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KIRO 7 News Staff

Bellingham church group gets stuck in Israel amid war

A group of people from Christ the King Community Church in Bellingham were stuck in Israel amid the ongoing chaos there.
3 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Some Xfinity customers lose ROOT SPORTS on eve of Kraken, Blazers seasons

Some Xfinity customers got word Tuesday they will have to pay more money per month to watch their favorite teams' games.
3 years ago
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AAMER MADHANI, TARA COPP AND DARLENE SUPERVILLE OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Biden confirms Hamas has captured U.S. citizens

President Joe Biden on Tuesday confirmed that U.S. citizens are among the hostages captured by Hamas as he condemned the militant group for the “sheer evil” of its shocking weekend assault on Israel.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Judge rules against state’s release of suspects with behavioral health problems

A Pierce County judge ruled in favor of 22 counties that filed a lawsuit against DSHS for the release of those suspected of a crime, but unable to be imprisoned due to mental health conditions.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News staff and The Associated Press

Port Angeles pharmacy first in state to announce it will start dispensing abortion pill

A Port Angeles pharmacy became the first in Washington state to publicly announce it will start dispensing mifepristone, the over-the-counter abortion pill.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Costco facing lawsuit over sharing customer data with Facebook’s owner

Costco is facing a class action lawsuit over claims it shared members’ personal data with Facebook's parent company, Meta.
3 years ago
Washington state rep: NCAA ‘like a cartel,’ needs to pay athletes
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Associated Press

UW asks court to dismiss Oregon State, Washington State’s suit against Pac-12

The University of Washington asked a court on Monday to dismiss the lawsuit brought against the Pac-12 by Oregon State and Washington State, which seeks to prevent the conference’s departing members from standing in the way of their efforts to rebuild the beleaguered league.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Virginia Mason nurses picket for more staff, better safety

Virginia Mason nurses are on the picket line Tuesday, calling for better pay, working conditions, and security.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Tukwila declares state of emergency to get support to asylum seekers

The City of Tukwila announced a state of emergency that was caused by the "growing number of asylum seekers" in the area who need assistance.
3 years ago
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Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News

‘Parents should be concerned’: Bethel school bus drivers demand change amid transportation crisis

The school year is just beginning, but already the need for bus drivers is taking a toll on students.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle minister: Mideast tensions were rising for years before Hamas strike

A local minister says that tensions were rising between Israel and Palestinian groups for a full three or four years before the strike by Hamas.
3 years ago
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Steve Coogan and Sam Campbell

Why you didn’t get an alert about Sunday evening’s earthquake

Users who signed up for earthquake alerts in the past may be wondering why one didn't pop up on their phones after Sunday evening's earthquake.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Study: ‘Seattle quite unsafe for its residents,’ Tacoma even lower

In a study by WalletHub, Seattle and Tacoma both rank near the bottom of their "Safest Cities in America" list. Seattle sits at No. 158.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

UW Ph.D. graduate among the Americans dead from Hamas attack

Hayim Katsman, Ph.D., a University of Washington (UW) graduate, was one of the Americans found dead after Hamas attacked Be'eri, Israel.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Financial expert: Costco’s 1-ounce gold bars are a ‘mug’s game’

Costco CFO Richard Galanti claimed the gold bars, sold exclusively online, are "typically gone within a few hours" of appearing on Costco’s website.
3 years ago
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Ted Buehner

Historic 1962 wind storm was the strongest in US history; another could occur

Wind gusts in the Puget Sound area from the Columbus Day storm ranged from 70 to over 100 mph. Damage from the storm was widespread.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

NB I-5 exit blocked off after 70-year-old killed in hit and run

Police are investigating a fatal hit and run in Everett, closing off the Broadway off-ramp of northbound Interstate 5.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Mystery of 200-pound bluefin tuna washed up on Orcas Island finally begins to unravel

We’re learning new information about the mysterious bluefin tuna that washed up on Orcas Island over the summer.
3 years ago
Puget Sound earthquake...
Frank Sumrall

4.3-magnitude earthquake felt across Puget Sound region

Official reports from the U.S. Geological Survey ShakeAlert are confirming a 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Puget Sound region Sunday.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Protestors clash in Kirkland over Hamas attack

A protest in Kirkland over the Hamas attack turned violent Sunday, as pro-Israel and pro-Palestine supporters clashed.
3 years ago
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Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press

Megan Rapinoe honored by team OL Reign in front of record NWSL crowd of 34,130

With her family and fiancé Sue Bird looking on, Megan Rapinoe started for the Reign in a scoreless draw against the Washington Spirit.
3 years ago
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Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

‘Thank you for treating my kids with kindness’: Loved ones remember Tacoma store owner shot, killed

Tacoma police said the robbery happened at the Little Store, on South Ainsworth Avenue in Tacoma, last Tuesday afternoon.
3 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Residents have mixed feelings over large ad on Wash. ferry

"I hate it," one Redditor posted. "It's generating dollars for the state ferry system," another wrote.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

King County awarded with $6M grant to help ex-cons re-enter workforce

Former convicts booked in King County will receive a new federal grant aiming to help connect them with re-entry and employment services.
3 years ago