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Missing West Seattle woman...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Report: Brother says body found in Renton is Leticia Martinez-Cosman

The investigation into a missing woman last seen at a Seattle Mariners game has resulted in the recovery of an unidentified body.
3 years ago
Murder charge...
Kate Stone

Man charged with murder after argument near Nathan Hale HS

A 19-year-old man is now charged with murder for the shooting and killing of a 27-year-old man near Nathan Hale High School.
3 years ago
human remains found...
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Human remains found as investigators search for missing King County woman

Human remains were found in a wooded part of Renton, near State Route 167, but we still don’t know to whom they belong.
3 years ago
opioid lawsuit...
Lisa Brooks

City of Everett, pharmacies reach settlement in opioid addiction case

A settlement has been reached between the City of Everett and a handful of pharmacies over their connection to the opioid addiction crisis.
3 years ago
volunteer day...
Micki Gamez

Seattle mayor brings back volunteer day after successful debut

Mayor Bruce Harrell and the City of Seattle are seeking more than 3,000 volunteers to help remove graffiti, collect trash, garden, and more.
3 years ago
(KIRO 7)...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Nintendo announces first U.S. ‘Nintendo Live’ to be held in Seattle

‘Nintendo Live’ will feature live stage performances, gaming tournaments, photo ops with Mario and Luigi, and, of course, games.
3 years ago
drug...
Frank Sumrall

State Legislature battles over criminalizing drug possession

House lawmakers voted to make it a simple misdemeanor, with the amendment also changing the requirements for referring people to treatment.
3 years ago
lakewood...
Lisa Brooks

Lakewood 4 getaway driver released, former prosecutor disturbed

Darcus Allen, the man convicted of murder in the deaths of four Lakewood police officers in 2011, reached a plea deal April 12.
3 years ago
Lynnwood City Council...
L.B. Gilbert

Recall campaign: Lynnwood a ‘regional embarrassment’ due to shirtless councilmember

A recall campaign against Lynnwood City Councilmember Joshua Binda is underway after posting a shirtless picture last month.
3 years ago
wolf pack...
Frank Sumrall

Wolf pack forms in southwest WA, litter of pups expected

A male wolf wandered in southwest Washington and now has a female companion, creating the region's first wolf pack in a century.
3 years ago
puppyland...
L.B. Gilbert

WA sues Puppyland for alleged health issues, predatory loan practices

Puppyland is facing a lawsuit from Bob Ferguson for misleading customers about the health of dogs and engaging in a predatory loan practice.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

WA Uber, Lyft drivers getting paid family, medical leave benefits

For the first time in the U.S., Uber and Lyft drivers in Washington state will get Paid Family and Medical Leave.
3 years ago
Micki Gamez

National SNAP benefit reduction squeezing local food banks

SNAP benefit recipients are seeing big decreases since the COVID boost ended and that's putting pressure on local food banks to fill the gap.
3 years ago
belltown hellcat...
L.B. Gilbert

Tacoma coach allegedly produced pornography by coercing children

A 32-year-old Tacoma motocross coach was arrested and charged with coercing children into pornographic acts and taking pictures of them.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Boeing beats Airbus on deliveries for first time in five years

After taking hits over the past few years, Boeing has beaten its main rival on deliveries, according to its first-quarter earnings report.
3 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

4 firefighters sue city, claiming sexual harassment, abuse while working for Everett Fire Department

The Everett Fire Department is facing more allegations of sexual harassment and abuse.
3 years ago
Image: The Seattle skyline...
Bill Kaczaraba

Soggy Seattle may get relief with possible sunshine later this week

Soggy Seattle will stay that way through midweek, but the city may get relief soon, with the potential of sunshine and warmer weather.
3 years ago
missing plane...
L.B. Gilbert

Missing plane found near Queets, pilot believed dead on impact

A missing plane was found near Queets, Wash. 36 days after it was reported by Washington State Department of Transportation officials.
3 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

‘We see this happen over and over:’ Burning of fishing boat on Commencement Bay raises concerns

The burning of the Kodiak Enterprise has sparked concerns across Commencement Bay in Tacoma. Back in February of 2021, another ship caught fire
3 years ago
Associated Press

Concerned US states start stockpiling abortion drugs after court ruling

 A growing number of states led by Democratic governors are stockpiling doses of drugs used in medication abortions, amid fears of a court ruling
3 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Western Washington gun store owners respond to potential assault weapons ban

The Washington State Senate’s approval of House Bill 1240, legislation that would ban the sale and manufacturing of assault weapons, continues to draw interest from both sides of the aisle.
3 years ago
Seattle housing...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seniors, disabled people, veterans will get break on property taxes

It immediately raises the current threshold by 5% and ties future increases to the most recent County Median Household Income level.
3 years ago
motorcycles...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Snohomish County deputy recovers 4 motorcycles during trespassing call

The deputy looked at the motorcycles and took pictures of their VIN numbers, which showed that three of the bikes had been stolen.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Washington House passes bill to eliminate advisory votes on tax increases

The Washington state Senate just passed a bill Wednesday that would repeal advisory votes, which are votes required to be held on all tax increases.
3 years ago