L.B. Gilbert
Bellevue officer injured escorting VP Harris released from hospital
Bellevue Police Officer injured last month as he was escorting Vice President Kamala Harris in Seattle is expected to be released from the hospital Friday.3 years ago
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Kroger, Albertsons selling QFC brand name, over 400 stores in $1.9B deal
Kroger and Albertsons will sell more than 400 stores and other assets as they seek to clear a path for a merger with antitrust regulators.3 years ago
Micki Gamez
Seattle-Bainbridge, busiest ferry route in Wash., closes to vehicles
The route will go down to one boat service for walk-on passengers only, which means no bikes and no cars will be allowed.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Planned Seattle lot for homeless RVs could end up as pickleball complex instead
A lot where a free-safe parking area for the homeless was scheduled to be built could be converted into pickleball courts instead.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Leaders push to up minimum wage in parts of King County to $19 per hour
A group of local leaders are pushing to increase unincorporated King County’s minimum wage to nearly $19 an hour.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
UW study: Traces of illegal drugs are lingering on public transit vehicles
A new study confirms illegal drugs are being used on Pacific Northwest public transit, and traces of those drugs are sticking around in those vehicles.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Ex-coach Joe Kennedy to KTTH: Plan was to stay in Bremerton all year
Bremerton High School "just referred to this as an eight-year distraction," Joe Kennedy said to KTTH. "The First Amendment means something to me."3 years ago
Steve Coogan and Sam Campbell
Restaurant owner sues City of Tacoma for $23M over alleged police negligence
A man paralyzed from a 2022 shooting is suing the City of Tacoma and is seeking $23 million in damages, saying it occurred due to police negligence.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Endangered northern leopard frogs released back into wild
Almost 300 endangered northern leopard frogs that were raised at the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park were released into the wild at the end of August.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert and Frank Sumrall, MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle cracking down on street racing with speed enforcement cameras
The ordinance is set to kickstart plans to install speed enforcement cameras in key areas of the city of Seattle.3 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
Two teens accused in 2022 killing of Orting man and staging disappearance plead guilty
Two teens who were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at his Orting home on Sept. 1, 2022, pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to second-degree murder.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Joe Kennedy leaves Bremerton High School football coaching job after 1 game
Joe Kennedy's return to the sidelines for the Bremerton High School football team lasted just one game as he resigned from his position as assistant coach.3 years ago
Niku Kazori, KIRO 7 News
Longest running Lego exhibition in the world comes to Bellevue
If you’re a Lego fan, you’re in luck! This weekend at the Meydenbauer Center you can expect to see close to 1,000 Lego builds not just from builders from the PNW, but from all over the world!3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Seattle City Council committee approves resolution to ‘Lid I-5’
After being talked about for years, the Seattle City Council took steps with a vote Tuesday to start the process of building a 'lid' over I-5.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Victims of Wallingford fire identified as family of arson suspect
Ragusa, 48, died from smoke inhalation and his death was ruled a suicide, the medical examiner reported.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Seattle city council member blasts colleague over crime in Chinatown
Tensions appear to be at a boiling point between two Seattle city councilmembers ahead of Election Day as a community deals with a killer crime wave.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Olympia school enters lockdown after student brings gun to first day of class
Olympia Police said they got a call from administrators after they were tipped off that a student arrived on campus with a concealed handgun.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Consent decree between SPD, City of Seattle to ‘partially’ end
A federal judge ruled two outstanding issues -- officer accountability and police crowd control tactics -- will still need federal oversight.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Seattle Public Schools union reaches tentative contract on first day of school
The same day that Seattle Public School students returned to classes, the district also reached a tentative contract agreement with some of their unionized staff.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Carnation Mayor addresses Tolt Dam false alarms at Seattle City Council meeting
The City of Carnation spoke out about the false Tolt Dam evacuation alarms at Wednesday’s Seattle City Council meeting.3 years ago
Ted Buehner
Guide to safe driving for back to school season
With school resuming, that means it is time to review school safety driving skills and break summer season driving habits around schools.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Former finance director embezzled $3M from Seattle non-profits sentenced
A former finance director of two Seattle non-profits pleads guilty to embezzling more than $3 million to pay for her luxuries.3 years ago
Frankie Katafias, KIRO 7 News
Video shows frightening ride malfunction at Washington State Fair
A frightening moment at the Washington State Fair was caught on camera and posted to social media on Friday.3 years ago
