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L.B. Gilbert

Person seen fleeing before vacant house in Seattle’s Judkins Park goes up in flames

A house fire in the Seattle neighborhood of Judkins Park broke out Tuesday morning, and a figure can be seen fleeing the area in a security camera video.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

State attorneys general go after Meta claiming platforms are harming youth

Dozens of U.S. states, including Washington, are suing Meta Platforms claiming they harm young people and contribute to the youth mental health crisis.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

First look at potential new electric Kitsap Fast Ferry unveiled

The initial design for the all-electric fast ferry for Kitsap County Transit was released by the Department of Transportation.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Boathouse in Mercer Island catches fire, burns down

Fire department crews are investigating after a massive boathouse fire on Mercer Island Monday afternoon.
3 years ago
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Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

‘They all grabbed me and threw me’: Ballard students recall one of several terrifying attacks

Several Ballard High School students have been attacked over the last month by masked suspects while walking in their neighborhoods.
3 years ago
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Ted Buehner

Mountain snow, lowland rain expected Tuesday as seasonal outlook is updated

Much cooler weather is in store this week, thanks to a significant change in the weather pattern.
3 years ago
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Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Residents express mixed emotions as Seattle’s Postman store to close ‘indefinitely’

There are mixed reactions in Seattle’s Central District to news that the Postman is closed indefinitely. But the widow of the murdered owner is giving some idea of what could happen next.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Wash. still facing drought despite season change, expected snowfall

Despite snow expecting to form in the Cascade passes starting Tuesday this week, Washington is still in a drought.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Sen. Murray reintroduces bill to establish tuition-free community, tech college

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray is reintroducing legislation to make two-year technical and community college free for eligible students.
3 years ago
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Najib Jobain, Samy Magdy, and Joseph Krauss, The Associated Press

Hamas releases two more hostages as US advises delaying ground war to allow talks on captives

Hamas released two elderly Israeli women held hostage in Gaza on Monday, as the United States expressed increasing concern that the escalating Israel-Hamas war will spark a wider conflict in the region, including attacks on American troops.
3 years ago
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Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News

WSDOT prepares for winter storm looming over Snoqualmie Pass

The Washington State Department of Transportation sent out the alert last week saying winter training was underway for highway maintenance crews and that staffing
3 years ago
Associated Press

Federal judge again rules that California’s ban on assault weapons is unconstitutional

A federal judge who previously overturned California’s three-decade-old ban on assault weapons did it again on Thursday, ruling that the state’s attempts to prohibit sales of semiautomatic guns violates the constitutional right to bear arms.
3 years ago
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Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Joint investigations launched into racial slurs during high school football game

Two school districts are investigating allegations of racial slurs during a high school football game on Bainbridge Island.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Flight from Everett diverted after off-duty pilot made ‘credible security threat’

A man is in custody facing 83 counts of attempted murder after he tried to shut down the engines of a plane flying from Everett to San Francisco Sunday evening.
3 years ago
Seattle parking...
L.B. Gilbert

SDOT adjusts parking rates around the city starting Monday

Seattlites could see their on-street parking rates change as the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) adjusts their seasonal parking rate beginning Monday.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Central District’s ‘The Postman’ closing after shooting year after death of D’Vonne Pickett Jr.

‘The Postman,’ once owned by D’Vonne Pickett, Jr., announced they are closing indefinitely, according to an Instagram post from the business.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

City of Tacoma announces immediate closure of bridge for safety concerns

The City of Tacoma announced the immediate closure of a bridge Friday as a safety measure after a recommendation from the Federal Highway Administration.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Protest concerning Middle East war blocks downtown Seattle streets

A protest concerning the war in the Middle East is blocking downtown Seattle streets on Saturday.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’: A masterful American odyssey with Wash. ties

At times an investigative mystery, at moments a romantic tale, and consistently a story about crime, this is Scorsese coming to terms with his own morality.
3 years ago
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Brittany Toolis, KIRO 7 News

Renewed pushback against possible West Seattle pickleball courts

Washington’s state sport is causing some controversy at Seattle’s Lincoln Park.  Seattle Parks and Recreation plans to convert already existing, dilapidated tennis courts into six new pickleball courts.
3 years ago
Image: OL Reign's Veronica Latsko, center, celebrates scoring a goal with Megan Rapinoe, right, and...
Steve Coogan

Rapinoe plays on! OL Reign win, advance to NWSL semifinals

Veronica Latsko scored in the 87th minute to give OL Reign a 1-0 victory over Angel City FC on Friday in Seattle in the opening round of the NWSL playoffs.
3 years ago
Frank Sumrall

Report: Amazon allowing managers to fire workers refusing to work in office

Amazon employees who still refuse to return to the office may be fired for failing to comply with the retail giant's newest guidelines.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

UW to debut purple chrome helmets for game against Arizona State

The Washington Huskies will wear purple jerseys with gold numbers and purple pants alongside the purple chrome helmet with gold facemasks and cleats.
3 years ago
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Nate Connors

Road closures this weekend affecting drivers between Seattle, Tacoma

The southbound Interstate 5 off-ramps to Mercer Street will be shut down for most of the weekend. Crews will grade and repave the new reversible express-lanes ramp.
3 years ago