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Photo:King County investigators said a man was stabbed and assaulted by as many as 15 kids on a Kin...
Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

Man allegedly stabbed, assaulted by ‘as many as 15’ kids on King County Metro bus

King County investigators said a man was stabbed and assaulted by as many as 15 kids on a King County Metro bus.
2 years ago
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STEVE PEOPLES, ZEKE MILLER and BILL BARROW, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Democrats open their convention transformed by Harris’ ascendance but facing lingering questions

A refreshed Democratic Party will take a look back while it moves forward as its convention opens Monday night.
2 years ago
Damaged kayak...
Bill Kaczaraba

Arrest made in Thurston County after a man ripped a kayak in half with his power boat

A 20-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection with a boating hit-and-run with injury, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office said on X.
2 years ago
American Lake JBLM Fishing. (KIRO 7)...
Steve Aguilar, KIRO 7 News

JBLM beaches reopen for swimming, new safety measure in place

After 33 days, the beaches at Joint Base Lewis-McChord have once again reopened for recreational swimming.
2 years ago
motorcycle fire truck...
Frank Sumrall

SPD: 2 men dead after motorcycle crashed into fire truck at high speed

SPD is investigating a fatal collision after a motorcycle crashed into a fire truck, killing two men in the process.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle Police Department detectives are investigating a deadly shooting at a SoDo nightclub...
Julia Dallas

Man dies after shooting breaks out in Seattle nightclub

Seattle Police Department detectives are investigating a deadly shooting at a SoDo nightclub. The shooting broke out early Saturday morning.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle Police Department officers are investigating a deadly shooting....
Julia Dallas

Arrest made in deadly shooting at Seattle 7-Eleven

The Seattle Police Department reported a 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred on Aug. 13.
2 years ago
The Ruby Fire near Diablo. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)...
Julia Dallas

Lightning causes more than 800 acre fire in North Cascades

Billowing plumes of smoke could be seen in the North Cascades after lightning caused a fire, named the Ruby Fire, near Diablo,
2 years ago
This is a photo of the truck and an image of the person of interest police are looking for. (Photo:...
Tom Brock, KIRO Newsradio

Three murder victims in Concrete house fire identified

Concrete house fire murder victims identified by medical examiner in Skagit County. Suspect being sought by police.
2 years ago
Grant County Sheriff's Truck...
Tom Brock, KIRO Newsradio

Two teens injured in gang-related shooting at Grant County Fairgrounds

Two teens were shot in a "gang-related" shooting at the Grant County Fairgrounds Friday evening and a suspect is in custody.
2 years ago
Image: Representing the Northwest, the South Hill Little League coaches and players pose for a phot...
Bill Kaczaraba

Puyallup’s South Hill team down, but not out in the Little League World Series

Puyallp's South Hill Little League team makes its World Series premiere Friday afternoon.
2 years ago
Pike Place Market...
SHAWN GARRETT, KIRO 7 NEWS

Seattle’s Pike Place Market opened 117 years ago today

It's an icon in Seattle. The Pike Place Market, known for its flowers, food, and art, turns 117 years old today.
2 years ago
Photo: A wildly successful Gig Harbor escape room was hit by cyber thieves last month....
James Lynch

Hackers unlock Gig Harbor escape room’s secrets, demand cash

A wildly successful Gig Harbor escape room was hit by cyber thieves last month. The hackers threatened to expose its secrets.
2 years ago
Image: A Washington State Patrol vehicle...
Bill Kaczaraba

WA State Patrol lost emails, public records and state leaders were not initially informed

The Washington State Patrol lost emails and public records following a data migration failure last year, as first reported by Cascade PBS.
2 years ago
IA large crash is blocking all lanes on SB I-5 just north of Mercer St in Seattle....
Nate Connors and Steve Coogan

Watch for the bump! New Everett HOV lane causing trouble for drivers

Listeners told the KIRO Newsradio team about a paving issue on a new HOV lane in Everett that may be jarring for drivers.
2 years ago
Sound Transit train routes...
Julia Dallas

4 people arrested in effort to make King County transit stations safer

Four people were arrested Wednesday in an enforcement that is part of a King County initiative to create a safer Sound Transit.
2 years ago
Photo: From left, Republican candidate and former U.S. Representative Dave Reichert; Democrat candi...
Bill Kaczaraba

Now that the primary is over, Reichert could pose bigger challenge to Ferguson than many believe

It's the first open gubernatorial election since 2012, early polling indicates Reichert could pose a significant challenge to Ferguson.
2 years ago
Photo: The Auburn Police Department announced it is installing 20 license plate recognition cameras...
Julia Dallas

Auburn PD installing 20 license plate recognition cameras to help catch criminals

The Auburn Police Department announced it is installing 20 license plate recognition cameras to help diminish crime.
2 years ago
Photo: ShotSpotter equipment being used in Chicago. The software will soon be deployed in Tacoma....
Julia Dallas

Tacoma Police Department gets ready to deploy new gunshot detection tech

The Tacoma Police Department announced it will be using a new technology to help detect gun violence. ShotSpotter will be deployed this fall.
2 years ago
Image: The original giant painted plywood cowgirl in Rainier, Wash. dates to 1982; this photo is fr...
Feliks Banel

The Rainier cowgirl is a big asset for this small town

A sign for a shop that once sold T-shirts – in the shape of a giant "cowgirl" – has been resurrected in the Thurston County town of Rainier.
2 years ago
Taylor Swift...
Nicole Brodeur

Nicole Brodeur: ‘Swift Lift’ is something Kamala Harris could use right now

It's now called the Swift Lift, and with just 10 weeks until the election, it's something Kamala Harris could use right now.
2 years ago
Image: The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) battled a fire in an abandoned building in the Capitol Hil...
Steve Coogan

Smoke pours into Seattle as crews put out major 2-alarm fire in Capitol Hill

The Seattle Fire Department said early Friday crews responded to a two-alarm fire in a vacant building in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. 
2 years ago
Photo: Puget Sound Fire rescued three kittens from a Kent house fire....
Julia Dallas

Puget Sound Fire personnel’s quick thinking saves three kittens

Puget Sound Fire crews rescued three kittens from a fire at a home in Kent.
2 years ago
world cup cars seattle traffic...
Nate Connors

The weekend in traffic: From the Mercer mess to Foo Fighters

Traffic issues building at I-5 and Mercer, Montlake, the West Seattle bridge and more. Your summary on weekend chokepoints.
2 years ago