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KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle Pride says 2023 theme celebrates community as ‘one big, beautiful, extravagant galaxy’

Seattle Pride announced this year’s Pride Month theme on Friday and says it celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community as ‘one big, beautiful, extravagant galaxy.’
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Amazon employees return to office, boosting Seattle businesses

Amazon workers are returning to the office this week, boosting business for nearby restaurants and shops in downtown Seattle.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Restaurant owner in Tukwila pleads guilty to nearly $1M in wage theft

The owner of the Simply Thai restaurant in Tukwila has pled guilty to wage theft and committing tax fraud from his own employees.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Gov. Inslee signs affordable childcare access bill

The bill aims to allow more families to qualify for state-subsidized affordable childcare through the Working Connections Child Care program.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Olympia PD find RV involved in homicide, 4 arrests made

The RV has been found and four people have been taken into custody, Olympia Police said at 7 a.m. Wednesday.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Over 100 cats in need of adoption after rescue from Thurston County home

More than a 145 cats have been rescued in Thurston County, and many of them are now looking for new homes.
4 years ago
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Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

‘Why would you do that?’: Seattle University’s chapel another target of hateful vandalism

Another house of worship in Western Washington has been vandalized. This time it was Seattle University’s Chapel of St. Ignatius.
4 years ago
Tacoma crime homicide...
Bill Kaczaraba

Guns still being stolen from cars in Tacoma

The Tacoma Police are asking gun owners to help reduce the number of firearms being stolen from vehicles by practicing responsible gun ownership.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

69-year-old Seattle man dies while climbing Mt. Everest

Seattle resident Johnathan Sugarman, 69, died while ascending Mt. Everest. He was the first American to die on Everest this year.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Shoreline man sentenced for harboring a cache of weapons

A 45-year-old Seattle man was sentenced to more than four years in prison for unlawful possession of ammunition.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Alaska Airlines, ZeroAvia team up to develop largest zero-emission plane

Alaska Airlines announced on May 1 that ZeroAvia is retrofitting a Bombardier Q400 plane with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

KIRO, KTTH hosts react to Inslee’s decision not to run for reelection

After Gov. Inslee announced that he would not be seeking re-election, there was a mix of reactions from KIRO Newsradio and KTTH Conservative Talk hosts.
4 years ago
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Sam Campbell

Furniture store destroyed by fire in Tacoma

A fire at Buddy's Home Furnishings in Tacoma broke out, sending thick plumes of smoke out into the sky.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Guemes Island Ferry staff strike for one day, back in service Tuesday

A worker's strike is the reason the Guemes Island ferry was out of service Monday due to what is supposed to be a one-day labor action.
4 years ago
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Ted Buehner

How does WA mountain snowpack water supply look this year?

Spring started off cool and wet but finished the month of April with some long-awaited warmer weather with sunshine – a taste of what is to come.
4 years ago
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Kevin Ko, KIRO 7 News

‘It is lawless here:’ Auburn community pleads with leaders for solutions after weekend shooting

The Auburn community is pleading with city councilmembers to address ever-growing concerns surrounding public safety.
4 years ago
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Brittany Toolis, KIRO 7 News and KIRO 7 News Staff

Edmonds church stands up to hate after vile flyers in reaction to ‘Stand For Love’ vigil

A church in Edmonds stood up to hate after being the target of violent flyers in reaction to its “Stand For Love” vigil. After the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, April, 16, some Edmonds United Methodist congregation members were met with vile flyers on their windshields. The flyers were filled with threats and homophobic rhetoric. […]
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Inslee: ‘There’s cause for optimism’ in a special session to pass a new drug law

Inslee talked about the possibility of a new drug law in the state, despite the official legislative session ending last week.
4 years ago
Hazing...
Frank Sumrall

Bill to increase penalties against hazing signed into law

"55% of students experience some form of hazing, and 95% of these hazing incidents go unreported," the legislation read.
4 years ago
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Graham Johnson, KIRO 7 News

Toxic chemical train derailments spark safety concerns in Washington

In the place where a train derailed in March, Earl Cowan remembered getting the phone call.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Sea-Tac increases parking rates starting June 1

Parking rates will be going up at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport starting June 1, they say they are trying to keep up with inflation
4 years ago
Lisa Brooks

Travelling to Dallas? How to enjoy Kraken playoff games

If you're able to track down a ticket for any of the NHL Playoff games between the Seattle Kraken and the Dallas Stars at Climate Pledge Arena May 7 and 9, it'll set you back at least $300.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Attorney General Ferguson announces exploratory campaign for Governor

Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday morning that he was launching an exploratory campaign for the 2024 Gubernatorial election
4 years ago
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Frankie Katafias, KIRO 7 News

More students turning to technical colleges for ‘affordability’ and ‘prevalent experience’

Enrollment at four-year universities has been steadily declining in recent years and it seems technical colleges are reaping the benefits.
4 years ago