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Associated Press

Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states

E. coli linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one person who died.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Charli XCX is sure to make concert-goers ‘Sweat’ at Seattle show

Calling all Washington "brats!" Charli XCX is coming to Seattle. The pop star is stopping at the Climate Pledge Arena Wednesday night.
2 years ago
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The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

Recall of frozen waffles, pancakes over possible listeria contamination reaches Washington

A recall due of hundreds of frozen waffles and pancakes sold in many U.S. grocery stores over listeria concerns has expanded.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Pierce County business owner ordered to pay over $360K over gas station scam

A Pierce County business owner will have to pay more than $360,000 for scamming gas station owners.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Woman found shot multiple times in Kent motel, suspect fled the scene

KPD is investigating a violent crime scene at a Kent motel after a woman was found shot multiple times in the parking lot.
2 years ago
Matt Markovich

Washington State’s EV Rebate Program runs out of funds ahead of schedule

The well has run dry on the state's electric vehicle rebates, the first of its kind program run by a state in the country.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Dozens of Everett city employees may get cut due to new budget

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin said 31 city jobs would be cut while 24 would be negatively impacted through reduced hours and furloughs.
2 years ago
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Madeline Ottilie, KIRO 7 News

Girl denied bathroom after getting visible period in class at Yelm Middle School

A Yelm Middle School student says she got her period in her classroom, but wasn’t allowed to use the restroom as it bled through her clothes.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Mass problems for Western Washington’s mass transit

Those who take Western Washington's Sound Transit are having their patience challenged after a series of incidents.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall and Sam Campbell

Police: Georgetown gas station clerk shot man in self-defense

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating a Georgetown shooting that occurred at a gas station after a fight broke out.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Missing 65-year-old Bothell woman found safe

The Bothell Police Department has found Machiko Frazier, 65, safely after she was missing for nearly a day.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Man charged after a 1-year-old child was killed in SR 18 collision

A 1-year-old child was killed in a collision on SR 18 caused by driver who crossed from the westbound lanes to the eastbound lanes Monday.
2 years ago
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Sam Campbell

‘It’s a lot better than the last two:’ Boeing machinists mull latest contract proposal

Two days ahead of their vote on the latest contract proposal from Boeing, union employees with stuck to the picket lines.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Belltown nightclub under fire for alleged copyright infringement

Seattle's Ora nightclub could soon be facing legal action after it allegedly refused to stop playing copyrighted works.
2 years ago
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Nate Connors

Rules every parent should teach during National Teen Driver Safety Week

October 20-26 is National Teen Driver Safety Week, giving parents the perfect opportunity to educate their children.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Debate continues on which presidential candidate would be better for your Social Security

The Social Security Trust Fund could run out of money in six years if Donald Trump is re-elected. Kamala Harris not much better.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall and Steve Coogan

2 crewmembers who died in US Navy jet crash near Mt. Rainier identified

The U.S. Navy announced Sunday the two missing aviators on the jet out of Whidbey Island that crashed last week died.
2 years ago
Image: King County Sherriff's Office vehicles are parked outside a shooting scene in Fall City on M...
Frank Sumrall

‘A difficult scene:’ 5 killed, including 3 juveniles, in mass shooting at Fall City home

King County deputies are actively investigating an early morning shooting in Fall City with multiple victims involved.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

After new Boeing contract offer, machinists union members will vote whether to end strike

The machinists union with that has been on strike for over a month will vote on the contract offer from Boeing, the union announced Saturday.
2 years ago
Tony Ventrella was much more than a broadcaster, he was a great human. (Photo: Tony Ventrella famil...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle’s Tony Ventrella: ‘A great and honorable man’

In a business of cutthroat competition, Tony Ventrella was always a great and honorable man. I knew him for 30 years.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

First potential case of avian influenza being investigated in Franklin County

The Washington Department of Health (DOH) announced it is investigating potential cases of avian influenza in Franklin County.
2 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Former KIRO 7 Sports Anchor Tony Ventrella has passed away

Tony Ventrella, former sports anchor with KIRO 7 and a sportscasting staple in the Pacific Northwest, has passed away at the age of 80.
2 years ago
Several suspects fired shots Sunday morning at people gathered at a memorial for a woman killed a d...
Tom Brock

Shooters target mourners at Capitol Hill memorial site

Suspects fired shots at people gathered at a memorial to mourn the death of a woman shot a day earlier on Capitol Hill.
2 years ago
The Coast Guard rescued five crew members from a tugboat towing a 333-foot barge in rough seas off ...
Tom Brock

Coast Guard rescues five people from tugboat in distress

The Coast Guard rescued five crew members from a tugboat towing a 333-foot barge in rough seas off the Washington coast Friday.
2 years ago