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Rideshare...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Union calls on rideshare, food delivery drivers to halt work on Valentine’s Day

If you’re thinking of using a rideshare or having some food delivered on Wednesday, you may want to reconsider.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Father, son pot dealers from Seattle sentenced to federal prison

A father and son from Seattle were each sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for trying to sell marijuana on the black market.
3 years ago
flight attendants...
Frank Sumrall

Flight attendants rally for better worker’s rights amid a multi-country ‘day of action’

One Alaska Airlines flight attendant told KIRO 7 it’s normal to have an over 10-hour workday, but only get paid for five because of pay guidelines.
3 years ago
Image: This photo shows outside the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton....
Matt Markovich

Inmates can seek to leave prison sooner under Wash. House-passed bill

A divided state House of Representatives passed a bill giving felons an easier path out of prison without relying on the governor's decision to commute.
3 years ago
humane society pet surrenders...
James Lynch

Humane Society waives adoption fees on Valentine’s Day as pet surrenders increase

At the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, staff members offer support to pet owners who are struggling financially.
3 years ago
Image: A pedestrian walks by a "for rent" sign posted in front of an apartment building on June 2, ...
Matt Markovich

Wash. House passes bill that limits rent increases to 7% annually

The chamber passed a bill on a near-party-line vote that limits rent increases to 7% annually minutes before a legislative deadline would have passed.
3 years ago
Image: Federal Way police officers responding to a crime....
Sam Campbell

Body found in the middle of the road in Federal Way, officers investigating

Police officers found the man with "obvious injuries" after a 911 caller reported the body at approximately 1:12 a.m. Tuesday morning.
3 years ago
Rosario Resort...
Bill Kaczaraba

Rosario Resort lays off employees as major upgrades planned by new owner

Rosario Resort & Spa has "let go" all of its employees as it prepares for a major upgrade and new ownership.
3 years ago
increased tolls...
Bill Kaczaraba

All southbound lanes re-opened on I-405 near Totem Lake

The KIRO Newsradio traffic team is tracking a rollover collision on I-405 near Totem Lake at 124th Street.
3 years ago
Smart tech earrings...
Bill Kaczaraba

The smart accessory you didn’t know you needed: an earring that tracks your health

University of Washington researchers have brought earrings into the smart tech realm.
3 years ago
hood canal bridge...
Feliks Banel

The windstorm that sank the Hood Canal Bridge in 1979

Total cost of the 1.3 mile span was $25 million in 1961, or the equivalent of about $210 million in 2019 dollars.
3 years ago
bubonic plague cat...
Frank Sumrall

First case of bubonic plague since 2015 hits Oregon, pet cat confirmed as source

Deschutes County health officials were able to confirm the cat as the source because the feline was also showing symptoms of the disease.
3 years ago
aid package Israel Ukraine...
Stephen Groves, The Associated Press

Senate passes a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel, but fate in the House is uncertain

The vote came after a small group of Republicans opposed to the $60 billion for Ukraine held the Senate floor through the night.
3 years ago
I-5 connection...
Chris Sullivan

Tacoma HOV expansion leaves 8-mile gap

The HOV expansion through Tacoma wrapped up last year, but it left an eight-mile gap.
3 years ago
Image:The Bellingham Police Department arrested four prolific graffiti suspects accused of vandaliz...
Matt Markovich

Bill using state traffic cameras, other tech to fight graffiti passes in House

House Bill 1989 presents a more tech-savvy approach to combatting vandalism, as it introduces advanced spray drone technology and more.
3 years ago
Image: Assault weapons and hand guns are seen for sale....
Matt Markovich

State Senate passes bill expanding prohibited weapon zones

The Washington Senate passed a bill, broadening the scope of specific places where individuals are prohibited from knowingly carrying weapons.
3 years ago
Library books...
Matt Markovich

A reversal of fortune concerning book banning in Washington

Lawmakers in the state House have passed a bill that essentially bans the banning of books that focus on people of a protected or marginalized class.
3 years ago
juveniles high-speed pursuit...
James Lynch

Protesters upset about treatment from Seattle police

Pro-Palestinian protestors are upset about the way they were treated during a protest last Friday at Seattle's World Trade Center.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

‘Speak up’: Boeing executive wants employees, suppliers to discuss safety

A Boeing executive told suppliers and employees to “speak up” about safety at the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance conference in Lynnwood last week.
3 years ago
Usher adds Seattle concert...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Fresh off the Super Bowl, Usher adds Seattle show to US tour

Usher has announced new dates Monday morning for his U.S. tour - and Seattle is included.
3 years ago
bellevue hit-and-run...
Sam Campbell

Suspect flees Bellevue hit-and-run on foot, multiple cars heavily damaged

WSP troopers tried to pull over the suspected driver on I-405, but the driver allegedly refused to stop, eventually colliding into two other vehicles.
3 years ago
Super Bowl celebration...
Dave Ross

Ross: The NFL does it again

The NFL once again put on a show that was able to keep me tuned in for four hours even though I had no stake in either team.
3 years ago
super bowl...
Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press

Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime

The NFL’s first Super Bowl in Las Vegas was a sloppy, mistake-filled affair that was mostly boring until the back-and-forth fourth quarter and OT.
3 years ago
bezos amazon stock...
Frank Sumrall

Jeff Bezos sells $2 billion in Amazon shares with ‘world’s richest man’ title in reach

According to Bloomberg, Amazon disclosed that Bezos plans to sell as many as 50 million shares of Amazon over the next 12 months.
3 years ago