KIRO 7 News Staff
Space Needle begins four-year elevator construction project
This week the Space Needle will begin a four-year construction project to modernize their iconic golden elevators.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Another judge sides with Washington on upholding gun control legislation
For the fourth time in less than four months, a federal judge agreed with Attorney General Bob Ferguson, ruling to reject another attempt to block Washington's new law regulating firearms.3 years ago
The MyNorthwest staff
Burien City Council votes to ban camping by thin 4-3 margin
Burien's City Council passed a city camping ban during a meeting Monday. Ordinance 818 passed in a 4-3 vote and it goes into effect Nov. 1.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Wash. hospitals in capacity crisis; beds per capita worst in US
Washington has fewer beds per capita than any other state, and between one and two out of every 10 beds are taken by patients who don't need to be there.3 years ago
Micki Gamez
How health tracking apps, smart watches are selling sensitive data
Earlier this month, a report was released about modern cars invading consumers' privacy and selling data. Health-tracking apps are doing the same thing.3 years ago
Ted Buehner
Looking back on a warm and dry summer of 2023 as fall begins
The summer of 2023 in Western Washington can be summarized as warm and dry, which many would say is nearly ideal.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Seattle soccer star Megan Rapinoe takes final bow with USWNT
Megan Rapinoe, the Seattle soccer star who grew into a national sensation, said goodbye to the US national team Sunday.3 years ago
Julia Dallas, KIRO 7
New study ranks Lumen Field as one of most dangerous stadiums in US
A new study by Sportsbook Review found that the zip code surrounding Lumen Field is the second highest in local crime compared to other stadium zip codes in the US.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Fall feel across the Puget Sound, wet weather lasts till Wednesday
As Friday brings the last official day of summer, it will start to feel like fall incredibly fast with the first heavy rain of the season expected.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Seattle officer put on administrative leave after racist comments surface
SPD Chief Adrian Diaz said in a statement Friday he has taken steps to place an officer on administrative leave after racist and sexist comments surfaced.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Lynnwood man arrested for road rage shooting, released with $25,000 bond after 30 hours
A 20-year-old man who was arrested for a Lynnwood road rage shooting has posted a $25,000 bond after spending just 30 hours in jail.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Doug Baldwin looks to foster ‘connected community’ with food bank volunteers
With local food banks struggling to find volunteers and gather donations, a Seahawks legend is taking action.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Washington State Patrol asking drivers to slow down after 28 crashes in a day
The Washington State Patrol is urging drivers to slow down after several crashes that happened last week.3 years ago
Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Writers guild, Hollywood studios reach tentative deal to end strike; no actor deal yet
Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike. No deal is yet in the works for actors.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Trawl vessels caught 10 killer whales in ’23 off Alaska, federal agency says
A federal agency says one of its teams is analyzing data on 10 killer whales incidentally caught in Alaska by groundfish trawl fisheries in 2023.3 years ago
Feliks Banel
Beloved, and huge, Jantzen Beach Carousel gets a new home
A beloved Portland area landmark – a vintage carousel from the 1920s – is hitting the trail for points east.3 years ago
MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Amazon Prime Video will soon have ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them
Amazon Prime Video will include advertising during shows and movies starting early next year, joining other streaming services.3 years ago
Briseida Holguin, KIRO 7
Suspect arrested after strangling Bellevue officer, stealing police car
A Bellevue Police officer is at home recovering after being strangled by a burglary suspect early Saturday morning.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Which movies are in Washington theaters and where you should see them
To celebrate the newfound optimism between Hollywood’s writers and AMPTP, check out what’s new in theaters and on streaming this weekend.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
Pot shops remain high target for smash-and-grabs, armed robbery
Pot shops are targets of smash-and-grabs because they're, typically, cash reliant as it's illegal under federal law to buy those products with credit cards.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Pilot killed in plane crash near Arlington Municipal Airport
At least one person was killed in a small plane crash Friday near the Arlington Municipal Airport, according to authorities.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Study: Washington is second-lowest tipping state in nation
Following California and Washington, Nevada and Florida, at 18.2% and 18.3%, respectively, had the third and fourth-lowest average tipping rate.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Tacoma police warn of scammers asking for donations for Manny Ellis trial
There's a phone scam taking advantage of the public's interest surrounding the trial of the police officers charged in the death of Manny Ellis.3 years ago
