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Everett Cop...
L.B. Gilbert

Video: Everett police officer released from hospital after getting shot

A shooting early Wednesday morning ended with at least one person dead and an officer hurt after an incident in Everett.
4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Seattle adding 31 new EV charging stations as part of emissions plan

Seattle City Light approved 31 new locations for curbside "Level-2 EV stations" in their pilot emissions program.
4 years ago
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Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

Two Puyallup nurses save man’s life after finding him lifeless, hanging out of car

Two Puyallup nurses are credited with helping save a man’s life, after hey found him halfway out of his car
4 years ago
Capital gains tax...
L.B. Gilbert

Capital gains tax ruled constitutional by WA Supreme Court

The Washington State Supreme Court released its ruling Friday upholding the constitutionality of the state's capital gains tax.
4 years ago
Seattle clouds...
Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News

Space Needle joining other national landmarks in going dark Saturday for climate change awareness

The Space Needle is joining 190 other countries’ and territories’ national landmarks in going dark on Saturday, March 25.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Ransomware attack targets Shoreline Community College

Computer systems and operations of Shoreline Community College were the targets of a ransomware attack on Monday,
4 years ago
snow...
Meteorologist Nick Allard, KIRO 7 News

March snow? It’s in the forecast for some places

Though it’s not a first for Western Washington, snow is in the forecast for parts of the lowlands as we head toward the end of March.
4 years ago
drive-by shootings...
Jason Rantz Show

Rise in drive-by shootings a concern for WA State Patrol

There have been a dozen drive-by shootings in King County so far this year. That's about one a week. Troopers do not know if they are connected.
4 years ago
March Madness...
Nate Connors

Weekend Traffic Report: NCAA March Madness comes to town

NCAA Women's Basketball is heading to Climate Pledge Arena Friday through Monday. Friday's game starts at 4:30 p.m.
4 years ago
jobs...
Frank Sumrall

ESD: Washington gained more than 15,000 jobs in February

While Washington’s unemployment rate remained constant at 4.6%, the state gained approximately 15,300 jobs last month.
4 years ago
landlord seattle...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle small landlords blame regulations for 14% drop in properties

Tangentially, the share of large rental properties -- property owners owning between 21 and 200 units -- grew by 12% over the same time span. 
4 years ago
shot in head...
L.B. Gilbert

Woman shot in head on First Hill, suspect arrested

A Seattle woman was shot in the head by another woman on Wednesday evening after an incident on First Hill.
4 years ago
King County metro fares...
Bill Kaczaraba

McKenna: Can transit authorities use uniformed officers to collect fares?

A Washington State Supreme Court ruling says that fares being enforced on public transportation is constitutional.
4 years ago
DOH guideline...
L.B. Gilbert

WA DOH wants you to eat less Columbia River sturgeon

You may want to "pass" on that fish, with the Washington DOH recommending that you limit how much sturgeon or lamprey you eat.
4 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Construction to soon begin on new Bellevue fire station

The first new fire station in 29 years will soon become a reality in Bellevue, a groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday.
4 years ago
micro-home village...
Bill Kaczaraba

Micro-home village for homeless approved by Pierce County

The Pierce County Council has given the go-ahead for a controversial micro-home village for homeless people in Spanaway.
4 years ago
Allergy season...
Ted Buehner

Allergy season arrives early across the Pacific Northwest

Allergy sufferers, achoo!! Sniffle! Runny nose and red itchy eyes. Allergy season is here already in the Pacific Northwest.
4 years ago
Bumbershoot...
L.B. Gilbert

Bumbershoot announces lineup with homecoming headliner Sleater-Kinney

Bumbershoot announced their 2023 music lineup with some acts that you will recognize and some that you will soon
4 years ago
Associated Press

What the Fed rate increase means for your credit card bill

The Federal Reserve raised its key rate by another quarter point Wednesday, bringing it to the highest level in 15 years as part of an ongoing effort to ease inflation by making borrowing more expensive.
4 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Preparations underway for NCAA women’s basketball tournament at Climate Pledge Arena

March Madness is coming to Seattle, and Climate Pledge Arena is decked out in blue, orange and black as it prepares for the NCAA women’s basketball tournament.
4 years ago
temperatures...
Ted Buehner

Big change with rain dropping temperatures, snow in the passes

Enjoy today’s warm sunshine because a big change is coming in the weather again, as much cooler temperatures than average and wet conditions return
4 years ago
cap rent criminal background checks...
L.B. Gilbert

Judge rules against Seattle ban on criminal background checks for renters

Discrimination against those with criminal background checks is still illegal but the ruling allows landlords to ask about criminal records.
4 years ago
gas works park...
L.B. Gilbert

1 dead, 1 injured in overnight shooting at Gas Works Park

Shortly after 11:30 p.m., officers arrived and located two males with gunshot wounds at Gas Works Park Tuesday night. 
4 years ago
Seattle Starbucks strike...
L.B. Gilbert

Starbucks union calls for strikes, pickets ahead of shareholder meeting

Café employees and their supporters protested outside company headquarters in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.
4 years ago