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Bellevue College...
Bill Kaczaraba

Bellevue Police report ‘inconsistencies’ in rape allegation

Bellevue police report a rape at Bellevue College and the suspect is at large.
3 years ago
renton shooting encampment...
Frank Sumrall

Two injured in Renton shooting at homeless encampment

Renton police said a male suspect fired at a tent, striking two people -- a 30-year-old man and a 20-year-old.
3 years ago
fake officer kitsap county...
Frank Sumrall

Fake officer pulling drivers over in Kitsap County

She said the fake officer was driving a dark, four-door Dodge Charger with a spotlight on the driver's side in Kitsap County.
3 years ago
Cars drive across the I-90 floating bridge....
Nate Connors

I-90 in Bellevue to close at night this week for road work

The late work will have up to three lanes closed on I-90 east between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
3 years ago
Port of Tacoma...
Kate Stone

Federal officials: Local ports at risk of “spy cranes”

Fears of "spy cranes" are brewing in ports in Western Washington and across the country as questions are raised over whether the Chinese-made equipment could be used in cyberattacks.
3 years ago
Rent...
Matt Markovich

Rent stabilization bill fails to advance in Washington legislature

The rent stabilization bill, which aimed to limit yearly residential rent increases to 7%, has reached an impasse in the state legislature.
3 years ago
Crime patrols...
James Lynch

A new way to crack down on crime in the South Sound yields results

The All-Crimes Emphasis Operation took place in the South Sound region on February 14 and 15.
3 years ago
machete...
Matt Butler, KIRO Nights and Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest

The tale of a local hero and his machete

Nafi Quatamin owns the Salena One Market in Tacoma. Like many small stores in the area, his market has been targeted for robbery.
3 years ago
Image: The login page for Airbnb website is displayed on a computer on May 8, 2021, in Washington, ...
Matt Markovich

Proposed 10% tax on short-term rentals closer to becoming state law

In a move aimed at addressing affordable housing, lawmakers may give municipalities the option of implementing a 10% short-term rental tax.
3 years ago
lynnwood police kidnap...
KIRO Newsradio Staff

Gunfire exchanged near Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood

An investigation is underway after police and suspects exchanged gunfire in Lynnwood.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Merger of Kroger and Albertsons now in question after FTC files lawsuit

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a group of attorneys general are taking legal action to block the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons.
3 years ago
wsu president...
Frank Sumrall

WSU faculty call for president to step down amid school’s financial crisis

Professors at Washington State University (WSU) are calling for the school's president to step down amid the school's declining reputation and rising debt.
3 years ago
Image: Richard Sherman speaks on set of the Amazon Prime "TNF" pregame show prior to game between t...
Frank Sumrall

Richard Sherman waived right to appear in court Monday after DUI arrest

The retired Seattle Seahawks star was arrested for suspicion of DUI at approximately 4 a.m. Saturday, the Washington State Patrol confirmed.
3 years ago
shooting seattle...
Steve Coogan

Man stabbed in the head in Seattle’s second knife attack in 2 days

The Seattle Police Department is investigating after a man was stabbed in the head near Westlake Center in Downtown Seattle Sunday morning.
3 years ago
Two dogs that are up for adoption sleep together at the Humane Society. (Getty Images)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Community stepped up after Seattle Humane faced urgent pet food shortage

Seattle Humane Society in desperate needs of donations.
3 years ago
Image: A map of Snohomish County power outages as of 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25....
Steve Coogan

Thousands affected by power outages in Seattle, Snohomish County

About 2,500 customers were without power in Snohomish County as of 4 p.m. on Sunday, according to the Snohomish Public Utility District.
3 years ago
Image: A Seattle Police Department vehicle...
Steve Coogan

1 killed, 2 injured in downtown Seattle shooting early Sunday

Detectives from the Seattle Police Department are investigating a shooting early Sunday that left one person dead and two others injured.
3 years ago
Image: Tacoma business owner Ray Stebbins was found shot to death in his car on Monday, Feb. 19, 20...
Brittany Toolis, KIRO 7 News

‘We were the sole surviving members’: Daughter mourns Tacoma business owner who died

Tacoma business owner Ray Stebbins was found shot to death in his car on Monday, Feb. 19. His daughter, Tabitha Gaulin talked with KIRO 7.
3 years ago
Burien camping ban...
Sam Campbell

‘I have authority:’ Burien City Council member confronts homeless outside condo

Burien City Council member Linda Akey is facing scrutiny after a video was posted of her confronting homeless people outside of her home.
3 years ago
Image: Surveillance videos captured a man breaking into a car and allegedly stealing cars in broad ...
Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

‘People are afraid:’ Surveillance video captures daylight break-in at Tacoma business

Residents are frustrated after surveillance videos captured a man breaking into a car and allegedly stealing cars during the day in Tacoma.
3 years ago
Northgate shooting...
Bill Kaczaraba

Drive-by shooting on I-5 unfolds near Northgate

The Washington State Patrol is investigating a shooting that happened near Northgate late Friday morning.
3 years ago
Wedding bouquet...
Matt Markovich

Child marriages soon to be illegal in state of Washington

The legal age to get married will be 18 after both chambers of the Washington Legislature passed a bill outlawing child marriage.
3 years ago
delivery app fees seattle...
Kate Stone

Showdown over added delivery app fees hits Seattle streets

Near Pike Place market on Thursday, about a dozen people rallied in support of the law, which impacts an estimated 40,000 gig workers in Seattle.
3 years ago
Lynnwood police...
James Lynch

Lynnwood police arrest eight in Retail Theft Operation

To combat the problem, the department has conducted Retail Theft Emphasis Operations at some local retailers, which has led to eight arrests.
3 years ago