Matt Markovich
Wash. bill proposes categorizing student athletes by chromosomal makeup
Eligibility for these groups would require medical documentation demonstrating a student's chromosomal makeup, without mandating a blood test.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSP defends actions during protesters’ 5-hour takeover of I-5
The tactics used caught the WSP off guard, as protesters used cars as a blockade and flooded the lanes with people through cuts in the freeway fencing.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
High winds down power lines, blocked SR 99 tunnel
Downed power lines in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood blocKED traffic in both directions on State Route 99 Tuesday morning as a wind advisory was put in place for the region.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Man stabbed at Capitol Hill Station, suspect in custody
A man was stabbed at the Capitol Hill Link light rail station Monday night, the King County Sheriff's Department reported.3 years ago
Associated Press
Microsoft’s OpenAI investment could trigger merger review
Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI could trigger a European Union merger investigation, the bloc’s executive branch said Tuesday.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Ex-Air Force special agent sentenced to 10 years for sexually abusing a minor
At the sentencing hearing Monday, U.S. District Judge Benjamin Settle said the crimes were "sadistic" and "indescribably cruel."3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
‘Kia Boy’ suspected of stealing 13 cars in two months faces slew of felony charges
The King County Prosecutor’s Office filed felony charges on Monday against an 18-year-old self-proclaimed “Kia Boy”3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
More than 300 flights canceled in two days at Sea-Tac
Thousands of Alaska Airlines passengers remain stranded after part of an aircraft blew off mid-flight.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
WA House passes bill that sets minimum age requirement for marriage at 18 years old
Before issuing a marriage license, the county auditor must ensure that each applicant submits an affidavit confirming the person is at least 18 years old.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Walla Walla firefighter found dead on-duty in station
Pleasants, a 20-year veteran of the Walla Walla Fire Department (WWFD), was recently promoted to engineer in July of last year.3 years ago
Associated Press
Airlines say they found loose parts in door panels during inspections of Boeing Max 9 jets
Federal investigators say a door panel slid up before flying off an Alaska Airlines jetliner last week.3 years ago
Micki Gamez
Drivers in mountains need to take extra precautions, be aware of citations
Some of the state's mountain passes could be closed during this week's storms and tire- and chain-restrictions will be in place on others.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Community rallies around beloved Tacoma bagel shop after co-owner killed in New Orleans
The owner of a beloved Tacoma bagel shop was shot and killed in New Orleans late last week.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Bald eagle electrocuted in power line crash, 145 residents lose power
The bird died instantly, according to wildlife personnel, while 145 customers in the area were without power early Saturday morning.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Paraplegic, Washington local living in Japan recalls ‘disconcerting’ New Year’s Day quake
A WSU Alum living and working in Japan is thankful that the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that rocked the country did not put him in danger.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Wash. voters sound off on biggest priorities for new legislative session
Washington lawmakers are gearing up for a return to Olympia Monday and voters have made it clear: they expect action on the major issues facing the state.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
A big blast of winter comes howling into Western Washington
The weather this week will be quite active, with the mountains getting more much-needed snow while the lowlands become significantly colder by the end of the week.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest and Jocelyn Noveck, The Associated Press
Golden Globes include twists, turns, a local winner, and host
A former Mountlake Terrace resident became the first Indigenous person to win a Golden Globe for best actress and a Tacoma-raised comedian hosted the show.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Door plug found after “explosive decompression” of Boeing Max 9
All Boeing 737 MAX-9s remain grounded this morning after an explosive decompression forced an Alaska flight into an emergency landing in Portland on Friday.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Space Needle lights up purple in support of Huskies’ championship game
The Space Needle was lit up purple on Sunday night in support of the Washington Huskies’ championship game against the Michigan Wolverines.3 years ago
Max Gross
Gross: Expanding coffee chain spurns Seattle to avoid rising minimum wages
Herman pointed to minimum wage standards as a major reason why it is hard for small businesses, like Woods Coffee, to operate in Seattle.3 years ago
Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News
‘My soul is this place’: The inspiring story behind Puyallup’s educator of the year
Angela Arteaga spends her days with some of the Puyallup School District’s littlest learners.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Muslim community mourns rideshare driver and ‘relentless volunteer’ who was gunned down in Edmonds
The Muslim community is mourning the loss of a rideshare driver, who was murdered in Edmonds this week.3 years ago
