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marysville house fire...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Man killed in Marysville house fire; multiple pets unaccounted for

One person has died, and several family pets are still unaccounted for following a fire in Marysville on Thursday.
1 month ago
washington ballots income tax...
Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News

11,000+ Washington residents lose healthcare, food benefits

More than 11,000 Washington state residents are losing access to healthcare and food benefits today due to changes under the federal law known as H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Act.
1 month ago
sunny fall weekend...
Ted Buehner

Western Washington eyes a sunny fall weekend

This weekend’s weather will be about as good as it gets for early October.
1 month ago
weekend...
Paul Holden

Spooky pets and tasty bites: October fun arrives in the Seattle area this weekend

We are really getting into the spirit of fall now that we have hit October, and that means lots of spooky season events happening this weekend.
1 month ago
Costco (4)...
Julia Dallas

Costco sued over ‘sugar-free’ claims on Kirkland electrolyte drink mix

Costco is being sued over a “sugar-free” electrolyte drink mix that plaintiff Mason Maldonado alleged is falsely advertised.
1 month ago
Department of Energy...
MyNorthwest Staff

‘Deeply disturbing’: Department of Energy employee allegedly acquired explosive materials in attempt to aid Houthis

A Department of Energy employee was arrested and charged with attempting to provide material or resources to the Houthis.
1 month ago
paine field plane crash (1)...
MyNorthwest Staff

‘Very sad, unfortunate incident’: Pilot killed after small plane crashes in Everett

A small plane crashed on the west side of Paine Field in Everett Thursday afternoon.
1 month ago
bats...
Tim Hohl

Crews narrow search for bats’ entry point after 8 found at Puyallup school

Another bat has been found inside a Puyallup elementary school, bringing the total to eight since mid-September.
1 month ago
chelan hills fire suspect (2)...
Tim Hohl

Chelan Hills Fire suspect pleads not guilty, bail cut in half

A 19-year-old man arrested in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills Fire has pleaded not guilty to all nine felony charges against him.
1 month ago
_SR-71 Blackbird...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle’s Museum of Flight has a Blackbird. NASA is quietly trying to fly an SR-71 again after 27 years

NASA appears to be trying to fly an SR-71 Blackbird again after 27 years, but missing parts, fuel, and aging expertise make a comeback daunting.
1 month ago
mayor katie wilson...
Luke Duecy

Political credit before public safety? Inside Mayor Katie Wilson’s gun violence strategy, disputed quotes and stakeholder concerns

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s gun violence plan raises questions about disputed quotes and transparency.
1 month ago
tsa standing up security airport...
Gee Scott

Gee: Wait, what?! TSA thinks officers sitting down makes airport security worse

Apparently somebody looked at airport security and decided they had found a problem with the TSA officer checking your ID not standing up.
1 month ago
boeing speea contract...
KIRO Newsradio staff

SPEEA members approve Boeing contracts with 10% raises after rejecting earlier offer

Members of SPEEA’s Professional and Technical bargaining units ratified Boeing's four-year contract offers Thursday, securing 10% wage increases effective Friday.
1 month ago
rogoff trump attorney...
KIRO Newsradio staff and wire reports

Judge rules Trump lacked authority to fire Roger Rogoff, reinstates him

Former interim U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche.
1 month ago
seattle homeless drug...
Jason Sutich

‘Profiting from some of Seattle’s most vulnerable’: Federal Way man sentenced for role in drug ring targeting homeless people

A 54-year-old Federal Way man was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy that targeted homeless people in Seattle.
1 month ago
seattle pizza pagliacci big mario's ivar's taco time...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle pizza chains launch limited-time collabs with Taco Time, Ivar’s this October

Multiple Seattle-based pizza chains are launching partnerships with other Puget Sound favorite establishments Thursday.
1 month ago
wa tacoma police lawlessness...
Jason Sutich

4th suspect arrested in Tacoma homicide nearly 2 months after shooting

A fourth homicide suspect was arrested Wednesday by the Tacoma Police Department (TPD) for a case that is nearly two months old.
1 month ago
wa home invasion us marshals...
Jason Sutich

2 accused of posing as U.S. Marshals during home invasion arrested in WA, CA

Washington U.S. Marshals arrested two suspects Monday who allegedly posed as deputy U.S. Marshals during a home invasion in Alabama.
1 month ago
PSE puget sound energy bill raise...
MyNorthwest Staff

Puget Sound Energy seeking 3.6% natural gas rate hike starting November

PSE customers could see higher natural gas bills starting Nov. 1. PSE is asking state regulators to approve a roughly 3.6% increase in overall natural gas rates.
1 month ago
mezzetta golden greek peperoncini dead mouse jar...
MyNorthwest Staff

Mezzetta recalls golden greek peperoncinis after customer finds dead mouse in jar

Last weekend, G. L. Mezzetta Inc. voluntarily recalled a product after a customer posted a video on social media showing a dead mouse in a jar.
1 month ago
bite attack seattle...
KIRO 7 News Staff

New video shows aftermath of downtown Seattle bite attack

KIRO 7 obtained a new look at the aftermath of a gruesome attack in downtown Seattle.
1 month ago
attorney general physicians...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Attorney General ends Puget Sound Physicians investigation, $410,000 settlement reached

The Washington Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has ended its investigation into Puget Sound Physicians.
1 month ago
Tacoma Narrows Bridge...
Chris Sullivan

Massive delays expected on westbound SR 16 across Tacoma Narrows Bridge

Heads up, SR 16 drivers. Upcoming expansion joint replacement is going to cause significant delays across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
1 month ago
bite of seattle ferguson text...
Frank Lenzi

Bite of Seattle shooting: Ferguson texts reveal Jayapal’s concerns about news conference

U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal questioned whether she and Gov. Bob Ferguson should attend a news conference after the July 26 Bite of Seattle shooting, according to text messages released by Ferguson’s office. The shooting left three people dead and four others wounded.
1 month ago