless encampments, after clearing out 176 camps since fall.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Semi-truck overturns while on Seattle’s viaduct, spills crabs
A semi-truck overturned while traveling on Seattle's viaduct through downtown, spilling boxes of crabs onto the street.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Alaska buys Virgin: What it means for Sea-Tac travelers
With Alaska Air buying Virgin America, what does it mean for Sea-Tac travelers? What will happen to air fares? Are there any benefits to passengers or Boeing?11 years ago
Seattle Mariners fans celebrate Opening Day
The Seattle Mariners season kicks off with an away game against the Texas Rangers.11 years ago
KIRO 7 News
Alaska Air buying Virgin America
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines is buying rival Virgin America and says it is trying to create a "west coast premier airline."11 years ago
KIRO 7 News
Seattle celebrates construction of world’s longest floating bridge
Thousands of people showed up to walk the new SR 520 bridge, which is longest floating bridge in the world.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Soccer star Abby Wambach arrested in Portland for DUII
The retired World Cup soccer champion Abby Wambach was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence.11 years ago
KIRO 7 News
Motorcycle rider dead after 6-vehicle crash on I-90 exit to I-405
A motorcycle rider in his 60s is dead after a multi-vehicle collision on Eastbound I-90/I-405 Saturday night.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Rainier Beach shooting now a homicide investigation
Police received several reports of gunshots heard in the area of the 9200 block of Rainier Avenue South on Saturday night.11 years ago
KIRO 7 News
Old 520 Bridge closed this weekend during new bridge celebration
A celebration for the completion of the new SR 520 Bridge, the world's longest floating bridge, is happening this weekend in Seattle, though it won't be open to traffic for a few weeks.11 years ago
KIRO 7 News
Is it legal for ‘Tent City 6’ to camp outside the King County Administration Building?
About 60 people were camped on the plaza outside the King County Administration Building near 4th Avenue and James Street on Friday, and they were not being asked to leave.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Bertha maintenance crews are working under pressure to get the job done
Bertha is undergoing maintenance at its planned stop before boring underneath Seattle's viaduct. But crews are under heavy pressure to get the job done.11 years ago
