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deadly house fire police...
Brittany Perry, KIRO 7 News

Docs: Surveillance footage, Dick’s order leads police to man accused of setting deadly house fire

A man has been charged for allegedly intentionally setting a fire outside a Wallingford home that killed a 72-year-old woman.
1 year ago
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James Lynch

Former King County Sheriff concerned by Pierce County Sheriff’s DUI test remark

A former King County Sheriff addresses concerns over Pierce County sheriff's DUI test remarks on KIRO Newsradio.
1 year ago
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Jason Sutich

Former rugby player scammed $900K in Seattle crypto ponzi scheme, sentenced to 30 months in prison

A semi-pro rugby player faces 30 months in prison for a $900K Ponzi scheme, as announced by the Department of Justice.
1 year ago
west seattle arrest...
Julia Dallas

Police seize guns, drugs in alleged West Seattle RV fencing operation

Seattle police seized guns and drugs in West Seattle during a warrant execution at an RV.
1 year ago
Police are investigating two separate assaults that took place Saturday morning in Pioneer Square. ...
Julia Dallas

Man injured in Belltown shooting, police find blood trail at the scene

Seattle police probe a shooting in Belltown with bullets and a blood trail found at the scene.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

Everett teen missing for over a month

A 17-year-old from Everett has been missing for over a month.
1 year ago
Snohomish army veteran illegal firearms...
Jason Sutich

Army veteran sentenced for using illegal guns to support violent hate groups, conduct trainings

An Army veteran in Snohomish received a two-year prison sentence for using firearms to support violent hate groups and conduct trainings.
1 year ago
Police are investigating a shooting Friday afternoon at the Renton Transit Center that left a man i...
James Lynch and Tom Brock, KIRO Newsradio

No charges filed against men who shot 52-year-old man in Renton

Two men arrested in Renton shooting face no charges after court appearance; victim remains hospitalized.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

‘Swank Derangement Syndrome’: Pierce County Sheriff spars with KIRO hosts over DUI arrest

Sheriff Keith Swank joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" to discuss reprimanding Major Chadwick Dickerson and the comparisons between his major's DUI arrest and his own from 2007.
1 year ago
Cedar River asphalt plant...
Frank Sumrall

Plans for Cedar River asphalt plant dropped amid controversy

Controversial asphalt plant along Cedar River is scrapped, addressing community concerns and environmental impact.
1 year ago
TSA liquid policy change...
Jason Sutich

TSA may revise liquid restrictions, DHS Secretary hints at upcoming change

DHS Secretary suggests changes to the 3.5-ounce limit, sparking public debate on liquid restrictions for air travel.
1 year ago
Hope Cards Washington...
Jason Sutich

WA distributes 2,000 Hope Cards to survivors with protection orders

Washington's Hope Card program aids 2,000 survivors with protection orders, enhancing safety for vulnerable adults in the community.
1 year ago
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An Idaho judge has lifted a sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case

An Idaho judge has lifted the gag order in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder case, allowing more public access to information.
1 year ago
Seattle inflation increase...
Jason Sutich

Seattle records sharpest inflation increase among major U.S. cities

WalletHub ranks Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma as the top area for inflation increase, sparking economic concerns for residents.
1 year ago
sawmill fire spanaway...
Frank Sumrall

More than 20 units battle Spanaway sawmill fire; building a total loss

More than 20 units from West, Central, and South Pierce Fire responded to put out a massive fire in Spanaway Wednesday.
1 year ago
plane crash olympic national park...
Frank Sumrall

One dead, two injured after plane crashes in Olympic National Park

One person died after a plane crashed in a remote part of Olympic National Park Tuesday evening, National Park Service officials confirmed.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

Man accused of assaulting journalist at a Seattle ICE protest in June arrested by SPD

The man accused of attacking an independent journalist during a demonstration in Seattle protesting ICE is now in police custody.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

HomeGoods to open new store in Lake Stevens at former Rite Aid location

What once was a Rite Aid at Lake Stevens Marketplace, located at 303 91st Ave. N.E., will now be a HomeGoods.
1 year ago
4-year-old Lynnwood...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Docs detail investigation; 4-year-old shoots Lynnwood mom with sleeping dad’s gun

Snohomish County deputies are continuing their investigation into the accidental shooting of a Lynnwood woman that allegedly happened at the hands of her 4-year-old son.
1 year ago
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KIRO Newsradio staff

‘Pay these people now’: Local residents fed up with trash strikes

Bellevue residents face garbage buildup as Republic Services workers strike.
1 year ago
Houghton Beach Park - Lake Washington...
Frank Lenzi

18-year-old man rescued after nearly drowning in Lake Washington

An 18-year-old man was hospitalized following a near drowning incident in Lake Washington, officials reported on Tuesday night.
1 year ago
military helicopters bellevue...
Jillian Raftery, KIRO Newsradio

Here’s why those military helicopters were flying low over Bellevue

Discover why military helicopters were seen flying low over Bellevue and Issaquah on Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning.
1 year ago
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Jason Rantz Show

‘It was handled improperly’: Sheriff Swank says he wasn’t driving when he was issued DUI 18 years ago

Pierce County Sheriff responds to his DUI arrest after it resurfaced following an alleged DUI crash involving a major in the sheriff's office.
1 year ago
Graffiti seattle...
Julia Dallas

Seattle City Council approves tougher penalties for graffiti taggers

Seattle enforces tougher penalties to combat graffiti tagging, enhancing efforts to maintain the city's aesthetics and safety.
1 year ago