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SeaPort Airlines...
Jonah Oaklief

Local airline returns with Seattle, Portland commuter flights

SeaPort Airlines returns, offering commuter flights between Seattle and Portland after nearly a decade of closure.
1 year ago
Ume the Tapir - 5/12/2025 (Katie G. Cotterill/Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium) Ume....
KIRO 7 News Staff

‘Spicy’ tapir calf makes debut at Point Defiance Zoo

Visit Point Defiance Zoo to meet the new tapir calf making her exciting public debut this Friday in Tacoma, Washington.
1 year ago
FILE - A Boeing 747 with the color scheme of planes used by the Qatari royal family is seen Friday,...
MyNorthwest Staff

Spokane could win from Qatar’s $96B Boeing order

Boeing's significant win may lead to economic benefits for Spokane, marking a positive turn for the region's workforce.
1 year ago
tacoma attempted murder...
Frank Sumrall

Tacoma woman wanted for attempted murder after hit-and-run attack

The Tacoma Police Department is asking for the public's help as it searches for a woman accused of attempted murder.
1 year ago
officer-involved shooting bremerton...
Frank Sumrall

Report of car prowler leads to officer-involved shooting in Bremerton

An officer-involved shooting broke out late Wednesday night in Bremerton, sending one person to the hospital.
1 year ago
coca-cola strike...
KIRO 7 News Staff, Brooke Griffin, KIRO 7 News, and Madeline Ottilie, KIRO 7 News

No strike for Swire Coca-Cola union employees in Western WA

Union employees at Swire Coca-Cola in western Washington have reached an agreement with their company, preventing a strike.
1 year ago
rite aid...
Frank Sumrall

Rite Aid is closing 115 stores, here are the 8 shutting down in WA

Rite Aid has revealed which specific stores are planning to close after its most recent bankruptcy filing, including eight locations in Washington.
1 year ago
bank robber seattle...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle residents on edge as serial bank robber continues crime spree

The Seattle Police Department is working with the FBI in pursuit of a serial bank robber. It is believed by both agencies that the suspect has robbed seven banks since June 2024.
1 year ago
80-year-old endangered redmond...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Endangered 80-year-old man found in wooded area in Redmond

An 80-year-old man who suffers from dementia and diabetes was found in a wooded area in Redmond on May 7 at around 7 a.m., the Redmond Police Department posted on X.
1 year ago
Poulsbo officer-involved shooting....
KIRO Newsradio staff

VIDEO: Police body camera footage of fatal officer-involved shooting in Poulsbo released

A man armed with a large knife was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting Wednesday night after leading them on a pursuit through Poulsbo, police confirmed.
1 year ago
17-year-old strangling vancouver...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Clark County settles with family of motorist shot and killed by deputy in 2021

Clark County agrees to a $3.5 million settlement over the 2021 shooting of unarmed motorist Jenoah Donald by a deputy.
1 year ago
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announces a new safety program for the Chinatown-International District...
James Lynch

Chinatown-International District gets $1M safety boost as city launches ambassador program

The city launches an ambassador program to enhance safety in the Chinatown-International District, investing $1 million in upgrades.
1 year ago
Renton valley medical center bomb threat...
Heather Bosch and Jonah Oaklief

WA Hospital Association predicts more cuts as local medical center shutters 5 clinics

Valley Medical Center announces the closure of five clinics due to a significant financial restructuring effort.
1 year ago
Work Zone Speed Cameras (Credit: Getty Images)...
Jonah Oaklief

Seattle greenlights more traffic cameras as crashes slump

Seattle's City Council votes 8-0 to increase traffic cameras, aiming to improve safety and save lives on the roads.
1 year ago
missing girl...
Julia Dallas

Missing girl last spotted near Pioneer Square

Seattle Police seek assistance in finding a missing 12-year-old girl last spotted near Pioneer Square.
1 year ago
navy rear admiral bellevue...
Frank Sumrall

Bellevue native promoted to Rear Admiral by U.S. Navy

A Bellevue man received an incredibly high honor when the U.S. Navy promoted him to Rear Admiral.
1 year ago
Starbucks strike (1)...

More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas go on strike to protest new dress code

Over 1,000 baristas across 75 stores protest new dress code, raising concerns about employee rights and workplace conditions.
1 year ago
boeing qatar airways trump...
Luke Duecy

Boeing lands record-breaking $200B aircraft deal with Qatar Airways during Trump visit

Qatar Airways signed a deal Wednesday to purchase 160 aircraft from Boeing, a major order valued at $200 billion.
1 year ago
north cascades climbing fall survivor...
MyNorthwest Staff

Survivor hikes 12 hours for help after climbing fall kills 3 in North Cascades

An anchor failure led to a deadly climbing fall in Washington's North Cascades, claiming three lives during a rock climbing trip.
1 year ago
book flights winter travel...
Brooke Griffin, KIRO 7 News

Book flights now for winter travel, experts say

 Believe it or not, travel experts say it’s time to think about booking your winter holiday flights.
1 year ago
DUI Sumner overpass...
Jonah Oaklief

Suspected DUI driver dodges Sumner police, leaps off overpass, lands in yard

An alleged DUI driver is hospitalized after jumping off a highway overpass during a police chase in Puyallup.
1 year ago
murrow awards...
Frank Lenzi

KIRO Newsradio wins three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

KIRO Newsradio has won three Murrow Awards in 2025, including one for overall excellence, showcasing its commitment to quality journalism.
1 year ago
norovirus gig harbor...
Frank Sumrall

Dozens of students, staff sick after norovirus outbreak at a Gig Harbor elementary school

Nearly three dozen students and staff are sick after an outbreak of norovirus that hit Discovery Elementary School in Gig Harbor last week.
1 year ago
missing 12-year-old seattle...
Frank Sumrall

12-year-old girl missing in Seattle, last seen 11 a.m. Tuesday

A 12-year-old girl was reported missing by the Seattle Police Department. She was last seen at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of Second Ave. S.
1 year ago