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Photo: Amber, left, and Autumn working as bikini baristas in Ballard....
Bill Kaczaraba

Jack and Spike: Lattes to lingerie from a former bikini barista’s point-of-view

Selena said life as a bikini barista was "a novelty. It's fun. I very rarely had an awkward encounter." She used to work as a stripper.
3 years ago
Image: O.J. Simpson attends his parole hearing at Lovelock Correctional Center July 20, 2017 in Lov...
Associated Press

O.J. Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in ‘trial of the century,’ dies at 76

O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his ex-wife and her friend has died at 76.
3 years ago
Signs in the eight light rail stations will provide real-time travel data for trains and destinatio...
Chris Sullivan

It’s not the whole enchilada, but light rail to roll on Eastside this month

Light rail service on the Eastside begins later this month. The eight stations are ready to roll. Test trains are running on the tracks.
3 years ago
Image: Fans look on and cheer before the UW Huskies' game against Oregon at Husky Stadium in Seattl...
Kate Stone

‘Very concerning’: UW students, staff question response to football player accused of rape

Some at the University of Washington are expressing alarm at the school's treatment of a player who has been charged with raping two women.
3 years ago
Image: American Amanda Knox delivers a speech during a panel session entitled "Trial by Media" duri...
Colleen Barry, The Associated Press

Amanda Knox back in front of an Italian court

Amanda Knox is again defending herself in an Italian court.
3 years ago
Bel-Red Fire...
James Lynch

Bellevue strip mall fire leads to huge response, evacuations

Eastside firefighters were called to a strip mall Wednesday morning in the Bel-Red neighborhood on Northwest 20th Street.
3 years ago
high-capacity magazine washington...
Heather Bosch

Gun shop owner sold ‘hundreds’ of these after ban was briefly lifted

The Washington State Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments next week on the state's ban on high capacity gun magazines.
3 years ago
lakewood shots fired...
Kate Stone

Fight outside Lakewood bar ends in shots fired, woman shot

A physical fight between a group of women outside a Lakewood bar early Wednesday morning ended with shot being fired, injuring one.
3 years ago
Image: All general-purpose lanes were blocked leaving just the left HOV lane open on I-5 south of 2...
Steve Coogan

Military vehicle accident on I-5 north in Federal Way cleared after snarling traffic

A rollover vehicle accident Wednesday caused significant backups and delays for multiple hours before being cleared.
3 years ago
Rapid-Ride G Line...
Micki Gamez

RapidRide G Line: A new bus route connecting riders to mass transit

King County Metro's (KCM) Al Sanders said the RapidRide G Line will kick off shortly after the Lynwood extension is done in early September.
3 years ago
Northacres Park siren...
Feliks Banel

City of Seattle sends Cold War artifact to the dump

A Cold War tower and siren disappeared from its perch in a park in North Seattle last month. People want to know where they went.
3 years ago
belltown hellcat social media...
Frank Sumrall

‘Belltown Hellcat’ social media influencer barred from driving infamous car

The social media influencer has been accused of driving 107 miles per hour through Belltown in a Dodge Hellcat.
3 years ago
U-District...
Frank Sumrall

Anacortes school teacher killed, missing husband considered a person of interest

An Anacortes elementary school teacher was killed and police have listed her husband as a person of interest.
3 years ago
flash floods...
Bill Kaczaraba

Are we going nuts or is it the environment?

According to an environmental journalist based in the Pacific Northwest, climate change is scientifically impacting the way we think.
3 years ago
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell gives the State of the City address in 2022....
James Lynch

After shooting of 2-year-old, Federal Way mayor vows to make city safer

In the wake of two recent shootings, Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell said Tuesday he vows to make the city safer for the people who live there.
3 years ago
Image: Meadowdale Elementary School in Lynnwood reopened Tuesday, April 9 after being closed for se...
Kate Stone

Students return to Meadowdale Elementary School months after flood damage

Meadowdale Elementary School, students and staff walked back through the doors of their newly-repaired school Tuesday morning.
3 years ago
Image: New bodycam video shows Tacoma officers rescue a person who was drowning in Wapato Lake....
Julia Dallas

New video gives up close look of Tacoma officers rescuing drowning person

New bodycam video shows Tacoma officers swimming in Wapato Lake to save a juvenile who was drowning on Monday.
3 years ago
tukwila missing dogs...
Frank Sumrall

Tukwila police looking for missing dogs’ owners after recovering stolen SUV

The department is currently looking for the dogs' owners after officers recovered a stolen SUV in front of Ross on March 29.
3 years ago
high capacity magazines...
Frank Sumrall

Judge rules Washington’s ban on high-capacity magazines is unconstitutional

Washington's ban on high-capacity magazines is unconstitutional, at least according to Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge Gary Bashor.
3 years ago
Swinomish Casino...
Bill Kaczaraba

Swinomish Casino & Lodge now open after ‘cybersecurity’ incident

The Swinomish Casino & Lodge in Anacortes has reopened after it was closed for weeks due to "cybersecurity" incident.
3 years ago
double alcohol limit...
Sam Campbell

Driver flees on foot after causing I-5 rollover crash, wanted by police

The Washington State Patrol is looking for a Nissan driver who allegedly caused a rollover crash on I-5 near Kent.
3 years ago
Photo: Surveillance video shows a man in a U-Haul truck stop in front of the locked doors, and afte...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Shoreline gas station owner angry after burglary suspect drives away while cops on the scene

The owner of a gas station in Shoreline told KIRO 7 he's angry after a burglary suspect drove away from police.
3 years ago
Image: SPD officers and We Heart Seattle volunteers search through an encampment where human remain...
Sam Campbell

In Plain Sight: Criticisms, questions raised about controversial nonprofit We Heart Seattle

We Heart Seattle's approach on homelessness has gained the nonprofit attention — but much of it is highly critical.
3 years ago
bikini baristas...
Frank Sumrall

Everett to vote on confirming dress codes for bikini baristas after settlement

Will bikini baristas in Everett have to adhere to the city's lewd dress code? The Everett City Council will decide later this month.
3 years ago