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Garfield High School, located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. It's one of many schools deal...
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

Seattle community joins forces to support Garfield High School’s prom

The Seattle community joined forces to create a night to remember for students following the tragic shooting at Garfield High School.
2 years ago
Image: The sign entering Ocean Shores can be seen. (Image courtesy of KIRO 7)...
Steve Coogan

2 seriously injured in plane crash near the Ocean Shores airport

Crews who arrived on the scene of the Ocean Shores plane crash discovered a single-engine plane in what was described as "a marshy area."
2 years ago
Image: From left, 2-year old girl Seraya Aung Harmon, Nadia Cole, center, and Aaron Aung. Aung is e...
Frank Sumrall

Missing Pullman girl, 2, likely with couple who fled to Mexico

Police officials said the missing 2-year-old girl was supposed to be returned to her mother Monday, but that never happened. 
2 years ago
Image: Detectives in Pierce County are looking to identify a suspect who is wanted for the May rape...
Steve Coogan

Sheriffs in Pierce County release sketch of wanted rape suspect

Detectives in Pierce County are looking to identify a suspect who is wanted for the May rape of a 19-year-old woman in Tacoma.
2 years ago
king county - ballot box - C0624 - vs mail-in voting...
The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports

Judge denies state GOP attempt to keep initiatives’ financial impact off ballot

A judge ruled Friday that what have are known as "financial warning labels" must be included with initiatives on the November ballot.
2 years ago
Image: The front grill on a 2020 KIA Telluride is on display at the 2019 Pittsburgh International A...
Micki Gamez

Kia deals with another massive recall as Telluride SUVs face a risk of fire

Kia and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall Friday, this time for nearly half a million Kia Telluride SUVs.
2 years ago
Image: Astronaut Maj. Gen. William Anders arrives at the 6th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awar...
The MyNorthwest Staff with wire reports

Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders killed in plane crash off San Juan Islands

Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, was killed in a small plane crash Friday.
2 years ago
sacramento teen missing...
Frank Sumrall

Sacramento teen missing since April 19 seen in Seattle; police concerned she’s a human trafficking victim

A 17-year-old teen from Sacramento who's been missing for more than six weeks has been spotted in Seattle and Portland.
2 years ago
Image: Firefighters prepare to battle a new fire that started near the Manastash Vista Point along ...
Ted Buehner

Buehner: Could the Great Seattle Fire of 1889 happen again?

Thursday, June 6 marked the date of the 1889 Great Seattle Fire. As the weather gets warmer and drier, could it happen again?
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

17-year-old killed by gunfire after altercation outside Renton Big 5 Sporting Goods

A 17-year-old male was shot and killed outside a Big 5 Sporting Goods store in Renton off Grady Way just after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night.
2 years ago
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Feliks Banel

Fires devastated Seattle, Ellensburg, Spokane in 1889

When Washington became a state in November 1889, that wasn’t the only big news story that year, thanks to devastating fires across the state.
2 years ago
Image: A Seattle Police Department vehicle and yellow police tape can be seen outside Garfield High...
Steve Coogan

Teen killed in Garfield High School shooting in Seattle; classes canceled

The Seattle Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place in the 400 block of 23rd Avenue near Garfield High School Thursday.
2 years ago
Seattle police beating...
Frank Sumrall

‘He was screaming for help’: Bus rider records video of apparent Seattle police beating

A video recorded multiple Seattle Police Department officers appeared to strike and beat a man at a bus stop while attempting to arrest him.
2 years ago
Photo: Fire crews were on scene of a small plane crash into a building on C St. NW in Auburn on Thu...
Heather Bosch and Steve Coogan

1 killed after a plane crashed into an Auburn building

One person died after a small plane crashed onto the roof of a building in Auburn Thursday, according to the Valley Regional Fire Authority.
2 years ago
Image: The Boeing Starliner spacecraft capsule prepares to dock with the International Space Statio...
Associated Press

Boeing astronaut capsule arrives at the space station after thruster trouble

The Boeing capsule arrived at the International Space Station Thursday, delayed by late thruster trouble that almost derailed the docking.
2 years ago
Photo: Everett Clark Park gazebo....
Feliks Banel

Everett’s Clark Park gazebo now gone to the dogs

The Everett Clark Park gazebo will be dismantled as the city council voted for funding to build an off-leash dog area.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Officer-involved shooting breaks out overnight in Toppenish

An officer-involved shooting in Toppenish broke out at approximately 2:30 a.m. Thursday morning with a police officer.
2 years ago
Photo: Low tides at Alki in Seattle....
Julia Dallas

Seattle to see lowest tides of the year Thursday

According to NOAA, at 11:21 a.m. on Thursday Seattle tides will be -3.36 feet.
2 years ago
Photo: Sanjiv....
Julia Dallas

Point Defiance Zoo euthanizes tiger after ‘sharp decline in health’

The Point Defiance Zoo has euthanized its 13-year-old Sumatran tiger. Sanjiv was suffering from spinal disease.
2 years ago
U-District house party shooting...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

OPA opens probe over incident where Seattle officers appear to be beating man

Seattle's civilian police watchdog agency has confirmed it is investigating Seattle officers seen on social media appearing to beat a man.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle homeowners should be prepared for sticker shock after an approved housing levy and p...
Matt Markovich

Seattle homeowners face sticker shock with new levies

Seattle homeowners should be prepared for sticker shock after an approved housing levy and proposed transportation levy take shape.
2 years ago
puyallup shooting teens...
Frank Sumrall

Three teens arrested for involvement in fatal shooting of 22-year-old woman

Puyallup Police have arrested three teens in connection to the February shooting and murder of 22-year-old Gianna Stone.
2 years ago
auburn drugs...
Frank Sumrall

Auburn man arrested, charged for possessing 135 pounds of MDMA among other drugs, weapons

An Auburn man was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly possessing multiple firearms and vast quantities of drugs for distribution.
2 years ago
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Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press

Boeing launches NASA astronauts for the first time after years of delays

Boeing launched astronauts for the first time Wednesday, belatedly joining SpaceX as a second taxi service for NASA.
2 years ago