Lisa Brooks
Renton minimum wage initiative to go before the voters
The Renton City Council had the option of approving the wage increase immediately, but decided not to do so Monday night.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Flights added after fans get irate over cost to see UW Huskies in Sugar Bowl
For those wanting to support UW in person, which will be played in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, airline tickets are as expensive as ever.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Gov. Inslee proposes to spend $82 million from opioid settlement on new fentanyl treatment centers
Governor Inslee is proposing our state spend the $82 million settlement with opioid manufacturers on new walk-in treatment centers intended to help save lives from fentanyl use.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
5 alleged car thieves flee police in Lakewood; boy drowns, 2 others arrested
Lakewood Police stated the driver stopped at the end of the road and numerous people jumped out of the car, fleeing on foot east toward a swampy marsh area.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Accused Tacoma officer testifies in trial over Manny Ellis’ death
Officer Matthew Collins said Manny Ellis was aggressive from the start of the encounter the night of March 3, 2020.3 years ago
Associated Press
US proposes plan to help the snow-dependent Canada lynx before warming shrinks its habitat
U.S. officials proposed a $31 million recovery plan for Canada lynx on Friday in a bid to help the snow-dependent wildcat species that scientists say could be wiped out in parts of the contiguous U.S. by the end of the century.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Employee believed to have stabbed supervisor at Everett arena
A man is believed to have stabbed his supervisor at the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett Saturday afternoon.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Mukilteo elementary school damaged in fire, cancels classes
Crews are investigating how a fire started at a Mukilteo elementary school Monday morning.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
WSDOT reminds drivers to respect street closures ahead of predicted urban flooding
The Washington State Department of Transportation made a post on social media Sunday to remind drivers of how important it is to respect road closures.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Former WSDOT economist files claim against state over gas price forecast
Smith found the cap-and-invest program would lead to a 50-cent increase per gallon of gas. But, his supervisors told him to keep that information quiet.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
WA Rep’s home vandalized by group calling for ceasefire in Gaza
Washington Rep. Adam Smith is the latest to politician to suffer harassment because of the conflict in Israel and Gaza.3 years ago
Associated Press
Young humpback whale leaps out of Seattle bay, dazzling onlookers
A humpback whale visiting the waters off Seattle dazzled onlookers Thursday morning with several breaches in the bay just beyond the city’s downtown area.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
I-90 reopens in North Bend after 30 semis spin-out
Eastbound I-90 was temporarily closed for nearly two and a half hours Friday morning after 30 semi-trucks spun out, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).3 years ago
Niku Kazori, KIRO 7 News
Snowflake Lane returns to Bellevue
Snowflake Lane, a Christmas tradition in Downtown Bellevue, is heading into its 19th year.3 years ago
Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News
UW expert: More people likely to use hate speech in public meetings over Zoom
“There’s increasingly a willingness to engage in uncivil actions such as hate speech,” says University of Washington Associate Professor Nicholas Weber, who teaches at U-Dub’s Information School.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Lumen Field ranked third-most expensive stadium in NFL
Lumen Field ranked as the third-most expensive NFL stadium for the most common purchases -- tickets, beer and hot dogs.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
North Cascades Highway closing for the winter
In a sure sign that winter is on the way, the North Cascades Highway is closing for the season Thursday night.3 years ago
Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News
Tacoma Public Schools teacher allegedly assaults student with autism
Haskins said his six-year-old son, Orion, who has autism and is non-verbal, was assaulted by his teacher multiple times at Skyline Elementary in Tacoma.3 years ago
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News and KIRO 7 News Staff
‘A car is not worth anybody’s life’: Woman robbed at gunpoint outside Sumner Winco shares story
Sumner police are looking for two men they said assaulted a woman at gunpoint and stole her car.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Leaked document details energy alternatives to Snake River dams
A document leaked from the Biden Administration details plans that the federal government is prepared to build clean energy projects in the Northwest in order to possibly replace power generated by dams on the Snake River.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Ranking: Find out why Washington is the best state to find a job
Despite all the angst about returning to the office for work and unionizing efforts, Washington state is the best place to find a job.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Home in Bothell destroyed in suspected gas explosion
An empty home in Bothell's North Creek neighborhood exploded Wednesday morning, according to Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Gov. Inslee touts green energy at new Moses Lake battery factory
Gov. Jay Inslee appeared at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new battery manufacturer factory in Moses Lake Wednesday morning.3 years ago
