Kate Stone
Activist climbs Seattle tree to stop it from being cut down for housing
An activist climbed up a red cedar in Seattle Friday to save it from the saw after the city approved plans for a six-unit residential building.3 years ago
Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News
Warning issued after West Nile virus detected in Yakima County mosquitos
Mosquitos are out in full force, and public health officials are warning people after detecting the West Nile virus in Yakima County.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputy arrested for alleged rape, assault
A recently hired Whatcom County deputy is now behind bars after being charged with rape and assault.3 years ago
Ted Buehner
What Washington’s dry weather may mean for this summer
Since the June 21st summer solstice, it has been bone dry across much of Western Washington. This summer's dry weather is even well ahead of last year's record dry summer.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
3 injured, 4 lanes blocked on I-5 North in Tacoma after crash caused by driver racing
Three people are in the hospital after a crash on Interstate 5 North caused by what police are saying was a driver "allegedly racing another car."3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
SR 520, Montlake Boulevard closures start this weekend
WSDOT is warning Seattle area drivers of closures starting Friday, July 14, affecting State Route 520 and Montlake Boulevard for the next two weeks.3 years ago
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News
Neighbors eager for action after call for condemnation of Everett motel
Neighbors say after calling for action for more than a decade, the city of Everett is finally listening.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
UW Medicine reports history making heart-liver transplant for Bellingham woman
The procedures were done together, doctors said, to prevent the extremely high likelihood the woman would reject a donor heart transplanted alone.3 years ago
Andrew Dalton and Leslie Ambriz
Hollywood actors join screenwriters in historic industry-stopping strike as contract talks collapse
Leaders of a Hollywood’s actors union voted Thursday to join screenwriters in the first joint strike in more than six decades.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Healthcare crisis declared in Kitsap County over costs, access
A healthcare crisis has been declared in Kitsap County, but it's not about a disease or virus.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
13 arrests made, 75 pounds of drugs seized at Gorge Amphitheatre show
Following the first two shows back at the Gorge Amphitheatre since a shooting at a festival last month, law enforcement officials said they seized more than $200,000 worth of drugs.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
81-year-old injured after car crashes into a Puyallup home; driver suspected of DUI
In Puyallup, an 81-year-old was struck inside their own home by a suspected DUI driver.3 years ago
Ted Buehner
Northern lights likely to illuminate Washington skies Thursday
Wednesday and Thursday nights offer a great opportunity to see the northern lights without taking a trip to Alaska or Canada.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
SR 18 near Tiger Mountain Summit now open
Both directions of Highway 18 are blocked after a major crash near the Tiger Mountain Summit.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
Killer whale home for Thanksgiving? Maybe not
Indianapolis Colts owner and philanthropist Jim Irsay is sparking hope that an endangered killer whale - taken from Puget Sound in 1970 - could be returned to her native seas by Thanksgiving.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Expansion joint repairs close 2 lanes of southbound I-5 in Seattle
The left two lanes of southbound Interstate 5 are closed through Seattle Thursday morning for crews to make repairs to an expansion joint.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Footage captured within Seattle Police precinct shows ‘appalling’ tombstone for Black man killed
SPD is coming under scrutiny after body camera footage published by The Seattle Times showed a breakroom decorated with some problematic items.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Through CiviForm, Harrell optimizes access to Seattle’s discount programs
CiviForm is an online portal designed to quickly and conveniently apply for city services, saving residents time and money.3 years ago
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News
City of Seattle has yet to fine businesses for eco-blocks meant to keep homeless away
Thursday morning, city crews began clearing out tents and RVs there. Within just hours of campers’ departures, eco-blocks took their place.3 years ago
Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News
‘It’s insane’: A year after viral TikTok trend, Kia and Hyundai thefts still at ‘ridiculous’ levels
It’s been about a year since juveniles and young adults who call themselves the “Kia Boyz” started stealing Hyundai’s and Kia’s in Western Washington.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Snohomish County dentist suspended after patient dies in his care
The dentist performed teeth extractions on an 86-year-old patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in August 2022.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
MLB All-Star Week brings $50M, 100,000 visitors to Seattle
When everything is calculated, from ticket sales from all of the events, hotels, restaurants, shopping, etc., the economic impact will be tens of millions of dollars, one official said.3 years ago
Feliks Banel
19th-century ‘Seattle Spirit’ still here, but in disguise
"Seattle Spirit" was first identified in the 1800s when the city was snubbed by Northern Pacific Railway and residents said they'd build their own railroad.3 years ago
