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Heather Bosch

Facing Fentanyl: How the criminal justice system is responding

As Heather Bosch's series, "Facing Fentanyl," continues, the role of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in fighting the epidemic is examined.
4 years ago
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Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

People flock to beaches, mountain hiking trails during weekend heat wave

As temperatures inch up into the mid-80s, beaches and hiking trails across western Washington are growing crowded.
4 years ago
Alki shooting...
Bill Kaczaraba

Man killed in Alki beach shooting

A man died after he was shot in Alki beach Saturday night.
4 years ago
Burien gas station...
Kate Stone

Video: Suspected robbers smash stolen car into Burien gas station

A gas station in Burien is cleaning up again after its doors and windows were smashed in an attempted burglary.
4 years ago
Queen Anne break-ins...
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood hit with multiple break-ins

People living in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood tell KIRO 7 they have seen an uptick in break-ins in recent weeks.
4 years ago
Jenny Durkan's text messages...
Associated Press

Seattle to pay $2.3M over ex-mayor Jenny Durkan’s deleted texts

Seattle will pay $2.3 million to settle a lawsuit that helped revealed thousands of ex-Mayor Jenny Durkan’s text messages had been deleted.
4 years ago
Cole water...
Micki Gamez

Cold water remains dangerous despite Seattle heatwave

With the Seattle heatwave arriving this weekend, water holes around the Puget Sound will be filled with people wanting to jump in.
4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

What to give for Mother’s Day? Maybe a little peace and quiet

Wondering what to get for Mother's Day? Look no further because two mothers, Micki Gamez and Colleen O'Brien, have the secret.
4 years ago
King County Metro bus...
Graham Johnson, KIRO 7 News

King County Metro suspending 20 bus routes due to lack of drivers and mechanics

King County Metro announced on Thursday it is suspending 20 low-ridership bus routes because it doesn’t have enough drivers and mechanics.
4 years ago
republican governor...
L.B. Gilbert

Republican Yakima doctor announces candidacy for WA governor

Dr. Raul Garcia announced his candidacy for Washington governor Friday, becoming the first Republican candidate to enter the race.
4 years ago
tacoma city leaders...
Bill Kaczaraba

Tacoma city manager one of highest paid public officials in WA

Tacoma City Manager Elizabeth Pauli now makes more than $309,000 in 2023, after the Tacoma City Council approved her reappointment.
4 years ago
deadliest Flu shot...
Bill Kaczaraba

Washington state experiences deadliest flu season in 5 years

Flu season in Washington state was the deadliest in five years, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Microsoft layoffs impact over 150 jobs; no raises for employees

More local layoffs for Microsoft workers, as well as the announcement that full-time employees will not receive raises this year.
4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Missing Seattle climber presumed dead in Denali National Park

Officials say two missing climbers are believed dead as they prepared to scale a peak in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve.
4 years ago
Heather Bosch

Facing Fentanyl: People who use fentanyl find a way out

The fentanyl epidemic shows no sign of weakening. But there is a way out for people suffering from this opioid disorder.
4 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
Jesse Jones, KIRO 7 News

Hidden fees for Seattle Kraken playoff tickets have fan budgets on thin ice

As the Kraken swim deeper in the playoffs, fans will swallow nasty ticket fees to see the game.
4 years ago
cinerama date movie reopening...
L.B. Gilbert

Cinerama sold to Seattle International Film Festival, scheduled to reopen later this year

SIFF Executive Director Tom Mara made the announcement the theater has been acquired by SIFF from the estate of Paul Allen.
4 years ago
sr-522 crash...
L.B. Gilbert

Traffic creeps by WB SR-522 after rollover crash in Woodinville

A crash on westbound State Route 522 near 195th Friday morning caused all the lanes of SR-522 to close in Woodinville.
4 years ago
Western Washington heat...
KIRO 7 News Staff and Chief Meteorologist Morgan Palmer

Western Washington to see unseasonable heat this weekend

Seattle has never had a full week of 80-degree days straight in the month of May – even looking at records going back to the 1890s.
4 years ago
police dog...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

K-9 passes out after fentanyl-involved drug bust in Everett

A drug-sniffing police dog is recovering after passing out following a drug raid in Everett Thursday.
4 years ago
debt default...
Bill Kaczaraba

McKenna: America will not default on its debt

"It's really politically foolish of the House majority to trigger a debt default," McKenna told Dave Ross on Seattle's Morning News.
4 years ago
sumner coach...
Frank Sumrall

Ex-Sumner HS coach pleads not guilty to sexually abusing players

Former Sumner High boys basketball coach Jake Jackson pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing six players from his team.
4 years ago
café streets, outdoor dining...
L.B. Gilbert

Inflation rates remain high in Seattle, especially food costs

The consumer price index increased 6.9% with Seattle remaining at the top of the list of places slow to recover from rampant inflation.
4 years ago
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell election...
L.B. Gilbert

Harrell: Seattle ‘has let people down’ but working together creates ‘progress’

Mayor Bruce Harrell's event to encourage the public to help with community projects to clean up Seattle is back for its second year.
4 years ago