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endangered wolves...
Frank Sumrall

Wildlife Department investigating deaths of two endangered wolves, offering $10K reward

FWS is investigating the illegal killing of two federally listed endangered gray wolves, offering a $10,000 reward for any information.
2 years ago
pierce county chid rapist...
Frank Sumrall

Accused child rapist captured in Pierce County after 2 years on the run

Deputies with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help with finding an accused child rapist.
2 years ago
political violence...
Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: WA State Patrol is ready for any political violence

WA State Patrol is preparing for what happens if political violence gets worse on election day or the days after the results?
2 years ago
Photo: Fife Police Chief Peter Fisher....
James Lynch

Fife Police Chief raises concerns after juvenile detention center doesn’t take assault suspect

Fife Police Chief Peter Fisher decided to go public after the recent arrest of a 17-year-old suspected of assaulting his parents during a domestic dispute.
2 years ago
Photo: Police are looking for the person connected to a ballot box fire....
Sam Campbell

Portland police: Ballot box fire suspect has ‘wealth’ of metalworking experience

The Portland Police Bureau is searching for a suspect with a “wealth of experience in metal fabrication and welding” connected to three arsons at ballot boxes.
2 years ago
seattle spd lawsuit...
Matt Markovich

Allegations state ex-Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz ‘untruthful’ with investigators

A claim of dishonesty to investigators led Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr to place former Police Chief Adrian Diaz on leave.
2 years ago
Photo: Stephen Baird, a Bainbridge Island man and the former CEO of S-Ray Inc. is wanted by the FBI...
Julia Dallas

Former CEO of dental device company wanted by Seattle FBI found dead

A Bainbridge Island man and the former CEO of S-Ray Inc. was found dead.
2 years ago
6.0 earthquake strikes in the Pacific Ocean due west of Bandon, OR. (PNSN)...
Bill Kaczaraba

6.0 earthquake strikes off the Oregon coast

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network reported a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the Oregon coast Wednesday afternoon. The quake hit at 1:15 p.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was about 173 miles west of Bandon, nearly 180 miles away from Coos Bay and about 200 miles from Newport. All three cities […]
2 years ago
Image: A map of Orcas Island...
Feliks Banel

More Washington spooky tales: 13 Steps at Maltby Cemetery, Prop Man of Orcas Island

We've been collecting your Washington spooky stories and tales about public places around Puget Sound where myths and legends have emerged.
2 years ago
Photo: A cruise ship leaving the Seattle. Seattle's 2024 cruise season saw nearly 2 million revenue...
Julia Dallas

How many passengers set sail in Seattle’s 2024 cruise season?

According to a news release from the Port of Seattle on Monday, the 2024 Alaska cruise season saw 276 vessel calls and 1.75 million revenue passengers.
2 years ago
Sacajawea Elementary School before the protests began on Wednesday. (Photo: Luke Duecy)...
Luke Duecy

Protests begin over Seattle Public Schools closures

More than three dozen parents and children rallied outside Seattle's Sacajawea Elementary School to protest its proposed closing.
2 years ago
Photo: In this photo provided by Kelly Soderlund, shows Kelly working remotely from her home in Wal...
Bill Kaczaraba

Gee Scott: ‘Offer to get paid less if you want to work remotely’

If you want to work remotely, you offer to get paid less. That was the concept offered by Gee Scott of KIRO Newsradio's Gee and Ursula Show.
2 years ago
wsu police sexual assault...
Frank Sumrall

WSU Police investigating possible sexual assault incident on campus

Washington State University (WSU) Police are investigating a possible sexual assault that occurred on campus last week.
2 years ago
stolen tacoma food truck...
Frank Sumrall

Owner faces devastating loss after his Tacoma BBQ food truck was stolen in broad daylight

A Tacoma business owner is reeling after his food truck, dubbed The Man BBQ, was stolen in broad daylight while he was away on holiday.
2 years ago
arsonist 8 fires mount baker seattle...
Frank Sumrall

‘Horrific scene:’ Teen killed after being shot multiple times in Seattle

 A teenage boy was killed in a shooting within Seattle’s Central District Monday night at approximately 7 p.m.
2 years ago
king county sheriff's office shoreline...
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

White Center community mourns the loss of a beloved landlord allegedly murdered over rent

People in the White Center community are mourning the loss of a beloved landlord allegedly murdered by her own tenant.
2 years ago
Image: A mudslide closed all lanes of I-5 north in Bellingham early in the morning of Sunday, Oct. ...
Tom Brock and Steve Coogan

Cause of mudslide that led to 10-hour closure on I-5 in Bellingham revealed

The city of Bellingham revealed in a statement Monday what caused the mudslide that led to a 10-hour closure of I-5 north Sunday. 
2 years ago
Photo: Two totem poles were stolen from the Quileute Tribe tribe....
Julia Dallas

2 totem poles stolen from tribe near Forks

Two totem poles were stolen from the Quileute Tribe tribe, according to the Clallam County Sheriff's Office.
2 years ago
Image: Former Seattle Police Department Chief Adrian Diaz....
Matt Markovich

Decision on former SPD Chief Adrian Diaz’s future could be just days away

The announcement that former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has been placed on paid administrative leave could signal the conclusion of an investigation into his conduct.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle police arrested a man accused of brandishing a knife....
Julia Dallas

Watch: Seattle police arrest man again for allegedly harassing people with knife

Seattle Police Department officers arrested a man -- who was previously arrested and released the next day -- accused of harassing people with a knife in North Seattle.
2 years ago
A road rage incident in downtown Seattle Tuesday morning. (KIRO 7)...
Clarissa Cowley, KIRO 7 News

Driver stabbed, another injured after road rage incident in downtown Seattle

Two people are hurt, one of whom was stabbed, after a road rage incident happened Tuesday morning in downtown Seattle, according to the city police department.
2 years ago
wa ferry wage disrupt...
Bill Kaczaraba

Vehicle reservations open for winter ferry travel

As winter approaches, travelers planning to use Washington State Ferries can now secure their vehicle reservations for the upcoming season.
2 years ago
U-District car break-ins...
Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest and Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

53 cars broken into outside UW in less than two hours

Seattle police report that at least 53 cars were broken into in less than two hours early Monday morning right outside UW.
2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Despite a CEO based in Cali, Starbucks employees need to be in the office 3 days a week come January

Starbucks has informed its corporate employees that they could get fired if they do not come back to the office three days a week.
2 years ago