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jblm soldier spy china...
Frank Sumrall

Ex-JBLM soldier arrested after attempting to spy for China

Shortly after leaving the military in 2020, Joseph Daniel Schmidt allegedly tried to pass off U.S. defense information to the Chinese.
3 years ago
Marysville rollover...
Bill Kaczaraba

‘Unique situation’: Rollover crash leaves 1 dead in Marysville

One person was killed in a rollover crash on a southbound Interstate 5 offramp in Marysville early Friday morning.
3 years ago
cinerama...
Frank Sumrall and Steve Coogan

Cinerama sign taken down: What’s next for the iconic theater and sign?

The iconic Cinerama sign was taken down Thursday as the movie theater in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood continues its transition to new ownership.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Deadly bird flu found in Puget Sound harbor seal population

Some seals are being found dead around the north Puget Sound, having died from an unexpected disease: bird flu.
3 years ago
A great weekend to see the autumn foliage. (Photo: KIRO 7)...
Ted Buehner

Summer weather gets an encore in Seattle this weekend

Summer-like weather is making a comeback through this weekend. With temperatures in western Washington are expected to rise into the 70s and lower 80s
3 years ago
Providence nurses striking...
Bill Kaczaraba

‘We’re begging for help’: Nurses at Providence in Everett close to striking

Nurses at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett say they are close to striking because of working conditions and pay.
3 years ago
Bellevue restaurant shooter...
Bill Kaczaraba

Alleged shooter outside Bellevue restaurant arrested

An arrest has been made in a shooting outside a Bellevue restaurant after police used security cameras to track down the suspect.
3 years ago
pierce county woman's remains...
Frank Sumrall

Pierce County Sheriffs seek public’s help to identify woman’s remains

An excavator operator discovered human remains on a property near the lake after clearing debris and garbage on the property.
3 years ago
ramps close montlake...
Nate Connors

SR 520 bridge closed again this weekend for work on Montlake Lid

The Washington State Department of Transportation is closing both directions of the State Route 520 bridge over Lake Washington this weekend.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Two men stabbed in downtown Seattle, one in critical condition

Seattle Police were on the scene of a double stabbing in downtown Seattle early Friday morning.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

NTSB: Single part failure caused deadly seaplane crash off Whidbey Island

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have released their final report on the crash of a seaplane that killed 10 people off Whidbey Island last year.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

OL Reign celebrating Megan Rapinoe ahead of Friday’s home match

The OL Reign is celebrating Megan Rapinoe ahead of her last regular season home match on Friday.
3 years ago
Image: Ellis family attorney James Bible, third from left, speaks after Manny Ellis' sister Monet C...
Kate Stone and Steve Coogan

‘My person’: Manny Ellis’ sister takes the stand in Tacoma officers’ trial

Manuel "Manny" Ellis' sister took the stand and told a Pierce County jury about her brother and the night he died in Tacoma police custody in March 2020.
3 years ago
hometown starter kit...
Micki Gamez

The hometown starter kit: Tell us what’s needed to blend in like a local

"What should fill a gift basket for someone about to call the Emerald City home?" The Seattle Times asked its readers. 400 people quickly responded.
3 years ago
Johnaye Kendrick...
Bill Kaczaraba

Earshot Jazz Festival launches this weekend

The Earshot Jazz Festival gets underway this weekend in Seattle and continues into November.
3 years ago
seattle tourism Pike Place Market kidnapping felony...
L.B. Gilbert

Seattle mayor signs legislation aimed at boosting city’s tourism, includes hotel fee

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed legislation Wednesday looking for ways to increase Seattle tourism and help out local businesses. 
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Local nurse honored for saving life of National Guardsman after severe wreck

A Providence-Swedish nurse was hailed as a hero Thursday morning for her efforts to save a member of the Washington National Guard.
3 years ago
Qualtrics layoffs...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle-area tech layoffs continue to mount; Qualtrics to cut 14% of jobs

The tech sector in Seattle continues to shrink, with the latest being Qualtrics' elimination of about 780 jobs.
3 years ago
Associated Press

Powerball jackpot up to estimated $1.4B after no one matches all numbers

The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.4 billion after no players matched all six numbers and hit it rich Wednesday night.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

Costco is seeing a gold rush. What’s behind the demand for its 1-ounce gold bars?

 Looking for something to add to your Costco cart along with the 30 rolls of toilet paper? How about a bar of gold?
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News

‘Wet fugitive’ hides in storm drain, engages officers in ‘felony cardio’ before arrest

 A fugitive tried to hide in a storm drain before he was arrested by officers, reported the Tukwila Police Department on Wednesday.
3 years ago
Associated Press

Fears about Amazon and Microsoft cloud computing dominance trigger probe

Concerns from regulators about the dominance of Amazon and Microsoft in Britain’s cloud computing market have triggered an investigation into the competitiveness of the key industry.
3 years ago
spokane street bridge...
Chris Sullivan

W. Seattle Low Bridge to close for a week due to mechanical repairs

West Seattle is about to lose one of its two bridges to downtown. The Lower Spokane Street Bridge will close for about week, starting this weekend.
3 years ago
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy...
Bill Kaczaraba and Steve Coogan

Wash. officials react to McCarthy being ousted as House Speaker

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of his job Tuesday, a first in U.S. history. Officials in Washington shared their views of the development.
3 years ago