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Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News

Auburn family says they have been target of hate-fueled attacks after PRIDE displays ripped down

 For more nearly a year an Auburn family says they’ve been the target of hate-fueled attacks. At first, it was having their PRIDE flag stolen or torn down.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

Seattle mayor, city council respond to failed drug possession ordinance with new plan

Mayor Bruce Harrell appointed a 24-member work group to tackle the problem comprised of the four corners of Seattle government.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

WA Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal files for re-election

Washington state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal announced his campaign for re-election Monday.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Inflation lowest since 2021 before pivotal Federal Reserve meeting

One-year inflation expectations are down 0.3%, dropping to a 4.1% rate -- the lowest annual outlook since May 2021.
3 years ago
Everett shooting Middle School...
Frank Sumrall

2-year-old hospitalized in Everett after exposure from fentanyl

A 2-year-old was rushed to an Everett hospital Sunday after being exposed to fentanyl, Everett Police report.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Armed carjacking leads to fire along I-5 in Tacoma

An armed carjacking has three lanes of southbound I-5 blocked through Tacoma near South 72nd Street, just north of Lakewood.
3 years ago
Western Washington student unionize...
Bill Kaczaraba

Western Washington University student workers vote to unionize

Student workers at Western Washington University (WWU) are trying to start a union with a vote overwhelmingly in favor to unionize.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Redmond police arrest man for attempted kidnapping of two girls

Two girls fought off a man that tried to kidnap them Sunday night, according to Redmond Police, who have since arrested the man.
3 years ago
UW graduation speech strike...
L.B. Gilbert

US Secretary of Education cancels speech at UW graduation

The UW graduation ceremony had no commencement speech this year after the U.S. Secretary of Education canceled his appearance.
3 years ago
Paine Field to Hawaii...
Bill Kaczaraba

Aloha, Paine Field: Alaska Airlines adds new direct flight to Hawaii

Paine Field will soon have direct flights to Hawaii as Alaska Airlines will add daily nonstop service between Everett and Honolulu.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

5 Washington locations with ‘derogatory names’ renamed

The DNR has approved several proposals submitted by local tribes for geographic locations whose names have been deemed derogatory. 
3 years ago
Photo: The homeless encampment outside city hall is being moved around Burien to another home at Do...
Sam Campbell

Burien to hold council meeting on mental health, encampment

The Burien City Council is holding a meeting Monday weeks after an encampment was shuffled around the city and ended up at a city park.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Hiker missing in Olympics ‘self-rescues’ 50+ miles from last location

A hiker missing in the Olympics has been found after 'self-rescuing' at a trailhead 50 miles away from where he was last seen.
3 years ago
Puget Sound weekend crime...
Lisa Brooks

Inmate suddenly dies at Issaquah Jail

An inmate died at the Issaquah Jail Friday. The person who died was suffering from an undisclosed medical issue.
3 years ago
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Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

Tacoma shelter expected to close, 100+ kids could be back on the street

The Tacoma Rescue Mission could be in jeopardy after the director said they received a letter from Pierce County letting them know the mission would not be receiving the nearly $2.5 million in funding it was expecting.
3 years ago
Las Vegas Aces v Seattle Storm - Game Four - SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 06: Sue Bird #10 of th...
Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News

Greatest point guard in WNBA history retires jersey at Climate Pledge Arena

The Seattle Storm wasted no time deciding to raise Sue Bird’s #10 jersey into the rafters of Climate Pledge Arena.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff and Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Port of Seattle remains shut down; Consumers could feel impact

Actions led by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have shut down cargo operations at the Port of Seattle Saturday.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News

Seattle man arrested with about 10,000 files of child porn

Seattle police arrested a man Wednesday with approximately 10,000 files of child sexual abuse material, according to the Seattle Police Department.
3 years ago
Dog...
Bill Kaczaraba

Downtown Seattle Dog Days continue this afternoon

Dog Days is a new effort to bring people and their canines back downtown.
3 years ago
molly moon's ice cream northgate location...
Sam Campbell

Molly Moon’s suing City of Seattle over losses from CHOP

Local ice cream maker Molly Moon's is suing the City of Seattle for losses it claims came from CHOP in the summer of 2020.
3 years ago
UW graduation traffic...
Nate Connors

Expect traffic in U-District for UW graduation ceremony Saturday

Expect heavy traffic on State Route 520 near Montlake, I-5 towards 520, and surface streets around Husky Stadium for UW graduation.
3 years ago
carbon auction...
Frank Sumrall

WA’s second carbon auction nets $500M, gas prices could jump

Washington held its second carbon emission auction to allow gas and oil companies to bid for a limited amount of carbon emission allowances.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Kate Scott to call TV play-by-play for Seattle Seahawks preseason

Kate Scott has officially joined the Seahawks' booth as the team's newest play-by-play announcer for the preseason, replacing Curt Menefee.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

U-District bar ‘Flowers’ loses alcohol license after serving minors

Flowers in Seattle's University District can no longer serve alcohol after its liquor license was suspended.
3 years ago