Bill Kaczaraba
Starbucks takes another hit in fight against unions
A judge in Colorado has ruled that Seattle-based Starbucks retaliated against workers who voted to unionize.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Seattle Schools weighs consolidation as enrollment plummets
The Seattle Public Schools Board has a budgeting meeting at the end of January in which they detail a plan to cut costs.4 years ago
Lisa Brooks
2 injured, 1 dead in DUI forklift crash in north Seattle
An accident involving a forklift that closed Aurora Avenue N during the afternoon commute Tuesday has taken the life of a woman.4 years ago
Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News
Washington wetlands are renamed to honor Black, Indigenous history
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved proposals to rename wetlands in Garfield, Mason, and Okanogan counties, to honor Black, Indigenous history4 years ago
Graham Johnson, KIRO 7 News
Seattle voters deciding on social housing initiative
Voters in Seattle are deciding whether to create a social housing program that would build homes for people with a range of incomes.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Report: Average of 81 cars stolen daily in Pierce, King counties last month
The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force said that last month, there was an average of 81 vehicles reported stolen daily in King and Pierce counties combined.4 years ago
Kate Stone
Seattle Police 2022 crime report shows increase in murders, violent crime
The number of homicides also rose by 24%, with 55 lives lost last year, most of those by gunfire, surpassing the numbers in 2020.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
How Seattle PD is impacted by end of COVID vaccine mandate
Following updated public health guidelines, King County and its county seat, Seattle, will no longer require proof of COVID-19 vaccination.4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Woman arrested after carjacking attempt in Pierce County
Pierce County prosecutors charged the 27-year-old woman with attempted robbery in the first degree, and possession of a stolen vehicle.4 years ago
Kathryn Stone
Seattle’s ‘Howe Street Stairs’ location of alleged female assaults
Emily, a woman who frequently jogs throughout Seattle, said she was punched in the face during her run near the "Howe Street Stairs."4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
New group would take a fresh look at Pierce, Thurston County airport sites
Ground Zero for the Puget Sound region is forecast to be 2050 when Sea-Tac airport will no longer be able to handle the number of passengers.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Families rally ahead of Bellevue School District consolidation decision
Parents are rallying in protest as the Bellevue School District considers consolidating elementary schools due to dropping enrollment.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
East Pierce County Fire starts advanced paramedic emergency program
A new Medical Service Officer program is ready to jump in when there are life-threatening emergencies in Pierce County.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Crash into utility pole cuts power, 911 service to Kent neighborhood
A Kent neighborhood is in the dark Tuesday morning after a crash into a utility pole cut power.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
SPD releases 2022 crime report; homicides up, vehicle theft at all-time high
Violent crime reached a new high in Seattle, with the release of the Seattle Police Department's (SPD) year-end 2022 crime report.4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Economist sees mixed Seattle housing market with inventory decreasing
Seattle economist Matthew Gardner tells Seattle's Morning News he sees a housing market that's in transition with inventory decreasing.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Snow in mountain passes could disrupt travel this week
The Cascades and western Washington are expected to get a significant amount of snow Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday.4 years ago
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News
Over 1,600 Washington families targeted by fraudsters amid surge in SNAP benefit theft
The United States Department of Agriculture reports an alarming surge in SNAP benefit theft across the country.4 years ago
Lisa Brooks
Lucky Auburn resident wins $754.6M Powerball prize
Check your tickets. Somebody in Washington state won Monday night's $754.6 million Powerball drawing, the ninth-largest jackpot ever.4 years ago
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News
Light rail riders frustrated by broken escalators, elevators at stations
Frustrated Link light rail riders say they have had it with escalators and elevators at light rail stations that don’t work.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Navy conducting anti-terrorism exercises in Everett
If you live near a Navy base like naval station Everett and you hear sirens this week -- it's not an emergency.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
King County, Seattle eliminate employee vaccine mandate
King County and the City of Seattle will no longer require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Edmonds School District’s internet still down after ‘suspicious activities’
The Edmonds School District is investigating “suspicious activities” within its network — causing the district-wide internet shutdown.4 years ago
