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Heather Bosch, KIRO Newsradio and Julia Dallas, MyNorthwest

Hackers target Seattle Public Library system

As the Seattle Public Library was preparing to go offline for maintenance, it became aware of what it stated was a "ransomware event."
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Seattle Police Department faces staffing shortages causing slower response times

Despite a very public push to recruit new officers, staffing challenges and response times have changed very little within SPD.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Will the minimum wage for delivery drivers in Seattle be lowered?

The Seattle City Council is expected to vote on a new ordinance that would repeal the recently-instituted mandatory minimum wage for delivery drivers.
2 years ago
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Chrissy Amaya, CBS Chicago and KIRO 7 News Staff

United Airlines flight bound for Seattle catches fire before takeoff in Chicago

A flight from Chicago to Seattle was aborted Monday after an engine fire.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Attempted robbery near Auburn Walmart goes awry, victim shoots at suspects

An attempted robbery near a Walmart in Auburn turned into an exchange on gunfire Tuesday morning, prompting a massive police response.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

19-year-old survives nearly 400 foot fall in Mason County

A 19-year-old walked away with only minor injuries after falling about 400 feet near High Steel Bridge in Mason County.
2 years ago
Image: A local Army veteran had irreplaceable items stolen out of her U-Haul....
Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

Local Army veteran has irreplaceable belongings stolen from her U-Haul

Local Army veteran, Leah Phillips is devastated after some of her irreplaceable belongings were stolen out of a U-Haul Friday afternoon.
2 years ago
Photo: Ultrasound of Akenji's baby. Akenji is a gorilla at the Woodland Park Zoo....
Julia Dallas

Woodland Park Zoo shares ultrasound pictures of popular animal for the first time

For the first time in its 125-year history, the Woodland Park Zoo has shared ultrasound pictures of this animal.
2 years ago
Photo: A Washington State ferry pulls up to the dock on March 29, 2020 in Edmonds, Washington....
Julia Dallas

Why were Washington ferries out of service this weekend?

It's been a tough Memorial Day weekend for those using Washington ferries as many travelers have been faced with cancellations.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Seattle detectives looking for vehicle involved in deadly hit-and-run

Seattle detectives are looking for a vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run that happened in the Denny Triangle neighborhood Friday.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Pioneer Square....
Julia Dallas

Seattle officers investigate deadly shooting

Police are investigating a deadly Seattle shooting that happened Saturday around 11:15 p.m. in Pioneer Square.
2 years ago
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Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

King County deputies search for suspect in connection to Sound Transit light rail attack

King County deputies are searching for a woman in connection to an assault on a Sound Transit light rail on April 21.
2 years ago
Image:A Sultan man has filed a lawsuit after two Snohomish County deputies shot him multiple times ...
Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

Sultan man sues two Snohomish County deputies after they shot him, dog multiple times

Sultan man sues two Snohomish County deputies after they shot him, dog multiple times
2 years ago
Image: Trooper Barry Marcus has been with the Washington State Patrol since 1992....
Steve Coogan

WSP trooper ‘saved untold lives, perhaps yours’ as he made 4,000th DUI arrest

Trooper Barry Marcus, a Spokane-based Washington State Patrol veteran, made the notable DUI arrest April 30, the agency reported Friday.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Teenagers, 12-year-old charged with violent crime spree in Seattle

King County prosecutors announced charges against three teenagers and a 12-year-old child for a crime spree earlier this month in Seattle.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Suspect dead in Auburn after eviction order leads to officer involved shooting

The King County Sheriff's Office confirmed its deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting Friday morning in Auburn.
2 years ago
Image: Traffic on Interstate 5 passes through downtown on Nov. 28, 2013, in Seattle. Seattle, locat...
Steve Coogan

The holiday weekend is here, but traffic still could slow drivers down

AAA notes that traveling by car is appealing for many during a holiday weekend because of the flexibility it provides. But it brings traffic.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

SPD’s assistant chief placed on administrative leave

The Assistant Chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) has been placed on administrative leave, according to Police Chief Adrian Diaz.
3 years ago
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Matt Markovich

How does Washington fix its eviction case backlog? A constitutional change is needed

King County is struggling with this workload due to a constitutional requirement that unlawful detainer cases must be heard by a constitutional commissioner.
3 years ago
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James Lynch

Are big time gangs operating in King County?

After a string of shootings, King County prosecutors believe the region is suffering from a gang problem, but it's more complicated than it seems.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Former assisted living caregiver charged with raping 2 patients in Shoreline

A former caregiver at an assisted living facility in Shoreline has been charged with multiple counts of rape involving patients at the facility.
3 years ago
Image: A truck crashed into a home in the Esperance neighborhood of Edmonds on Thursday, May 23, 20...
Steve Coogan

Truck crashes into Edmonds home, injuring 1 and causing $150K in damage

A truck that was towing a travel trailer crashed into a home in the Esperance neighborhood of Edmonds late Thursday morning.
3 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Woman shot in her bed while her child was next to her in West Seattle

A woman was shot and injured and her child was nearly hit when bullets penetrated the bedroom wall of their West Seattle home Wednesday.
3 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Washington Supreme Court rejects bid to return convicted murderer, documentary star to prison

The Washington State Supreme Court rejected an effort to send convicted murderer Kimonti Dennis Carter back to prison on Thursday.
3 years ago