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I-90 Traffic Mess...
L.B. Gilbert

Lane closures on I-90 begin as part of months long construction project

Westbound Interstate 90 drivers need to prepare for upcoming lane closures between Preston and Issaquah.
3 years ago
boat Regulations...
L.B. Gilbert

Shelter-in-place order lifted as boat fire smoke dissipates

A shelter-in-place order in Pierce County was lifted Monday morning as smoke from a Tacoma boat fire decreased.
3 years ago
Burien police officer hurt...
MyNorthwest Staff

King County deputy hurt during car chase in Burien

A King County deputy was hurt after a chase in Burien on Monday. Police say an officer tried pulling over a driver, but the man drove off.
3 years ago
tulip...
Lisa Brooks

Former University of Idaho victim’s employer honors memory with tulip

The former Skagit Valley employer of a deceased University of Idaho student came up with the idea of creating a tulip bulb mix in his honor.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

UW cherry blossoms hit full bloom after cold weather delays

You might have to be a little extra patient, UW arborists say, with a colder-than-usual spring delaying the peak bloom to early April
3 years ago
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Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Thurston County residents say ‘cell desert’ is putting their lives at risk

Residents of a Thurston County community south of Yelm say they live in a cell phone desert and it is putting their lives at risk.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

WA State Senate passes assault weapons ban, brought upon by mass shootings

On Saturday, the Washington State Senate approved legislation banning the sale of assault weapons.
3 years ago
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Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

Eastlake High School community concerned about losing school resource officers

Teachers and students at Eastlake High School in Sammamish are concerned their long-standing school resource officer program is coming to an end.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle police investigating after man found dead outside Chief Sealth International High School

A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead in the parking lot of a High School in West Seattle.
4 years ago
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Jesse Jones, KIRO 7 News

Washington State House passes bill to end 40-year exclusive real estate listing contracts

Washington is now a step closer to ending 40-year exclusive real estate listing contracts forever.
4 years ago
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Brittany Toolis, KIRO 7 News

Homebuyers struggle to find the right deal even as prices continue to drop

A new housing report by the Northwest Multiple Listing Services shows the prices of homes in several Washington counties had been on a downward trend this year.
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Can you pass KIRO Newsradio Traffic team’s driving test?

The KIRO Newsradio Traffic department put together a quick 10-question driving test to see how well your skills are when it comes to traffic safety.
4 years ago
Mifepristone...
Lisa Brooks

Mifepristone protected in Washington despite Texas judge ruling

A Texas Federal Judge ruling to block access to the abortion-inducing drug Mifepristone won't impact Washington and 17 other states.
4 years ago
Feet...
Micki Gamez

6th graders selling feet pictures online to strangers, parents unaware

According to Detective James, the pictures of feet are often used for the sexual gratification of the buyers.
4 years ago
landlord...
L.B. Gilbert

Burien landlord who stuffed bodies into suitcases sentenced for murder

A landlord accused of killing his two tenants and dumping their bodies in suitcases on Alki Beach was sentenced to 46 years in prison.
4 years ago
gender-affirming treatment...
Frank Sumrall

Doctors performing gender-affirming treatment, abortions on minors protected in WA

Doctors performing gender-affirming treatment and abortions, including operations on minors, will now be protected in WA.
4 years ago
Micki Gamez

Complaints swirl over Starbucks’ newly released olive oil latte

Starbucks launched a new line of coffee drinks. They're called the Oleato and it comes with one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
4 years ago
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Niku Kazori, KIRO 7 News

Seattle Barkery hosting dog ‘Easter B’egg hunt’

Easter egg hunts aren’t just for humans. An egg hunt for your furry friend is being held this Saturday at 10 a.m. at Magnuson Park!
4 years ago
bikini barista...
L.B. Gilbert

City of Everett pays $500K settlement over bikini barista ordinance

The City of Everett is paying out $500,000 to a former bikini barista stand after a judge ruled that a city ordinance unfairly targeted women.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Bipartisan anti-doxing bill passes state Senate

A bipartisan bill to stop doxing in Washington passed the state Senate on Thursday in what Washington House Democrats called “a significant first step in combating the rise of hate-based incidents throughout the state.”
4 years ago
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Lisa Brooks

Baby born in holding lanes waiting for Bainbridge Island ferry

Parents-to-be were waiting in the Bainbridge Ferry Terminal's holding lanes, but the baby couldn't wait for the boat.
4 years ago
Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News

Proposed assault weapons ban a point of tension for Lynnwood City Council

As the impact of Nashville’s school shooting continues to be felt across the country, a Lynnwood city councilmember is throwing his support behind a proposed state ban on assault weapons.
4 years ago
boats...
L.B. Gilbert

Lake Union arson suspect pleads not guilty to setting 50+ boats on fire

A fire broke out in a dry dock storage facility on Lake Union Wednesday morning, causing several dozen boats to go up in flames.
4 years ago
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Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News

Famous killer whale ‘Chainsaw’ returns to Salish Sea

A local celebrity killer whale has returned to the Salish Sea, the Pacific Whale Watch Association said on Thursday.
4 years ago