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Bellevue officer-involved shooting...
Frank Lenzi

Man suspected of stabbing Bellevue officer charged with felony assault

A man lured Bellevue police with a fake call, then stabbed an officer in the face and is now charged with felony assault.
9 months ago
auburn flooding green river...
Charlie Harger

Buehner: Green River flooding in Auburn won’t recede until this weekend

Auburn residents dealing with Green River flooding face several more days of high water, according to KIRO Newsradio meteorologist Ted Buehner.
9 months ago
SR 167 fatal crash Auburn...
Jason Sutich

Tractor-trailer driver held on $100K bail after fatal SR 167 crash in Auburn

The driver of a tractor-trailer who was arrested for vehicular homicide in Auburn made his first appearance in court Friday and is being held on $100,000 bail.
9 months ago
WSDOT project daytime closures...
Nate Connors

Latest storm related closures include US 2, West Valley Highway

Discover the latest storm-related closures affecting US 2, West Valley Highwaty and the Hood Canal Bridge.
9 months ago
Skagit River...
Julia Dallas

Major flooding expected to return to Skagit River in Mount Vernon, Concrete

The Pacific Northwest prepares for renewed flooding as recovery from last week's severe conditions continues in Mount Vernon and Concrete.
9 months ago
flood looters snohomish kayak...
Jason Sutich

‘Just heartbreaking’: Looters on kayaks prey on Snohomish flood victims

Following the floods that have displaced hundreds of residents throughout Washington, looters have been seen on kayaks stealing from properties in Snohomish.
9 months ago
flash flood green river levee king county...
Frank Sumrall

Crews work quickly to repair Green River Levee after it fails in King County

A flash flood warning was issued in west central King County after a levee failure was reported along the Green River.
9 months ago
four Concrete earthquakes...
Jason Sutich

4 earthquakes recorded near Concrete in less than 2 hours Monday morning

Four earthquakes, measuring up to nearly three on the Richter scale, were recorded within three hours of each other near Concrete on Monday morning.
9 months ago
atmospheric river pnw wettest...
Charlie Harger

Allard: New atmospheric river will make PNW ‘the wettest place in the world over the next six days’

While flooding may not reach the historic levels seen last week, a KIRO 7 meteorologist said the overall impacts could actually be worse.
9 months ago
Seattle police SPD...
Jason Sutich

Aurora Avenue strip club declared nuisance after probe uncovers prostitution, illegal alcohol sales

Club Dollhouse on Aurora Avenue faces nuisance designation due to findings of prostitution and illegal alcohol sales.
9 months ago
evacuation Stehekin Valley...
Frank Sumrall

WA evacuation updates: Evacuation orders issued for Auburn over weekend

Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders were issued over the weekend for Auburn residents living between SR 167 and the Green River.
9 months ago
semi-truck crash I-5...
MyNorthwest Staff

Three semi-trucks crash on I-5 near US 101; two northbound lanes remain closed

All northbound lanes of I-5 near US 101 and Deschutes Parkway S.W. were closed after three semi-trucks were involved in a crash early Monday morning.
9 months ago
Bondi beach Seattle vigil...
Associated Press

What to know about the attack on the Hannukah festival in Australia that killed 15 people

 A father and son are suspected by officials to have killed 15 people on a popular beach in Australia, shocking a country where gun violence is rare.
9 months ago
highways atmospheric river wsdot...
KIRO 7 News Staff

WSDOT reopens over 50 highways since start of atmospheric river

WSDOT stated that crews have reopened more than 50 highways as western Washington is still recovering from an atmospheric river that caused historic flooding.
9 months ago
atmospheric river flooding rain...
Ted Buehner

More flooding ahead: Atmospheric river to bring warm rain, high winds, and rising rivers

What is it about mid-December weather? The latest atmospheric river has brought warm, heavy rain, resulting in widespread major flooding and landslides.
9 months ago
flooding snohomish...
Charlie Harger

Pineapple Express hits the Pacific Northwest Monday as region reels from historic flooding

A powerful Pineapple Express is set to impact Western Washington, following a brief reprieve this weekend.
9 months ago
wa unemployment september...
MyNorthwest Staff

WA employers cut 14,500 jobs in September, unemployment rate holds at 4.5%

In September, WA employers cut 14,500 jobs, yet the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.5%. Insights on the state’s job market.
9 months ago
Maple Valley flooding...
Julia Dallas

6 poison risks to be aware of during flooding

Learn about health hazards during historic flooding in Washington and how to stay safe from poison risks.
9 months ago
rob reiner...
CHRISTOPHER WEBER AND MIKE BALSAMO, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Son arrested after Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles home, AP source says

 Director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were the two people found dead Sunday at a Los Angeles home owned by Reiner.
9 months ago
Fire crews responded to a house fire in north Tacoma Sunday morning and found one person deceased i...
Tom Brock

House fire in Tacoma leaves one person dead

A house fire in Tacoma has left one person dead.
9 months ago
A flooded highway has forced Washington's Dept. of Transportation to close SR 167 at S. 212th. (Pho...
Tom Brock

SR 167 closed in Kent and Auburn due to flooded roadway

A flooded section of highway has forced Wash-Dot to close part of State Route 167 in south King County.
9 months ago
Seattle police investigate on Beacon Hill early Sunday morning after a vehicle struck and killed a ...
Tom Brock

Seattle police searching for hit-and-run driver who struck and killed bicyclist

Seattle police are searching for a driver who struck and killed a bicyclist on Beacon Hill, then drove off early Sunday morning.
9 months ago
The Level 3 "Go Now" Evacuation Order was issued for this area between S. 277th, 42nd N.E., SR 167 ...
Tom Brock

Evacuation order issued for north Auburn residents

Emergency officials in Auburn issued a "Level 3, Go Now" Evacuation Order for the north part of the city late Saturday night, due to flooding of the Green River.
9 months ago
Seattle restaurant beer hall...
Jason Sutich

James Beard Award-winning chef to open beer hall in Seattle, among 2 other restaurants

A James Beard Award-winner and one of Seattle's most renowned chefs, Renee Erickson, has two new restaurants opening in Pioneer Square today.
9 months ago