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Federal Way light rail...
Micki Gamez

Federal Way Link light rail extension delayed until 2026

Federal Way can't catch a break from Sound Transit. Link light rail service will be delayed another year, until 2026.
3 years ago
i-405...
Bill Kaczaraba

SB I-405 in Renton reopen after rollover collision causes delays

All lanes of southbound I-405 at SR 900 in Renton were blocked Wednesday afternoon after a serious two-car rollover collision.
3 years ago
auburn apartment shot...
L.B. Gilbert

Man shot at Auburn apartment, police say multiple people involved

A man was left in critical condition after being shot at an Auburn apartment building Tuesday night, according to police.
3 years ago
Cougar sighting Duvall...
Bill Kaczaraba

Cougar sighting in Duvall concerns some residents

A cougar sighting in Duvall has residents on alert after the big cat was seen by a homeowner last week near Big Rock Field.
3 years ago
Stranger Things Seattle...
Micki Gamez

Seattle ‘Stranger Things the Experience’ brings Netflix series to life

If you are a fan of the Netflix series Stranger Things, then you have to check out 'Stranger Things the Experience' in Seattle.
3 years ago
burien camping ban...
L.B. Gilbert

Burien running out of options with homeless encampment

A Tuesday night special meeting of the Burien City Council ended with no action being taken against a homeless encampment.
4 years ago
ferguson lawsuit toxic chemicals...
L.B. Gilbert

Attorney General Ferguson lawsuit claims companies knew about toxic ‘forever chemicals’

WA Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced he was filing a lawsuit against manufacturers of "forever chemicals" that have contaminated water.
4 years ago
franklin falls denny creek...
Frank Sumrall

Franklin Falls, Denny Creek closed for the summer

Two popular trails -- Franklin Falls and Denny Creek -- are closing by May 30 in order to kick off construction for its parking lot expansion project.
4 years ago
Nick Rolovich lawsuit...
L.B. Gilbert

Gov. Inslee, WSU AD dismissed from Nick Rolovich lawsuit

A judge tossed out a lawsuit involving former WSU football coach Nick Rolovich who claimed he was wrongfully terminated.
4 years ago
hurricane ridge day lodge...
L.B. Gilbert

Hurricane Ridge closed indefinitely following Day Lodge fire

Olympic National Park’s Hurricane Ridge will be closed indefinitely after a fire in early May destroyed the Day Lodge.
4 years ago
plane crash gig harbor...
L.B. Gilbert

Small plane crashed in Gig Harbor with faulty landing gear

An investigation is underway after a small plane crashed Tuesday morning in Gig Harbor, according to the Gig Harbor Fire Department.
4 years ago
cliff coast guard port Angeles...
L.B. Gilbert

Coast Guard rescues man after falling off cliff near Port Angeles

The United States Coast Guard rescued a man who fell off a cliff in Elwha, just west of Port Angeles on Memorial Day.
4 years ago
ferry outage...
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

New state law could speed up construction of Washington ferries

It was a rocky start to the summer travel season for hundreds of passengers.
4 years ago
kayak westsuit bellevue robbery...
Frank Sumrall

Burglars equipped with kayaks, wetsuits, rob $20K from Bellevue home

Burglars equipped with kayaks and wetsuits, broke into a home in Bellevue along Lake Washington last Thursday, according to police.
4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff

Medicaid coverage ending for some in Washington state

Medicaid coverage is ending for some in Washington state as people must resume proving the financial need to continue their health insurance.
4 years ago
infant hot car...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Infant dies after being in hot car for 9 hours in Puyallup

A 1-year-old child died last week after being left in a parked car outside of a Puyallup hospital for over nine hours, according to police.
4 years ago
7-Eleven armed robbers...
KIRO 7 News Staff

At least 3 Eastside 7-Eleven stores held up by armed robbers

At least three 7-Eleven stores on King County’s Eastside were hit by armed robbers Tuesday morning, according to police.
4 years ago
Yarrow...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Burglars using kayaks and wetsuits break into Yarrow Point home

Burglars with kayaks and wearing wetsuits broke into a home on Yarrow Point early Thursday morning, according to the Clyde Hill Police Department.
4 years ago
White Center shooting...
Colleen West

3 hurt after shooter opens fire at White Center bowling alley

KING COUNTY, Wash. — A shooter is on the loose after opening fire on three people at a White Center bowling alley and casino Saturday night.
4 years ago
king county juvenile detention centers...
KTTH staff

Rantz: 4 remaining Echo Glen inmates have been captured

The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) said the four remaining inmates from the Echo Glen juvenile facility have been captured.
4 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Crew shortages force WA State Ferries to cancel nearly a dozen trips

Crew shortages forced Washington State Ferries to cancel nearly a dozen trips on one of the busiest travel days KIRO 7 has seen so far this year.
4 years ago
Woman stabbed Central District...
Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News

Woman escapes through second-story window after man allegedly stabs her in Central District

A woman escaped through a second-story window after a man allegedly stabbed her on Saturday in the Central District.
4 years ago
Paraglider Poo Poo Point...
Michael Simeona

Paraglider rescued from tree near Issaquah’s Poo Poo Point

A paraglider was rescued Friday after crashing into a tree near Issaquah's Poo Poo Point. He suffered non-life threatening injuries.
4 years ago
Tacoma rents increase...
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

Tenants protest outside city hall as Tacoma rents increase four times faster than Seattle

Experts warn that the affordability gap is narrowing, with Tacoma rents increasing four times faster than those in Seattle.
4 years ago