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Virginia Inn (Photo Courtesy of KIRO 7)...
Sofia Silvia

Seattle staple will keep its doors open, overturning eviction notice

The Historic Virginia Inn will continue to welcome guests in Seattle.
2 years ago
franklin county jail sheriff...
Frank Sumrall

Standoff between Franklin County sheriff, commissioners escalates over control of county jail

Franklin County Sheriff Jim Raymond declared he would openly defy a court order after county commissioners voted to establish the Franklin County Department of Corrections, which would remove control of the jail and courthouse from the county's sheriff's office, last week.
2 years ago
Gig Harbor fire....
KIRO 7 News Staff

Medical Examiner: Gig Harbor pair was shot, killed before bodies were found in house fire

Two bodies found in Gig Harbor fire ruled a homicide by the medical examiner amid ongoing investigations.
2 years ago
A road sign warns of moose (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images)...
Sofia Silvia

Man dies after collision with moose near Chewelah

A person is dead after hitting a moose in their car four miles north of Chewelah.
2 years ago
coyote ridge inmate assault...
MyNorthwest Staff

Coyote Ridge inmate dies following cell assault

An inmate at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center died while in custody after an assault on April 29, the Department of Corrections confirmed.
2 years ago
bothell teacher...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Bothell teacher accused of sexual misconduct against minor not charged due to statute of limitations

A Bothell teacher and band instructor accused of sexual misconduct with a minor will not be charged because the statute of limitations expired.
2 years ago
garfield high shooter...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Court documents reveal moments leading up to deadly shooting of Garfield High schooler

Court documents reveal the moments that led up to the shooting of a Garfield High School student at a house party hours away from home.
2 years ago
I-5 tacoma collision...
Frank Sumrall

Driver dead after ‘major collision’ shut down I-5 north near Lakewood; All lanes back open

All lanes heading north on I-5 were shut down and blocked near Lakewood after a semi truck crashed early Tuesday morning.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

After years of struggling, City of Seattle celebrates rise in police applications

SPD officer recruitment improves, say Chief Shon Barnes and Mayor Bruce Harrell after years of struggle.
2 years ago
Frank Lenzi

Local port commissioners warn of rising costs and supply chain disruptions as a result of trade war with China

Local ports warn of rising costs and supply chain issues due to the trade war with China, impacting Seattle and Tacoma's traffic.
2 years ago
missing 14-year-old seattle...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Stolen vehicle, jaws of life recovered after ATM theft investigation in West Seattle

Seattle police say an early morning ATM burglary in West Seattle on Saturday led investigators to a storage facility in Bonney Lake, where two people were detained and a stolen vehicle was recovered.
2 years ago
Marysville RV Crash (Photo Courtesy of KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Motorhome crash in Marysville sends one to hospital, two dogs rescued

One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a motorhome crash Sunday afternoon in Marysville, according to the Marysville Fire District.
2 years ago
Lynnwood Mayor teen shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

Man arrested for allegedly stabbing his mother in Lynnwood

Police in Lynnwood have arrested a man for allegedly stabbing his mother Sunday night.
2 years ago
the last of us seattle...
Frank Sumrall

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 introduces its audience to its primary location—Seattle

"The Last of Us," the Emmy-award-winning apocalyptic drama, has returned for its second season earlier this month, and with it, its central location has been revealed—Seattle.
2 years ago
seatac child...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Child gets life-threatening injuries in SeaTac apartment fire

A child was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a fire in SeaTac over the weekend.
2 years ago
Seattle cruise season...
Sofia Silvia

Port of Seattle plans for record cruise season, promising jobs and big economic impact

The Port of of Seattle is anticipating 298 calls, with almost 2 million passengers on board, creating economic boom.
2 years ago
tacoma homicide arrest...
MyNorthwest Staff

Sunday night Tacoma shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

One person died following a shooting in Tacoma Sunday night that left another person injured.
2 years ago
serial cat killer seattle...
Frank Sumrall

Serial cat killer arrested after allegedly roaming Seattle again

An alleged serial cat killer roaming Seattle has many cat owners alarmed for their pets' safety.
2 years ago
DUI patrol car...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Suspected DUI driver arrested for hitting patrol car on I-5

Troopers with Washington State Patrol (WSP) arrested a driver, suspected of being under the influence, after they hit a patrol car on the side of the freeway.
2 years ago
consent decree seattle police department spd...
Frank Sumrall

Two Black Seattle police officers sue SPD, allege racist practices, culture

Two rank-and-file Seattle police officers have filed civil suits against the department for alleged pervasive anti-Black racism.
2 years ago
motorcyclist scott lake...
Frank Sumrall

VIDEO: Motorcyclist smashes into windshield during Scott Lake road rage attack

A driver hit a motorcyclist in Scott Lake during a road rage incident over the weekend, causing the rider to hit the driver's windshield, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) confirmed on Facebook.
2 years ago
climber index...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Climber injured after reportedly falling nearly 100 feet in Index

In the second high-angle rescue within a week near Index, a climber was saved after reportedly falling close to 100 feet on Saturday Afternoon, Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue said.
2 years ago
spokane firefighter...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Spokane firefighter on vacation in Mexico saves a toddler caught in ocean

Captain Kevin Smith of the Spokane Fire Department was recently on vacation with his family in Mexico when he spotted a mother and two children in distress in the ocean, the department posted on Facebook.
2 years ago
Seattle home sales...
Jonah Oaklief

Seattle home sales soar as inventory struggles, says study 

A recent study reveals a 5.3% rise in Seattle home buyers, indicating renewed confidence in the housing market.
2 years ago