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Lake Stevens alligator...
Jonah Oaklief, KIRO 7 News

8-foot alligator among reptiles killed in Lake Stevens house fire

A Lake Stevens house fire early Friday morning has killed an eight-foot alligator along with other reptiles.
3 years ago
Lakewood mobile home fire...
KIRO 7 News Staff

2 men dead, 9 mobile homes destroyed in Lakewood fire

Seven mobile homes caught fire as crews with West Pierce Fire & Rescue worked a large brush fire in Lakewood Friday afternoon.
3 years ago
seattle police contract...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle City Council to hold public hearing ahead of police contract negotiations

The meeting for a new Seattle Police contract will be on August 8 at 5:30 pm inside Council Chambers at Seattle City Hall.
3 years ago
sound transit trees...
Micki Gamez

Community fights Sound Transit’s plan to remove hundreds of trees

More than 400 trees in Lake Forest Park are on the chopping block if Sound Transit's design of a new bus route moves forward.
3 years ago
taylor swift food bank donation...
Frank Sumrall

Taylor Swift makes significant donation to food bank during Seattle Eras Tour

Taylor Swift made a significant donation to a local food bank during her two-night stand at Lumen Field for her Eras Tour.
3 years ago
seattle hot weather...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle weather a mixed bag over Seafair weekend

Seattle-area weather may not be perfect for Seafair weekend, but it (hopefully) shouldn't hamper your plans to watch the Blue Angels.
3 years ago
Funko...
Bill Kaczaraba

New funk at Funko: Q2 earnings take a big hit

Funko-A shares have lost about 32.7% since the beginning of the year. Shares dropped 7% in after-market trading.
3 years ago
tacoma fire...
L.B. Gilbert

Fire destroys 3 buildings, 2 firefighters hurt in Tacoma Stadium District

Fire crews in Tacoma are working to find out what sparked a vacant building in the Stadium District to catch fire.
3 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
Jesse Jones, KIRO 7 News

Homeowners face $32,000 lawsuit from Pierce County over homeless camps on their properties

Pierce County is suing Golden Oak homeowners for $32,000 as they struggle to clean up homeless encampments on the shaded parts of their property.
3 years ago
Associated Press

Suspect in Idaho student stabbings says he was out for a solo drive around the time of the slayings

The man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death late last year was on a long drive by himself around the time of the deaths, his defense attorneys wrote in new court documents filed this week.
3 years ago
seafair blue angels...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle Seafair Festival 2023: When to watch Blue Angels, Hydros

Around these parts, the Seattle Seafair Festival is thought of as a peak of summer. The weather could not cooperate more.
3 years ago
suspicious materials election officials...
L.B. Gilbert

Suspicious materials, including fentanyl, mailed to King, Okanogan election officials

Suspicious letters sent to election officials in King and Okanogan counties have triggered a state investigation.
3 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

North Seattle collision leaves man in wheelchair trapped under car

Wednesday evening a 37-year-old man in a wheelchair was trapped under a car after being hit on Aurora Avenue.
3 years ago
organized retail theft bill...
Frank Sumrall

Rep. Schrier sponsoring bill cracking down on organized retail theft

Washington Congresswoman Kim Schrier is taking aim at organized retail theft with a new bill she co-sponsored this week.
3 years ago
Image: Sound Transit SoDo Station...
James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio

Authorities investigating two violent attacks on Link light rail

The King County Sheriff's office and Sound Transit Authority are investigating two violent attacks that happened on Link light rail trains.
3 years ago
juveniles high-speed pursuit...
Frank Sumrall

Rainier Beach residents rally for safety after mass shooting

Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz attended a community meeting in the Rainier Beach area about safety following last Friday's mass shooting.
3 years ago
cancel apple cup...
Bill Kaczaraba and Heather Bosch

Apple Cup, other UW football traditions at stake in conference discussions

The Pac-12 -- and the Apple Cup -- could be at stake if the University of Washington moves to the Big Ten Conference.
3 years ago
Jayapal...
Bill Kaczaraba

Jayapal spent $45,000 on home security since the beginning of the year

U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) spent over $45,000 this year on home security using campaign donations, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC) records. Because of the changing political climate, the FEC allows donations to be used for security. “I’ve had threats against my life, including a man showing up with a gun at my door, […]
3 years ago
seattle starter home...
Heather Bosch

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

An analysis by Seattle-based Redfin confirms that it's getting tougher for many Americans to purchase a starter home.
3 years ago
I-5 express lane...
Bill Kaczaraba

I-5 express lanes in Seattle open after tough morning commute

An accident closed all but one express lane Thursday morning at Stewart Street in downtown Seattle, according to WSDOT.
3 years ago
fire i-5 seattle...
Heather Bosch

Fire alongside I-5 in Seattle continues trend amid dry weather

Seattle firefighters drenched a smoky brush fire along Interstate 5 near Stewart Street and Eastlake Avenue in Seattle Thursday morning.
3 years ago
Everett motel condemn...
L.B. Gilbert

Everett City Council votes to condemn motel despite community pushback

The Everett City Council has decided in a 5-1 vote to condemn a “long-time troubled” motel known as a magnet for drugs and crime.
3 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

‘I want to see a more humane response’: 43% of Seattle homeless sweeps given no notice, no help

Dozens of protestors rallied Tuesday afternoon at the steps of Seattle City Hall. The newfound coalition, ‘Services Not Sweeps’ is calling on the Mayor’s Office to ban encampment sweeps in extreme weather
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Over $200k in damage after 9 cars catch fire in Lynnwood apartment parking lot

Nine cars caught on fire Wednesday morning in the parking lot of a Lynnwood apartment complex, according to South Snohomish Fire and Rescue.
3 years ago