KIRO 7 News Staff
Person dead after police pursuit and crash in Gig Harbor
One person is dead after a police pursuit in Gig Harbor stemming from a stolen property case on Tuesday.2 years ago
James Lynch
Deputies find cornucopia of illegal items in Port Orchard eviction
A routine eviction in Kitsap County's Port Orchard led to a stash of weapons, drugs and stolen property.2 years ago
Associated Press
Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities said Thursday.2 years ago
James Lynch
King County suspect in first murder of the year was arrested in Utah
It was King County's first murder of 2025 ... now a suspect is in custody following his arrest Monday in Utah.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
SR 7 south in Spanaway back open after motorcyclist killed in crash
The Washington State Patrol reported a motorcyclist died in a crash on State Route 7.2 years ago
Associated Press
Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers to likely be unlawful
A federal judge in San Francisco on Thursday found that the mass firings of probationary employees were likely unlawful, granting some temporary relief to a coalition of labor unions and organizations that has sued to stop the Trump administration’s massive trimming of the federal workforce.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports
King County sees first measles case this year in Washington
Representative Kim Schrier, a Washington Congresswoman and former pediatrician, said the measles outbreak in Texas could have been avoided.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Pistol believed to go off without touching trigger banned from WA police training
The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission will no longer use a SIG Sauer P320 after they say it went off without pulling the trigger.2 years ago
Luke Duecy and James Lynch
Kitsap County murder: Kingston woman found dead, estranged husband in custody
A murder investigation is underway in Kitsap County after deputies believed a woman was killed by her estranged husband.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Starbucks corporate layoffs will hit more than 600 in Seattle
More than 600 Starbucks employees face layoffs as part of companywide job cuts impacting corporate positions in Seattle.2 years ago
John Curley Show
John Curley: Bill would end voter-led initiatives in Washington as we know it
John Curley warns that the "initiative killer" in WA legislature could harm democracy and citizen engagement.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Heroic Spokane firefighters resuscitate dog caught in house fire
A man's German Shepherd mix was unconscious when pulled out of a house fire by Spokane firefighters.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
Gunfire near UW: Victim shot in stomach in University District attack
One person was shot in Seattle's University District around 10 p.m. Wednesday night at the intersection of NE 47th Street and University Way, according to a UW student alert.2 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
Environmental group sues over denied endangered species listing for Whidbey Island moth
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, claiming the agency unlawfully denied Endangered Species Act protections for the sand-verbena moth, a rare species facing severe habitat threats.2 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Right place, right time: Kent police arrest teen for armed carjacking in Renton
A sergeant with the Kent Police Department was in the right place at the right time to catch a teen accused of carjacking someone with a gun.2 years ago
Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News
‘Deeply concerning’: Tacoma police investigate 5 homicides in 11 days
Tacoma police investigate five alarming homicides in February, raising serious safety concerns in the community.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Fired federal workers in Washington struggling to get unemployment, Sen. Murray says
Federal workers in Washington, fired from their jobs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing cuts, are being kept from getting unemployment checks, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray said.2 years ago
James Lynch and Frank Lenzi
King County officials warn budget cuts will compromise community safety
King County is grappling with a $150 million budget deficit, which will likely result in significant cutbacks, and threats to public safety, according to county leaders.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Teen suspect behind bars following Renton shooting, man in critical condition
A man is currently in critical condition after he was shot Tuesday afternoon outside the Renton Transit Center. The suspect fled the scene, hopping onto a King County Metro Bus.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Watch: Interior roof collapses in Wenatchee movie theater
The ceiling of a Wenatchee movie theater partially collapsed Tuesday.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Protect your pets: 2 infected with bird flu in Western WA, possibly linked to food products
Two local pets have been infected with bird flu -- potentially linked to recalled cat food.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Traffic alert: 1 Line suspended from Lynnwood to Mountlake Terrace
Service on the 1 Line from Lynnwood City Center to Mountlake Terrace is suspended from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sound Transit reported.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Westbound lanes of U.S. 2 reopened after 3-car crash in Monroe, hazmat still on scene
A hazmat response was issued after a three-car crash caused a section of Highway 2 in Monroe to be shut down.2 years ago
