Micki Gamez
Instagram’s ‘nightly nudge’ may be a step toward healthy social media habits
A majority of Americans use electronic devices within an hour of going to bed causing unsatisfactory sleep, especially among kids and teenagers.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
‘I quit breathing’: Bill raises penalties for attacks on referees, school staff
The bil would elevate the penalty for anyone who interferes "by force or violence" to a class C felony.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Boeing sued for negligence over 2022 murder of employee
Rachel Washington, the executor of Isaiah Washington's estate, initiated the legal action in Washington's King County Superior Court in December.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Initiative allowing ability to opt out of WA Cares program certified, ballot next?
An initiative that would allow people to opt out of the new tax for the state-run long-term-care program could be headed to the November ballot.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
‘Now an expectation’: Volunteer group finds human remains in Seattle park
The remains were found on Jan. 8 beneath the Aurora Bridge on an embankment on the north side of Dexter Avenue, Seattle police (SPD) announced.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Washington child safety laws questioned after Port Townsend baby’s death
The law states poverty or substance abuse themselves do not constitute "imminent physical harm" to a child that would allow social services to take custody.3 years ago
Kate Stone
New bill demands transparency for Puget Sound Energy customers
Average customers are paying around $3-4 more per month on average, according to PSE Director of Communications Christine Donegan.3 years ago
Kate Stone
‘They brutalized them’: Seattle to pay $10 million to BLM protesters
The city of Seattle has agreed to settle for $10 million with more than fifty “Black Lives Matter” protesters— related to the actions Seattle police took during the demonstrations in the summer of 2020.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Senate bill aims to prohibit use of hostile architecture preventing homeless camps
If architecture is erected specifically "to prevent people from sitting or lying at street" level, it would be prohibited.3 years ago
Jake Chapman and KIRO 7 News Staff
Bus crashes through skate park near Seattle’s Central District
A Metro bus crashed through an indoor skate park near Seattle’s Seattle’s Central District Wednesday night, causing chaos as dozens of students skated inside.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
Whistleblower: Boeing production a ‘disaster waiting to happen’
An anonymous whistleblower is putting the blame for a door plug blowout solely on Boeing, slamming the company's quality control process.3 years ago
Sam Campbell
Three pedestrians hit by drivers, one dead in Western Washington
It’s one of at least three separate pedestrian collisions across Western Washington, all happening before sunrise on Wednesday.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Initiative that would outlaw state income taxes certified, ballot may be next
An initiative to outlaw income taxes at the state, county and city level could be headed to the ballot on November after it was certified Wednesday.3 years ago
Kate Stone
JBLM doctor faces court martial in sexual assault case
A doctor at Joint Base Lewis McChord is now facing a court martial— in what some experts say could grow to become one of the largest sexual assault cases in military history.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Whistleblower: Boeing problems on the Renton assembly line may run deep
Boeing may be at fault for a fuselage panel that blew off of an Alaska jet earlier this month, according to an anonymous source talking to the Seattle Times.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Civilian-led Police Accountability: Seattle cop Auderer violated policy with bodycam-captured comments
A discipline meeting for Auderer was held Tuesday, with the office's discipline recommendations being forwarded to Seattle's Police Chief after the meeting.3 years ago
James Lynch
Owner tracks down car allegedly stolen by 15-year-old in Capitol Hill
Despite the altercation with the passenger, the owner of the vehicle escaped unharmed, but Seattle Police stresses to never confront a criminal suspect.3 years ago
Sam Campbell
Number of passengers in class-action lawsuit against Alaska Air, Boeing grows
More passengers of Alaska Airlines' Flight 1282 are joining in efforts to seek damages from the airline and jet manufacturer Boeing.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Initiative to repeal capital gains tax certified; ballot could be next
Initiative 2109, which would repeal the state of Washington's capital gains tax, could be on the November ballot after it was certified Tuesday.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
PTA says gravel yard next door to Mukilteo school is making students sick
Parents and teachers at Fairmount Elementary in Mukilteo are raising health concerns they believe are tied to work at a gravel yard next door.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle resident charged with stalking Taylor Swift in New York
Swift has been a target of stalking for years, including numerous people approaching her homes or even trying to break inside.3 years ago
The Associated Press
Mountlake Terrace High School grad makes good at the Oscars
A list of nominees to the 96th Academy Awards, which were announced Tuesday in Beverly Hills, California.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Fire rips through Port of Ilwaco seafood processing facility
Crews are making sure hot spots don’t flare up Tuesday morning from a massive fire at the Port of Ilwaco.3 years ago
