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north cascades highway...
Ted Buehner

North Cascades Highway reopens, look out for maintenance

The WSDOT just finished clearing the snow off the North Cascades Highway, opening for the first time since November.
3 years ago
Car fire near I-5 closes two lanes near 188th. (WSDOT)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Right two lanes on I-5 near 188th Street cleared

Police report that the right two lanes of northbound I-5 near 188th are currently blocked causing traffic backups.
3 years ago
tacoma high school stabbing...
Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News

‘My life literally flashed before my eyes:’ Tacoma man survives after being shot in face

A Tacoma man says he is lucky to be alive after he was shot in the face in Lakewood over the weekend.
3 years ago
Facing Fentanyl...
Heather Bosch

Facing Fentanyl: Addiction in pregnancy ‘ruins multiple lives’

As 'Facing Fentanyl' continues, Heather Bosch spoke with experts who fear the epidemic will claim more young victims than any crisis before.
3 years ago
toilet...
Lisa Brooks

Mukilteo police seek suspect in case of stolen toilet go-kart

Police are on the lookout for a suspect who stole a go-kart with a toilet mounted on top last Saturday in Mukilteo.
3 years ago
Lake City fire...
L.B. Gilbert

Seattle Fire Department fights 2-alarm blaze in Lake City

The Seattle Fire Department was called to Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood Wednesday morning to fight a two-alarm fire at a vacant building.
3 years ago
Pacific Northwest heat dome 80 degree seattle...
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

‘It feels like we kind of lost spring:’ Western Washington residents prepare for May heat wave

Western Washington is gearing up for a heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach the 80s by the weekend.
3 years ago
King County Library...
Bill Kaczaraba

No more late fines on books at King County Libraries

King County Libraries have announced late fines for overdue books will end on May 9, citing the lack of revenue from the policy.
3 years ago
belltown apartment fire...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle expands protections to firefighters, first responders

The Seattle City Council is extending its legal protections to Seattle firefighters and other first responders when attending various emergencies.
3 years ago
Football...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Lincoln HS football coach on resignation: ‘I don’t give up’

Coach Aaron Hart resigned from his coaching job last Friday after leading Lincoln High School's football program for the last three years.
3 years ago
Trans...
Frank Sumrall

Minors seeking gender-affirming treatment can shelter without parent’s knowledge

The bill added one significant adjustment, requiring shelters and hosts to report a minor's intentions to seek gender-affirming care to DCYF.
3 years ago
trump...
Larry Neumeister, Jennifer Peltz, Michael R. Sisak

Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards E. Jean Carroll $5M

A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996, awarding her $5 million.
3 years ago
Lakewood plane...
L.B. Gilbert

Small plane crashes next to house in Lakewood, 2 critically injured

West Pierce Fire and Rescue responded to the scene of a float plane that crashed in Lakewood Tuesday afternoon.
3 years ago
Black Lives Matter buttons Kroger BLM...
L.B. Gilbert

Kroger settles with union on BLM button violation

A federal labor judge ruled in favor of Kroger employees' rights to wear buttons in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.
3 years ago
CID endangered...
L.B. Gilbert

Seattle’s CID placed on list of endangered places

Seattle's Chinatown-International District (CID) was named one of the country's 11 most Endangered Historic Places in 2023.
3 years ago
Murrow Awards...
Frank Sumrall

KIRO Newsradio brings home two Murrow Awards

KIRO Newsradio Anchor Aaron Granillo and host Dave Ross were honored with 2023 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards.
3 years ago
robbed...
Bill Kaczaraba

BigFoot Java coffee stands robbed in Pierce County

Two BigFoot Java coffee stands were robbed overnight Tuesday in Pierce County, just weeks after five others were targeted.
3 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
Aaron Wright, KIRO 7 News

Is it taking too long for a loved one to get the care they need at the hospital?

What can you do if you feel it’s taking too long to get your loved one the care they need at the hospital?
3 years ago
Seattle drugs Fentanyl...
Heather Bosch

Facing Fentanyl: Hear the voices of people hurting

A five-part series, "Facing Fentanyl," is set to explore where this drug is coming from, why it's so lethal, and the damage it is doing.
3 years ago
Amtrak Portland...
L.B. Gilbert

Amtrak suspends service to Portland due to landslide

A landslide in Clark County north of Vancouver caused Amtrak to cancel all trains Tuesday between Portland and Seattle.
3 years ago
Lynnwood councilmember NAACP misinformation campaign...
Lisa Brooks

Lynnwood city councilmember settles ethics complaint

The Lynnwood City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a settlement agreement with councilmember Joshua Binda.
3 years ago
The Seattle Fire Department. (Seattle City Council, Flickr)...
L.B. Gilbert

Seattle City Council working to create protections for firefighters

The Seattle City Council is considering a new bill that would give firefighters in the line of duty better protection.
3 years ago
hole...
L.B. Gilbert

West Seattle Bridge ramp reopens as crews repair hole early

Crews repaired the large hole on the SR-99 northbound on-ramp from the West Seattle Bridge early Tuesday morning.
3 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Are school threats, swatting calls costing taxpayers money? One expert believes so

Shelton View Elementary went into lockdown Monday afternoon after Bothell police say a threatening phone call was made to the school.
3 years ago