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White Center shooting...
Colleen West

3 hurt after shooter opens fire at White Center bowling alley

KING COUNTY, Wash. — A shooter is on the loose after opening fire on three people at a White Center bowling alley and casino Saturday night.
3 years ago
king county juvenile detention centers...
KTTH staff

Rantz: 4 remaining Echo Glen inmates have been captured

The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) said the four remaining inmates from the Echo Glen juvenile facility have been captured.
3 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Crew shortages force WA State Ferries to cancel nearly a dozen trips

Crew shortages forced Washington State Ferries to cancel nearly a dozen trips on one of the busiest travel days KIRO 7 has seen so far this year.
3 years ago
Woman stabbed Central District...
Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News

Woman escapes through second-story window after man allegedly stabs her in Central District

A woman escaped through a second-story window after a man allegedly stabbed her on Saturday in the Central District.
3 years ago
Paraglider Poo Poo Point...
Michael Simeona

Paraglider rescued from tree near Issaquah’s Poo Poo Point

A paraglider was rescued Friday after crashing into a tree near Issaquah's Poo Poo Point. He suffered non-life threatening injuries.
3 years ago
Tacoma rents increase...
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

Tenants protest outside city hall as Tacoma rents increase four times faster than Seattle

Experts warn that the affordability gap is narrowing, with Tacoma rents increasing four times faster than those in Seattle.
3 years ago
sea-tac wait times...
Kevin Ko, KIRO 7 News

‘Worse than Disney World’: Sea-Tac wait times go over an hour amid busy Memorial Day travel weekend

Wait times for security checkpoints at Sea-Tac reached 65 to 70 minutes on Friday, as tens of thousands of travelers descended on the airport.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

City of Seattle to phase out gas leaf blowers by 2027

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed a resolution directing all city departments to transition to electric leaf blowers no later than 2027.
3 years ago
University Place School District sexual abuse...
Kate Stone

University Place teaching assistant faces more charges of child sex abuse

New sex abuse charges have been levied in Grays Harbor County against a former University Place youth baseball coach.
3 years ago
Trailhead Director Memorial Day weekend...
Nate Connors

King Co. Metro’s Trailhead Direct available Memorial Day weekend

To keep trailhead parking lots from becoming overcrowded King County, Trailhead Direct is available over Memorial Day weekend.
3 years ago
electric unicycle federal way...
L.B. Gilbert

Electric unicycle explodes at Federal Way elementary school

An electric unicycle exploded at a Federal Way elementary school Thursday, prompting the school to shut down early and send students home.
3 years ago
folklife festival...
Frank Sumrall

Northwest Folklife Festival returns this Memorial Day weekend

The Northwest Folklife Festival returns to the Seattle Center this Memorial Day weekend featuring live music, storytelling, food, and art.
3 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff and Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

Fight over Burien homeless camp intensifies

Months-long frustrations over a homeless camp in Burien have intensified. King County’s general counsel sent a blunt warning to the city, and the city fired back.
3 years ago
seattle labor day traffic...
Ted Buehner

Pack your patience for Memorial Day weekend travel

AAA estimates over 42 million people will travel during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend – up about 7% from last year.
3 years ago
Cal Anderson Park renovation...
L.B. Gilbert

Cal Anderson Park play area closed for renovation

The Cal Anderson Park play area will be closed for a renovation project to update the aging equipment in the children's area.
3 years ago
Golden Gardens Alki Beach hours...
Bill Kaczaraba

Golden Gardens, Alki Beach parks cut hours for summer

Golden Gardens and Alki Beach will have their hours cut this summer in an effort to keep disruptive behavior to a minimum.
3 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Washington State Patrol experiencing historic staffing shortage

The Washington State Patrol is down over 200 positions and with recruiting classes getting smaller and more troopers reaching retirement age, the agency fears it could be short-staffed for years to come.
3 years ago
taco bell hepatitis...
Frank Sumrall

Multiple Taco Bells in Snohomish County struck with hepatitis A case

Snohomish County identified a case of hepatitis A after a staff member who worked at multiple Taco Bell locations within the county tested positive.
3 years ago
Seattle mail thief...
Sam Campbell

Alleged Seattle mail thief caught, authorities searching for others

Prosecutors said they have the man responsible for a series of mail thefts in South Seattle in custody, but there may be more accomplices.
3 years ago
911 calls insurance ambulance...
L.B. Gilbert

Insurance Commissioner: Companies overcharged for ambulance rides

Hundreds of people in Washington state could see refunds from health insurance companies after being overcharged for ambulance rides.
3 years ago
yarborough...
Frank Sumrall

Man found guilty in 1991 cold case murder in Federal Way

Patrick Leon Nicholas was found guilty of murder by a jury for the 1991 cold case murder of Federal Way teen Sarah Yarborough.
3 years ago
Issaquah bears...
L.B. Gilbert

Reports of bears seen wandering the streets of Issaquah

The Issaquah is now "bear country" according to a social media post on the city's website after recent reports of black bears.
3 years ago
Football...
Bill Kaczaraba

Gee Scott on the diminishing importance of kickoffs in football

NFL owners voted on Tuesday to approve a resolution that allows players to fair catch on kickoffs with the resulting possession beginning at the team's own 25-yard line.
3 years ago
fishery chinook salmon protection...
L.B. Gilbert

Non-profit petitions for Chinook salmon to receive federal protection

The Chinook salmon could be getting federal protection after a petition to get the spring-run salmon designated an endangered species.
3 years ago