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Frank Sumrall

Horses run free on Tacoma city streets after breaking out of their stalls

Two horses took to the streets, galloping along McKinley Avenue and 72nd Street in Tacoma after they broke out of their stalls.
2 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

WSDOT to address State Route 7’s growth spurt

State Route 7 just can't handle all that traffic -- 28,000 vehicles working their way up and down the corridor daily.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Amazon to shut down Freevee, integrate content into Prime Video

Amazon is shutting down Freevee, its free ad-supported streaming service, and folding it into Prime Video.
2 years ago
Image: A South Lake Union streetcar is seen in action on a Seattle street....
Nate Connors

Are the South Lake Union Streetcar’s days numbered?

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) has concerns about the future of the South Lake Union Streetcar.
2 years ago
Image: A collision caused traffic delays on I-405 south in Bothell on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. (Im...
Steve Coogan

‘I heard screeching:’ Many impacted by the I-405 collision in Bothell involving a school bus

A collision on I-405 south involving a school bus with young soccer players led to traffic backups in Bothell, officials said Wednesday. 
2 years ago
A Kennewick man appeared on court saying he killed his daughter when she was fine....
Luke Duecy

David Bloom, Seattle minister and homeless advocate, faces child porn charges

A minister and advocate for Seattle's homeless is facing charges of sex crimes involving children, including possession of child porn.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

14 people arrested in child sex abuse sting in Skagit County

Over a dozen people were arrested in Skagit County over the weekend who are suspected of sexually abusing and exploiting children.
2 years ago
Image: This combination of photos shows Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harri...
Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: A quality admired by Trump, is likely what hurt Harris

Loyalty is a quality that Donald Trump proritizes in his cabinet, but likely hurt Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Wind advisory ends after gusts reached 50 mph in Western WA

A wind advisory has been issued for Western Washington, from the National Weather Service and local meteorologists.
2 years ago
Photo: King County prosecutors are warning people of scams....
Sam Campbell

Don’t fall victim to ‘pig butchering’: King County prosecutors warn of scams ahead of holidays

In a concerted push to inoculate the public from scams, King County prosecutors laid out a wide variety of them at a press conference.
2 years ago
Image: Washington's 4th Congressional District Representative Dan Newhouse is seen on Capitol Hill ...
Bill Kaczaraba

Republican Newhouse wins reelection in Washington’s 4th Congressional District

According to vote counts released Tuesday, Newhouse is ahead by nearly six points in the 4th Congressional District over Jerrod Sessler.
2 years ago
Kent license plate arrest...
Julia Dallas

Kent police reminds non-English speakers, those hard of hearing they can still use 911

The Kent Police Department is reminding citizens who don't speak English or are hard of hearing, they can still use 911.
2 years ago
tacoma main break...
Frank Sumrall

Large main break causes discolored water for Tacoma residents

A large main break on South Tacoma Way has caused discolored water for residents in Central Tacoma Tuesday.
2 years ago
In this Feb. 2018, file photo, a Boeing 737 MAX 7 is displayed during its debut in Renton, Wash. Th...
Bill Kaczaraba

Boeing machinists return to work as more layoffs are announced

Boeing announced it would take several weeks to fully restart airplane production after machinists returned from a seven-week strike.
2 years ago
Seattle tech worker...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle tech workers lead the pack when it comes to median earnings

Despite the recent layoffs, Seattle tech workers lead all industries in median income with an average wage of more than $152,000.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

How much will new Seattle Transportation Levy cost homeowners?

Seattle residents have approved Proposition 1, a property tax measure set to invest $1.55 billion in the city’s transportation infrastructure.
2 years ago
Keith Swank...
Bill Kaczaraba

Pierce County officials get bigger raises than initially approved

Pierce County is handing out raises approved by the County Council to top elected officials even before they begin their jobs. Sheriff Keith Swank is among several high-ranking Pierce County officials who might receive higher salaries than initially approved by the County Council last year, as reported by the Tacoma News Tribune. A proposed ordinance […]
2 years ago
mt hood hiker found...
Frank Sumrall

Body of 33-year-old experienced hiker found in Mt. Hood National Forest

The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office has identified the body of a hiker found in the Mt. Hood National Forest.
2 years ago
dog abuse video...
KIRO 7 News and MyNorthwest Staff

Man in viral dog abuse video released from King County Jail

A man arrested Saturday for allegedly abusing his dog has been released from King County Jail.
2 years ago
Camp Long West Seattle...
Steve Coogan

City agency: Camp Long lodge in Seattle was vandalized before fire

One of the primary buildings at the historic Camp Long in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle caught fire Monday night.
2 years ago
Photo: A picture of butter. Nearly 80,000 pounds of Costco butter is being recalled....
Julia Dallas

Butter safe than sorry: FDA recalls nearly 80,000 pounds of Costco product

The Food and Drug Administration certainly gives little margarine for error after recalling nearly 80,000 pounds of Costco butter last month.
2 years ago
Seattle business owner eyes gouged...
Steve Coogan and Luke Duecy

New info about suspect accused in series of Seattle stabbings revealed

Prosecutors in King County are releasing new information about the man arrested on suspicion of multiple Seattle stabbings.
2 years ago
Photo: A teen girl was arrested following a demonstration in downtown Seattle....
Julia Dallas

17-year-old girl arrested during downtown Seattle demonstration

A teen girl was arrested while participating in a demonstration in Belltown and downtown Seattle during the weekend.
2 years ago
Gov Jay Inslee...
Bill Kaczaraba

On KIRO Newsradio, Gov. Jay Inslee points to Climate Commitment Act as a success

Governor Jay Inslee, the longest-serving governor in the United States, expressed pride in the state’s recent achievements.
2 years ago