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Gorge...
KIRO 7 News Staff

2 dead, 3 injured after shooting at Gorge Amphitheater campgrounds

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office reports that a shooter at the Gorge Amphitheater campground has been taken into custody.
3 years ago
Federal Way shooting...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Man turns himself in after shooting in Federal Way leaves 2 dead

A man turned himself in after a shooting Friday in Federal Way left two men dead and one in critical condition.
3 years ago
bellevue firefighters...
Lisa Brooks

All in the family: Kids join Dad as Bellevue firefighters

We don't often hear of a son and daughter following their father into the same job as firefighters, but that's what's happened in Bellevue.
3 years ago
Burien homeless crisis...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

5 Burien city leaders resign in protest over homeless crisis

Burien's fight over how to deal with its homeless crisis prompted five members of the city's planning commission to abruptly resign Friday.
3 years ago
Tacoma spider bite...
Briseida Holguin, KIRO 7 News

Tacoma man faces amputation after mysterious spider bite

On June 1, a Tacoma contractor was at a customer’s house providing an estimate on a deck when he received a mysterious spider bite.
3 years ago
Belltown shooting murder...
Bill Kaczaraba

Man accused of Belltown shooting charged with murder

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged the man police believe killed a pregnant woman in Belltown with murder.
3 years ago
T-Mobile Park...
Micki Gamez

T-Mobile Park one of the most Instagrammable

If you attend a Mariner's game and don't take a selfie, did you even go?
3 years ago
kitsap ferry one boat...
Micki Gamez

Kitsap Fast Ferry to Bremerton down to one boat

Kitsap Fast Ferry's Seattle-Bremerton dock is down to one boat -- causing an inconvenience for regular riders.
3 years ago
Lingerie refund deceptive subscription...
L.B. Gilbert

Lingerie company refunds nearly $700K for deceptive subscription service

An online lingerie apparel company must pay refunds of $695,000 for deceptively enrolling customers into a subscription service.
3 years ago
Father's Day weather...
Ted Buehner

Sorry Dads, cool damp weather expected for Father’s Day weekend

Sorry Dads. This weekend’s Father's Day weather forecast is going to be a cool and damp one across the Puget Sound region.
3 years ago
Seattle wave overnight shootings...
L.B. Gilbert

1 dead, at least 3 injured in Seattle after wave of overnight shootings

Three shootings happened in the past 24 hours in Seattle, with at least three people reported injured and one dead.
3 years ago
King County Metro bus routes...
Micki Gamez

An unexpected hard stop on 6 King County Metro bus routes

King County Metro says six bus routes will be put on hold from next Monday, June 12, through Friday, June 16.
3 years ago
UW strike agreement...
L.B. Gilbert

Striking researchers, postdocs reach tentative agreement with UW

After a week-long strike, researchers and post-doctoral workers have reached a tentative agreement with the UW.
3 years ago
scam tacoma trial...
L.B. Gilbert

Seattle to get new area code as 206 runs out of numbers

There's a new area code to look out for when you are trying to separate the transplants from the Seattle natives.
3 years ago
Seattle police tombstone...
KIRO 7 News Staff

SPD Chief Diaz: ‘More work to do’ on downtown safety after shooting that killed pregnant woman

Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz posted a video update on Thursday in response to a deadly shooting that ended with the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child earlier this week.
3 years ago
Associated Press

Amazon’s $1.7 billion deal to buy iRobot gets regulator approval

British antitrust regulators cleared Amazon’s purchase of robot vacuum maker iRobot on Friday, but the $1.7 billion deal still faces scrutiny in the United States and Europe.
3 years ago
Memorial Stadium Seattle...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle Memorial Stadium project takes big step forward

Seattle Public Schools and the City of Seattle have announced a potential partnership to rebuild Memorial Stadium.
3 years ago
Seattle graffiti...
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News and KIRO 7 News Staff

Other cities should be ‘somewhat nervous’ after ruling halting Seattle enforcement of graffiti

The City of Seattle announced that it would be halting its enforcement of property crimes related to graffiti.
3 years ago
Costco frozen fruit hepatitis...
L.B. Gilbert

Costco recalls frozen fruit brand over hepatitis concerns

Costco is recalling frozen fruit sold in multiple states, including Washington, because it may be contaminated with hepatitis A.
3 years ago
German Shepard rescued...
Bill Kaczaraba

German Shepard rescued in Ecola State Park

The U.S. Coast Guard has rescued a German Shepard who reportedly fell off a cliff in Ecola State Park in Clatsop County, OR.
3 years ago
port of seattle agreement...
Lisa Brooks

Port of Seattle reaches tentative agreement with Dock Workers Union

An agreement has been reached between the ILWU and the Pacific Maritime Association on a new contract, impacting the Port of Seattle.
3 years ago
Cars at Pike Place Market downtown Seattle foot traffic...
L.B. Gilbert

Downtown Seattle back to nearly half of pre-pandemic foot traffic

Workers are coming back to downtown Seattle according to new numbers released by the DSA, which shows that downtown is slowly recovering.
3 years ago
Seattle crows...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Beware of dive-bombing crows! Seattle gets warning from new signs during nesting season

New signs have started popping up around parts of West Seattle, warning people to beware of dive-bombing crows.
3 years ago
seattle property crimes graffiti patrols...
L.B. Gilbert

Property damage still illegal in Seattle after judge clarifies decision

While Seattle Police initially said they were not able to enforce property damage laws, a judge clarified that the law can be enforced.
3 years ago