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friday harbor mayor animal cruelty...
Frank Sumrall

Friday Harbor mayor accused of animal cruelty after family dog found wounded

The mayor of Friday Harbor pleaded not guilty to abusing the family dog.
1 year ago
human remains shallow grave mount rainier missing tacoma woman...
Frank Sumrall

Human remains found in shallow grave near Mount Rainier; potentially linked to missing Tacoma woman

Authorities with the Thurston County Sheriff's Office discovered human remains after they were led to a shallow grave near Mount Rainier.
1 year ago
Redmond speed cameras...
Julia Dallas

Redmond launching speed cameras this fall

The City of Redmond is launching speed cameras near schools this fall as part of a safety initiative.
1 year ago
construction projects...
Chris Sullivan

Relief in sight: 2 major construction projects to finish this fall

Two major construction projects are expected to finish later this fall in western Washington.
1 year ago
South Hill fire vehicle burned...
Jason Sutich

2 vehicles totaled in South Hill fire that spread to apartment building

Two vehicles inside a carport caught fire in South Hill over the weekend, damaging parts of the apartment building and totaling both vehicles.
1 year ago
microsoft outage...
Jason Sutich

Fifth consecutive month of Microsoft layoffs: Seattle tech giant cuts more Redmond positions

Microsoft has announced another round of layoffs that will affect 42 employees at its Redmond campus.
1 year ago
seattle mayor harrell...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Harrell’s deal with strategist exemplifies ‘gross’ politics, Jake Skorheim says

"The Jake and Spike Show" break down political strategist Christian Sinderman's contract with Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell.
1 year ago
White River Bridge (2)...
James Lynch

White River Bridge projected to open in November

The White River Bridge on State Route 410 is projected to open in November and will cost between $5 and $6 million.
1 year ago
Rover CEO Seattle home sold...
Jason Sutich

Former Rover CEO sells Seattle waterfront home for $8M after 12 days on the market

The former CEO of Rover, Aaron Easterly, recently sold his Seattle waterfront home for $8 million after being on the market for only 12 days.
1 year ago
DUI crash SB I-5 WSP...
Jason Sutich

19-year-old allegedly tries to elude troopers, crashes into barrier on I-5

A 19-year-old woman was arrested by Washington State Patrol (WSP) after crashing into a barrier on I-5.
1 year ago
Pierce County mass shooting...
Julia Dallas

40 guns seized from 13-year-old who allegedly idolized school shooters

Law enforcement in Pierce County seized around 40 guns from the home of a 13--year-old who was arrested for alleged threats.
1 year ago
Activists claim parking tickets during Juneteenth are racist. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle issues nearly 200,000 parking tickets in first half of 2025

The City of Seattle has issued nearly 200,000 parking tickets in the first half of 2025.
1 year ago
transit services...
Gwen Baumgardner

Person stabbed while riding King County bus

A person was stabbed on a King County bus Sunday evening.
1 year ago
puget sound fire occupational cancer...
Frank Sumrall

Puget Sound Fire Deputy Chief dies from occupational cancer after 26 years of service

Puget Sound Fire Deputy Chief Jimmy Webb died on Sept. 5 from occupational-related cancer after retiring less than three months earlier.
1 year ago
edmonds massage parlor assault...
Jason Sutich

Two women found unconscious after violent assault at Edmonds massage parlor, suspect arrested

Two women suffered violent assaults at a massage parlor in Edmonds, being found unconscious by officers on Sunday, the Edmonds Police Department announced.
1 year ago
whatcom county humane cat kennel...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Whatcom County Humane’s cat kennel is full. Here’s how you can help.

The Whatcom County Humane Society says its cat kennel is full – and staff are asking for help.
1 year ago
smash-and-grab seattle tobacco shop owner fires shots...
Frank Sumrall

Overnight smash-and-grab leaves Seattle tobacco shop heavily damaged

A group of suspects smashed into a tobacco shop with a car in order to steal merchandise overnight Monday in Seattle.
1 year ago
Seattle mayor bruce harrell ceo...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Political strategist kept on taxpayer-funded contract by Harrell in ‘strange’ arrangement

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell kept political strategist Christian Sinderman on a taxpayer-funded contract for three years after he was elected mayor, in a move The Seattle Times called "unusual and even unprecedented" after the outlet uncovered this agreement.
1 year ago
Police are investigating two separate assaults that took place Saturday morning in Pioneer Square. ...
Frank Sumrall

17-year-old shot during robbery attempt after concert in Seattle’s Ravenna neighborhood

A 17-year-old boy is recovering after being shot while walking to his car following a concert in Seattle.
1 year ago
14 fires burning across Washington state are causing poor air quality in local cities. (Photo: KIRO...
Tom Brock

14 Washington state wildfires contribute to smoky conditions, poor air quality

Forest fires across the state continue to grow in size, decreasing air quality for those who live in the Puget Sound region and the rest of the Evergreen State.
1 year ago
Fire destroyed the Spokane Indians minor-league baseball team's main concession stand building on F...
Tom Brock

Fire destroys Spokane Indians baseball team’s concession stand building

A big fire destroyed the Spokane Indians baseball team's main concession stand Friday.
1 year ago
seattle seahawks least despised nfl...
Frank Sumrall

Study finds Seattle Seahawks among NFL’s least hated teams ahead of 50th season

According to a study leading up to the NFL's first Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks is among the least despised teams nationwide.
1 year ago
latino game developers pax west seattle...
Luke Duecy

‘They just want to be seen’: Latino game developers use PAX West to push for more inclusion

At last week’s PAX West in Seattle, President Elaine Gomez spotlighted their mission, funding emerging Latino developers and removing everyday barriers.
1 year ago
invisible labor women...
Katrina Guischard

‘The mental load is crippling’: Women speak on ‘invisible labor’ when raising a family

New research is shedding light on a hidden burden many women carry — invisible labor. A recent study reveals that women shoulder 71% of family-related tasks.
1 year ago