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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

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

Julia Dallas

By the water this weekend? Beware of potentially deadly dog disease

Owners should be aware of a deadly dog disease, called salmon poisoning disease, which is most commonly found in the Pacific Northwest.

1 year ago

Aaron Granillo

Seattle skyline to light up in Ichiro’s honor

The Seattle skyline is posed to set up in Ichiro's honor as the Mariners prepare to retire his jersey.

1 year ago

Jillian Raftery

People will vote on Tacoma’s ‘Workers’ Bill of Rights’ — just a matter of when

Tacoma’s City Council will hold a special meeting Friday morning to decide whether to adopt or send to voters a proposed “Workers' Bill of Rights.”

1 year ago

Heather Bosch

Warmer temperatures return, be prepared for wildfire smoke

As warmer temperatures return to western Washington, so can wildfire smoke.

1 year ago

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Frank Lenzi

Registered sex offender pleads guilty to exploiting 10 girls he met online

A registered sex offender has pleaded guilty to federal charges for sexually exploiting 10 girls between the ages of 12 and 16, federal prosecutors said Friday.

1 year ago

Frank Lenzi

Suspicious fires under investigation in Kitsap County

A series of suspicious fires is under investigation in the Tracyton area, Kitsap County authorities said Friday.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Seattle resident found guilty of producing child sexual abuse material in Vietnam

A Seattle man was convicted Thursday for producing child sexual abuse imagery of sexually abused children in Vietnam, the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed.

1 year ago

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KIRO Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports

‘One of my all time favorite people’: Apollo 13 flight director remembers James Lovell

Apollo 13 mission leader James Lovell died at 97.

1 year ago

Ted Buehner

Night sky double-header: Six-planet alignment and Perseid meteor shower begin this weekend

Starting this weekend and into next week, the unique alignment of six planets, and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Stolen Kias used in 2 West Seattle smash-and-grab cannabis shop incidents

The Seattle Police Department is looking for six suspects involved with robbing a West Seattle cannabis store by driving a stolen vehicle through its doors.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Cannabis sales in Washington drop for fifth consecutive year

Cannabis sales in Washington have been trending down for five consecutive years, the Washington Department of Revenue confirmed.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Funko investors react to poor earnings call: shares plummet more than 35%

Everett-based collectibles company, Funko POP!, reported a $41 million loss in the second quarter on Thursday.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

‘Truly horrific’: More than 200 animals rescued from poor living conditions in Thurston County

Over the past week, two unrelated search warrants were served for ongoing animal abuse investigations in Thurston County.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Beast Mode behind the camera: Marshawn Lynch spotted as NFL cameraman

Seattle Seahawks legend Marshawn Lynch flashed his latest passion during Thursday's preseason game between Seattle and the Las Vegas Raiders, being an NFL photographer.