Heather Bosch
Student loan payments will come due soon as grace period is set to end
After more than three years, the COVID-19 pandemic grace period for student loans is ending soon. A new survey sheds light on how Americans feel about the loans.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Multi-car collision causes heavy delays on I-5 near Shoreline
A multi-car collision that left multiple vehicles overturned on Northbound I-5 at State Route 104 is blocking multiple lanes in Shoreline.3 years ago
Lisa Brooks
Fire closure of North Cascades Highway is hurting local businesses
The Sourdough Fire has burned 2,953 acres and is 11% contained. The new fire, the Blue Lake Fire, is burning on the other side of State Route 20.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Ex-AG McKenna: Trump Georgia trial will be ‘long process,’ maybe years
Rob McKenna explained there are 41 separate charges against dozens of defendants and other so-called unindicted co-conspirators.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Washington’s scorching weather causes lahar on Mt. Rainier
Lahar is a term for a hot or cold mixture of water and rock fragments that flows down the slopes of a volcano and typically enters a river valley.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
3 teens, including a 13-year-old, arrested after police chase on I-5 in Tacoma
Three teens are in custody in Tacoma this morning after allegedly robbing two stores and leading police on a chase on Interstate 5.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle loses title of least air-conditioned city after recent record-breaking summers
For the first time, more than 50% of residents in Seattle are using air conditioning (A/C) as their primary way to cool down.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
City of Burien eyes partnership with private group to help with encampment sweeps
"If King County doesn't adjust their strategic plan, they're going to find this is going to be worse five years from now," Kristine Moreland said.3 years ago
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News
Travelers conflicted as Hawaiian Tourism Authority now encouraging trips to Maui
There’s confusion tonight for those with travel plans to Maui as the Hawaiian city works to recover from historically deadly wildfires.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
City of Kent files lawsuit to declare Phoenix Court Apartments public nuisance
The City of Kent has filed a lawsuit in King County Superior Court to declare the Phoenix Court Apartments a public nuisance and seek an injunction.3 years ago
Micki Gamez
Bullet Train from Portland to Vancouver comes at a high price for the planning stages
A high-speed bullet train comes at a hefty price, but is it something Washingtonians really want?3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Bellevue police rescue 15-year-old sex trafficking victim, suspect arrested
After rescuing a 15-year-old girl from a sex trafficking operation in July, Bellevue police arrested a Maple Valley man following a three-hour standoff.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Evacuation orders lifted in Lakewood after major fire at Fort Steilacoom Park
People in several dozen homes and at Pierce College who were advised to stay away from those buildings because of a brush fire in Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood can return home,3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
$50 million project on 196th Street in Lynnwood now complete
A 1-mile stretch of 196th Street in Lynnwood has now been revamped and the newly-designed boulevard is open to traffic.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
AG Ferguson sues O’Reilly Auto Parts over alleged pregnant employee discrimination
The lawsuit asserted that it is the company's practice to unlawfully refuse pregnant workers reasonable workplace accommodations.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Alaska Airlines flight attendants picket for fair wages in SeaTac
Signs with slogans like "First in Passenger Satisfaction and Sixth in Pay" and "Pay Us or Chaos" were seen being carried by the group.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Funds, partnership with Cinerama passes King County Council
Legislation for the City of Seattle to partner with the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) and support the purchase and operation of the historic Cinerama theater passed a key committee vote Wednesday.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Police charge 18-year-old suspect with murder in SoDo rideshare shooting
Seattle police arrested an 18-year-old woman for her alleged involvement in a deadly carjacking in the SoDo neighborhood.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle City Council approves increase of EV stations with state goals on the horizon
The legislation will now allow City Light to lease private property to install and operate city-owned public EV charging stations.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Vice President Harris visits Seattle, discusses climate crisis, economy
Vice President Kamala Harris returned to Seattle Tuesday and spoke about the climate crisis and the economy and what the Biden administration is doing to combat both.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Dolly Parton visits Tacoma to celebrate state launch of ‘Imagination Library’ program
Legendary singer Dolly Parton paid a special visit to Tacoma Tuesday to celebrate the statewide launch of her "Imagination Library" program.3 years ago
Andrea Smardon
‘Stranger Becomes Neighbor’: Separated from parents, Afghan refugees land in Utah in the dark
The stranger escorted the three girls into a dark, cold apartment in a country they only knew through television shows.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Fire at water treatment plant that shot 60 feet underground has been put out
A fire and hazardous materials response team is at the Brightwater Treatment plant along State Route 99 between Woodinville and Maltby.3 years ago
