Aaron Granillo
For the Class of 2026, breaking into tech means learning a new playbook
It's graduation season, and computer science students across the country are walking into one of the toughest job markets for tech in recent years.2 months ago
Frank Lenzi and Frank Sumrall
FBI doubles reward to $20,000 for missing Des Moines woman last seen in Mexico
The FBI said the reward for information leading to the recovery of a missing Des Moines woman has been increased to $20,000.2 months ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Deadline arrives for December flooding assistance from FEMA
Six months since December’s record-breaking flooding, the final day has arrived for victims to apply to FEMA for disaster relief.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Seattle’s airport will hit its limit by 2032 — Seattle Port Commissioner shares his bold solution
"For context, SEA was built for 30 million passengers," Cho said. "Last year, we did 53.4 [million]. So at a certain point, SEA will break."2 months ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Seattle City Council needs to quit wasting time on data centers, ban the Aurora pimp wars
Why would the Seattle City Council unanimously vote to ban data centers while refusing to do anything about the pimp wars on Aurora Avenue?2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Bremerton man sentenced for secretly recording women at Krampus Festival
A man who secretly photographed and recorded women inside a Krampus Festival restroom in Bremerton has been sentenced to prison.2 months ago
HANNAH SCHOENBAUM AND JOEY CAPPELLETTI, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bill Gates tells lawmakers meeting Epstein was a ‘grave error in judgment’ in closed-door hearing
Bill Gates said Wednesday that he made a “grave error in judgment” by ever meeting with Jeffrey Epstein as the Microsoft co-founder faced questions behind closed doors.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Nearly $1M in restitution headed to Washingtonians after COVID-19 testing lab settlement
Nearly $1 million in restitution is being repaid to Washingtonians after a settlement was reached with a COVID-19 testing lab that overcharged its patients.2 months ago
Manda Factor
50 years ago today: Paul McCartney and Wings rocked Seattle’s brand-new Kingdome
Fifty years ago today, a skinny 15-year-old squeezed onto the floor of Seattle's brand-new Kingdome to see Paul McCartney and Wings and watched rock history made in the process.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Human remains found in Chelan County ID’d as Patricia Colyer, a woman missing from Tacoma since 1986
Human remains discovered a month ago in Chelan County were identified as Patricia L. Colyer, a woman who's been missing for nearly 20 years.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
Bellevue police create tip line after receiving ‘high volume of calls’ regarding ‘OnlyFans house’ sex trafficking ring
The Bellevue Police Department established a separate tip line for those who have additional information regarding the alleged human sex trafficking ring that forced women to work on online sex websites.2 months ago
Frank Lenzi and Julia Dallas
Newcastle man sentenced to 5 years for $100M oil investment, money laundering scheme
A 47-year-old Newcastle man is heading to federal prison for five years after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering.2 months ago
Ted Buehner
Get ready for a big warm-up: Record-breaking temps could crack 90 degrees in parts of western WA
It may be cool and wet now, but a big change to much warmer and drier weather is in store by this weekend and into early next week.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Less officers are leaving, more officers are coming in’: SPD on track to reach 1,250 officers by end of 2026
As the city prepares itself to host six 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, the SPD is retaining its staff better than it has in years.2 months ago
Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News
Seattle passes one-year data center moratorium
All Seattle City Council Members voted to create a one-year moratorium on the creation or expansion of any large data centers within city limits.2 months ago
Jillian Raftery
Police seek suspect after bras go up in flames in viral Renton Walmart arson
Police have released photos of a suspect believed to be connected to a Walmart arson in Renton.2 months ago
James Lynch
King County prosecutors charge 13-year-old in deadly South Seattle shooting
King County prosecutors have formally charged a 13-year-old boy in connection with the fatal shooting of his 17-year-old cousin in South Seattle.2 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Pierce County sex offender arrested in WSP undercover child sex sting
A Pierce County man and registered sex offender has been arrested in connection with an undercover Washington State Patrol investigation.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Bellevue-based logistics company to lay off 230 employees across 5 WA locations
A Bellevue-based global logistics company, Expeditors, announced Monday that 230 employees would be laid off across several locations.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘Focusing more on memes than on math’: WA governor works toward statewide school cellphone ban
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and State Superintendent Chris Reykdal are calling for a statewide school cellphone ban.2 months ago
James Lynch
Seattle police chief details security plans ahead of FIFA World Cup matches, says city has been preparing ‘for years’
With soccer fans pouring into Seattle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the city has been preparing, behind the scenes, for years and is ready for both the crowds and potential threats.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Power back on in Kent after high winds spark major outage
Power has been restored in Kent after high winds caused a major power outage Tuesday afternoon, leaving nearly 7,200 residents without power.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
For one Oak Harbor sailor, the 2026 Warrior Games started with a promise to his kids
James Shoemaker is a retired Navy Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class, and will compete from his wheelchair as part of Team Navy at the 2026 Warrior Games.2 months ago
