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Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News

‘We’ve outgrown this airport’: Is solution to Sea-Tac’s struggles with long lines on the way?

Travel troubles have been plaguing Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), and it’s not just because of winter weather.
4 years ago
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Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Seattle’s housing market has cooled: is now the time to buy?

Seattle’s once-sizzling housing market has cooled off a lot which is potentially good news for those looking to buy.
4 years ago
Stevens Pass avalanche...
Ted Buehner

The deadliest avalanche in U.S. history occurred at Stevens Pass

March 1 marks the date of the deadliest avalanche in the history of the United States: the Wellington avalanche near Stevens Pass in 1910.
4 years ago
food benefits...
Nicole Jennings

Beginning of March brings end to extra pandemic SNAP food benefits

The federal government's extra SNAP food benefits, which were allotted during the pandemic, are coming to an end.
4 years ago
Georgetown...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Driver killed after car goes off overpass in Georgetown

According to video of the incident, the car appeared to travel at high rate of speed when it hit the barrier, sending it over the overpass.
4 years ago
sex offenders...
Kate Stone

Home for violent sex offenders in Tenino shuts down

A facility in Tenino getting ready to house violent sex offenders will not be moving forward, according to Supreme Living.
4 years ago
Wishkah ferry...
Micki Gamez

Ferry system announces Edmonds-Kingston route at full strength

Washington State Ferries (WSF) announced Tuesday the Edmonds-Kingston ferry route will stay on a two-boat service.
4 years ago
capitol hill block party...
L.B. Gilbert

Lineup announced for 2023 Capitol Hill Block Party

The Capitol Hill Block Party is back with the reveal of their 2023 lineup featuring artists like Louis the Child, Denzel Curry, and more.
4 years ago
DUI crash...
L.B. Gilbert

High number of traffic fatalities attributed to DUI, speed

Recent data from WTSC showed that 2022 was one of the most deadly years in traffic, with the highest number of traffic fatalities since 1990.
4 years ago
springsteen...
Frank Sumrall

Spike, Cross debate ticket prices ahead of Springsteen’s latest tour

"This will be my 55th show? I'm not really certain, you lose track after so many years," Spike said. "I will stop at nothing to see Bruce."
4 years ago
family burial...
L.B. Gilbert

Backyard family burial legislation passes WA House floor

With the Washington Legislative session now in full swing, new laws are being proposed to allow for burial in people's backyard.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Watch: Rescue of snowboarder who fell 100 feet at Snow Lake

The King County Sheriff's Office released an incredible video of a dramatic snowboarder rescue on the slopes of the Snow Lake Trailhead.
4 years ago
Court ruling Olympia man sentenced...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Olympia man sentenced in murder of elderly parents

An Olympia man convicted of killing his elderly parents has been sentenced to serve two life sentences in prison.
4 years ago
earthquake, big one, urm, urms, cascadia...
Kate Stone

22 years after Nisqually earthquake, some still not ready for ‘the big one’

On the sunny morning in Feb. 2001, just before 11 a.m., the ground suddenly began to shake, as a magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Nisqually.
4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Slushy snow continues in Seattle; heavier snow in the mountains

After pockets of slushy snow Monday night, the early morning frost has mostly melted its way into rain as we move into Tuesday morning.
4 years ago
Lisa Brooks

Tacoma pharmacy pays $80,000 settlement for alleged violations

A Tacoma pharmacy will pay $80,000 to resolve claims it failed to track controlled substances, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Seattle announced Monday.
4 years ago
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Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

Skyway business owner becomes latest victim of Hyundai thefts after viral TikTok trend

Miles Stanberry was unaware of the recent viral TikTok challenge that enabled criminals to use a thumb drive to start Kia and Hyundai cars until he became a victim of the thefts.
4 years ago
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Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

Additional pandemic-era SNAP benefits to end March 1

On March 1, the extra boost in payments for those receiving help through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will end.
4 years ago
Nate Connors

WSDOT to close Hwy 2 near Stevens Pass for avalanche control

Due to heavy snowfall, WSDOT will close both directions of highway 2 between Skykomish and the Summit for avalanche control, Tuesday morning.
4 years ago
Woodland Park Zoo...
Bill Kaczaraba

Woodland Park Zoo releases lineup for ZooTunes 2023

You're going to have to wait until March 3rd at 10 a.m. to buy tickets to the ZooTunes summer concert series at the Woodland Park Zoo.
4 years ago
Dilbert...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle Times drops ‘Dilbert’ from its comic strips

The Seattle Times and dozens of other newspapers across the country have dropped the comic strip Dilbert.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Gov. Inslee calls KIRO Newsradio to defend $4B homelessness proposal

Governor Jay Inslee's $4 billion state spending proposal to address the homelessness crisis has been receiving some pushback.
4 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Report: Rep. Santos lied under oath during 2017 trial in King County

The stories spun by Rep. George Santos of New York are all over the map — including right here in King Co. Superior Court.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

44-year-old woman found dead near Ballard High School

"Seattle Fire provided life-saving measures," Gilpan said. "However, the victim succumbed to gunshot wounds at the scene."
4 years ago