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L.B. Gilbert

Seattle City Council President endorses Lewis’ opponent in election

Seattle City Council president wants one of her current colleagues out of office, endorsing his opponent in the upcoming November general election.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Neighbors rally to stop company from cutting down Douglas Fir in Seattle

A new showdown is looming Tuesday night around the potential removal of a large tree in Seattle. A huge Douglas Fir on Northeast 90th in Maple Leaf could be cut down as soon as Thursday.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Starter home sales in Seattle drop 36%, largest of any US metro area

 A new analysis by Seattle-based Redfin is confirming what many have already suspected, it’s getting tougher for many Americans to purchase a starter home.
3 years ago
Steve Coogan

Seattle City Council passes bill to limit deactivation of app-based workers

The Seattle City Council passed legislation Tuesday that protects app-based workers who take on-demand jobs like delivering food from being deactivated from their platforms.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Boeing delays Starliner’s crewed launch until March 2024, at the earliest

Another delay has been announced for the Boeing Starliner was supposed to launch into space this summer.
3 years ago
Patriot Front...
Bill Kaczaraba

Far-right nationalists sue Seattle man for revealing identities

Five people who are members of the far-right white nationalist group Patriot Front are suing a Seattle who revealed their identities online.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Cyclists file claims against Seattle, seek improvements on ‘Missing Link’ of Burke-Gilman Trail

Ten people who crashed their bicycles on an unfinished portion of the Burke Gilman trail are making claims against the city of Seattle, setting up a possible lawsuit against the city.
3 years ago
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Frankie Katafias, KIRO 7 News

Seattle City Light voices concerns as Sourdough fire threatens infrastructure

Wildland firefighters continue to fight the flames being emitted from the Sourdough fire near Ross Lake. The fire broke out on July 29 near the Ross Lake Recreation Area.
3 years ago
Fall City (File Photo)...
L.B. Gilbert

Fall City residents experience 3.8 magnitude earthquake overnight

An earthquake rocked Fall City early Tuesday morning, followed by several aftershocks.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Mother of missing Oakley Carlson sentenced to 43 months in prison

Jordan Bowers is the mother of 5-year-old Oakly Carlson who has been missing since 2021. She recently pled guilty to identity theft and fraud. On Monday, a judge sentenced her to 43 months in prison.
3 years ago
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Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

‘This by far has been the worst thing we’ve seen’: 8 cars destroyed at Lake City small business

Eight used cars were destroyed by fire Monday morning in a secured Lake City lot. The Northeast 137th Street property is owned by local business SNS Auto.
3 years ago
A Redmond police vehicle...
Steve Coogan

Redmond police chief responds to ex-officer not being charged in 2020 shooting

A former Redmond police officer who shot and killed an unarmed woman in 2020 won't face criminal charges and the department's chief of police has responded.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Two children die on the same day of acute drug intoxication in Kent

Two children have died from acute drug intoxication in Kent, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office.
3 years ago
Snoqualmie Pass crash...
Bill Kaczaraba

All westbound lanes open on I-90 near Easton after a multi-car crash

A multi-vehicle collision has all westbound lanes blocked on I-90 at milepost 65, near Easton.
3 years ago
Blue Angels...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Blue Angels, hydros highlight big Seattle Seafair weekend

Yes, there were clouds. And yes, there were protesters. But when all was said and done, most people felt the big Seafair Festival summer weekend was a big success.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle weather a mixed bag for the week ahead

There will be some rain Monday in the metro-Seattle area, but still won't be any measurable amounts, meteorologist Ted Buehner said.
3 years ago
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Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Hundreds gather at Green Lake to honor victims of atomic bombings 78 years later

Hundreds made their way to Green Lake Park to honor the lives lost in the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki 78 years ago.
3 years ago
sourdough fire SR 20...
L.B. Gilbert

Sourdough Fire in Whatcom County burns 1,397 acres, shuts down SR 20

The Sourdough Fire has expanded significantly, growing from 534 acres to 2,933 acres Friday, before subsiding to 1,397 acres Sunday night.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Environmental and anti-violence groups protest Seafair’s star attraction

Local environmental and anti-violence groups came together with signs and chants. They told us they’re not anti-Seafair, they’re anti-Blue Angels.
3 years ago
Bellevue crime drop...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Man on Bellevue street shot by passenger in moving car

A man walking down a Bellevue street was hit by a bullet fired from a passing car early Friday.
3 years ago
Zulily Seattle...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Zulily puts Seattle headquarters on rental market

There are signs that the e-commerce platform Zulily is moving out of its Seattle-based corporate headquarters.
3 years ago
Stanwood deck collapse...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Stanwood deck collapse puts 8 in hospital

Eight people were taken to the hospital Friday evening following a deck collapse at a youth camp near Stanwood.
3 years ago
Mega Millions jackpot...
Associated Press

Mega Millions players spurned again as jackpot climbs to $1.55 billion

Another Mega Millions drawing, another night without a jackpot winner. The top prize increased to $1.55 billion for Tuesday night.
3 years ago
Veteran Bill Sterett, driver of the Miss Budweiser, pulls ahead of the Miss U.S. and Bill Muncey in...
Feliks Banel

It’s a local thing: hydroplanes echo through Seattle history

It's been a noisy summertime tradition and popular spectator sport in Seattle for decades. Old-timers say new arrivals don't get it, and they don't appreciate the heritage of a contest that's dear to locals.
3 years ago