Brooke Griffin, KIRO 7 News
180K people expected to move through SEA Airport to start Memorial Day weekend
On Thursday, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is expected to hit peak crowds as people travel for the holiday weekend.3 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Teenager shot on King County Metro bus in Auburn, suspect still at large
A 17-year-old boy was shot while on board a King County Metro bus Thursday night, the Auburn Police Department confirmed.3 months ago
Manda Factor
Memorial Day weekend weather: Warm, dry summer ahead as record-breaking El Niño builds in Pacific
The Pacific Northwest is on the verge of turning a corner toward a prolonged stretch of warm, dry weather, with long-range outlooks pointing to above-average temperatures.3 months ago
Paul Holden
Seattle-area Memorial Day weekend guide: Folk festival, Wild Waves, break dancing, and more!
We have hit the unofficial start of summer as Memorial Day weekend is here, and there is plenty to do in the Seattle area!3 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
‘It hasn’t gotten better’: Republican senator urges Ferguson to pause Climate Commitment Act
A state senator is calling on Washington Governor Bob Ferguson to temporarily suspend the state's Climate Commitment Act.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
Kent man sentenced to 6 years for role in Jackson Family drug trafficking conspiracy
A Kent resident who participated in a drug trafficking conspiracy while armed with firearms was sentenced Thursday to six years in prison.3 months ago
Julia Dallas
3 seriously injured in crash on SR 18 near Maple Valley
All lanes of State Route 18 (SR 18) are blocked both eastbound and westbound near Maple Valley.3 months ago
James Lynch
New video shows murder suspect in laundry room moments before UW student stabbed
The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office released video from the laundry room where Christopher Leahy allegedly killed Juniper Blessing.3 months ago
Aaron Granillo
$130 federal EV fee advances through House committee
Electric vehicle owners in Washington could soon face an additional $130 annual federal fee under a bipartisan highway bill.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
Tacoma Humane Society CEO departs after shelter dog killed poodle at city marathon
The CEO of the Tacoma Humane Society has parted ways with the organization weeks after a shelter dog killed a community member's poodle.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
WA falls to No. 40 in national hospital safety ranking as major Seattle hospitals earn ‘C’ grades
Washington landed at No. 40 out of 50 states in a new study grading hospital safety across the U.S., with 20 hospitals receiving a "C" grade.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
Longview School District Superintendent arrested for allegedly covering up sexual assault
Longview Public Schools' superintendent was arrested Thursday amid an ongoing investigation into sexual assault allegations involving students at Mark Morris.3 months ago
Charlie Harger
Seattle-area gas prices hit all-time high of $6.05 as Iran tensions rattle oil markets
Gas prices in King County climbed to an average of $6.05 a gallon, a fresh all-time high, and the rest of Washington isn't far behind.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Seattle could fix the homeownership problem if it wanted to
I read a piece on the gap between renting and buying in Seattle, and one number jumped off the page: the average mortgage payment runs about $4,500 a month.3 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Man injured in Snohomish trestle fire now accused of starting it, booked for arson
The man injured during last week's massive trestle fire in Snohomish has now been accused of starting it.3 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Mason County corrections officer arrested for possessing child sex abuse material, third WA officer arrested for child sex crimes in a week
A corrections officer in Mason County is facing charges tied to possessing child sexual abuse images, the third local law enforcement officer to be arrested for crimes related to child sex abuse in just the last week.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Former Pierce County corrections officer to spend 10 days in jail after drunkenly backing over ex-girlfriend’s head
A former Pierce County Jail corrections officer was sentenced to 10 days in jail for drunkenly backing over his ex-girlfriend's head.3 months ago
Frank Sumrall
‘Deeply troubling’: Arlington police officer accused of possessing more than 1,000 child sex abuse files
The Arlington Police Department (APD) said one of its officers has been arrested on allegations involving child pornography.3 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Fish passage project to cause 28-mile detour in Pierce and Kitsap Counties
Truck drivers will face a 28-mile detour as a fish passage project shuts down SR 3 south of Gorst for two weeks.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
Former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell named CEO of local clothing company
Former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has been named CEO of Filium, a Seattle-based sustainable clothing company.3 months ago
James Lynch
‘Somebody knows who did this’: Kent mother still seeks answers in son’s murder 24 years later
Nearly a quarter-century after 25-year-old Ashley Mendiaz was shot to death inside his Tukwila home, his family is still waiting for answers.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Kitchen appliance sold at Costco recalled after person suffers second-degree burns
Kettles sold at Costco are being recalled after a person suffered second-degree burns.3 months ago
James Lynch
FBI warns of AI-driven ‘virtual kidnappings’ that use voice cloning, fake photos to target families
The FBI is warning families about a growing scam known as AI-powered "virtual kidnapping."3 months ago
