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Frank Sumrall

Southbound SR 99 closed over First Avenue Bridge for several hours

The First Avenue bridge on State Route 99 (SR 99) has been closed for multiple hours Saturday due to police activity.
2 years ago
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Ted Buehner

Dangerous heat has arrived in Washington; highs in the 90s

After picture-perfect Fourth of July weather, sizzling temperatures have arrived and will hold on through the weekend.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Three people injured in downtown Seattle shooting

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating a scene where three people were shot in downtown Seattle Thursday night.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Bothell resident dies in fireworks accident

A man from Bothell died Friday morning in a fireworks accident in a Redmond parking lot.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Kitsap Transit awarded $17 million to upgrade aging facility

Now, just as the Fourth of July holiday was celebrated across the state, the transit agency was awarded $17 million in federal funds from USDOT.
2 years ago
Image: A Tacoma Police Department vehicle is seen on a street....
Steve Coogan

Tacoma blotter: Human finger found; suspect steals car with passengers inside

In two Tacoma incidents, a person's finger was found in a driveway and a thief stole a car with two passengers in the back seat.
2 years ago
Boat fire in Tacoma's Commencement Bay. Two people narrowly escaped injury. (Photo: Deanna Blanchfi...
Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest and KIRO 7 News Staff

Two narrowly escape from a boat fire on Commencement Bay

Crews with Tacoma Fire worked to put out a boat fire on the northeast end of Commencement Bay on the morning of the Fourth of July.
2 years ago
Image: One of the rides tipped over injuring six people at the Fourth of July carnival at Windjamme...
Steve Coogan

6 injured after carnival ride in Oak Harbor tips over

The city of Oak Harbor confirmed that during its Independence Day Carnival Wednesday, a ride tipped over and six people were injured.
2 years ago
bikini baristas...
Bill Kaczaraba

No cleavage with your coffee; Everett stand does an about face

The former Hillbilly Hotties bikini barista stand in Everett, now has a new look and name: Ruby’s Espresso.
2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Bezos picks up a cool $5 billion selling Amazon stock

According to a regulatory filing, billionaire Jeff Bezos is selling 25 million Amazon shares worth $5 billion.
2 years ago
Photo: People have found themselves in dangerous situations after selling items online through Face...
James Lynch

Selling online? Expert recommends safety tips following Seattle robbery

People have been robbed, assaulted and even killed after using online marketplaces. We gathered some tips to help keep you safe.
2 years ago
drive-by shooting...
Frank Sumrall

2 arrested for drive-by shooting in quiet Edmonds area, more suspects remain

Two suspects were arrested for a string of alleged violent incidents, including a drive-by shooting in Edmonds.
2 years ago
Photo: These puppies were stolen and recovered last week in Olympia....
Julia Dallas

Olympia police arrest suspects who steal puppies, bear spray owners

Olympia police officers arrested two suspects accused of bearing spraying people and stealing their puppies last week.
2 years ago
fourth of july fireworks...
Charlie Harger

Harger’s guide to neighborhood etiquette this Fourth of July: ‘Be sober when setting off explosives’

I really love fireworks. But you know what drives me crazy when celebrating America's independence this Fourth of July? Fireworks.
2 years ago
Image: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a press conference about hospitals in the state providi...
The KIRO Newsradio team with wire reports

Inslee was part of Biden meeting with Democratic governors

President Joe Biden met with Democratic governors as he attempted to solidify support. and Washington's Jay Inslee attended virtually.
2 years ago
Guesenkamp Pérez biden...
Bill Kaczaraba

Gluesenkamp Pérez: ‘Biden will lose to Trump’ after debate performance

Democratic Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez, D-Wash., believes President Biden will lose to former President Donald Trump in November.
2 years ago
seattle spd lawsuit...
Frank Sumrall

4 female officers filing lawsuit against Seattle, SPD over discrimination, harassment

Four female officers have filed a lawsuit against the City of Seattle and SPD, accusing leadership of sexual harassment and creating a toxic workplace.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Puyallup man walks out of courthouse after sentencing, remains missing

A man sentenced to four years in prison by a Pierce County judge simply walked out of the courthouse more than a month ago, and remains missing.
2 years ago
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Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

‘I’m not gonna die,’: Auburn teen recovering after he was shot three times Saturday

Talon, 15 from Auburn, is in the hospital recovering after a suspect shot him three times while he was with a group of friends.
2 years ago
Photo: Doctors are gearing up for fireworks-related injuries....
Julia Dallas

‘Fingers have fallen off:’ UW doctor urges fireworks safety

Harborview Medical Center is gearing up for the annual wave of fireworks-related injuries and doctors are encouraging people to use caution.
2 years ago
Image: The U.S. Marshals Service, along with federal, state, and local partner agencies, led Operat...
Julia Dallas

Oregon girl one of 200 missing children found in nationwide operation

The U.S. Marshals Service, with the help of local agencies, conducted a six-week operation, leading to the recovery of 200 missing children.
2 years ago
Photo: Akenji's baby boy sleeping on a gorilla keeper at the Woodland Park Zoo....
Julia Dallas

Local zoo welcomes baby gorilla to first time mother

Woodland Park Zoo's gorilla Akenji has had her first baby and it's a boy. The zoo said the baby was born June 28 at 10:30 a.m.
2 years ago
Photo: Cars drive on Aurora Avenue in Seattle. People who live and work in that area are fed up wit...
James Lynch

A group of residents tries to crack down on prostitution along Aurora, but is it legal?

A group of residents tired of area prostitution has created a website called "isjonajohn.com?". They’re building a database of license plates.
2 years ago
Bill Gates, Steve Balmer...
Bill Kaczaraba

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer tops wealth of co-founder Bill Gates

Steve Ballmer passed Bill Gates on Monday to become the sixth-richest person in the world. This is the first time Ballmer has surpassed Gates.
2 years ago