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downtown seattle foot traffic...
Paul Holden

Is it too early for some fall fun? Check out these events in the Seattle area

Check out these Seattle-area events this weekend, just in time to start the fall festivities.
1 year ago
fall leaves in London - western washington...
Ted Buehner

Enjoy the last of summer in western Washington as fall weather trickles in

Western Washington weather is changing from summer to fall, with a possiblity of rain next week.
1 year ago
Woodinville winery damages...
Jason Sutich

Former Woodinville winery employee damages $300K worth of wine, avoids jail time

A former Woodinville winery employee who caused $300,000 in damage by draining gallons of wine was sentenced Wednesday to restitution and no jail time.
1 year ago
West Coast Health Alliance hawaii...
Jason Sutich

Hawaii becomes 4th state in West Coast Health Alliance for science-based vaccine guidance

Hawaii has announced its plan to join the West Coast Health Alliance, approximately 24 hours after its inception, the Washington Governor's Office announced.
1 year ago
Bear Gulch wildfire Mason County wildfire smoke...
Frank Lenzi

Wildfire smoke lingers across Washington

Wildfire smoke will continue to blanket much of Washington in the coming days, with central and eastern Washington facing the worst conditions.
1 year ago
ICE detains u.s. citizens...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Homeland Security calls out Seattle mayor for defending ‘criminal illegal alien’ taken into custody

A veteran, married to a congressional candidate, was detained by ICE in Washington.
1 year ago
Sugarloaf fire...
Heather Bosch

Central Washington wildfire prompts evacuations

The Sugarloaf Fire, burning in Chelan County north of Leavenworth has prompted evacuations for nearby areas.
1 year ago
Pierce County arrest...
James Lynch

Man asleep in drive-thru arrested after Pierce County deputies find drugs

A man was arrested for alleged drug distribution after he was found asleep in a Pierce County McDonald's drive-thru.
1 year ago
seahawks undercover officers...
Frank Sumrall

Undercover officers to wear opposing team’s gear to better monitor fans at Seahawks games

The Seattle Seahawks announced Thursday that undercover law enforcement officers will wear opposing team jerseys at home games this season.
1 year ago
apple harvest - washington jobs tariffs...
Julia Dallas

Tariffs could eliminate over 30,000 Washington jobs by 2029, report says

A new report shows Washington faces over 30,000 jobs losses from tariffs.
1 year ago
Seattle hiring police grant...
Jason Sutich

‘Nothing to celebrate’: Former King County prosecutor delivers reality check as SPD consent decree ends

The Department of Justice consent decree over the Seattle Police Department came to an end, and former King County prosecutor detailed what went wrong.
1 year ago
sequim doordash driver stabbec sentencing...
Aaron Granillo

16-year-old allegedly threatens Sequim HS on TikTok

A teen was arrested after allegedly threatening a school shooting at Sequim High School.
1 year ago
Mayor campaign Seattle bruce harrell katie wilson...
Jason Sutich

Bruce Harrell and Katie Wilson face off tonight in first of 20 mayoral debates

The first mayoral debate between incumbent Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson begins tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Haller Lake Community Club in Seattle.
1 year ago
google damages improper smartphone snooping...
Associated Press

Google facing $425.7 million in damages for nearly a decade of improper smartphone snooping

A federal jury has ordered Google to pay $425.7 million for improperly snooping on people's smartphones during a nearly decade-long period of intrusions.
1 year ago
burning man dead tacoma Vadim Kruglov...
Frank Sumrall

Tacoma resident Vadim Kruglov, 37, ID’d as man found dead at Burning Man

A man who died while attending Burning Man, a week-long, large-scale desert festival, has been identified as a Washington resident.
1 year ago
Capitol Hill shooting chest...
Jason Sutich

Man waving gun at group in Capitol Hill accidentally shoots himself in chest

A 26-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the chest after a confrontation Thursday on Capitol Hill, the Seattle Police Department announced.
1 year ago
rfk jr wa senator cdc health and human services...
KIRO Newsradio with Wire Reports

‘You’re a charlatan’: WA Senator confronts RFK Jr. over ‘perpetrating hoaxes,’ CDC chaos

Washington Senator Maria Cantwell raked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the coals when the controversial Health and Human Services secretary appeared on Capitol Hill to defend his policies.
1 year ago
fishing jumps into river escaping DOC custody...
Frank Sumrall

Man escaping DOC custody caught fishing, jumps into river in attempted getaway

A person on the run after escaping Department of Corrections custody was arrested after a WDFW officer found him fishing along the Stillaguamish River.
1 year ago
fridge I-5 car crash whatcom county...
MyNorthwest Staff

Suspect hides from police in fridge after car crash in Whatcom County

A driver attempted to hide from police after crashing into another vehicle in Whatcom County by hiding in an unplugged refrigerator outside.
1 year ago
most dangerous driver wa Lupulyak...
Frank Sumrall

‘Most dangerous driver in WA’ arrested for 29th time after 135 mph wrong-way chase

The suspect, Andrey Lupulyak, is known by local law enforcement as likely "the most dangerous driver in the state."
1 year ago
lumen field food seattle seahawks...
Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News

New food options announced at Lumen Field

The Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for the team’s 50th season and today they gave a preview of the new bites to fuel the 12s at Lumen Field.
1 year ago
Chef Edouardo Jordan - seattle food scene...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Award-winning chef warns of oligarchy in Seattle food scene, says rising costs are killing culture

Seattle chef Edouardo Jordan explained why unique restaurants are struggling to stay afloat in the area.
1 year ago
WSDOT closure fish habitat SR 104...
Nate Connors

WSDOT to close both directions of SR 104 for at least 35 days to restore fish habitat

WSDOT plans a 35-day closure of SR 104 to restore vital fish habitat, impacting traffic between Lake Forest Park and Shoreline.
1 year ago
drug bust seattle Chinatown...
James Lynch

Seattle police bust major drug operation in Chinatown

Seattle Police Department officers busted a major drug operation in the Chinatown-International District.
1 year ago