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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
Wallingford fire...
Kate Stone

Man who died in Wallingford fire identified, faced arson charge in 2019

Salvatore Ragusa, 48, died from smoke inhalation and his death was ruled a suicide, according to the county medical examiner.
3 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Police are actively searching for fleeing suspect after I-5 north collision, car fire

Snohomish County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a suspect after a pursuit on I-5 north in Lynnwood ended in a collision and a car fire.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Elysian Brewing workers at Georgetown brewery vote to unionize

Workers at Elysian Brewing in South Seattle have unionized their brewery production, as 33 employees working in the brewery, packaging, quality assurance, and warehouse join Teamsters Local 117. 
3 years ago
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Jesse Jones, KIRO 7 News

Tips for parents with Back to School spending expected to be the most expensive ever

‘Back to School’ shoppers are expected to spend more than $41 billion this year, making it the most expensive back-to-school year ever.
3 years ago
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Ted Buehner

What’s the difference between Meteorological fall and Astronomical fall?

Last week, Sept. 1, marked the start of Meteorological Fall. Yes, the astronomical summer season continues until the Fall Equinox, which falls Sept. 22
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle on track to break homicide record after violent weekend

Six people are dead after a violent weekend in Seattle and the deaths push the city to already more than 50 homicides this year.
3 years ago
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Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

Despite improving inflation, more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck

Despite improving inflation numbers, a new study from Fortune found that 61% of Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck.
3 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Where Seattle ranks as a city for surviving a zombie apocalypse

The team at LawnLove has, again, completed research into determining where in the U.S. people have the best chance of surviving a zombie apocalypse.
3 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Lumen Field details more food options, new tech for Seahawks season

Fans at Seahawks games in Seattle during the NFL season will see more food options, but more ways to get back to their seats to enjoy their food quicker.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

2 children, 2 adults, dog found dead after Wallingford house fire

Authorities found two adults and two children dead after a fire destroyed a house in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood on Saturday, according to Seattle Police.
3 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Vehicle driving wrong way led to collision, major backup on I-5 south in Seattle

A multi-vehicle collision closed all lanes of Interstate 5 (I-5) south in downtown Seattle Monday morning.
3 years ago
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Brittany Toolis, KIRO 7 News

King and Snohomish Counties struggle as opioid deaths increase

The fentanyl crisis around the sound is gaining speed with no signs of slowing. Both King County and Snohomish County are seeing more people die
3 years ago
Jake Skorheim

Skorheim: The story of a ‘village idiot,’ a large-horned steer and a chop-top Ford

The tale of a 2,200-pound steer (formerly bull) riding shotgun in a chop-top crown vic and a man who refers to himself as the "village idiot."
3 years ago
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Steve Coogan

State police: 2 killed in crash near SR 16 toll plaza in Tacoma

Two people were killed in a vehicle crash on State Route 16 eastbound near the toll plaza in Tacoma Friday afternoon, according to Washington State Patrol.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Ex-Proud Boys leader from Auburn sentenced to 18 years in prison

In the 31 months since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 1,106 individuals have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the Capitol.
3 years ago
Heather Bosch

Mariners and streaming: It’s ‘ruining the fan experience’

"It really just comes down to the business economics," Rayburn said. "There's so much money being offered by these tech giants."
3 years ago
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Nate Connors

Consider alternate routes: Navigating Seattle’s Labor Day weekend traffic

There's no way to avoid it, traffic is going to be tough to navigate Labor Day weekend with a host of mega events in the area.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

WA Supreme Court: Unions can no longer block release of state workers’ contact info

The Washington State Supreme Court concluded Thursday unions can no longer block a request for a state employee's contact information.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

State record set: 21-pound mahi-mahi fish caught off Westport

The 21 pound, 48-inch-long mahi mahi was caught 42 miles off the Washington coast by angler Wade La Fontaine Aug. 25.
3 years ago
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

After years of fighting, a praying football coach returns to Bremerton sidelines

An assistant high school football coach in Bremerton who lost his job during a controversy over his public post-game prayers is back on the sideline after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
3 years ago
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Feliks Banel

Remembering Washington’s complicated first governor Isaac Stevens

Washington Territory’s first Governor Isaac Stevens was something of a 19th century archetype: a can-do guy who wasn't worried about who he had to step over.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Big Mario’s Northlake Tavern burglarized less than a day after reopening

The celebrated reopening of the former Northlake Tavern & Pizza House was short-lived after a burglary
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

SR 20 reopens as Sourdough, Blue Lake fires keep burning

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has reopened State Route 20 (SR 20), after the road has been closed due to wildfires.
3 years ago