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Frank Sumrall

King County Metro resumes fare enforcement March 31 — Here’s what riders need to know

Starting Monday, March 31, King County Metro will begin to reinforce its fares, asking riders for proof of payment on buses and street cars.
1 year ago
Fire burns back of home in Seattle's University District....
KIRO 7 News Staff

Fire burns in the back of University District home

A fire burned in the back of a home in Seattle's University District over the weekend.
1 year ago
motorcyclist west seattle bridge...
Frank Sumrall

Motorcyclist dies on West Seattle Bridge following crash near Delridge Way off-ramp

A 42-year-old motorcyclist died Sunday evening following a crash on his bike on the West Seattle Bridge.
1 year ago
building tariffs...
Sofia Silvia

New building tariffs could make it harder to buy a home in WA

Rising building tariffs may challenge homeownership in Washington, increasing costs for new electrical services and construction.
1 year ago
A man dies in a tragic base-jumping accident....
KIRO 7 News Staff

Man dies in base-jumping accident near Wenatchee

A tragic base-jumping accident near Wenatchee claims a life, as confirmed by Chelan County authorities.
1 year ago
layoffs 5th avenue theater...
Frank Lenzi

Major Seattle arts groups will share historic space

Two major Seattle arts groups will now share the same historic space. Seattle Theater Group is taking over the lease at the 5th Avenue Theater. The groups will each use the space for about 26 weeks a year.
1 year ago
Coho salmon have a better chance of survival with new soil mixture. (Photo: Getty Image)...
Bill Kaczaraba

King County scientists discover method to help salmon survive polluted stormwater

King County researchers may have found a solution to help prevent coho salmon dying from polluted stormwater.
1 year ago
Professor Stuart Reges continues his fight against the UW over a land acknowledgment joke....
Frankie Katafias, KIRO 7

Around The Sound: U District Cherry Blossom Festival

Discover the beauty of cherry blossoms at the UW quad during the U District Cherry Blossom Festival this spring season.
1 year ago
These products with certain "Use By" dates are being recalled due to possible contamination from a ...
Tom Brock

Liquid egg products recalled due to possible cleaning solution contamination

A recall is underway for a liquid egg product because it might contain a cleaning solution chemical.
1 year ago
Protesters in Seattle calls for the jailing and deportation of Elon Musk. (Photo: John Curley/KIRO ...
MyNorthwest Staff

11 ‘Tesla Takedown’ protests across Washington, including Seattle and Bellevue

Activists are set to protest Tesla in Seattle, Bellevue, and more on Saturday. It's part of a national "Tesla Takedown" movement.
1 year ago
Family members remember Zuleika Witron of Tacoma, a U.S. Army veteran, who died saving her dog. (Ph...
Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

Family remembers Tacoma veteran who died after trying to save her dog in Carbon River

Loved ones remember a Tacoma woman who died heroically trying to rescue her dog from the Carbon River.
1 year ago
leonardo dicaprio bob ferguson...
Frank Sumrall

Leonardo DiCaprio’s next project is playing… Bob Ferguson?

Leonardo DiCaprio's next massive acting project was announced this week when Warner Bros. released a trailer for the upcoming film "One Battle After Another," where he will play the lead role of...Bob Ferguson?
1 year ago
seattle times ICE...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle lawmaker concerned over the ICE arrest of prominent farmworker labor rights advocate

Senator Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) expressed her deep concern over the detention of Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez, a prominent farm worker and labor rights advocate, in a news release.
1 year ago
Mass house party shooting pierce county...
Frank Lenzi and James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio

Two dead, one in custody after mass shooting in Pierce County

One person is in custody after a mass shooting early Saturday morning in unincorporated Pierce County.
1 year ago
A girl reported missing has been found and a suspect is in custody, according to police....
Frank Sumrall

Missing toddler named in Amber Alert found; suspect appears in court

An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 2-year-old girl, who was allegedly taken by someone who is known by the family.
1 year ago
Puyallup Crash...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Signal board crash in Puyallup throws two workers up to 20 feet

Two workers hospitalized after a car crash into a signal board on Canyon Road in Puyallup. Safety concerns rise in construction zones.
1 year ago
Heather Bosch and Frank Lenzi, KIRO Newsradio

Washington hospitals grappling with financial crisis, job cuts

Washington hospitals are having to cut jobs due to a financial crisis.
1 year ago
Sofia Silvia

‘Violent’ transgender hate crime happens in Seattle, Mayor Harrell to strengthen LGBTQ+ protections

A 39-year-old man arrested in a violent transgender hate crime, as Mayor Harrell is set to enhance LGBTQ+ protections in Seattle.
1 year ago
stream weekend seth rogen...
Frank Sumrall

What to stream this weekend: Seth Rogen’s Hollywood satire, emergency rooms in ‘Pitt’sburgh, and more

2025 will soon turn into a wild and whacky year for movies, but until then, let’s see what’s available for us to stream and watch this weekend.
1 year ago
tuberculosis...
Julia Dallas

16 in Yakima County sick with tuberculosis

Over a dozen individuals in Yakima County are sick with tuberculosis, as reported by The Yakima Herald-Republic.
1 year ago
The cost of a fishing license may be going up soon. (Getty Images)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Hunting and fishing licenses in the state may be going up significantly

The cost of a hunting or fishing license in Washington may increase significantly soon.
1 year ago
carbon river missing woman...
Frank Sumrall

Body of missing former Army sergeant found in Carbon River

Pierce County deputies are still looking for a 29-year-old woman who went missing last weekend after falling into the Carbon River with her dog in Carbonado.
1 year ago
Myanmar Thailand earthquake...
Associated Press

Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand and kills more than 150 people

A powerful earthquake strikes Myanmar and Thailand, causing destruction and claiming more than 150 lives. Recovery efforts underway.
1 year ago
SR-599 backup. (WSDOT)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Pedestrian dies in crash on NB 599 and East Marginal Way

A person died after he was hit by a vehicle on northbound SR 599 and East Marginal Way.
1 year ago