Bill Kaczaraba and Steve Coogan
Durkan, other officials won’t be charged in case of missing text messages
No charges will be filed against ex-Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and other officials for deleting thousands of text messages during the 2020 protests.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
City of Seattle one step closer to a drug use and possession ordinance
The new law would allow the Seattle city attorney to prosecute people for possessing or using drugs in public.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
AG Ferguson files lawsuit against charity, misusing $1.2M for BIPOC communities
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is suing a Washington foundation for allegedly misusing grant funds meant to go to communities of color.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Suspect arrested in shooting of man trying to help deer cross the road
A suspicious death investigation is underway in Silverdale, with Kitsap County detectives looking into a person found by a family member dead in their home.3 years ago
Jesse Jones, KIRO 7 News
Teens get scammed online more than the elderly, says new study
Teens are seen as the savviest of internet operators. However, a new study says they are getting scammed at a higher rate than the elderly.3 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: I’m tired of graffiti, we need nightly paint truck patrols
It's time for nightly paint truck patrols up and down the breakdown lanes on I-5. Trucks equipped with night vision cameras, and side-mounted paint nozzles.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
NLRB files complaint against Amazon for unlawful confidentiality agreement
A new complaint from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB ) is accusing Amazon of requiring some corporate employees to sign an unlawful confidentiality agreement. The complaint states Amazon had required a former employee from its drone project, Amazon Prime Air, to sign an agreement that forbade discussion of information regarding Amazon, whether or not […]3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Prepping for ‘The Big One’: $15M going toward earthquake research
To help prepare, $15 million in federal funding will assist scientists in studying the northwest subduction zone.3 years ago
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Judge rules for Washington State, Oregon State; departing Pac-12 schools can’t meet
The two universities filed a complaint in a court seeking to prevent departing members from getting in the way of rebuilding the disintegrating conference.3 years ago
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Washington, US mark 22 years since 9/11 with tributes and tears
From ground zero to small towns, Americans looked back Monday on 9/11 with moments of silence, tearful words and appeals to teach younger generations about the terror attacks 22 years before.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
BB gun found at Capital High in Olympia, 2nd incident in 2 weeks
Olympia Lt. Paul Lower told KIRO Newsradio five students were questioned after a staff member saw something going on in one of the boys' bathrooms.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Evergreen Public Schools, teachers settle strike and sign contracts
After a 2-week strike, one of Washington's largest school districts restarted classes Monday morning.3 years ago
Micki Gamez
Wash. ferry’s biggest vessels starting their electrification makeover
WSF is starting the long and expensive process of electrifying their boats, with one already being taken to a shipyard for conversion.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
7 current and former UW rowers earn medals at World Rowing Championships
Seven current and former University of Washington rowers earned medals at the 2023 World Rowing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia this past week, said the UW in a news release.3 years ago
Lisa Brooks
Bonney Lake left stunned, saddened after thieves steal ‘The Ascent’ statue
Under the cover of darkness, Bonney Lake Police say somebody cut the bolts off the statue by nationally acclaimed artist Larry Anderson and hauled it away.3 years ago
Aaron Granillo
Mariners to host ‘pints for paws’ benefiting animal rescue shelters
The event is aimed at supporting dogs in eastern Washington's Okanagan County. It's an area with only a patchwork of private rescue groups3 years ago
Brittany Toolis, KIRO 7 News
Political consultant weighs in on growing Washington governor’s race
It’s no surprise the number of candidates so far is in the double digits. It’s because Governor Jay Inslee isn’t running.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Semitruck rollover that blocked all lanes of I-5 south in Tukwila cleared
A collision involving a semitruck that rolled over has blocked all lanes on Interstate 5 south in Tukwila, according to the WSDOT.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seahawks star D.K. Metcalf creates new coffee blend with Volcanica
Metcalf's connection to coffee began when ESPN Announcer Joe Tessitore mistakenly called Metcalf's first name as "Decaf" during a game.3 years ago
Jonah Oaklief, KIRO 7 News and KIRO 7 News Staff
Chehalis Police uncover drugs at Green Hill Juvenile Detention Facility
A search warrant at the Green Hill Juvenile Detention Facility in Chehalis uncovered stashes of drugs and weapons on Thursday.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Report: Jay Inslee endorses Bob Ferguson to succeed him as state’s next governor
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Saturday endorsed Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson in next year's race for governor, according to a report.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Analysis: UW one of 30 most dangerous campuses in US
Offenses involving forced sex accounted for 60.4% of the total violent crime analyzed between 2019 and 2021.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Man arrested in connection with correctional officer’s shooting death in Snohomish
A Lake Stevens man, 22, was taken into custody Friday for second-degree murder in connection with a drive-by shooting Thursday evening in Snohomish.3 years ago
