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9th U.S. District Court of Appeals ruling could protect rideshare drivers from dangerous passengers...
Tom Brock

9th Circuit Appeals Court rules rideshare companies must protect drivers from attacks

A federal appeals court ruling may help protect Uber and Lyft drivers from being violently attacked by passengers.
2 years ago
Image: A cart wrangler works in front of a Costco warehouse on July 16, 2024, in Sheridan, Colorado...
Steve Coogan

What’s open and closed on Labor Day in Washington?

Most stores will be open Labor Day, some chains will close early on the holiday and some of those chains' locations may be closed entirely.
2 years ago
Seattle-King County Department of Health warn of possible exposure to a rabid bat found in Renton....
Tom Brock

Health authorities warn of rabid bat found in Renton

Health officials The Seattle-King County Health Department is warning people about a rabid bat found in Renton last week.
2 years ago
Dispute between Comcast and The Big Ten Network prevents Husky fans from seeing the televised seaso...
Tom Brock

Comcast customers miss Huskies’ televised season opener

The Big Ten Network and Comcast are embroiled in a heated battle that kept the game off Comcast’s expanded basic tier subscription.
2 years ago
Image: People stand inside of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport....
Bill Kaczaraba

So far, so good: Sea-Tac Airport operating as normal for Labor Day weekend traffic

Sea-Tac Airport is operating as normal with few residual effects from the cyberattacks last week.
2 years ago
Two men arrive at the scene of a seaplane crash in Lake Meridian to see what they can do to help th...
Tom Brock and Steve Coogan

Pilot dies from injuries days after Lake Meridian floatplane crash

The pilot whose floatplane crashed into Kent's Lake Meridian last Saturday died from his injuries, according to a statement from his family.
2 years ago
Bellevue crime drop...
Frank Sumrall

Routine litter stop turns into arrest of serial home burglars

Three burglars responsible for multiple home burglaries throughout the region this summer were arrested after a routine litter stop.
2 years ago
Photo: Mount Vernon school. Paraeducators went on strike....
Julia Dallas

Mount Vernon paraeducators reach agreement after 2-day strike, delayed classes

There will be no classes on Friday, however, the Mount Vernon school district and paraeducators' union have reached a tentative agreement.
2 years ago
lynnwood light rail...
Chris Sullivan

It’s a party: Light rail service begins in Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline

Lynnwood better be ready for its closeup. Light rail service begins Friday, bringing thousands of new people in for a fast trip to Seattle.
2 years ago
seattle schools cellphones...
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

Some Seattle schools to lock up students’ cellphones, boost classroom engagement

Some Seattle Public Schools are cutting back on screen time as kids return to the classroom by locking cellphone access.
2 years ago
Photo: Marysville School District....
Julia Dallas

State cites ‘serious concerns’ as Marysville School District fails to compile viable budget

The Marysville School District has been dealing with budget issues for years and now the state has stepped in.
2 years ago
Cowlitz...
Feliks Banel

Cowlitz Convention responsible for splitting Washington from Oregon

Local historians agree that it was probably the Cowlitz Landing convention that was the true source of legislation that created Washington Territory.
2 years ago
Highway 2 labor day...
Nate Connors and Charlie Harger, KIRO Newsradio

How to navigate US 2 and avoid backups this Labor Day weekend

As the Labor Day weekend approaches, WSDOT is encouraging travelers using Highway 2 are encouraged to plan ahead to avoid congestion.
2 years ago
teekah missing girl...
Frank Sumrall

Mother of missing girl pushing Tacoma police to investigate possible sighting 25 years later

Teekah Lewis' family wants to take the investigation into their own hands after a possible sighting of the now 28-year-old happened at a local Home Depot.
2 years ago
Image: Two Seattle Police Department vehicles are seen on a city street....
Bill Kaczaraba

2 Seattle shootings; 1 man dead, 2 others injured

Seattle police are investigating two separate shootings that happened Monday night, leaving one man dead and two others injured.
2 years ago
woman set fire...
Frank Sumrall

Arrest made in connection to 2023 death of 18-year-old woman intentionally set on fire

TPD arrested a man Wednesday in connection to the September 2023 death of an 18-year-old woman who was intentionally set on fire.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle City Council member Cathy Moore announced Friday her plan to introduce a similar tax...
Sam Campbell

‘A lot of my income is already being taken:’ Seattleites pay US’ highest sales tax, report says

A report shows two Washington cities have the highest sales taxes in the nation -- Seattle and Tacoma.
2 years ago
Photo: A woman in Burien was killed after gunmen shot up her home....
James Lynch

‘It’s unreal:’ Gunmen shoot-up Burien home, killing woman in her 80s

Neighbors in a normally quiet cul-de-sac in Burien said they were awakened by gunfire Wednesday morning. A woman was killed.
2 years ago
summer weather week...
Frank Sumrall

Steer clear of Meydenbauer Bay and Lake Ballinger as cities deal with sewage, algae

A sewage leak broke out in Meydenbauer Bay Seattle, causing officials to warn people to keep themselves and their pets away from the area.
2 years ago
Jayda Woods-Johnson, 13, died after she was shot at Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood on Wednesday, July 3...
Bill Kaczaraba

Will juvenile crime laws change after tragic Alderwood Mall murder?

Jayda Woods-Johnson's family is pushing for stricter penalties against armed juvenile offenders after she was killed at Alderwood Mall.
2 years ago
Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Is JD Vance a candidate of contradictions?

It seems that Republican Vice-Presidential nominee J.D. Vance says one thing about choices for women, but does another.
2 years ago
kent...
Frank Sumrall

Officer-involved shooting in Kent ends with suspect taking his own life

Detectives with the Kent Police Department are investigating an officer-involved shooting at an apartment building in Kent.
2 years ago
criminal support system wa...
Frank Sumrall

King County’s youth jail to remain open after impassioned public comments on both sides

The King County Council voted for the county's youth jail to remain open despite fervent public comments arguing for and against keeping it open.
2 years ago
Image: There was a long line at Spirit Airlines' check-in area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airp...
JAKE CHAPMAN, KIRO 7 NEWS AND KIRO NEWSRADIO STAFF

Problems linger at Sea-Tac as Labor Day weekend approaches

It’s been a tumultuous few days for thousands of air travelers and workers at Sea-Tac. The airport is still dealing with a vast number of issues since a cyberattack on Saturday wiped out some of the airport systems, such as flight information displays and bagging sorting. On Tuesday, Perry Cooper with Sea-Tac told KIRO 7 […]
2 years ago