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Frank Sumrall

VIDEO: Motorcyclist smashes into windshield during Scott Lake road rage attack

A driver hit a motorcyclist in Scott Lake during a road rage incident over the weekend, causing the rider to hit the driver's windshield, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) confirmed on Facebook.
1 year ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Climber injured after reportedly falling nearly 100 feet in Index

In the second high-angle rescue within a week near Index, a climber was saved after reportedly falling close to 100 feet on Saturday Afternoon, Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue said.
1 year ago
spokane firefighter...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Spokane firefighter on vacation in Mexico saves a toddler caught in ocean

Captain Kevin Smith of the Spokane Fire Department was recently on vacation with his family in Mexico when he spotted a mother and two children in distress in the ocean, the department posted on Facebook.
1 year ago
Seattle home sales...
Jonah Oaklief

Seattle home sales soar as inventory struggles, says study 

A recent study reveals a 5.3% rise in Seattle home buyers, indicating renewed confidence in the housing market.
1 year ago
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Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News

Washington drivers react to lawmakers’ approval of 6-cent gas tax hike

Lawmakers approve a gas tax hike, raising concerns among Washington drivers about high pump prices and their economic impact.
1 year ago
Rescuers work to bring a rock climber to safety after a fall near the town of Index on Saturday. (P...
Tom Brock

Crews rescue two climbers within three days on cliffs near Index

 A climber who fell from a cliff wall near the town of Index is now recovering after a dramatic helicopter rescue.
1 year ago
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Luke Duecy

Local nonprofit hits charitable high despite overall downward trend in donations

Local nonprofit Impact West Seattle celebrates a milestone despite donation trends, supporting area organizations since 2018.
1 year ago
Skagit County will host unclaimed remains ceremony (Photo Credit: Getty Images)...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Skagit County to host unclaimed remains ceremony

Join Skagit County on May 2nd at Mount Vernon Cemetery for a solemn remembrance ceremony honoring unclaimed remains.
1 year ago
Seattle to go full bloom on naked gardening day (Jessica Damiano via AP)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle goes full bloom on naked gardening day

Discover how Seattle celebrates Naked Gardening Day!
1 year ago
Vigil honors the lives lost in Renton crash. (Photo Courtesy of KIRO 7)...
Frank Lenzi

Teen sentenced for Renton crash that killed four, including three children

A young man responsible for a crash in Renton that killed four people—including three children—learned his fate Friday during an emotional sentencing hearing. Chase Jones, 19, was sentenced to 17½ years in prison for the deadly collision.
1 year ago
power pierce county...
Frank Sumrall

30,000 people without power in Pierce County after mechanical issue

The Peninsula Light Company is restoring power for residents between the Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor areas after a mechanical failure shut down an entire power system.
1 year ago
missing seattle...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle police issue alert after 14-year-old girl goes missing

The Seattle Police Department has issued a missing person alert for Maryam, a 14-year-old girl last seen near the Hillman City neighborhood.
1 year ago
wsu fraternity hazing...
Frank Sumrall

WSU Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity shut down until 2030 for hazing

Washington State University (WSU) is shutting down one of its fraternities for the rest of the decade due to multiple hazing violations.
1 year ago
weekend activities in Seattle magnuson park...
Paul Holden

Festivities around Seattle this weekend: Dancing, Earth Day, street festivals

Discover weekend activities in Seattle, from dancing to Earth Day events and vibrant street festivals.
1 year ago
bellevue rideshare driver...
Luke Duecy

Prosecutors charge rideshare driver accused of groping teen

A rideshare driver accused of groping a teenager earlier this year has been charged. He pleaded not guilty.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

Washington AG’s Office launches new sexual assault reporting website

The Washington AG's Office has unveiled a sexual assault reporting website for survivors in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
1 year ago
Frank Lenzi

King County Health Official: ‘Measles is having a field day’

Measles cases rise alarmingly in the U.S. and worldwide. Learn about the risks and preventative measures for your health.
1 year ago
Nine more international students join Trump Administration lawsuit. April 18, 2025, in Washington. ...
MyNorthwest Staff

Nine more international students sue Trump Administration

Nine more students file a class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the legality of immigration policies.
1 year ago
The FBI is working to stop a surge of laser-pointing incidents involving airplanes in the Seattle a...
Frank Lenzi

FBI investigates surge of laser pointing incidents at Washington airports

Surge in laser-pointing at planes since March 2024 prompts FBI intervention in Seattle and Spokane.
1 year ago
Image: Photos of 4-year-old Ariel Garcia of Everett...
Jonah Oaklief

Everett mom accused of fatally stabbing son 16 times will stand trial

An Everett mother, deemed mentally competent, faces trial for the fatal stabbing of her four-year-old son.
1 year ago
Frank Lenzi

California man sentenced in northern border human smuggling scheme

A California resident who is a citizen of India is headed to prison in connection with a human smuggling scheme along the on the northern border.
1 year ago
redicab driver murder...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Former JBLM soldier sentenced to life in prison for murder of Redicab driver

The trial for former JBLM soldier Jonathan Kang Lee began and ended in one day Wednesday, as he was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Redicab driver Nick Hokema.
1 year ago
Man shot dead in Spanaway....
Frank Lenzi

Young man dead after dozens of shots fired in Spanaway

A young man was found dead Wednesday night after dozens of shots were fired in Spanaway, authorities said. Neighbors began reporting gunfire at 10:36 p.m., according to a news release from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. “Residents called to report hearing 20-30 gunshots at the 17400 block of 17th Avenue East and then seeing a […]
1 year ago
wheelchair...
Luke Duecy

WA’s only nonprofit serving exercise therapy for paralyzed patients to close for good

Pushing Boundaries, a nonprofit vital for neurological therapy, risks permanent closure.
1 year ago