Chris Sullivan
New ferry boats in Washington at least four years away
Why? The bid to build the boats was double what the state expected and the contract was nixed.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Ex-pilot accused of trying to cut plane engines released from jail pending trial
The former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut the engines of a Horizon Air flight has been indicted on 84 endangerment charges.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Community pushes back against playground near nude beach
Since the plans were announced that Seattle was looking to add a playground to Denny Blaine Park, the plan has drawn heavy backlash from the community.3 years ago
Ted Buehner
Pearl Harbor attack led to the halt of weather data publication
The U.S. Weather Bureau made the announcement in 1941 to avoid having the data fall into enemy hands.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Tacoma becomes first WA city to ban declawing cats
If you are a cat or dog, you might want to move to Tacoma.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Suspect in death of Thurston Co. couple pleads not guilty
The bodies of what appear to be a couple who went missing in mid-November have been found, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.3 years ago
Associated Press
Amazon’s internal plans to advance its interests in California are laid bare in leaked memo
An internal Amazon memo has provided a stark look at the company’s carefully laid out plans to grow its influence in Southern California through a plethora of efforts that include burnishing its reputation through charity work and pushing back against “labor agitation” from the Teamsters and other groups.3 years ago
Brittany Toolis, KIRO 7 News
‘I wanted to cry’: Flooding destroys $20k worth of goods at Port Orchard food pantry
Relentless rain in Western Washington and the flooding that followed is causing big problems for a Kitsap County food bank, at the worst possible time. Water destroyed almost all their stored dried goods.3 years ago
James Lynch
Jayapal responds after being criticized for CNN comments about Israel-Hamas war
Democratic U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Seattle was asked about the rape of Israeli women during the Oct. 7 attack that started the Israel-Hamas war.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Legislators consider removing gray wolves off endangered list in Wash.
The change in status is likely to be favorable to ranchers who lose livestock to the wolves and allow more permitted killing of problematic gray wolves.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Report: Incidents of violent crime, homicides surge in Washington
Drug overdoses, property crime and a high number of unsolved cases highlight the latest crime statistics released for the state of Washington.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
10 drug traffickers, all under the age of 30, arrested in Pierce County
The indictments followed a prior, extensive investigation that uncovered the group's drug trafficking -- including distributing marijuana to the East Coast.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Checks are out to 400,000 Wash. households from $40M price-fixing settlement
The breakdown of payments includes $50 checks for 134,100 single-person households, while households with two or more residents will receive $120 each.3 years ago
Brittany Toolis, KIRO 7 News
Snohomish County homeowner says flooding was ‘really scary’ as river swept through roads
Steady, relentless rain led to flooded streets and homes along the Stillaguamish River. The river hit its highest level around 9 a.m., cresting at 17 and a half feet.3 years ago
James Lynch
Police standoff in Parkland ends after suspect found dead in home
Authorities in Parkland were in a standoff Tuesday morning with a man who had been shooting at police and deputies.3 years ago
James Lynch
Seattle considering kids playground at clothing-optional beach
According to Seattle spokesperson Christina Hirsch, Seattle is considering putting a small children’s playground on the northwest corner of the park.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
2 King County elections to see mandatory recounts
King County Elections announced Monday it will conduct two mandatory recounts in the November 2023 election, including one on Mercer Island.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Public Health looking into salmonella outbreak associated with Seattle church
King County Public Health is looking into a salmonella outbreak connected to the Hope International Church in Seattle.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Man shot and killed by Bellevue Police Tuesday night
Bellevue Police say a man was shot and killed by an officer Tuesday Evening.3 years ago
Associated Press
AI’s future could be ‘open-source’ or closed. Tech giants are divided as they lobby regulators
Tech leaders have been vocal proponents of the need to regulate artificial intelligence, but they’re also lobbying hard to make sure the new rules work in their favor.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Landslide blocks Amtrak train service from Seattle to Portland
A landslide is disrupting Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland, Oregon, with service canceled through at least Thursday morning.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Nurses reach tentative deal with Providence Medical Center-Everett
Nurses are back on the job in Everett at Providence Medical Center, but issues remain before a new contract will be signed.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert and Steve Coogan
Heavy rain in Washington leads to landslides, flooding rivers, closed roads
Car crashes, downed trees, and flooding rivers are plaguing Western Washington as the atmospheric river forecasted is dumping rain on the area.3 years ago
