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Bite of Seattle (4)...
Tyrah Majors, KIRO 7 News

One month after Bite of Seattle shooting, King County expands mobile crisis response efforts

One month after a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle, investigators are still working to identify a possible third shooter connected to the gunfire.
2 months ago
Kirkland stolen property...
Jason Sutich

Kirkland police recover more than $30K in stolen property across King County

More than $30,000 in stolen property connected to burglaries and vehicle prowls was recently recovered across several King County cities.
2 months ago
speed cameras vandalized...
James Lynch

Vandals target Bellevue’s new speed cameras

Just weeks after new speed cameras went up, the Bellevue Police Department said vandals have already started targeting them.
2 months ago
Seattle fatal collision motorcycle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Motorcyclist killed in fatal hit-and-run collision near Seattle Pacific University

A fatal collision blocked all lanes near 6th Avenue W and W Nickerson Street on Wednesday, and Seattle police are currently investigating the cause.
2 months ago
Jimothy (1) seattle raccoon ballard lego...
Jason Sutich

Jimothy’s gold rookie card has topped $12,000 on eBay — and bidding ends Sunday

A 13-year-old Mariners fan was the lucky winner of a Jimothy rookie card giveaway and has since listed it for auction on eBay, where the bid sits at $12,000.
2 months ago
Parkland bar shooting...
James Lynch

Dozens flee as shots fired out outside Parkland bar

Pierce County deputies are asking for the public’s help after a chaotic early morning shooting outside a packed Parkland bar.
2 months ago
married at first sight shawn best seattle...
Julia Dallas

Olympic College administrator departs after controversial behavior on ‘Married at First Sight’

New developments have surfaced involving now-former Olympic College administrator and "Married at First Sight" contestant Shawn Best.
2 months ago
WA imagination library dolly parton...
Aaron Granillo

‘An indefensible cut’: Dolly Parton’s death reignites effort to fund WA’s Imagination Library

The death of Dolly Parton is renewing pressure on Washington lawmakers to fully restore state funding for her Imagination Library, an early literacy program.
2 months ago
wa t-mobile lay off closing...
Jason Sutich

T-Mobile laying off employees across 8 WA cities, closing 6 locations

T-Mobile announced that it is laying off 77 employees across eight Washington cities, including remote workers, as six of its locations are expected to close.
2 months ago
Lumen Field NFL best stadium ranking...
Jason Sutich

‘Raucous and Loud’: Lumen Field named No. 1 stadium in the NFL

The two-time Super Bowl champion Seahawks now have another title to their name, as Lumen Field was ranked the No. 1 stadium in the NFL out of 30 stadiums.
2 months ago
Mount Rainier inn unsafe pierce county...
Jason Sutich

Pierce County deems Mount Rainier inn unsafe, orders closure after it rented rooms despite violations

All buildings at the Gateway Inn in Pierce County were deemed unsafe on Aug. 5, and everyone on the property has been ordered to leave immediately.
2 months ago
meta social media addiction...
Associated Press

Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction
2 months ago
seattle teachers strike SPS...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle teachers to vote Wednesday night on whether to strike, delaying school year

Seattle's teachers could vote to go on strike as soon as Wednesday night when the Seattle Education Association gathers at the Convention Center.
2 months ago
wrestler evergreen firefighter wildfire...
Tim Hohl

Evergreen College wrestler trades the mat for fighting fires over the summer

Mariah Paz is used to facing tough opponents, but this summer, the Evergreen State College wrestler has been taking on something very different: Wildfire.
2 months ago
Skagit Bay green crabs invasive...
Associated Press

Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them

The green crabs, Carcinus maenas, made their way from Europe to the East Coast in the ballast waters of ships hundreds of years ago.
2 months ago
police chief seattle mayor search...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle mayor launches national search for new police chief

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has launched a national search for the next city police chief.
2 months ago
Seattle Montana family killed...
Associated Press

Former Seattle man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner in Montana, family says

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A former Seattle man killed eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for Sunday dinner at a home outside Billings, Montana, weeks after his parents asked him to move out, a family member told The Associated Press.
2 months ago
fire engine...
James Lynch

Washington business owner buys fire engine to defend community from wildfire threat

With wildfires raging across Washington, one business owner has taken wildfire defense into his own hands — by buying a used fire engine.
2 months ago
mail-in voting (1)...
KIRO Newsradio staff

‘Don’t freak out’: WA Secretary of State expects new injunction ‘very soon’ after Supreme Court mail-in voting ruling

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs expects a new injunction to be filed "very soon" after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on mail-in voting.
2 months ago
Seneca overpass body...
Frank Lenzi

Person found dead along I-5 near Seneca in Seattle

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating after a person was found dead in a grassy area along I-5.
2 months ago
everett fire median i-5...
Jason Sutich

All lanes back open after brush fire in I-5 median near Everett

A brush fire in the median of I-5 near Everett is blocking the HOV lane in both directions and the southbound left general-purpose lane.
2 months ago
Kristina Liutova...
Frank Lenzi

Redmond’s Kristina Liutova, 16, wins first-round US Open qualifying match

Redmond teenager and youngest active WTA champion Kristina Liutova is one step closer to qualifying for the main draw at the US Open.
2 months ago
WA governor threat kill charge...
James Lynch

Man charged with threatening to kill WA governor after laying out detailed plan

A 34-year-old man with a history of violent offenses has been charged in King County with threatening to kill Washington Governor Robert Ferguson.
2 months ago
bridgeport stabbing...
Jake Renn, KIRO 7 News

Man stabbed at Bridgeport Quik E Mart, four suspects arrested

Douglas County deputies were sent to a Bridgeport Quik E Mart last Monday, Aug. 17, after reports of a stabbing.
2 months ago