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Julia Dallas

As Trump moves to deploy National Guard in D.C. — is Seattle next?

As President Donald Trump moves to deploy the National Guard in D.C., the question was posed: is Seattle next?
1 year ago
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James Lynch

Donor boosts reward for Federal Way shooting suspect

Crime Stoppers raises the reward for tips leading to an arrest in a deadly Federal Way shooting.
1 year ago
WA Ag sues trump NOAA...
Jason Sutich

WA AG sues Trump administration for over $9M in climate change funding cuts

WA's Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding more than $9 million of funds.
1 year ago
Ballard art gallery fire...
Jason Sutich

Ballard art gallery severely damaged in fire sparked by burning dumpster

An art gallery in Ballard caught fire on Friday due to a burning dumpster near the building, which destroyed numerous original works and prints as a result.
1 year ago
Kitsap County bicycle fatal crashes...
Frank Lenzi

2 bicyclists die in separate nighttime crashes in Kitsap County

Two bicyclists have died in separate collisions in Kitsap County this month after being struck while riding at night.
1 year ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

From 7-year-old idea to million-dollar sale: Seattle teen’s card game bought by toy giant

15-year-old Alex Butler sold his hit card game "Taco vs Burrito" last week to the Wisconsin-based toy company PlayMonster.
1 year ago
Yakima...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Homicide suspect killed, officer injured in Yakima shooting

A man died and an officer was injured after a shooting in Yakima Saturday.
1 year ago
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Jason Sutich

Man shot in chest during Belltown shooting, suspect at large

An investigation into a shooting that critically injured a man in Belltown on Sunday is underway, the Seattle Police Department confirmed.
1 year ago
Everett ICE detained...
Jason Sutich

‘Treated like a criminal’: Everett mother and 6-year-old son detained by ICE

An Everett woman and her 6-year-old son were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on July 24. 
1 year ago
Duwamish River body recovered...
Jason Sutich

Body recovered from Duwamish River near yacht club, investigation underway

A body was recovered from the Duwamish River near the Duwamish Yacht Club on Sunday, the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) confirmed.
1 year ago
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Associated Press

Trump says he’s placing DC police under federal control and deploying National Guard

President Donald Trump said Monday he’s placing the Washington, D.C., police department under federal control and deploying the National Guard to make the nation’s capital safer.
1 year ago
Washington missing reward Austin Leming...
Jason Sutich

Family of missing Washington man raises reward to $31K after 3 years

The family of a missing Washington man, Austin Leming, has increased the reward offered for information leading to his whereabouts.
1 year ago
Washington sandwich yelp list...
Jason Sutich

Three Washington sandwich shops featured in Yelp’s top 100 list for 2025

Three Washington sandwich shops landed on the inaugural Top 100 Sandwich Shops list created by Yelp reviewers for 2025.
1 year ago
everett road rage shooting...
Frank Sumrall

Everett shooting leaves man injured, no suspects in custody

The Everett Police Department is investigating a shooting last weekend that sent a man to the hospital.
1 year ago
snoqualmie casino...
Frank Sumrall

Snoqualmie Casino’s $400M expansion adds hotel, convention center, and more

Snoqualmie Casino officially launched its $400 million expansion Friday, centered around the opening of a 10-story hotel with 210 rooms.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

Shipping company fined for 199-gallon Puget Sound oil spill

A commercial shipping company was fined for an oil spill that released 199 gallons of waste oil into the Puget Sound in 2023.
1 year ago
The U.S. Coast Guard tows a disabled, 97-foot fishing boat with three people aboard, after the vess...
Tom Brock

Coast Guard rescues disabled fishing boat adrift 95 miles from Oregon coast

The Coast Guard sent an airplane, a helicopter and two boats to rescue three people on a fishing boat 95 miles off the coast of Oregon last week.
1 year ago
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Kenneth Salas, 59, killed in the line of duty Saturday. ...
Tom Brock

Spokane County Sheriff’s sergeant struck and killed on I-90 near Cheney

A horrible accident has taken the life of a Spokane County Sheriff’s sergeant.
1 year ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Exotic pet snakes found in Mill Creek; Reptile Zoo to close in October

Last month, a maintenance team discovered four snakes thousands of miles away from their natural habitat in a local nature preserve in Mill Creek.
1 year ago
AI social media parents...
Katrina Guischard

Could AI be the new tool for parents battling social media’s impact on children?

One company is using artificial intelligence as a window into a child's online habits and behaviors. The app builds a personalized baseline for each child, then alerts parents when something seems off.
1 year ago
Police are investigating two separate assaults that took place Saturday morning in Pioneer Square. ...
Tom Brock

Police investigate shooting in lower Queen Anne neighborhood

Seattle police detectives are trying to figure out why a man was shot several times in the leg near a Queen Anne park early Saturday morning.
1 year ago
Gold futures all time high tariffs...
Jason Sutich

Gold futures surge above $3,500 to all-time high amid U.S. tariff concerns

Gold futures hit an all-time high of $3,534 on Thursday after reports of the White House's plans to issue an executive order imposing tariffs on gold.
1 year ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Male birth control pill deemed safe, but Gee says men wouldn’t take it

A male birth control pill has been deemed safe for human use but KIRO hosts debate if men will take it.
1 year ago
tacoma hospital shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff and KIRO 7 News Staff

Suspect in Tacoma hospital shooting arrested

Authorities have arrested a man in connection with Wednesday night’s deadly hospital shooting in Tacoma, police said.
1 year ago