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snake missing auburn...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Are you missing your snake? The Auburn Police Department may have it

In a post to Facebook, the Auburn Police Department put out a call for anyone in the area missing their snake.
2 months ago
Walla Walla Ferry...
Chris Sullivan

Don’t get turned away at the Kingston Ferry, you need a ticket first

He did not know that there is now a ticket kiosk about a mile west of the toll booth in Kingston. You are required to get a ticket at that kiosk before getting into the ferry line down to the toll booth and terminal.
2 months ago
wa meth broker fentanyl...
Jason Sutich

‘Living amongst citizens’: Unregistered sex offender in Seattle sentenced to 3+ years for ‘ghost gun’

A man was sentenced to prison for illegally possessing a loaded "ghost gun" after he was living in Seattle as an unregistered sex offender.
2 months ago
Federal Way Mayor...
Frank Lenzi

‘It was cartoonish’: Federal Way mayor shares how city slashed car theft 80% in three years

Car thefts in Federal Way have plummeted 80% since 2023, a decline Mayor Jim Ferrell ties directly to reinstated police pursuits.
2 months ago
Albertsons...
Jillian Raftery

‘Pharmacies are supposed to be the last line of defense’: Albertsons on trial for allegedly fueling Washington’s opioid crisis

One of Washington's largest pharmacy networks, Albertsons, is on trial, regarding the opioid crisis.
2 months ago
FAFSA...
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Gov. Ferguson looks to make FAFSA form a high school graduation requirement

Governor Bob Ferguson plans to propose a requirement for all graduating high school students in Washington to fill out financial aid forms.
2 months ago
I-5 north crash...
MyNorthwest Staff

2 lanes reopen on I-5 north after crash involving semi-truck

Two left lanes have reopened after all lanes were blocked on I-5 north due to a crash involving a semi-truck.
2 months ago
woodinville laundering bank...
Jason Sutich

Woodinville man charged with stealing, laundering $440K from banks he worked for

A Woodinville man was indicted for 30 federal felonies related to his scheme to steal from financial institutions where he worked.
2 months ago
Papa Murphy's stores close...
MyNorthwest Staff

Papa Murphy’s to shutter up to 50 underperforming stores amid restructuring

One of the largest pizza chains in the country is preparing to close up to 50 Papa Murphy's locations as its parent company eliminates underperforming stores.
2 months ago
oil prices...
Manda Factor

Oil prices climb 4% as Russian refinery attacks and Middle East tensions rattle energy markets

Oil prices rose 4% to start the week, climbing to around $74 a barrel as escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Ukrainian attacks.
2 months ago
costco Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter plant...
Frank Sumrall

Costco warns customers that recently purchased plants may be infested with dangerous, invasive pest

Costco is warning customers who recently purchased a desert willow plant that it could be infested with an invasive pest.
2 months ago
Lululemon retail theft...
Charlie Harger

Six organized retail theft suspects in King County court Monday as Washington leads nation in shoplifting

Six defendants accused of organized retail theft were arraigned in King County court Monday.
2 months ago
quincy lakes fire evacuation...
Jason Sutich

Quincy Lakes Fire burns 280 acres, triggers ‘Go Now’ evacuation order

A Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation order has been initiated in the Ancient Lakes near Quincy after a fire broke out on Saturday.
2 months ago
bison yellowstone viral video attack...
Luke Duecy

‘Just bad luck’: Photographer explains how Yellowstone bison attack unfolded

A Washington man is recovering after being injured in a bison attack at Yellowstone National Park's Bridge Bay Campground.
2 months ago
chinatown dim sum crime closes...
MyNorthwest Staff

Popular dim sum spot in Chinatown scales back service after 10 years, citing crime concerns

A popular dim sum restaurant in Seattle's Chinatown International District (CID), Joyale Seafood Restaurant, announced an abrupt closure on Thursday.
2 months ago
missing renton 13-year-old...
Frank Sumrall

13-year-old boy missing from Renton for 10 days, second time he’s gone missing in 10 months

Authorities are asking for the public's help finding a missing 13-year-old boy from Renton.
2 months ago
Olympia swat arrest assault...
Jason Sutich

SWAT arrests Olympia man after propane tank assault, arson attempt

An Olympia man was arrested by SWAT after he assaulted a woman in the head with a propane tank and barricaded himself in an apartment building on Saturday.
2 months ago
Seattle crime downtown...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Pike Place Market attempted kidnapping suspect due in court Monday, held on $100K bail

A man accused of an attempted kidnapping at Pike Place Market is due back in court Monday.
2 months ago
tiger mountain sr 18 blocked...
Nate Connors

WSDOT finishes two major projects early, but more closures coming this week throughout western WA

WSDOT had a stellar weekend, completing two behemoth projects well ahead of schedule. Here are all the construction projects on tap this week throughout western Washington.
2 months ago
red flag warning wildfire season washington...
Ted Buehner

With wildfire season well underway, what is a Red Flag Warning

What is a Red Flag Warning? Many parts of Eastern Washington have already had several days in the past month or so when a Red Flag Warning is in effect.
2 months ago
toddler everett motorcycle...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Toddler hit by motorcycle in Everett

A toddler was rushed to the hospital Sunday afternoon after they were hit by a motorcycle.
2 months ago
shooting judkins park...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Man in ‘serious condition’ after shooting near Judkins Park

The Seattle Police Department is investigating a shooting near the intersection of 23rd Avenue S. and S. Dearborn Street in Seattle’s Atlantic neighborhood.
2 months ago
evacuation lake chelan get set transfer fire...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Evacuation orders lowered to ‘Get Set’ for ‘Transfer Fire’ in Lake Chelan

According to Chelan County, evacuation orders for the "Transfer Fire" near Lake Chelan have been lowered to "Get Set."
2 months ago
Tacoma ICE facility...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘When we allow abuse and violence to fester we’re all unsafe’: KIRO hosts call for accountability at Tacoma ICE facility as judge orders inspections

A federal judge ruled last week that the Tacoma ICE facility must allow inspections.
2 months ago