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Jonathan K. Lee...
Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest and Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

JBLM deserter, suspect in murder case, previously convicted of sexual assault

The Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) deserter, who was arrested in connection to the death of a cab driver in January, was previously convicted of sexually assaulting children.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Seattle attorney’s office files citation regarding officer who killed Jaahnavi Kandula

The Seattle City Attorney's Office filed a traffic infraction with the Seattle Municipal Court regarding the officer who killed Kandula.
3 years ago
Image: A U.S. Army and Vietnam War veteran attends a Memorial Day event at the Santa Fe National Ce...
Julia Dallas

Washington legislature unanimously passes bill to help over 35,000 veterans

The Washington legislature unanimously passed a bill on Friday that would help over 35,000 veterans access state benefits.
3 years ago
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Feliks Banel

Everett official dodges key question about gazebo-saving compromise

An Everett spokesperson dodged KIRO Newsradio's question about whether Mayor Cassie Franklin is willing to accept the gazebo compromise.
3 years ago
South 216th Street Bridge...
Nate Connors

I-5 near SeaTac closing this weekend at South 216th Street Bridge

The South 216th Street Bridge in SeaTac has nearly completed the installation of its concrete girders -- a heavy beam to support the deck of a bridge.
3 years ago
Associated Press

Boeing says it’s in talks to buy Spirit AeroSystems, key supplier on troubled 737 Max

Boeing said Friday that it is in preliminary talks to buy Spirit AeroSystems, which builds fuselages for Boeing 737 Max jetliners.
3 years ago
Image: A row of houses in Seattle as household income in Seattle rises. (Flickr Creative Commons)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Study: Seattle household income must be 80% higher than in 2020 to afford a house

In Seattle, a family must make $213,984 to afford a home, according to a Zillow study.
3 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: Friday marks first commute with higher tolls on I-405, SR 167

Friday marked the first day of the new higher tolls on SR 167 and I-405. They hit $12.25 on I-405 south out of Lynnwood.
3 years ago
UW Megwa...
Bill Kaczaraba

Former UW football player accuses staff of ‘medical negligence’

Former University of Washington football player Emeka Megwa has filed a lawsuit in King County Superior Court, alleging medical negligence.
3 years ago
Image: McKenna Shuster works on a linocut art print which she does as a hobby in her home on the la...
Mike Stobbs, The Associated Press

U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19

Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday.
3 years ago
Seattle Seahawk Chad Wheeler...
Frank Sumrall, MyNorthwest and KIRO 7 News Staff

Former Seattle Seahawks’ Chad Wheeler, guilty of domestic violence, sentenced Friday

Former Seattle Seahawks player Chad Wheeler was sentenced to 81 months in prison on Friday
3 years ago
I-5 shooting navy veteran...
Lisa Brooks

Witness shares new details on I-5 shooting injuring Navy veteran

Navy veteran Evan Hershey suffered several injuries in a shooting on I-5 in Tukwila in his 2015 Ford Mustang.
3 years ago
Women...
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Why centering more women’s voices matter this month and every month 

It’s March and Women’s History Month, but women's voices make history every single day.
3 years ago
Image: A Seattle Police Department vehicle...
Heather Bosch

Accused Seattle home invasion robbers face hate crime charges

King County Prosecutors have filed hate crime charges against two men allegedly involved in at least three home invasion robberies.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Monroe teacher being investigated for alleged sexual misconduct with student

A Monroe High School teacher is under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct with at least one student.
3 years ago
federal way car explosion...
Frank Sumrall

Florida couple arrested after kidnapping a relative’s baby in Federal Way

In order to kidnap the baby, the couple allegedly zip-tied the mother in her home in Federal Way and stuffed the child in a red duffle bag.
3 years ago
Foster teens...
Bill Kaczaraba

Wash. foster children could get boost from legislature

State senate legislation recently approved by the House aims to enhance foster care support for young people aged 18 to 21.
3 years ago
Seattle home sales...
Bill Kaczaraba

Redfin: Seattle-area home sales impacted by climate, environmental factors

Seattle-area home buyers are becoming more interested in factors beyond the home itself. Redfin has added a 'Climate' tab to its website.
3 years ago
Burien missing boy...
Sam Campbell

Deputies did not pursue Burien hit-and-run suspect before fatal crash

The Jeep’s driver was pronounced dead in the hit-and-run and a child in the back seat was "severely injured," the court documents stated.
3 years ago
Mercer Island man kidnapping...
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Police investigating disappearance of Mercer Island man as kidnapping

Goeken told KIRO 7 that from the beginning, she and neighbors felt something was truly off about the set of circumstances.
3 years ago
5-year-old killed...
Frank Sumrall

Darrington woman admitted to authorities she killed her 5-year-old child

Investigators found the child's body Wednesday morning. Major Crimes Unit detectives responded to the scene and are currently investigating.
3 years ago
Image: A Seattle Police Department vehicle...
Kate Stone

Police pursuit, parental rights initiatives go before Washington lawmakers

Police pursuits and parental rights in schools were in the spotlight in Olympia as lawmakers considered two citizen-led initiatives.
3 years ago
Image:South Kitsap High School basketball Coach Anthony Lewis lies in a hospital after being shot r...
James Lynch

South Kitsap High basketball coach injured in random I-5 shooting

Anthony Lewis was driving on Interstate 5 in Pierce County Sunday when someone opened fire, injuring the high school basketball coach.
3 years ago
Image: Bayside neighborhood resident Jane McClure addresses the Everett Historical Commission at th...
Feliks Banel

Will Everett mayor accept compromise to save Clark Park gazebo?

The Everett Historical Commission discussed the city’s request to tear down the Clark Park gazebo and offered a strategic compromise instead.
3 years ago