Bill Kaczaraba
Starbucks gives out new benefits, leaves out union employees
Starbucks said it will improve pay and benefits for most hourly workers in the U.S. starting Jan. 1.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge on Seattle’s waterfront will not open on time
Due to harsh weather over the weekend and some technical challenges, the Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge on Seattle's waterfront may not open until the end of the week.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Another suspicious package found at Seattle synagogue
Another hazmat call at a Seattle Synagogue leaves a Jewish community in North Seattle on edge.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Find your closest ballot drop box in King, Snohomish, Pierce Counties
The drop boxes are open 24 hours and will remain open until 8 p.m. Nov. 8. For the full list sorted by county, check below for your closest drop box.3 years ago
James Lynch
Voter turnout expected to be low in important Wash. election
Despite ballots packed with important races and initiatives, only 20% of registered voters will cast ballots.3 years ago
Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News
Skagit County exotic animal sanctuary facing closure, over half of animals may be put down
A beloved animal sanctuary in Skagit County is on the verge of closing next month. ‘Because We Matter Exotic Animal Sanctuary’ has been around for more than two decades and because of a permitting issue and a lawsuit filed by a neighbor, more than a hundred animals may be without a home or be euthanized.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Campaign contributions in Seattle City Council races show varied support
Candidates across seven races for Seattle City Council report diverse contributions, with District 7's Bob Kettle leading the pack3 years ago
James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio
Green River homeless encampment in King County being removed
It was largely ignored during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the county said the camp and its safety concerns can no longer be ignored.3 years ago
KIRO 7 NEWS STAFF
Suspect in fatal White Center Metro bus shooting turns himself in
Miguel Rivera Dominquez, the man wanted in the fatal shooting of a man aboard a King County Metro bus in White Center, has turned himself in, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
After botched appendix surgery, man sues UW Medicine for removing wrong organ
A local man is fighting for his life after an allegedly botched surgery; now he's suing the doctor from the University of Washington Medicine and the state.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Future of Seattle politics at stake in Tuesday election
Tomorrow's vote will change the face of Seattle politics and could provide much-needed housing for the homeless, but at a cost.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Protesters block Port of Tacoma trying to delay military vessel headed to Israel
Right now, pro-Palestinian protestors are at the Port of Tacoma, attempting to block what they believe is a boat loaded with weapons and military equipment heading to the Middle East.3 years ago
Ted Buehner
Like measuring the rain, hail, and snow? Report volunteers needed
A program called CoCoRaHS or Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network is where volunteers work together to measure precipitation across the nation.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Edmonds-Kingston route on 1-boat service as ferry woes continue
On Monday, the Edmonds-Kingston ferry route will be running on only one boat and that means riders should plan on longer than normal wait times.3 years ago
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News
Suspect in Tacoma bar shooting that killed 2, hurt 3 others in custody
A suspect is in custody after a deadly overnight shooting at a South Sound bar that killed two people.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Over a thousand without power in western Washington
Thousands are without power in western Washington as of Sunday at 1 p.m.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man shot during youth league football game in Everett
According to officers, the shooting happened around the parking lot of the stadium between two men that knew each other.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Pedestrian killed after bus crashes into Belltown building
The Seattle Fire Department posted about the crash at 5th Avenue and Battery Street on Saturday around 3:45 p.m.3 years ago
Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News
Passengers suing airline after off-duty pilot allegedly tried to shut down engines on Everett flight
Officials said it was 44-year-old Joseph Emerson, who was sitting in the jump seat in the cockpit who allegedly tried to cut the engines.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
One person evaluated after synagogue evacuated in South Seattle for hazmat response
Crews with the Seattle Fire Department evacuated a synagogue in South Seattle after a report of a possible hazardous substance.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Burien Police, led by K9 Quinn, seize county’s largest-ever fentanyl powder bust
"According to the DEA’s calculations, this amount of fentanyl powder has the potential to kill 10 million people," Burien police stated.3 years ago
Luke Duecy, KIRO Newsradio
Video: Seattle protesters want the Israel-Hamas war to stop
As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, protesters demonstrated outside the federal courthouse in downtown Seattle Friday.3 years ago
Ted Buehner
Turn back your clocks again for end of daylight saving time
Yes, it is time for us to change from Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), effective at 2 a.m. early Sunday morning.3 years ago
