Julia Dallas
Starbucks drops its fall menu with new cider-chai drink, food, and cake pop
Summer isn't over yet, but Starbucks is already rolling out its fall menu, complete with a brand new drink, food item, and cake pop flavor.3 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Private drones continue to hamper firefighting efforts in Spokane
The time to take personal video of the devastation in Spokane is after the fire is out and homes stop burning, not during the emergency.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
Indoor farming company in Marysville ‘winds down,’ laying off 55
An indoor agriculture company in Marysville is permanently "winding down" and laying off 55 employees after acquisition negotiations fell through.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gallery: KIRO listeners share photos of Spokane wildfire smoke blanketing the region
An air quality alert remains active for the Seattle area as smoke and high temperatures are expected to affect sensitive individuals through Tuesday.3 months ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Coast Guard rescues 2 people stranded on rocks in the Coquille River in Oregon
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people Monday after their 14-foot pleasure craft began taking on water near the Coquille River South Jetty in Bandon, Oregon.3 months ago
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News
Spokane Complex Fires: 700 homes destroyed, 65K evacuated
The announcement comes as at least 65,000 people have been evacuated, and 700 homes have been destroyed by a series of wildfires in the Spokane area.3 months ago
Madeline Ottilie, KIRO 7 News
‘We’re not going to shy away from it’: Local elections offices increase security to manage threats
A survey of hundreds of local election officials found that nearly a third have experienced threats, harassment, or abuse because of their job.3 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Traffic survival guide: Hawks and Mariners to hold parties at the same time while construction returns to several freeways
Seattle showed that it can handle the biggest of events after acing the World Cup test, but the summer events aren't over.3 months ago
Luke Duecy
Convicted felon arrested in connection with Old Trails Fire in Spokane
Governor Bob Ferguson said federal resources are on the way to help Washington battle 17 major wildfires burning more than 260,000 acres.3 months ago
Nate Connors
Chill out during this week’s heat wave courtesy of Pierce Transit
It's become a regular service to Pierce County residents during the excessive heat bursts we often get throughout our summer season.3 months ago
Julia Dallas
Gifford Pinchot National Forest issues emergency closures for wildfire
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest has issued an emergency closure order for the High Lava Fire.3 months ago
James Lynch
Crime drops across every major category in Washington, but officials warn the full picture is more complicated
Crime declined across every major category in Washington in 2025, with sharp drops in murders, violent crime, and property crime.3 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Seattle, King County plan to reclaim nearly $160M in homelessness contracts from KCRHA
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) will survive despite calls from some Seattle and King County leaders to dissolve it.3 months ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
King County Metro to add 9 new bus routes and 3,000 additional weekly bus trips to schedule
King County Metro is adding nine new bus routes and more than 3,000 additional weekly bus trips to its schedule.3 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It was the right thing to do’: Seafair meteorologist defends decision to cancel the Blue Angels’ Saturday show
Seafair's Blue Angels show canceled due to high winds. Meteorologist explains the decision behind prioritizing safety in Seattle.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
Smoke, high temperatures prompt Seattle air quality alert
Seattle faces an air quality alert due to smoke and high temperatures, impacting sensitive individuals in the area.3 months ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Here’s where Seattle ranks for ‘happiest places to live’ in the US
We may have the Seattle Freeze, but that apparently doesn’t seem to impact Seattle being named one of the happiest places to live in the U.S.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri spotted filming around Seattle for ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri was spotted in various parts of Seattle, reportedly featuring some of the city's eateries on his show, "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."3 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Redmond teen Kristina Liutova, 16, wins Memphis Classic — First tennis player born in the 2010s to capture a WTA title
A 16-year-old from Redmond made professional tennis history on Sunday by winning the Memphis Classic — her very first Women's Tennis Association tournament.3 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘A lot of terror’: KXLY anchor recounts Spokane fire erupting yards from where he stood as he helped families evacuate
KXLY weather anchor Mark Peterson is among the thousands of residents who evacuated as three wildfires exploded in Spokane.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
‘Something out of a novel’: Undercover stings snare Colombian cocaine supplier, sentenced to 8 years in Seattle
A 65-year-old national of the Dominican Republic was sentenced to 96 months in prison for conspiracy to import cocaine and conspiracy to launder money.3 months ago
SUDHIN THANAWALA, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite
Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite.3 months ago
James Lynch
3 family members charged with draining elderly Bellevue woman’s $1M in assets
The Bellevue Police Department arrested three relatives accused of stealing more than $1 million from an elderly woman after gaining power of attorney.3 months ago
