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Endangered Species Act...
Ian Sterling, KIRO Newsradio

‘Exploitation’: WA joins lawsuit to block Trump admin. from gutting Endangered Species Act

Washington is joining forces with 20 other states to sue the Trump administration over the Endangered Species Act.
1 month ago
tiger mountain SR 18...
Nate Connors

4 nights of lane restrictions on SR 18 over Tiger Mountain

WSDOT is starting a four-night surveying project over Tiger Mountain Summit that will reduce a 6-mile stretch of eastbound SR 18.
1 month ago
vactor truck seatac...
MyNorthwest Staff

International Blvd. reopens after vactor truck tips over

A vactor truck tipped on its side, subsequently closing all southbound lanes on International Blvd. in SeaTac.
1 month ago
Schuster Parkway crash...
Julia Dallas

2 people critically injured after car crashes into utility pole, tree on Schuster Parkway in Tacoma

Two people were critically injured after a car crashed on Schuster Parkway in Tacoma.
1 month ago
Atlanta ICE building attack Washington...
Frank Lenzi

FBI offers $20,000 reward for fugitive wanted in Atlanta ICE building attack who may be in WA

A man wanted for allegedly vandalizing an ICE building in Atlanta could be traveling in Washington. The FBI offered a reward of up to $20,000 for information.
1 month ago
Jeep recall parts detach...
Jason Sutich

More than 328,000 Jeeps recalled over risk of parts detaching while driving

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is recalling 328,381 Jeeps due to real coil springs that may have been incorrectly installed.
1 month ago
boy in the tent aurora fentanyl...
Manda Factor

‘Boy in the tent’ enters school for the first time at age 10: ‘I want to go back’

The "boy in the tent" walked through school doors for the first time ever on Tuesday.
1 month ago
woods coffee pierce county...
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News

Woods Coffee to open first Pierce County shop

A Bellingham-based coffee chain is expanding into Pierce County. Woods Coffee will be opening a storefront in Puyallup. It’ll be located on East Main Avenue.
1 month ago
amazon pregnant lawsuit...
MyNorthwest Staff

Amazon hit with class action lawsuit alleging widespread discrimination against pregnant employees

Amazon was hit with a proposed nationwide class action lawsuit, alleging the company systematically discriminated against thousands of its pregnant employees.
1 month ago
gig harbor monoxide leak...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Gig Harbor man and woman in critical condition after carbon monoxide leak in their home

A man and woman are in critical condition following a carbon monoxide leak at their Gig Harbor home. The pair and their dog were found inside their home.
1 month ago
spokane school suspect killed...
Jason Sutich

Armed suspect killed by deputy outside Evergreen Middle School in Spokane

Evergreen Middle School in Spokane went into lockdown after a deputy shot and killed a suspect, allegedly armed with a Glock 19, who approached the school.
1 month ago
Seattle seahawks home opener...
JAKE CHAPMAN, KIRO 7

12s, Seattle businesses get ready for Seahawks home opener

Thousands of people are expected to flood Pioneer Square and the SoDo neighborhood as the Seattle Seahawks prepare for their home opener against the Patriots.
1 month ago
mattawa irrigation canal dies grant county...
Jason Sutich

Moses Lake woman arrested for allegedly pulling knife on public servant, stealing cat

A 21-year-old Moses Lake woman was arrested Monday for allegedly pulling a knife on a public servant and stealing his cat.
1 month ago
seattle dealers recovery housing...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Two blue cities decided dealers don’t belong in recovery housing. Seattle hasn’t

I've heard from people who've lived in permanent supportive housing in Seattle. Drugs move through the building around the clock, and staff look the other way.
1 month ago
homicide victim friend arrest...
BRANDON THOMPSON, KIRO 7

‘She enjoyed beautiful things in this life:’ Friends of victim react to arrest in 2021 homicide

People close to Kalyn “Penny” Smith said they have mixed emotions over the arrest of a suspect accused of her 2021 murder.
1 month ago
SR 167 (1)...
Julia Dallas

First section of SR 167 Expressway in Fife opening by Sunday

The first section of the SR 167 Expressway is set to open by 9 a.m. Sunday, according to a news release from WSDOT.
1 month ago
Bremerton High School shot 3...
Frank Lenzi

3 shot near Bremerton High School after fight escalates to gunfire

A fight just two blocks from Bremerton High School escalated to gunfire Friday night, leaving three people wounded.
1 month ago
seattle woodland park stab...
Aaron Granillo

New gun violence reduction strategy moves forward at Seattle City Hall

The Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee voted Tuesday to advance a new gun violence reduction strategy.
1 month ago
Snohomish County Goat...
Frank Lenzi

VIDEO: Snohomish County deputies battle ‘really strong’ escaped goat

An escaped goat gave one Snohomish County neighborhood quite a scare — and two deputies a story they'll be telling for years.
1 month ago
belltown shooting (2)...
Madeline Ottilie, KIRO 7

Seattle police chief and mayor speak after violent weekend in Belltown

Three separate shootings in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood on Sunday left three people dead and three others injured.
1 month ago
crash spanaway...
Brooke Griffin, KIRO 7 News

Pierce County dramatic pursuit ends in crash, deputies warn about wrong-way driving

Pierce County Sheriff's Office deputies said they’re thankful everyone is OK after a dramatic pursuit ended in a crash Tuesday in Spanaway.
1 month ago
police chief barnes...
KIRO Newsradio staff

‘Let’s call it what it is’: Seattle public safety chair demands mayor explain why she removed police chief

City Councilmember Bob Kettle said the mayor still hasn't explained why she forced then-Police Chief Shon Barnes out.
1 month ago
walmart allegations settlement seattle...
Jason Sutich

‘Every dollar matters’: Walmart to pay nearly $120K to Seattle gig workers after settling alleged labor violations

Walmart will pay nearly $120,000 to 413 affected workers after the company settled allegations with the Office of Labor Standards.
1 month ago
everett missing indigenous person alert...
MyNorthwest Staff

Missing Indigenous Person Alert issued for 19-year-old Lakota Johnson last seen in Everett

A Missing Indigenous Person Alert has been issued by the Washington State Patrol for 19-year-old Lakota Johnson.
1 month ago