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U-District fire...
Sam Campbell

Person found dead in Seattle’s U-District building fire

An investigation is underway Monday morning after a fire at an abandoned building in Seattle's U-District.
3 years ago
Des Moines shooting...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Police say man is dead after shooting in Des Moines Safeway parking lot

Police say a man is dead following a shooting in a Safeway parking lot in Des Moines Monday night.
3 years ago
downtown...
Bill Kaczaraba

City of Seattle ‘unconstitutional’ when clearing homeless encampments

The City of Seattle has been "too broad" in defining when it can clear homeless encampments, a King County Superior Court judge ruled.
3 years ago
klickitat fire...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Klickitat County fire stretches to 50,000 acres after burning through weekend

Fire crews in Central Washington are working to protect a natural gas pipeline and solar farms east of Goldendale.
3 years ago
Taylor Swift...
Frank Sumrall

Taylor Swift in Seattle: Eras Tour breaks Lumen Field attendance record

Seattle residents and tourists made history over the weekend, as 72,171 Taylor Swift fans were in attendance at Lumen Field Saturday night.
3 years ago
Gorst road rage...
Kate Stone

Man shot in head after road rage incident in Gorst

Washington State Patrol is on the scene of a suspected road rage incident in Gorst that ended with a man shot in the head.
3 years ago
seattle seahawks training camp practices...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle Seahawks opening up nine training camp practices to fans

The Seattle Seahawks are opening nine training camp practices at the VMAC to the public, starting this Wednesday.
3 years ago
Kirkland beach shooting...
KIRO 7 News Staff

2 teens, 1 adult hurt in overnight shooting at Kirkland beach

Police are searching for a shooter who injured two teenagers and one adult at a Kirkland beach overnight Monday.
3 years ago
Chinatown city council crime...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle Chinatown-International District sees boost in pandemic relief funds

A boost for Seattle's Chinatown-International District -- as small businesses in the neighborhood will get $388,000 in pandemic relief funds.
3 years ago
BESS...
Bill Kaczaraba

Battery storage sites in King County may become more regulated

King County Councilmember Sarah Perry introduced a proposal that would establish regulations for Battery Energy Storage Sites.
3 years ago
Seattle clouds...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle rain returns: 33-day dry streak comes to an end

Seattle's getting some rain today after a 33-day dry streak.
3 years ago
Marysville lake drone...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Drone helps find body of woman who drowned in Marysville lake

A Marysville drone helped find the body of a woman who drowned in a lake near Twin Lakes Park on Sunday afternoon, according to police.
3 years ago
Capitol Hill shooting crime election unsafe democrats...
Bill Kaczaraba

Four injured, one critically in shooting at illegal street racing event in Capitol Hill

Four people were injured, and one is in critical condition after a shooting during an illegal street racing event in Capitol Hill early this morning.
3 years ago
Taylor Swift...
Brittany Toolis, KIRO 7 News

Nearly 120,000 people in SoDo for soldout Mariners and Taylor Swift

Both of SoDo’s stadiums had sold-out events. The Mariners-Blue Jays game filled T-Mobile park to capacity and Lumen Field had sold-out crowds for Taylor Swift’s Eras tour.
3 years ago
Bellevue crime drop...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Three people dead in apparent drug overdose at Bellevue apartment

Three people are dead after an apparent drug overdose in a Bellevue apartment, according to the Bellevue Police Department.
3 years ago
humane society...
Kate Stone

Pierce County Humane Society waives fees in wake of pet ‘state of emergency’

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is temporarily waiving adoption fees as they declare a "state of emergency."
3 years ago
king county vaccine mandate...
Frank Sumrall

King County considering rehiring employees fired over vaccine mandate

Councilmember Reagan Dunn claimed approximately 300 King County employees lost their jobs over failing to comply with the vaccine mandate.
3 years ago
RV camper Ravenna assault...
Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News

Ravenna neighborhood worried after assault by RV camper

A Seattle woman was assaulted right outside her own home in Seattle’s Ravenna neighborhood, allegedly by an RV camper in the area.
3 years ago
Associated Press

Mega Millions jackpot grows to $820 million

No winner for the Mega Millions top prize Friday night has sent the jackpot soaring to an estimated $820 million.
3 years ago
Alzheimer's treatment...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

UW study increases access to expensive Alzheimer’s treatment

More people will have access to a new treatment, called Lecanemab, for Alzheimer's -- thanks to a UW study that's getting underway.
3 years ago
seattle sky...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Seattle rent control legislation rejected in committee on 3-2 vote

Seattle's rent control proposal is heading to a full council vote with a "do not pass" recommendation from the committee.
3 years ago
Seattle Pharmacist...
Bill Kaczaraba

New ‘behemoths’ in healthcare changing how you get meds

The only pharmacy near Darrington is closing its doors Friday. The business said it is paying more for meds than it can sell them for.
3 years ago
barbenheimer...
MyNorthwest Video

‘Barbenheimer’ sweeping nation with both films hitting theaters this weekend

Are you ready for the Barbenheimer phenomenon? Micki Gamez joined Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien to explain why audiences are clamoring for an unusual double-feature this weekend, and which movie Margot Robbie thinks you should watch first. “I haven’t seen this much excitement for a movie since ‘Gone with the Wind’ in 1939,” Ross joked. […]
3 years ago
Taylor Swift Seattle...
Micki Gamez

Taylor Swift concerts won’t be able to shake off Seattle traffic

With major events like two Taylor Swift concerts this weekend creating gridlocked traffic in Seattle, may the odds be ever in your favor!
3 years ago