KIRO 7 News Staff
‘I don’t have regrets’: An exit interview with Seattle council firebrand Kshama Sawant
She reflected on that legacy in an in-depth interview, where we talked through some of her biggest victories and regrets over her time on the city council.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Markovich: What my dad’s car and Russell Wilson have in common
You may have heard that the Denver Broncos are benching Russell Wilson for the last two games of the season.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Plan to be out and about on New Year’s Eve? Ride Seattle-area public transit free
Free rides will be available on Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Sound Transit Link light rail, Sounder trains and more.3 years ago
James Lynch
‘Kia Boy’ charged with 5 counts of robbery, other felonies
The suspect, Ardrell Davis, was charged with a total of seven counts, including five counts of robbery in the first degree.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle Fire stops gas leak in Seward Park, homes evacuated
First responders have reports of a natural gas leak near the corner of South Juneau and 48th Avenue.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
WSDOT website resumes working after lengthy outage
The Washington State Department of Transportation website has resumed working after a lengthy outage Wednesday.3 years ago
Associated Press
The New York Times sues Microsoft for using its stories to train AI
The New York Times is striking back against the threat that artificial intelligence poses to the news industry, filing a federal lawsuit Wednesday against OpenAI and Microsoft seeking to end the practice of using its stories to train chatbots.3 years ago
COREY WILLIAMS AND NICHOLAS RICCARDI, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michigan Supreme Court will keep Trump on 2024 ballot
Michigan’s Supreme Court is keeping former President Donald Trump on the state’s primary election ballot.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
New JN.1 COVID variant may be more contagious but less severe
Officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning that flu and COVID, combined with holiday gatherings, could lead to a spike in illnesses this winter.3 years ago
Brittany Toolis, KIRO 7 News
Tacoma business owner describes burglary ‘like a scene out of a movie’
A Tacoma business was burglarized on Christmas, with thieves filling up two vehicles with about $50K worth the silver bars and coins.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Rainier Valley shooting near Safeway sparks major police response
A shooting in Seattle’s Rainier Valley early Thursday sparked a large police response.3 years ago
Associated Press
Acquittals in Manuel Ellis’ death put Washington state’s police accountability law in the spotlight
A Washington state law aimed at improving police accountability is in the spotlight after three Tacoma officers were acquitted in the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who was shocked, beaten and restrained face-down on a sidewalk as he pleaded for breath.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle police investigate fatal shooting in University District
Seattle police say they are investigating after someone was shot and killed in the U-District.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Kent Police seek suspect after man dies in crash involving stolen excavator
The Kent Police Department is piecing together what happened in a deadly crash Saturday that involved a stolen truck hauling a trailer with an excavator.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Earthquake jolts Western Washington on Christmas Eve
The U.S. Geological Survey ShakeAlert confirmed a 4.0-magnitude earthquake hit Western Washington on the morning of Christmas Eve.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Renton police respond to fatal crash after driver smashes car in half with light pole
Investigators say the sedan hit the light pole at a high rate of speed and the driver died at the scene.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Congresswoman Jayapal speaks out on U.S. involvement in oversea war conflicts
As the conflict continues to rage, Congresswoman Jayapal said she’s concerned that humanitarian aid has been reduced to nearly nothing.3 years ago
James Lynch
Audit: Seattle Police regularly failed to comply with law to protect youths
A newly released audit noted in 2021 through October 2022 SPD officers only implemented a key legal requirement twice out of the 50 cases they reviewed.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Boy, 15, arrested in fatal Redmond hit-and-run
The Redmond Police Department announced the arrest of a 15-year-old boy in connection with a fatal crash that killed a 40-year-old father of three.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle police welcome 62-year-old recruit into department
Jay Mackey is now officially joining the department at 62 years old.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
‘My brother was murdered’: Tacoma verdict reaction intense, but peaceful
The not-guilty verdict in the trial of three Tacoma police officers accused in the 2020 death of Manny Ellis has created strong reactions.3 years ago
Associated Press
Washington State, OSU agree to deal with departing Pac-12 schools
The two universities reached an agreement in principle with 10 departing Pac-12 schools that ends a legal battle sparked by conference realignment.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Heart, Sir Mix-a-Lot to headline NHL Winter Classic in Seattle
Heart and Sir Mix-A-Lot will headline the musical acts performing at the NHL Winter Classic on New Year's Day at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.3 years ago
