Kevin Ko, KIRO 7 News
‘Worse than Disney World’: Sea-Tac wait times go over an hour amid busy Memorial Day travel weekend
Wait times for security checkpoints at Sea-Tac reached 65 to 70 minutes on Friday, as tens of thousands of travelers descended on the airport.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
City of Seattle to phase out gas leaf blowers by 2027
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed a resolution directing all city departments to transition to electric leaf blowers no later than 2027.4 years ago
Kate Stone
University Place teaching assistant faces more charges of child sex abuse
New sex abuse charges have been levied in Grays Harbor County against a former University Place youth baseball coach.4 years ago
Nate Connors
King Co. Metro’s Trailhead Direct available Memorial Day weekend
To keep trailhead parking lots from becoming overcrowded King County, Trailhead Direct is available over Memorial Day weekend.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Electric unicycle explodes at Federal Way elementary school
An electric unicycle exploded at a Federal Way elementary school Thursday, prompting the school to shut down early and send students home.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Northwest Folklife Festival returns this Memorial Day weekend
The Northwest Folklife Festival returns to the Seattle Center this Memorial Day weekend featuring live music, storytelling, food, and art.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff and Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News
Fight over Burien homeless camp intensifies
Months-long frustrations over a homeless camp in Burien have intensified. King County’s general counsel sent a blunt warning to the city, and the city fired back.4 years ago
Ted Buehner
Pack your patience for Memorial Day weekend travel
AAA estimates over 42 million people will travel during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend – up about 7% from last year.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Cal Anderson Park play area closed for renovation
The Cal Anderson Park play area will be closed for a renovation project to update the aging equipment in the children's area.4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Golden Gardens, Alki Beach parks cut hours for summer
Golden Gardens and Alki Beach will have their hours cut this summer in an effort to keep disruptive behavior to a minimum.4 years ago
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News
Washington State Patrol experiencing historic staffing shortage
The Washington State Patrol is down over 200 positions and with recruiting classes getting smaller and more troopers reaching retirement age, the agency fears it could be short-staffed for years to come.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Multiple Taco Bells in Snohomish County struck with hepatitis A case
Snohomish County identified a case of hepatitis A after a staff member who worked at multiple Taco Bell locations within the county tested positive.4 years ago
Sam Campbell
Alleged Seattle mail thief caught, authorities searching for others
Prosecutors said they have the man responsible for a series of mail thefts in South Seattle in custody, but there may be more accomplices.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Insurance Commissioner: Companies overcharged for ambulance rides
Hundreds of people in Washington state could see refunds from health insurance companies after being overcharged for ambulance rides.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Man found guilty in 1991 cold case murder in Federal Way
Patrick Leon Nicholas was found guilty of murder by a jury for the 1991 cold case murder of Federal Way teen Sarah Yarborough.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Reports of bears seen wandering the streets of Issaquah
The Issaquah is now "bear country" according to a social media post on the city's website after recent reports of black bears.4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Gee Scott on the diminishing importance of kickoffs in football
NFL owners voted on Tuesday to approve a resolution that allows players to fair catch on kickoffs with the resulting possession beginning at the team's own 25-yard line.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Non-profit petitions for Chinook salmon to receive federal protection
The Chinook salmon could be getting federal protection after a petition to get the spring-run salmon designated an endangered species.4 years ago
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News
Redmond City Council could get nearly six-figure pay raise
Redmond’s City Council could be in for a huge payday if a salary commission gets its way. Some people are already crying foul.4 years ago
Lisa Brooks
Seattle school bus drivers authorize strike: ‘We don’t cross picket lines’
Drivers for Seattle school bus provider Zūm have only been serving since the start of the school year, but they're already going on strike.4 years ago
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News
‘We need to find solutions’: Local renters struggle with rising prices
United States Census Bureau data shows Seattle has once again secured the title of America’s fastest growing city.4 years ago
Nate Connors
Popular highways to Mt. Rainier reopening this Friday
There will be more ways to get to Mt. Rainier beginning this weekend, as crews reopen two highways for the summer.4 years ago
Heather Bosch
More Americans turning to a ‘side hustle’ out of necessity
More Americans are embracing the 'side hustle' as a way to put a little extra cash in their pockets to pay their bills.4 years ago
