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King County Sheriff's Office investigates deadly Burien shooting...
Frank Sumrall

Man dies after stabbing at Covington pool, suspect found in woods

A man died from a stabbing Sunday near a pool in a Covington neighborhood, the King County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. 
8 months ago
cougar dog sudden valley...
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Dog survives vicious cougar attack in Sudden Valley

A dog survived an attack by a 145-pound cougar on Saturday morning in Sudden Valley near Bellingham.
8 months ago
whidbey island iran growlers...
Charlie Harger

Whidbey Island Growlers now flying combat missions against Iran

EA-18G Growlers from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island are now actively involved in the U.S. military operation against Iran.
8 months ago
driver gun I-5 crash...
Frank Sumrall

Ejected driver allegedly threatens good Samaritan with gun after I-5 rollover crash

A driver pulled a gun on a bystander after he was thrown from his car and knocked unconscious in a crash on I-5 near Milton early Sunday morning.
8 months ago
oil prices...
DAVID MCHUGH, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oil prices surge as Strait of Hormuz tanker disruptions rattle global supply

Oil prices rose sharply Monday as disruptions to tanker traffic raised uncertainty about how U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran would affect supply to the world economy.
8 months ago
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JON GAMBRELL, MELANIE LIDMAN AND SAMY MAGDY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

War widens as Israeli and US planes pound Iran and Tehran and its proxies hit back

Iran and allied armed groups fired missiles at Israel, Arab states and U.S. military targets around the region on Monday as the war expanded to several fronts.
8 months ago
cooldown northwest fourth of july...
Ted Buehner

March kicks off thunderstorm season in western Washington

March marks the start of thunderstorm season in western Washington.
8 months ago
prediction betting...
Luke Duecy

Legal battle brews over whether ‘prediction betting’ is betting as sports wagering tops $150 billion

Explore the rising trend of prediction betting as sports gambling surpasses $150 billion in the U.S. legal landscape.
8 months ago
Photo: Bellevue Police Dept....
Tom Brock

Police searching for driver in deadly hit & run in Bellevue

UPDATE – at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2026: Bellevue police have made an arrest in the deadly hit & run case from Saturday morning.  Police released the following information: Bellevue Police has located the individual and has them in custody. More updates will be provided soon via the Bellevue Beat Blog. Thank you to […]
8 months ago
Photo: Courtesy Seattle Torrent...
Tom Brock

Seattle Torrent sets new attendance record for women’s hockey

It’s a sign of the growing popularity of women’s hockey, following the U.S. Women’s Gold Medal Achievement in the XXV Olympic Winter Games. On Friday night, a total of 17,335 fans showed up at the Seattle Torrent game. That set a new U.S. arena record for any women’s hockey game. It was also the team’s […]
8 months ago
A dual-engine, small plane slid off the runway at Harvey Field and struck a hangar. (Photo: Snohomi...
Tom Brock

Plane crashes into hangar at Harvey Field

Investigators at a Snohomish County airport are trying to figure out what caused a plane to crash into a hangar.
8 months ago
SR 3 crash...
Julia Dallas

SR 3 in Mason County reopens after deadly crash involving bicyclist

State Route 3 in Mason County is fully blocked due to a deadly crash.
8 months ago
Nisqually Earthquake...
Ted Buehner

We live in earthquake country. The Nisqually Earthquake proved it 25 years ago.

Join us as we reflect on the Nisqually Earthquake and its impact on our community since February 28, 2001.
8 months ago
Seattle world cup celebration...
Jason Sutich

‘Seattle will be buzzing’: City announces free fan experiences for World Cup

Experience Seattle's World Cup celebration with free events and activities throughout the city. Join the excitement in 2026!
8 months ago
Stem Cell award...
Frank Lenzi

Family of Colorado man who died after stem cell injection in Seattle awarded $24 million

A jury awarded $24 million to a Colorado family after a man's death from a stem cell injection at a Seattle clinic in 2019.
8 months ago
millionaires' tax...
Aaron Granillo

‘Millionaire tax’ clears House committee despite Republican pushback

Washington's first income tax passes key committee despite GOP opposition.
8 months ago
Grays Harbor copper wire...
Luke Duecy

Copper theft spurs new calls for tougher crackdown, including from WA attorney general

Copper theft disrupts transit in the Pacific Northwest, leading officials to demand stricter measures for protection and enforcement.
8 months ago
stolen bike kirkland arrest...
James Lynch

Seattle man sees stolen bike on online marketplace, leading police to 2 arrests

A stolen bike discovery in Seattle prompted police action, resulting in two arrests at a Kirkland apartment.
8 months ago
Key Peninsula stabbing...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Medical examiner releases names of 5 killed in Key Peninsula stabbing spree, including suspect

Medical examiner identifies five killed in Key Peninsula stabbing spree, including the suspect.
8 months ago
Kent license plate arrest...
James Lynch

Kent becomes first city to access new state police funding, looks to add 10 positions

Kent leads Washington's effort to boost law enforcement funding, addressing the state's low officer per capita ratio.
8 months ago
Bill Clinton...
KIRO Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports

WA Rep. Emily Randall among members of Congress questioning Bill Clinton about Jeffrey Epstein

Congresswoman Emily Randall interrogates Bill Clinton on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a six-hour closed-door deposition.
8 months ago
Anthropic vercept...
KIRO Newsradio staff

ChatGPT rival Anthropic buys Seattle AI startup

Vercept joins Anthropic, enhancing its capabilities in AI technology and innovation. Discover the implications for the industry.
8 months ago
Kent City Hall...
Jillian Raftery

An unexpected discovery sparked Kent City Hall’s bomb scare

Discover the unexpected events behind the bomb scare at Kent City Hall and police headquarters on Feb. 23.
8 months ago
car in ditch lake washington...
Julia Dallas

Firefighters rescue 3 people after car goes into ditch on Lake Washington Blvd.

Firefighters aided three individuals after a vehicle plunged into a ditch on Lake Washington Boulevard last Friday.
8 months ago