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Sam Campbell

King County sees uptick in highway violence this year

The Washington State Patrol says King County has had 17 shootings on its highways just this year.
3 years ago
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Heather Bosch

Seattle crowned as dog poop capital, pet owners among worst in nation

Seattle's pet parents ranked among the worst in the country, according to the website Dog Advisory Council's newest study.
3 years ago
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Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Seattle FIFA World Cup logo unveiled in anticipation for 2026

In 3 years’ time, the Emerald City will be packed with soccer fans from across the globe as the 2026 World Cup gets underway.
3 years ago
stuck in traffic...
Bill Kaczaraba

5-1-1 traveler alert number is now a thing of the past

Washington state has decided to discontinue the traveler alert 5-1-1 phone number.
3 years ago
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Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ discovered in drinking water all over Washington

Toxic “forever chemicals” discovered in drinking water all over Washington have forced several communities to find an alternative source.
3 years ago
biden seattle homelessness...
Frank Sumrall

Biden to provide federal aid for Seattle to combat homelessness

The Seattle homelessness crisis will get some help from the Biden administration to get more people into housing over the next two years.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

Seattle Kraken believe this year’s playoff run is just the beginning

Of all the victories the Seattle Kraken enjoyed in its second year – 46 in the regular season and another seven in the playoffs – the biggest was a broader win that went beyond the ice.
3 years ago
Cherry crop...
Bill Kaczaraba

Will this year’s Washington cherry crop be a winner?

After two years that were kind of off, it looks like this year's spring fruit crop will be coming up cherries in Washington state.
3 years ago
AG neglect case...
L.B. Gilbert

AG Bob Ferguson settles Google data privacy lawsuit for $40M

Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that Google will pay a $39.9 million fine in a data privacy lawsuit for misleading location tracking.
3 years ago
homeless authority dones...
Frank Sumrall

KC Homeless Authority has salaries released after Dones departs

Salaries of the highest-paid employees at King County Regional Homeless Authority (KCRHA) were released following the departure of Marc Dones.
3 years ago
Snohomish County jail fentanyl...
Bill Kaczaraba

Officials investigate how fentanyl got into Snohomish County Jail

Officials are investigating how fentanyl got into the Snohomish County Jail after seven inmates were taken to the hospital.
3 years ago
Trump lawsuit...
Bill Kaczaraba

Can Trump get sued again over sexual harassment lawsuit?

Former AG Rob McKenna said former President Donald Trump is opening himself to another lawsuit regarding his alleged sexual abuse.
3 years ago
Seattle dog poop...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Seattle named dog poop capital of the US

A recent study revealed the city of Seattle is the worst city in the United States for not cleaning up after their pooch.
3 years ago
seattle downtown ambassador...
L.B. Gilbert

Mayor Harrell renews Downtown Seattle ambassador program

The Seattle City Council has voted to renew the Metropolitan Improvement District (MID), including the Downtown Ambassador Program.
3 years ago
Woodinville armed robbery...
Sam Campbell

Search underway for suspect involved in Woodinville armed robbery  

A search is underway for a suspect who got away after an armed robbery in the heart of downtown Woodinville early Thursday.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Gov. Inslee signs new $69.2B state budget ‘out of necessity’

Governor Jay Inslee signed legislation Wednesday officially adopting a new $69.2 billion state operating budget.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News

Harry Osborne State Forest in Skagit County closed due to vandalism, garbage, safety concerns

The Harry Osborne State Forest in Skagit County is temporarily closing to vehicle access after “years of vandalism, garbage dumping, illegal camping...
3 years ago
The cover of a live recording of the Peace Arch Concert of May 18, 1952 released by the Internation...
Feliks Banel

Washington’s forgotten ‘Woodstock of the McCarthy Era’

Lindsey Swindall is a college professor in Hoboken, New Jersey, but she knows a lot about a nearly forgotten event that happened at the Canadian border in Blaine 71 years ago today.
3 years ago
inslee grant co battery...
Kate Stone

Gov. Inslee vetoes community notice for sexually violent predator relocation

Gov. Inslee vetoed part of a bill that would have required communities to receive advance notice if a sexually violent predator is relocated there.
3 years ago
Chihuly glass...
Bill Kaczaraba

Two Seattle museums named among the best in US

Trips to Discover gave the Museum of Pop Culture and Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle as some of the top tier of museums in the country.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

Three people injured after collision at Sea-Tac Airport

A collision occurred around 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Departure area of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sent three people to the hospital.
3 years ago
kitsap transit survey...
Micki Gamez

Kitsap Transit wants feedback on new Port Orchard Transit Center

Kitsap Transit wants riders to help choose a new Port Orchard Transit Center through a newly launched survey.
3 years ago
baby hot car...
Heather Bosch

Police rescue baby from hot car in Lacey

Lacey police reportedly asked for a child neglect charge for a man who left his baby in a hot car Tuesday.
3 years ago
magic mushrooms treatment...
L.B. Gilbert

WA authorizes UW study of ‘magic mushrooms’ as PTSD treatment

A new state law requires an official study on the effects of magic mushrooms before it can be offered as a widespread treatment.
3 years ago