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roads...
Kate Stone

More rudeness on the roads for drivers in the Pacific Northwest

In Seattle, 53% of drivers saw a nice gesture in 2018, but only 40% said they saw kindness at least five times per month in 2023.
4 years ago
stolen goods...
Colleen West, KIRO 7 News

Man with cartful of stolen goods walks out of Lacey Target store to find officer outside

A man is in jail after he was found with a stolen car containing stolen merchandise over the weekend, according to Lacey Police.
4 years ago
Federal Way gun buyback...
Frank Sumrall

Federal Way gun buyback program stirs debate in its effectiveness

This trend is reaching national levels, as gun buyback events in Texas and Wisconsin late last year netted approximately 1,350 guns in total.
4 years ago
Fauntleroy sinkhole...
Kate Stone

Sinkhole causing delays at Fauntleroy ferry terminal

A sinkhole at the Fauntleroy ferry terminal is causing a major slowdown for drivers on Vashon Island Monday.
4 years ago
chateau ste. michelle...
Frank Sumrall

Chateau Ste. Michelle announces 2023 Summer Concert Series lineup

The lineup for Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery's 2023 Summer Concert Series is here with tickets set to go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, April 3.
4 years ago
Colchuck Peak avalanche...
L.B. Gilbert

Report tells story of ‘traumatic fall’ after fatal Colchuck avalanche

The fatal avalanche in late February was especially deadly due to "the extremely steep, sustained nature of the terrain." 
4 years ago
car...
L.B. Gilbert

Seattle police search for car in connection to Lyft driver’s murder

Seattle Police are asking for the public's help identifying a car they believe is connected to the killing of a Lyft driver in Belltown.
4 years ago
Image: Parked cars in downtown Seattle...
L.B. Gilbert

On-street parking rates increase across Seattle this spring

Starting Monday, some neighborhoods in Seattle will see on-street parking rates increase with SDOT's regular seasonal update.
4 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Memorial Garden next to Lake City Bus Stop 4 years after shooting spree

The tragic shooting spree that killed two men in 2019 still weighs heavy on the minds of many in the Lake City neighborhood in Seattle.
4 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
Theresa Robinson, KIRO 7 News

Hundreds participate in Seattle Big Climb to raise money for blood cancer research

Since it started in 1987, the Seattle Big Climb has raised over $26 million in funding for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
4 years ago
Amazon...
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

‘They don’t care about our safety:’ Kentucky Amazon workers fly to Seattle to protest

Kentucky Amazon workers determined to unionize flew into Seattle for a protest outside The Spheres in South Lake Union.
4 years ago
Lakewood Police...
Lisa Brooks

Suspect arrested after infant grazed by bullet in Lakewood

An infant was grazed by a bullet and hit by broken glass after a shooting Friday night in Lakewood. There is no information on a suspect.
4 years ago
Dan Rocha...
Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News

Community honors fallen Everett police officer Dan Rocha one year after line-of-duty death

Online tributes continue to pour in on the one-year anniversary after the death of Everett police officer Dan Rocha.
4 years ago
Tacoma homicide...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Homicide detectives investigating after man found dead in Tacoma

Homicide detectives are investigating after a man's body was found dead Saturday morning along South Tacoma Way.
4 years ago
Narasimhan...
Bill Kaczaraba

Starbucks CEO Narasimhan plans to ‘reinvent’ the company

Starbucks new CEO Laxman Narasimhan held his first shareholder meeting Thursday and offered proposals to reinvent the company.
4 years ago
(KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Aurora borealis captured in night skies across Washington

Although the aurora was hidden behind clouds, parts of the region were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the display.
4 years ago
Image: A Washington State Patrol vehicle...
Frank Sumrall

10-month-old girl found after being abducted near Des Moines area

Washington State Patrol (WSP) searched and found a 10-month-old Gihanna Smith, who was allegedly abducted.
4 years ago
Borracchini...
Frank Sumrall

Remo Borracchini, owner of beloved 100-year-old bakery, dies at 92

But, like many other local community establishments, Borracchini’s had to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 years ago
seattle humane...
Nicole Jennings

Pet surrenders up at Seattle Humane, not likely to slow down

The number of pets being surrendered at Seattle Humane is on the rise. Many people can no longer afford to keep their dogs and cats.
4 years ago
seattle accidents...
Chris Sullivan

Police reporting requirements change for injury accidents

The legislature has changed the reporting requirements for injury accidents for when police must report drivers to the Department of Licensing.
4 years ago
(Photo from Pierce County Sheriff's Department)...
L.B. Gilbert

‘Shots fired’ after Pierce Co. deputies follow man allegedly holding grenade

A man holding a grenade was confronted by a group of Pierce County Sheriff's deputies Friday afternoon in Midland.
4 years ago
Image: San Juan Island can be seen from the marina at Friday Harbor, which is also on San Juan Isla...
L.B. Gilbert

Mine fined over $50K for polluting San Juan Island water

A mine owner on San Juan Island is being fined $53,000 for five years worth of documented violations of polluting water on the island.
4 years ago
sound transit...
Bill Kaczaraba

Debate rages over proposed Sound Transit stations in the CID

The debate over the number and placement of Sound Transit stations in the International District continues to be contentious.
4 years ago
antisemitic...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Report says antisemitic incidents at all-time high in Washington

The ADL said someone posted a message calling for the killing of Jews during an online Holocaust remembrance service at a Tacoma synagogue.
4 years ago