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snow...
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
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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
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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
USS John McCain...
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
vaccine mandate...
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
internet disrupt seniors...
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
People walk past the Pike Place Market, Seattle's top tourist destination on March 09, 2022 in Seat...
Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News

Pike Place Market invites people to celebrate Black History Month at Black-owned businesses

Pike Place Market is inviting the public to celebrate Black History Month by exploring the market’s Black-owned businesses.
4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Seattle-area native Brandi Carlile wins big at 2023 Grammys

Washington native Brandi Carlile made a powerhouse performance on stage singing her single "Broken Horses" after winning multiple Grammys.
4 years ago
Seattle Beacon hill shooting...
L.B. Gilbert

Elderly woman killed after hit-and-run in Capitol Hill

An elderly woman was critically injured Sunday afternoon after a hit-and-run in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
4 years ago
arrests...
L.B. Gilbert

8 arrests made in downtown Seattle operation; guns, drugs seized

After a three-hour operation in downtown Seattle, police arrested eight people and seized two guns and more than 130 grams of drugs Saturday.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

$17.5M worth of drugs seized by King County Sheriff’s Office in 2022

Officials with the King County Sheriff’s Office say $17.5 million dollars worth of drugs were seized by the agency last year, and law enforcement is not slowing down.
4 years ago
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Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Washingtonian wins tickets to Grammys through blood donation

One Washingtonian had one of the best seats in the house viewing the 65th Annual Grammy Awards — at the ceremony itself!
4 years ago
Federal Way gun buyback...
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Federal Way’s gun buyback runs out of gift cards early

Hundreds of unwanted firearms were turned in Saturday in Federal Way’s first ever gun buyback. Owners received a gift card in return.
4 years ago
Frasier...
Bill Kaczaraba

Lovable radio host Frasier returns, but not to Seattle

Frasier, the lovable but loveless radio host who put Seattle on the map will not be returning to the Emerald City.
4 years ago
A prominent Seattle instrument rental business has been devastated after thieves stole thousands of...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Investigation underway after man shot in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood

Police are investigating after a man was shot in the hip in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood on Saturday morning.
4 years ago
pursuit...
Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News and Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

Redmond police using vehicle-mounted GPS tracking system to track down fleeing suspects

The Redmond Police Department started using StarChase Pursuit in January to safely pursue fleeing suspects.
4 years ago
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Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News

Murder of Kent teacher calls attention to mental health crisis in Washington

A Tacoma mom stabbed and killed on Wednesday has been identified as 66-year-old Gail Gese, a teacher at Cedar Heights Middle School in Kent.
4 years ago
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Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Deputies seize nearly 100 pounds of drugs during Tacoma arrest

Deputies with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department seized nearly 100 pounds of drugs while arresting a man with a felony warrant in Tacoma
4 years ago
Matt Markovich

Legislators source questionable data for changing police pursuit laws

Stats used by legislators to consider changing police pursuit laws may be in question.
4 years ago
recycle...
Nicole Jennings

‘Recycle, don’t throw out’ newest message from King County initiative

King County has launched a new initiative to get people to recycle or reuse items before automatically throwing them out.
4 years ago
belltown...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Pedestrian hit by train in Belltown, police investigate

Seattle Police are investigating after a man was hit by a train near Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood Thursday night.
4 years ago
Duwamish River oil spill...
L.B. Gilbert

Man fined $28,000 for oil spill in Duwamish River

The Washington state Department of Ecology has fined a property owner in Tukwila $28,000 dollars over an oil spill in the Duwamish River.
4 years ago
Photo: Snohomish bus....
Bill Kaczaraba

Snohomish Community Transit proposes new connections to light rail, more frequent bus service

Community Transit is proposing changes for 2024 and beyond that would increase local bus service and include connections to light rail in Snohomish County.
4 years ago