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Photo: A hole in the West Seattle off-ramp to SR 99....
Julia Dallas

‘Living on borrowed time’: Washington, US bridges need repair, replacement

University of Washington Civil Engineer John Stanton said nationally, the need to repair -- and replace -- bridges is quite high.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Barrage of gunshots in Seattle lead police to Mercer Island crime

At least 26 gunshots were fired in the Rainer Valley neighborhood Monday night, leading officers to evidence of another crime.
3 years ago
Images: At left, Bellevue Police Department Officer Kevin Bereta is seen in his uniform. At right, ...
Julia Dallas

Bellevue officer injured in VP Harris motorcade recalls road to reclaiming benefits

Bellevue Police Officer Kevin Bereta's life changed while he was on VP Kamala Harris' service detail during her visit to Washington.
3 years ago
Instacart...
Heather Bosch

Instacart settles over Seattle’s gig worker sick pay law

Instacart will pay $730,041 dollars to settle claims it violated Seattle's law that provides gig workers paid sick leave.
3 years ago
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Feliks Banel

Baltimore bridge collapse reminds Washingtonians of past disasters

A container ship rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing the bridge to crumble into the river below.
3 years ago
Image: Utah Utes women's basketball coach Lynne Roberts reacts during the third quarter of her team...
Michelle Bodkin and Madisan Miller, KSL Sports

Coeur d’Alene officials express regret, sorrow after Utah team experienced ‘racial hate crimes’

Idaho officials spoke about the racial incidents the Utah women's basketball team experienced while traveling for the NCAA Tournament.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Grizzly bears could soon roam Washington forests in controversial plan

Last week, agencies outlined a plan to reintroduce grizzly bears to the North Cascades. However, some lawmakers are pushing back.
3 years ago
Equal pay...
Bill Kaczaraba

Wage gap in Washington shows women, minorities continue to get short shrift

The fight for equal pay in Washington is far from over, with women and minorities still on the short end of the wage gap.
3 years ago
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Sam Campbell

Military helicopter crashes on JBLM after ‘mishap,’ two crew onboard

A military Apache helicopter crashed on the grounds of JBLM with two soldiers on board Tuesday morning.
3 years ago
Seattle bank robberies...
Lisa Brooks

SPD, FBI investigating string of Seattle bank robberies

A middle-aged white man is suspected of committing several bank robberies in the Seattle area over the past few months.
3 years ago
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Lisa Brooks

Seattle attorney on Boeing CEO: ‘His days were numbered as soon as that door plug blew out’

Responding to Boeing's changes at CEO and other leadership positions, Seattle Attorney Mark Lindquist said the company needed to go even further.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Everett, Olympia work to prevent sweeping floods as city land sinks

The City of Everett and the City of Olympia are both taking steps to prevent devastating floods such as a new hazard mitigation plan.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Court documents: Suspect was going 107 mph when he hit, killed trooper along I-5 in Marysville

Court documents say a Lynnwood man charged with the death of a Washington State Patrol trooper was going 107 mph when his SUV hit the trooper’s patrol vehicle.
3 years ago
Matt Markovich

‘Strippers Bill of Rights’ signed into law, allows adult establishments to serve alcohol

The Washington state House advanced a so-called ‘Strippers Bill of Rights’ along a party-line vote 58-36, but not before making substantial changes to the original Senate version.
3 years ago
Image: Stick and ground cinnamon is displayed for a photograph in Concord, New Hampshire....
Julia Dallas

Cinnamon products prompt Washington Poison Center health warnings

The FDA and the Washington Poison Center have issued health alerts after finding lead in six cinnamon products.
3 years ago
Photo: The Boeing Co. logo is displayed outside of company offices....
Ursula Reutin

Ursula: Boeing has finally taken a step in the right direction

Boeing CEO David Calhoun acknowledged that the mid-air blowout of an Alaska Airlines door panel was a watershed.
3 years ago
Bellevue crime drop...
Frank Sumrall

Bellevue police looking into allegations of sexual misconduct between 13, 9-year-old

BPD is investigating sexual misconduct allegations involving a 13-year-old suspect who may have inappropriately touched a 9-year-old multiple times.
3 years ago
Montlake turn lanes...
Sam Campbell

‘Decades of headaches’ end: Montlake turn lanes onto SR-520 expected to ease congestion

Montlake turn lanes should ease congestion around one of the busiest interchanges in Seattle ending five decades of “circuitous” workarounds.
3 years ago
Image: Google Chrome pins and stickers are displayed during the Google I/O developers conference at...
Bill Kaczaraba

Google Chrome moves towards privacy protections for users, may hurt advertisers

The Google Chrome move is part of a broader trend towards greater privacy protections for users but also presents challenges for advertisers and publishers.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Boeing CEO, president step down amid company turbulence

Boeing CEO David Calhoun is retiring, effective at the end of the year, alongside commercial airplanes President and CEO Stan Deal, effective today.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

17-year-old girl dead after shooting in Tacoma

A 17-year-old girl died in a shooting incident Saturday night in Tacoma, and her death is being investigated as a homicide.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Left-turn lanes now open on Montlake Blvd., retiring the on-ramp’s awkward U-turn

Two new dedicated left-turn lanes were opened on Montlake Boulevard Monday, allowing drivers heading north to get directly onto westbound 520.
3 years ago
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Vanessa Gera, The Associated Press

What we know after the Islamic State group claims responsibility for Moscow massacre

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed at least 133 people.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Pierce County Parks announces new scholarship program

Pierce County Parks now offers scholarships to residents participating in recreational programs, announced the county on Monday.
3 years ago