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redmond salary commission...
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Redmond City Council could get nearly six-figure pay raise

Redmond’s City Council could be in for a huge payday if a salary commission gets its way. Some people are already crying foul.
3 years ago
seattle school bus contract...
Lisa Brooks

Seattle school bus drivers authorize strike: ‘We don’t cross picket lines’

Drivers for Seattle school bus provider Zūm have only been serving since the start of the school year, but they're already going on strike.
3 years ago
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Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

‘We need to find solutions’: Local renters struggle with rising prices

United States Census Bureau data shows Seattle has once again secured the title of America’s fastest growing city.
3 years ago
Mt. Rainier death...
Nate Connors

Popular highways to Mt. Rainier reopening this Friday

There will be more ways to get to Mt. Rainier beginning this weekend, as crews reopen two highways for the summer.
3 years ago
Heather Bosch

More Americans turning to a ‘side hustle’ out of necessity

More Americans are embracing the 'side hustle' as a way to put a little extra cash in their pockets to pay their bills.
3 years ago
Seattle robbery...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle man charged with two counts of attempted robbery

Police arrested a 31-year-old man wanted for the assault and robbery of two victims in the downtown Seattle area Tuesday morning.
3 years ago
mushroom coffee...
Bill Kaczaraba

Mushroom coffee now being sold at Sea-Tac Airport

In the land of coffee, a new kind of Joe is being introduced at Sea-Tac Airport. This one is infused with apoptogenic mushrooms.
3 years ago
Seattle Seahawks dog practice field...
L.B. Gilbert

Seattle Seahawks introduce new ‘turf dog’ at VMAC

The Seattle Seahawks have a new teammate on their practice field. A new 'turf dog' named Rye is the 'Junior Wildlife Specialist' at VMAC.
3 years ago
mail...
Kate Stone

Alleged thief caught, suspected of stealing South Seattle mail

A sign at a nearby U.S. Postal Service office in Columbia City now tells residents in the “98118” zip code to pick up their mail in person.
3 years ago
fire season, wildfires Fire restrictions...
L.B. Gilbert

Fire restrictions go into effect to protect Washington communities

The U.S. Department of the Interior started their process of summer fire restrictions in an effort to protect communities across Washington.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Family of man with BB gun who was fatally shot by Tacoma officer gets $3.1M settlement

A $3.1 million settlement has been reached with the city of Tacoma in the police shooting death of Bennie Branch.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

‘What do we want? Zero emission!’: Students protest the speed of Amazon’s Climate Pledge

A group of middle and high school students and other protesters were outside Amazon’s headquarters on Tuesday
3 years ago
seattle police...
L.B. Gilbert

Seattle Police recruitment falls short as response times increase

New numbers show that the Seattle Police Department isn't hiring as many officers as it had planned, despite recruitment efforts.
3 years ago
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Brittany Toolis, KIRO 7 News

‘The backs of his shoes were gone’: King County deputy saves man from burning car

A man was pulled from a burning car by a King County deputy who happened to be in the right place at the right time.
3 years ago
redmond salary commission...
L.B. Gilbert

Redmond mayor disbands city council salary commission

Redmond Mayor Angela Birney originally disbanded a citizens’ salary commission after it proposed an increase to a six-figure salary.
3 years ago
CDC Papa Murphy's...
Associated Press

CDC: Salmonella outbreak linked to Papa Murphy’s cookie dough

The CDC is investigating reports of salmonella infections in Washington that may have come from raw cookie dough sold at Papa Murphy's.
3 years ago
Image: A Washington State Patrol vehicle...
Heather Bosch

Gun violence rising on Washington state highways

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is warning residents about the rise in gun violence on Washington state highways.
3 years ago
Lynwood shooting...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Argument outside Lynnwood hotel leads to double shooting with 1 dead

An investigation is underway into a fatal shooting stemming from an argument outside a Lynnwood hotel that may have involved an attempted car theft.
3 years ago
allergy season worse...
L.B. Gilbert

UW Medicine: Climate change causing longer allergy seasons

Research indicates climate change is making allergies worse, with experts saying allergy season is starting earlier with pollen increasing.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Remembering the Skagit River Bridge collapse, 10 years later

On May 23, 2013, the Skagit River Bridge collapsed when a truck carrying an oversize load struck the overhead support beams, causing it to crumble
3 years ago
Sound Transit security...
Nate Connors

Sound Transit increases Link light rail security by 300 guards

Sound Transit says it's adding 300 security workers to ensure rider safety, which will help with safety issues.
3 years ago
Seattle homeless encampment shooting...
Bill Kaczaraba

Man dies after shooting at Seattle homeless encampment

A man was killed after a shooting at a homeless encampment Tuesday morning in north Seattle. Suspects are unknown at this time.
3 years ago
crash i-405 backup...
L.B. Gilbert

Crash on SB I-405 causes backup extending through Bellevue

A backup on southbound Interstate 405 stretched from 44th Street all the way through Bellevue to the Interstate 90 interchange.
3 years ago
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Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

‘I don’t feel safe’: Victims speak out as PLU groping suspect makes first appearance in court

The man accused of breaking into multiple dorm rooms at Pacific Lutheran University over Mother’s Day Weekend has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
3 years ago