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Image: First lady Jill Biden speaks at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle Friday...
Steve Coogan

First lady Jill Biden talks up Fred Hutch’s cancer research during Seattle visit

First lady Jill Biden made a public appearance in Seattle at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center near Lake Union Friday afternoon.
3 years ago
Associated Press

Biden deal with tribes promises $200M for Columbia River salmon reintroduction

The Biden administration has pledged over $200 million toward reintroducing salmon in the Upper Columbia River Basin in an agreement with tribes that includes a stay on litigation for 20 years.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Police: Fentanyl pills being sold for as little as 40 cents in Seattle

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, according to the CDC.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Salmonella outbreak in North Seattle linked to Vietnamese restaurant

Public Health Seattle-King County is investigating a salmonella outbreak at the CrackleMi Café in Seattle.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

New lawsuit filed in fatal 2022 Whidbey Island plane crash

A new lawsuit has been filed over 2022's floatplane crash into Whidbey Island's Mutiny Bay, following three other lawsuits that were filed in late August.
3 years ago
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Heather Bosch

Lummi Nation cancels weekend tribute to Tokitae due to ‘overwhelming week of grief’

The Lummi Nation has decided to cancel this weekend's tribute to Tokitae due to what they say is an "overwhelming week of grief."
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Credit card debt goes up in Washington, across the US

According to data released by the Federal Reserve and reported by Wallethub, the average household in Washington owes $8,463 in credit card debt.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Mayor Harrell announces vision for Seattle’s newest public safety department

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced an increase in the budget for the upcoming CARE department – the city’s new public safety initiative, Thursday morning.
3 years ago
Associated Press

Amazon unveils a ‘smarter and more conversational’ Alexa amid AI race among tech companies

Amazon has unveiled a slew of gadgets and an update to its popular voice assistant Alexa, infusing it with more generative AI features to better compete with other tech companies who’ve rolled out flashy chatbots.
3 years ago
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Sam Campbell

‘There’s no money’: Thieves break into driving school twice in last 6 months

The group of four suspects were last seen, all wearing masks, getting into a black sedan. Authorities released no further description.
3 years ago
Image: Memorial Stadium was built in 1947 in honor of Seattle Public Schools alums who died in Worl...
Bill Kaczaraba

Redevelopment of Seattle’s Memorial Stadium takes another step forward

A Seattle City Council committee unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to support the joint efforts of the Seattle Public Schools and Seattle Center to advance plans to redevelop Memorial Stadium.
3 years ago
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David Bauder, The Associated Press

Rupert Murdoch, whose creation of Fox News made him a force in American politics, is stepping down

Murdoch inherited a newspaper in Adelaide, Australia, from his father in 1952 and eventually built a news and entertainment enterprise.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle Public Utilities wants customers to voluntarily conserve water

As of Monday, September 18, the region is averaging about 149 million gallons per day (mgd) of water use.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

‘Roll up your windows’: Overturned fish truck causes stinky mess on I-5 in Marysville

All lanes of northbound I-5 through Marysville just south of SR 531 were blocked after a fish truck overturned, leaving a mess of smashed fish behind.
3 years ago
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Lisa Brooks

Seattle police chief asked to suspend officer for offensive comments

After lengthy discussion, members of Seattle's Community Police Commission have asked Police Chief Adrian Diaz to suspend officer Dan Auderer, who was heard laughing and making rude comments about a woman struck and killed by a police car in January.
3 years ago
I-5 Lakewood crash...
Bill Kaczaraba

2 Shelton men killed in accident on I-5 in Lakewood involving a van and flying tire

Two people were killed in an accident on I-5 in Lakewood involving a van and a tire on the highway this morning.
3 years ago
Seattle Seahawks run onto the field during team introductions before an NFL football game against t...
Feliks Banel

Memories of the magical 2013 Seahawks season refuse to fade

Sometimes, we can't help but look back at Seahawks history. It was a decade ago when the magical 2013 season unfolded and culminated in a Super Bowl title.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

New issue may impact opening of Sound Transit’s Eastside light rail line

Crews discovered loose and broken tiles on the South Bellevue station passenger platform, according to a spokesperson.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert and Frank Sumrall

King County homeless organization lays off one-third of its staff as pilot project expires

Known as Partnership for Zero, the goal was to get nearly everyone who was homeless in downtown Seattle off of the streets within a year.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Count out 80-degree days in Seattle as El Niño arrives

Remember those 80-degree days of summer you loved? Well, kiss those goodbye. But more nice days are coming.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

UW Medicine researcher explains new vaccine in the works to prevent opioid overdoses

The fentanyl crisis is reaching and accelerating in every community. People are dying and families are being ripped apart.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Coldplay brings Music of the Spheres tour to Seattle’s Lumen Field

Coldplay is set to take the stage following opening performances from two acts -- H.E.R. and 070 Shake.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Burien inches closer to camping ban after heated city council meeting

The Burien city council plans to vote on a camping ban at its next regular meeting on Sept. 25, which would go into effect on Nov. 1 if passed.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Rivalry football game between Gig Harbor and Peninsula High Schools turns dangerously violent

A rivalry football game between Gig Harbor and Peninsula High Schools turned dangerously violent Friday night when a late hit - a bodyslam and a punch landed Gig Harbor’s quarterback in the hospital with a broken jaw and displaced teeth.
3 years ago