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substations...
L.B. Gilbert

Pierce Co. substation attacker pleads guilty to intentionally causing outages

One of the men accused of causing power outages affecting thousands in Pierce County over Christmas pleads guilty in court Friday, April 28.
3 years ago
supreme court...
L.B. Gilbert

Poll: More Washingtonians losing trust in US Supreme Court

People in Washington state appear to be losing trust in the U.S. Supreme Court according to a new Crosscut-Elway poll.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

McKenna: Assault weapons may be too ‘commonplace’ to ban

Governor Inslee signed into law a bill banning the sale of assault weapons, but Rob McKenna says they may be considered too common to ban.
3 years ago
helicopters patrolling beaches...
L.B. Gilbert

Warm weather leads to increasing need of more lifeguards

Warm weather has many looking ahead to summer -- and local parks departments are making sure they have enough lifeguards to keep people safe.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Near-perfect Northwest day ahead; Saturday glorious as well

We're going to have near-perfect Northwest weather Friday and Saturday, so you can start celebrating the weekend early.
3 years ago
election...
L.B. Gilbert

Special election results: King County Crisis Care Levy gets 56% approval

With the April Special Election coming to a close, ballots across western Washington have started to be counted.
3 years ago
Westlake Station...
Lisa Brooks

Clock removal leads to weeks of inconvenience for light rail riders

A Seattle civic improvement project over Westlake Station has turned into a weeks-long hassle for light rail riders through downtown.
3 years ago
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Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

‘It’s just been a horrible nightmare’: Search intensifies for missing Skagit County woman

The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office has been looking for 25-year-old Mikayla Standridge for almost a week.
3 years ago
Gender affirming care...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Gov. Inslee signs bills protecting gender-affirming care, abortion rights

On Thursday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed several bills aimed at protecting gender-affirming care and abortion rights.
3 years ago
A prominent Seattle instrument rental business has been devastated after thieves stole thousands of...
Kate Stone

Seattle police officer arrested for DUI in 2022 still works for SPD

Two Seattle police officers were arrested for driving drunk in Edmonds last year, according to newly-obtained court records.
3 years ago
Colorado Avalanche player...
Matt Markovich

Colorado Avalanche player involved in incident at Seattle hotel

An incident report from Seattle Police is filling some of the gaps in the disappearance of Colorado Avalanche star Valeri Nichushkin.
3 years ago
retail theft...
L.B. Gilbert

WA Attorney General starts new unit to investigate rising retail theft

Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Wednesday the creation of an Organized Retail Crime Unit in the Attorney General's Office.
3 years ago
Jan. 6...
Bill Kaczaraba

Gig Harbor man convicted in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A Gig Harbor man has been convicted in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. David Charles Rhine was convicted of four misdemeanor crimes.
3 years ago
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Brittany Toolis, KIRO 7 News

Several downtown Seattle business owners say their crime reports have been ignored by police

Crime continues to plague downtown Seattle as business owners say they are under siege from thieves and vandals.
3 years ago
Paine Field...
L.B. Gilbert

Paine Field to become research hub in search for sustainable jet fuel

A plan has been unveiled to develop a new, more sustainable, and greener form of jet fuel at Paine Field Airport.
3 years ago
Seattle drug use...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle City Attorney announces plan to criminalize drug use

The Seattle City Attorney, along with two Councilmembers will announce new legislation regarding public drug use today.
3 years ago
sr 520...
L.B. Gilbert

Westbound SR-520 reopens after accident near Montlake

All westbound lanes of State Route 520 were closed Thursday morning after an accident caused backups and long delays.
3 years ago
LGBTQ+ flyers...
L.B. Gilbert

‘Hateful and ugly’ flyers targeting LGBTQ+ people appear on Kirkland church cars

Hate-filled flyers stuck to the windshields of parishioners at two local churches recently targeted the LGBTQ+ community.
3 years ago
health care, key arena, Seattle/King County Clinic...
Micki Gamez

Free health care clinic to aid Washingtonians who can’t afford healthcare

In an effort to help patients who need basic healthcare and can't afford it, Seattle/King County clinic will open its doors to the public
3 years ago
European green crab...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

WA Fish and Wildlife: European green crab continues to cause issues

The European green crab is considered one of the most invasive species in the marine environment due to having few predators.
3 years ago
seattle public schools saferwatch...
L.B. Gilbert

Seattle Public Schools considers cuts: ‘We need to make changes’

Since 2017, enrollment has been declining for Seattle Public Schools (SPS), and officials anticipate the trend will continue.
3 years ago
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Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News

Washington’s Secretary of State speaks on protecting voter access and fighting misinformation

Washington’s newly-elected Secretary of State says a critical system for voters is under attack by critics spreading misinformation.
3 years ago
aerosmith...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Aerosmith teasing possible show in Seattle

An image of Aerosmith’s wing logo has been displayed at venues around the country, including the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, possibly teasing a tour stop in the Emerald City.
3 years ago
starbucks office...
Bill Kaczaraba

Union accuses Starbucks of unfair labor practices…again

The US labor relations board is accusing Starbucks of refusing to negotiate in good faith at more than 100 newly unionized cafes.
3 years ago