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burien drug cartel...
Frank Sumrall

King County deputies intercept Burien drug ring tied to Sinaloa cartel

The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) arrested a suspected drug trafficker in Burien who was connected to a Mexican cartel.
3 years ago
Photo: SPD is looking to expand its license plate technology....
Matt Markovich

Privacy vs. finding stolen cars: Seattle considers expanding license plate readers

The Seattle Police Department aims to dramatically expand the use of license plate readers to all 360 of its vehicles.
3 years ago
Boeing 707...
Feliks Banel

The game-changing Boeing 707 jet debuted 70 years ago

It was 65 years ago this week that the Boeing 707 debuted in Renton. It was game-changing jetliner that cemented the company's dominance in the market.
3 years ago
western washington drug ring...
Frank Sumrall

13 Western WA residents indicted for major drug ring, 350 pounds of drugs recovered

Federal authorities have indicted 13 people -- all from Western Washington -- for involvement in an alleged drug trafficking ring.
3 years ago
police contract...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle passes contract with SPD amid concerns over lack of public comment

The Seattle City Council passed a long-negotiated contract with the Seattle Police Department 8-1 on Tuesday.
3 years ago
Photo: The man King County prosecutors said killed a chef at the Capitol Hill Link light rail stati...
James Lynch

$3M bail set for man accused of murdering chef at Seattle light rail

The man King County prosecutors said killed a chef at the Capitol Hill Link light rail station, had his first court appearance.
3 years ago
Image: Safety cards in seat backs are seen on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft awaiting...
The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports

Justice Department: Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after crashes

The DOJ determined Boeing violated a settlement that allowed the company to avoid prosecution after two crashes involving its aircraft.
3 years ago
Photo: A Seattle federal court jury has convicted a 39-year-old citizen of India for groping a mino...
Charlie Harger

39-year-old man convicted of groping teen on flight from Dubai to Seattle

A Seattle federal court jury has convicted a 39-year-old citizen of India for abusive sexual contact with a minor on a flight.
3 years ago
Photo: A beloved Seattle chef was stabbed at the Capitol Hill light rail station....
James Lynch

Man arrested following deadly light rail stabbing of beloved Seattle chef

Witnesses told police a Seattle chef got into a fight with two men that quickly resulted in the chef being stabbed several times.
3 years ago
Image: Shoreline police are looking for a person who allegedly set a house on fire....
Julia Dallas

Have you seen this person? Video catches alleged arsonist set Shoreline home on fire

Shoreline police are looking for a person accused of setting a home on fire. A video caught the alleged arsonist in the act.
3 years ago
Image: KIRO Newsradio anchor Heather Bosch...
MyNorthwest Staff

KIRO Newsradio wins Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for ‘Facing Fentanyl’

KIRO Newsradio won a 2024 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Monday for anchor Heather Bosch's in-depth investigation series "Facing Fentanyl."
3 years ago
catholic teacher...
Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News

Shoreline parents gather for same-sex teacher whose contract was not renewed

Parents rallied in Shoreline Monday morning as a community remains divided over a teacher’s contract not being renewed at St Luke’s Catholic School.
3 years ago
melinda gates foundation...
Frank Sumrall

Melinda French Gates leaving the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Melinda Gates announced she is stepping down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation via a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday.
3 years ago
seattle teen shot boyfriend...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle Police: 13-year-old girl injured during shooting in front of her family

A 13-year-old girl was shot multiple times allegedly by her boyfriend in front of her family in Seattle's Yesler Terrace neighborhood Saturday night.
3 years ago
pro-Israel march liberated zone encampment...
Frank Sumrall

Pro-Israel march at UW comes face-to-face with liberated zone encampment on campus

A pro-Israel march is expected to go through the campus' liberated zone encampment made up of pro-Palestinian protestors.
3 years ago
tony delivers...
Lisa Brooks

Tony Delivers reaches 750 customers as delivery apps rage war against Seattle

Illes started his own delivery company, "Tony Delivers," promising to bring a customer's food within a limited delivery area for a flat fee of $5.
3 years ago
seattle police 6th cherry...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle police shut down 6th Avenue, Cherry Street intersection

Seattle police closed down 6th Ave at Cherry Street on Sunday, blocking all lanes heading south or west for an active police scene.
3 years ago
Photo: The man King County prosecutors said killed a chef at the Capitol Hill Link light rail stati...
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Local chef murdered in light rail attack; search continues for suspects

Seattle's restaurant community is grieving. A chef was murdered -- stabbed to death -- in Seattle's Capitol Hill light rail station Saturday.
3 years ago
Image: Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is seen, April 27, 2023, at the University of Washi...
Steve Coogan

3 Bob Fergusons have entered the race to be Washington’s next governor

Washingtonians know who will run for the state's offices and the number of Bob Fergusons running to become governor jumped to three Friday.
3 years ago
Photo: Western Washington University in Bellingham....
Julia Dallas

WWU student employees authorize strike as negotiations continue

Student employees at Western Washington University (WWU) have authorized a strike if significant progress isn't made in negotiations.
3 years ago
Image: A Seattle Police Department vehicle is seen in Seattle....
Steve Coogan

Man arrested after allegedly using online ads to visit Seattle homes, commit robberies

Seattle police detectives arrested a man who allegedly committed multiple robberies after contacting victims online and going to their homes.
3 years ago
thanksgiving what's open closed...
Julia Dallas

Silver coins are another item you can add to your Costco list

Large packages of eggs, milk, bread are common items available at Costco, but now the wholesale retail giant is offering something a little more shiny: silver coins.
3 years ago
Photo: Washington is one step closer to providing wider internet reach across the state....
Julia Dallas

Washington one step closer toward $1.2B to broaden internet reach

The U.S. Department of Commerce has approved an initial proposal from Washington to gain access to funding to expand high-speed internet.
3 years ago
curley humanitarian award...
Frank Sumrall

KIRO host John Curley receiving 2024 Humanitarian of the Year Award

John Curley, co-host of "The John and Jake Show," was named the 2024 recipient of the Sharon L. Harrison Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Service.
3 years ago