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
MyNorthwest Staff
Sea-Tac Airport gets new direct route to this popular overseas destination
Alaska Airlines expands international service with a direct route from Seattle to Seoul, enhancing travel options for passengers.1 year ago
Frank Lenzi
Red-light cameras coming to two dangerous Edmonds intersections
Two dangerous Edmonds intersections will have automated red-light cameras starting Friday.1 year ago
Julia Dallas
Dow Constantine officially named Sound Transit CEO, with hefty $450K salary
Dow Constantine will lead Sound Transit amid technical challenges and safety concerns as the new CEO.1 year ago
James Lynch
Seattle audit shows alarming increase in gun violence post-pandemic
A Seattle gun violence audit showed a surge in post-COVID pandemic gun violence.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
NBA returning to Seattle? You won’t like Commissioner Adam Silver’s answer
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is being cagey about a team returning to Seattle.1 year ago
Frank Lenzi
Puyallup house fire leaves two people, including firefighter, injured
A house fire in Puyallup left two people injured Wednesday night, including a firefighter. Crews were called to a home in the 10900 block of 62nd St. E. in Puyallup at 11:25 p.m. The injuries to both individuals were minor, according to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (CPFR). CPFR and the Pierce County Fire Marshal […]1 year ago
Julia Dallas
Seattle Chamber of Commerce responds to ‘volatile’ $47M-short payroll tax as jobs leave city
Mayor Harrell's 2024 report reveals a nearly $50M deficit, raising concerns about job loss in Seattle.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
Stay out of the water! Sewage spill reported off Magnuson Park
The Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation is reporting a sewage spill in Magnuson Park off the boat launch.1 year ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Pasco man sentenced to over 10 years for fentanyl trafficking, assaulting officer
The Department of Justice says a Pasco man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after he was found with 10,000 fentanyl pills and tried to assault a Richland Police Officer.1 year ago
Luke Duecy
Opening Day means high hopes and big expectations for M’s Fans
Opening Day for Major League Baseball has arrived, and thousands of Seattle Mariners fans are expected to pack T-Mobile Park for Thursday’s home opener against the Athletics, formerly known as the Oakland Athletics. I wanted to know what it is about Opening Day that gets fans so excited, so yesterday, I headed down to the […]1 year ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Trump administration cuts $130 million in grants from Washington Health Department
The Trump administration announced big cuts to state health departments, including in Washington state. It's set to lose $130 million in grants.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
Low-barrier homeless shelter in Seattle shut down, community claimed it led to crime
A homeless shelter, dubbed the Navigation Center located within the Chinatown-International District in Seattle, has officially closed its doors.1 year ago
Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News
Insurance negotiation letter concerns patients one week before contracts end
The clock is ticking for 1.6 million people in Washington State to maintain access to their health care providers as they negotiate with their insurance company.1 year ago
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News
Everett home hit by lightning, roof catches fire with family inside
An Everett family caught by surprise as lightning ignites their roof during Wednesday's thunderstorms.1 year ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Should Idaho make English the state’s official language?
Voters will soon decide whether English will be the official language of Idaho.1 year ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Scammers target WSU student athletes
Police report student-athletes at Washington State University (WSU) are being targeted by a new scam.1 year ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Amtrak pulls train services in Cascades; here’s what you need to know
Corrosion on its Horizon railcars has prompted Amtrak to cancel several routes nationwide.1 year ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
2nd suspect arrested in elaborate scam of 71-year-old Sequim woman
Authorities have arrested a second person in connection with an elaborate scam of a 71-year-old woman in Sequim.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle’s $2M all-gender bathroom: Waterfront Park gets flush new look
The Waterfront Park nestled in Seattle's downtown neighborhood held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the installation of a new bathroom with six all-gender stalls.1 year ago
Bill Kaczaraba
‘Persistent gun violence is unacceptable’: New safety measures unveiled for bars open past 2 a.m.
Seattle Councilmember Bob Kettle has introduced a new ordinance aimed at improving safety at bars operating after 2 a.m. The proposed legislation mandates that these establishments maintain up-to-date city permits and licenses, employ two security guards, implement video surveillance, draft a safety plan, and permit police entry. “This bill underscores our commitment to the security […]1 year ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Whooping cough cases continue to surge in Seattle, and across Washington
Whooping cough cases continue to surge in Seattle and across Washington state.1 year ago
Jason Sloss, KIRO 7 News
Seattle attack on Tesla: Car owners share vandalism video with KIRO 7
Attacks on Teslas continue around the Puget Sound and video shows person keying a car.1 year ago