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Millennials, home prices, stimulus checks...
Bill Kaczaraba

The other side of repealing the Washington capital gains tax

The Washington State Budget and Policy Center warns that repealing the capital gains tax could lead to the loss of over 10,000 jobs.
2 years ago
blood supply donations...
Frank Sumrall

Buehner: Washington’s blood supply is ‘running on fumes,’ donations needed

The American Red Cross, Bloodworks Northwest and other organizations are sounding the alarm that blood supply is critically low and donations are needed.
2 years ago
green crabs...
Bill Kaczaraba

Invasive green crabs linked to decline of shrimp, clam populations

European green crabs have been linked to the decline of clam, shrimp and crab populations, posing a threat to local economies.
2 years ago
climate commitment act energy bill...
Frank Sumrall

$200 credit for WA households struggling to pay energy bill with Climate Commitment Act’s future in doubt

The Climate Commitment Act (CCA) is providing some financial relief for approximately a fifth of Washington households and their energy bills.
2 years ago
Photo: Police responded to an Auburn shooting on Monday....
Julia Dallas

New video: Gunfire exchanged, 4 injured in Auburn ambush shooting

Four people were injured after they were allegedly ambushed in an Auburn shooting on Monday around 6:40 p.m.
2 years ago
belltown hellcat...
Luke Duecy

Court sets new bail for ‘Belltown Hellcat’ as he faces stalking allegations

A judge has set new bail for the "Belltown Hellcat." Hudson pled not guilty to stalking and sending an explicit video of an ex-girlfriend.
2 years ago
Photo: A hot air balloon landed unexpectedly in Bonney Lake....
Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

Hot air balloon unexpectedly lands in Bonney Lake neighborhood

A hot air balloon unexpectedly landed in the Bonney Lake neighborhood, catching many neighbors by surprise on Thursday.
2 years ago
Photo: Police responded to a Kent shooting after a boy died near the Kentwood Apartments....
James Lynch and Julia Dallas

2 more teens arrested in 13-year-old’s death while completing OfferUp sale in Kent

More suspects are in custody over the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy that happened July 16 in Kent.
2 years ago
seattle power outage...
Frank Sumrall

Multiple power outages Sunday cause nearly 13,000 people to go without power

7,500 customers in Downtown Seattle and Beacon Hill lost power at approximately 5:30 p.m., three hours before Queen Anne had a power outage.
2 years ago
20 bank robberies king county...
Frank Sumrall

Man killed in South Seattle shooting, investigation ongoing

Detectives with SPD are actively investigating a shooting in South Seattle after a man was found dead early Sunday morning.
2 years ago
There was a fire at a vacant building in the 2400 block of S. Walker St. in South Seattle early Wed...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Afternoon brush fire breaks out underneath I-5 in Seattle

A brush fire started just after noon Saturday with flames brushing up against I-5 in the Sodo area of Seattle.
2 years ago
west seattle shooting...
Frank Sumrall

West Seattle shooting injures one while suspects remain on the loose

Police and firefighters responded to a shooting in West Seattle at approximately 7:40 p.m. Saturday, finding one person injured at the scene.
2 years ago
Target Spirits Fee...
BRIDGET CHAVEZ, KIRO 7 NEWS

Customers confused over ‘Spirits Fee’ showing up on Target receipts

A post circulating the internet and social media showing Target charging a “Spirits Fee” had some customers raising their eyebrows.
2 years ago
Cats...
James Lynch

Humane Society Tacoma/Pierce County take in 50 cats in one day

The Humane Society weren’t prepared to take in at least 50 cats today alone and they all come from one Pierce County home.
2 years ago
Gray wolves...
Luke Duecy

Washington gray wolves stay on the state’s endangered species list

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has ruled to keep gray wolves in Washington on the state's endangered species list.
2 years ago
520 floating bridge...
Micki Gamez

520 Floating Bridge to close Friday evening through Monday morning

Four more closures on the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, also known as the 520 Bridge, are set to occur between now and October.
2 years ago
boar's head...
Mike Stobbe, The Associated Press

Recall of Boar’s Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak

U.S. health officials Friday announced a recall of some Boar’s Head liverwurst and deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak.
2 years ago
Snohomish County shooting range...
Frank Sumrall

Granite Falls resident files complaint over neighbor’s makeshift shooting range

A Snohomish County man filed a complaint against the county over his neighbor’s shooting range, located approximately 50 feet from his property.
2 years ago
Photo: The Black Canyon Fire continues to burn....
KIRO Newsradio staff

Investigators looking for driver possibly connected to Black Canyon Fire

State fire investigators announced they are looking for a driver who was in the area when the Black Canyon Fire started.
2 years ago
Signs for Fred Meyer, QFC stores, both owned by Kroger. (MyNorthwest file photos)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Mega-merger between Kroger and Albertsons delayed by a Colorado court

The proposed $25 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons has been halted to wait for a ruling on a lawsuit, according to Reuters.
2 years ago
school resource officers...
Frank Sumrall and James Lynch

School resource officers won’t be at certain Kent high schools in 2024-25

Both Kentwood and Kentlake high schools will not have school resource officers (SROs) next year, despite the growing advocacy for that role to return.
2 years ago
Image: Monroe High School....
Bill Kaczaraba

Monroe teacher allegedly manipulated multiple students into having sex with him

A Monroe High School teacher allegedly manipulated multiple current and former students into having sex with him.
2 years ago
new hampshire kirkland killing...
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

Kirkland police arrest man in New Hampshire for abusing 7-year-old Kirkland girl to death

A Kirkland man was arrested in New Hampshire for allegedly abusing a 7-year-old girl to death in Kirkland in April.
2 years ago
Snohomish County Jail...
Bill Kaczaraba

Snohomish County Jail sees its sixth death of an inmate since September

Another inmate has died at the Snohomish County Jail.Authorities found a 43-year-old woman unresponsive in her one-person cell.
2 years ago