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L.B. Gilbert

Piroshky, Piroshky owner announces candidacy for Seattle City Council

The owner of the popular Piroshky, Piroshky bakery says she hopes to tackle that crime by running for Seattle City Council.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Gun violence, heatwave impacting emergency blood supplies

Bloodworks Northwest, the region's leading blood bank, is concerned that gun cases could have a significant impact on blood supplies.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

SR 512 reopen after propane truck crash at 31st Ave in Puyallup

Both directions of State Route 512 (SR 512) are closed in Puyallup after a crash with a propane truck blocking the road.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Budget shortfall means teacher layoffs at Marysville Schools

The first batch of layoff notices has gone out to Marysville teachers and the district says there may be more to come.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Heat advisory in effect in western Washington through Monday

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Heat Advisory for most of western Washington through Monday night.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Special legislative session for drug possession set for Tuesday

After the Legislature failed to pass drug possession legislation, Governor Inslee is calling them all back to a special legislative session.
3 years ago
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Heather Bosch

Facing Fentanyl: How the criminal justice system is responding

As Heather Bosch's series, "Facing Fentanyl," continues, the role of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in fighting the epidemic is examined.
3 years ago
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Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

People flock to beaches, mountain hiking trails during weekend heat wave

As temperatures inch up into the mid-80s, beaches and hiking trails across western Washington are growing crowded.
3 years ago
Alki shooting...
Bill Kaczaraba

Man killed in Alki beach shooting

A man died after he was shot in Alki beach Saturday night.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

Video: Suspected robbers smash stolen car into Burien gas station

A gas station in Burien is cleaning up again after its doors and windows were smashed in an attempted burglary.
3 years ago
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Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood hit with multiple break-ins

People living in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood tell KIRO 7 they have seen an uptick in break-ins in recent weeks.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

Seattle to pay $2.3M over ex-mayor Jenny Durkan’s deleted texts

Seattle will pay $2.3 million to settle a lawsuit that helped revealed thousands of ex-Mayor Jenny Durkan’s text messages had been deleted.
3 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Cold water remains dangerous despite Seattle heatwave

With the Seattle heatwave arriving this weekend, water holes around the Puget Sound will be filled with people wanting to jump in.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

What to give for Mother’s Day? Maybe a little peace and quiet

Wondering what to get for Mother's Day? Look no further because two mothers, Micki Gamez and Colleen O'Brien, have the secret.
3 years ago
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Graham Johnson, KIRO 7 News

King County Metro suspending 20 bus routes due to lack of drivers and mechanics

King County Metro announced on Thursday it is suspending 20 low-ridership bus routes because it doesn’t have enough drivers and mechanics.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Republican Yakima doctor announces candidacy for WA governor

Dr. Raul Garcia announced his candidacy for Washington governor Friday, becoming the first Republican candidate to enter the race.
3 years ago
tacoma city leaders...
Bill Kaczaraba

Tacoma city manager one of highest paid public officials in WA

Tacoma City Manager Elizabeth Pauli now makes more than $309,000 in 2023, after the Tacoma City Council approved her reappointment.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Washington state experiences deadliest flu season in 5 years

Flu season in Washington state was the deadliest in five years, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Microsoft layoffs impact over 150 jobs; no raises for employees

More local layoffs for Microsoft workers, as well as the announcement that full-time employees will not receive raises this year.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Missing Seattle climber presumed dead in Denali National Park

Officials say two missing climbers are believed dead as they prepared to scale a peak in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve.
3 years ago
Heather Bosch

Facing Fentanyl: People who use fentanyl find a way out

The fentanyl epidemic shows no sign of weakening. But there is a way out for people suffering from this opioid disorder.
3 years ago
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Jesse Jones, KIRO 7 News

Hidden fees for Seattle Kraken playoff tickets have fan budgets on thin ice

As the Kraken swim deeper in the playoffs, fans will swallow nasty ticket fees to see the game.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Cinerama sold to Seattle International Film Festival, scheduled to reopen later this year

SIFF Executive Director Tom Mara made the announcement the theater has been acquired by SIFF from the estate of Paul Allen.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Traffic creeps by WB SR-522 after rollover crash in Woodinville

A crash on westbound State Route 522 near 195th Friday morning caused all the lanes of SR-522 to close in Woodinville.
3 years ago