Bill Kaczaraba
All 9 aboard military plane from Whidbey Naval Air Station that overshot runway escape injury
All nine aboard a U.S. Navy plane from Whibey Naval Air Station that overshot a runway and went into a bay in Hawaii have survived, the military said Monday.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Standoff suspect killed in Bremerton was wanted for murder
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said that the suspect was shot and killed by at least one of the law enforcement officers on the scene.3 years ago
Gary Horcher, KIRO 7 News
‘When you’re poor, you can’t recover’: Spiking crime repeatedly targets people with low income
In Pierce County, data shows crime overall is down this year, but two things stick out. Armed robberies are up 32% above average levels, and auto theft is up 34% overall.3 years ago
Feliks Banel
The Turkey Day Storm of 1983 that ruined countless dinners
A particular blustery Thanksgiving 40 years ago featured a badly-timed windstorm that wreaked havoc on electric ovens throughout Western Washington, and dashed the festive dinner plans of countless local residents.3 years ago
Briseida Holguin, KIRO 7 News
Man in Belltown bus crash that killed woman had more than 50 warrants, held on $500K bail
On Monday morning, the man accused of causing a deadly bus crash in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood faced a judge.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Smokey Bear license plates part of state’s campaign to prevent forest fires
The Department of Licensing requires a petition with 3,500 signatures before they'll consider the Smokey Bear plate.3 years ago
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News
Man who allegedly murdered Thurston County couple appears in court
A man accused of killing a missing Thurston County couple has been ordered to be held without bail.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Hospital refunds $13.4M in hospital bills charges to low-income patients
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that thousands of low-income hospital patients will get a refund for overcharged hospital bills.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Streetwear store in West Seattle victim of smash-and-grab robbery twice in 4 days
A clothing store in West Seattle was the latest victim of a smash-and-grab robbery when a van drove into their storefront early Monday morning.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Jewish community on alert after fifth Seattle synagogue receives ‘suspicious package’
Another suspicious package was found at a Seattle synagogue on Saturday night, prompting a HazMat response.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Mercer Island HS band to play in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The eyes of millions will be on the Mercer Island High School marching band this Thanksgiving as they play in the Macy's Parade.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Woman reportedly escapes after being held captive in Gig Harbor; suspect dead
A 27-year-old woman is recovering after she told police she was held captive and beaten for several days inside a Gig Harbor home.3 years ago
Associated Press
Microsoft hires 2 leading executives from company that created ChatGPT
Microsoft on Monday hired two leading executives from the company that created ChatGPT after one of them was abruptly fired by OpenAI, the startup whose chatbot kicked off the era of generative artificial intelligence.3 years ago
Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News
Teens charged in deadly carjacking outside Federal Way O’Reilly’s Auto Parts
An 18-year-old and a 19-year-old are now being charged with shooting and killing a man in Federal Way outside an O’Reilly’s auto parts store on Pacific Highway South.3 years ago
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News
‘Not in our name’: Hundreds rally at Space Needle to demand Gaza ceasefire
Hundreds rallied near the Space Needle, calling for an immediate cease-fire in the war in Gaza.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
Meth: The other drug on the streets, and how it’s becoming more dangerous
"Much more potent," Neuropsychologist Mahoney said. "The amount of meth it takes to induce psychosis is a much smaller amount than previously needed."3 years ago
Brittany Toolis, KIRO 7 News
Dog owners, workers demand accountability after ‘ticking timebomb’ doggy daycare fire
Doggy daycare workers, former Dog Resort employees, and dog owners joined forces to call on the Dog Resort’s owner to own up to what they’re calling bad practices.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Man arrested in connection with disappearance of Thurston County couple
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office said Friday they have arrested a man in connection with the murder and kidnapping of a missing couple.3 years ago
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News
Parents ‘tired of it’ after Tacoma middle school locked down 9 times for ‘Kia Boyz’
Parents at a Tacoma middle school are upset, after their kids were put on lockdowns multiple times.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Wash. food banks seeking more volunteers through the holidays
The drive runs through Dec. 31 with the goal of signing up at least 3,000 food bank volunteers for Hunger Resource Organizations across the state.3 years ago
By Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News
New footage shows ‘senseless’ bus crash that killed young woman in Belltown
A horrific accident in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood that took the life of a young woman is all caught on multiple cameras.3 years ago
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News
‘There’s no winning’: Federal Way gas station fed up after being robbed for 5th time in 2023
A Federal Way gas station owner says he is fed up after his store was robbed for the fifth time this year.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
Inflation slows, but Western Washington consumers still gasping for air
Food prices is one factor of inflation, but for Seattle, David Kong with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, explained other sectors are being just as impacted.3 years ago
