Julia Dallas
Tacoma City Council member Ushka dies after battle with cancer
Tacoma City Council member Catherine Ushka has died after a battle with cancer. She represented District 4.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
I-5 north in Everett reopens after officer-involved shooting left suspect dead
Interstate 5 north in Everett at US 2 reopened late Thursday after an officer-involved shooting left one suspect dead.2 years ago
Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News
‘Our education out here is going to crumble:’ Yelm students walkout after teachers get layoff notices
Yelm High School students staged a school walkout Wednesday. Students said they did it to fight for their teachers and their education.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
King County faces property tax hike to save public health clinics from closing
King County Executive Dow Constantine is pursuing a property tax increase throughout the county in order to prevent public health clinics from shuttering.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle requests KC Homelessness Authority to shrink budget by $21M
The King County Homeless Authority (KCRHA) has been requested by the City of Seattle to shed $21 million from its budget.2 years ago
James Lynch
Auburn police officer on trial for murder, opening statements begin
Five years later, and after several delays, the trial of Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson got underway at the Regional Justice Center.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
King County homelessness surges 23% as state releases plan to tackle housing
King County released its 2024 Unsheltered Point-in-Time Count. Also this week, Washington released its Housing Advisory Plan.2 years ago
James Lynch
UW buildings covered with pro-Palestinian graffiti; president responds
The University of Washington community found many buildings around the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus covered with graffiti Wednesday.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
SR 520 toll rates will increase this summer, here’s how much:
SR 520 tolls will be going up to pay for construction. Toll rates for new sections of SR 167 and SR 509 are also being discussed.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
King County deputies intercept Burien drug ring tied to Sinaloa cartel
The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) arrested a suspected drug trafficker in Burien who was connected to a Mexican cartel.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Privacy vs. finding stolen cars: Seattle considers expanding license plate readers
The Seattle Police Department aims to dramatically expand the use of license plate readers to all 360 of its vehicles.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
The game-changing Boeing 707 jet debuted 70 years ago
It was 65 years ago this week that the Boeing 707 debuted in Renton. It was game-changing jetliner that cemented the company's dominance in the market.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
13 Western WA residents indicted for major drug ring, 350 pounds of drugs recovered
Federal authorities have indicted 13 people -- all from Western Washington -- for involvement in an alleged drug trafficking ring.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle passes contract with SPD amid concerns over lack of public comment
The Seattle City Council passed a long-negotiated contract with the Seattle Police Department 8-1 on Tuesday.2 years ago
James Lynch
$3M bail set for man accused of murdering chef at Seattle light rail
The man King County prosecutors said killed a chef at the Capitol Hill Link light rail station, had his first court appearance.2 years ago
The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports
Justice Department: Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after crashes
The DOJ determined Boeing violated a settlement that allowed the company to avoid prosecution after two crashes involving its aircraft.2 years ago
Charlie Harger
39-year-old man convicted of groping teen on flight from Dubai to Seattle
A Seattle federal court jury has convicted a 39-year-old citizen of India for abusive sexual contact with a minor on a flight.2 years ago
James Lynch
Man arrested following deadly light rail stabbing of beloved Seattle chef
Witnesses told police a Seattle chef got into a fight with two men that quickly resulted in the chef being stabbed several times.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Have you seen this person? Video catches alleged arsonist set Shoreline home on fire
Shoreline police are looking for a person accused of setting a home on fire. A video caught the alleged arsonist in the act.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
KIRO Newsradio wins Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for ‘Facing Fentanyl’
KIRO Newsradio won a 2024 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Monday for anchor Heather Bosch's in-depth investigation series "Facing Fentanyl."2 years ago
Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News
Shoreline parents gather for same-sex teacher whose contract was not renewed
Parents rallied in Shoreline Monday morning as a community remains divided over a teacher’s contract not being renewed at St Luke’s Catholic School.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Melinda French Gates leaving the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Melinda Gates announced she is stepping down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation via a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle Police: 13-year-old girl injured during shooting in front of her family
A 13-year-old girl was shot multiple times allegedly by her boyfriend in front of her family in Seattle's Yesler Terrace neighborhood Saturday night.2 years ago
