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L.B. Gilbert

$1.25 billion Crisis Care Center levy passes King County Council

King County voters will get the chance to vote on a new levy that would allow the county to fund a new network of crisis care centers.

4 years ago

Micki Gamez

Seattle awarded $25.6 million for Safe Streets Grant

This federal funding, in addition to the $5.1 million in city funds, advances Seattle's Vision Zero safe streets plan.

4 years ago

Frank Sumrall

Man stabbed in University District, suspects not yet located

Seattle Police responded to a report of rocks being thrown at a man but quickly learned a man had been stabbed Tuesday evening.

4 years ago

Matt Markovich

New bill aims to end ‘child marriages’ in Washington state

Washington state currently does not ban child marriages. A new bill in the state legislature would change that.

4 years ago

Nate Connors

Bainbridge Island boy scout seeks help to refurbish ferry terminal flag pole

Staniewicz' project benefits a memorial to one of the islands’ early settlers and highly-influential resident — Walter Keys (1882-1957).

4 years ago

L.B. Gilbert

Gov. Inslee tests positive for COVID-19 for second time

Washington Governor Jay Inslee tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time, according to a press release from his office.

4 years ago

Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

Ballard brewery damaged by fire started by homeless person seeking warmth

Cold winter nights in Western Washington have some people doing whatever they can to stay warm.

4 years ago

L.B. Gilbert

Crash on Ship Canal Bridge blocking SB I-5 Express Lanes cleared

A collision is blocking all southbound lanes of Interstate 5 on the Ship Canal Bridge after a collision disrupted traffic this morning.

4 years ago

Sam Campbell

Police investigating double homicide after shooting at Kent motel

Kent Police have confirmed that two people are dead, and a suspect is on the loose after a shooting Tuesday night at the Kent Valley Motel.

4 years ago

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Lisa Brooks

Tacoma Police report increase in stolen guns out of vehicles

Tacoma Police say a lot of stolen guns are making their way onto the street - and many of them come from parked cars and trucks.

4 years ago

Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Seattle Fire Department responding to historic number of overdose calls

The Seattle Fire Department has responded to a historic number of overdose calls in recent memory.

4 years ago

Kate Stone

Oregon kidnapping suspect dead after being taken into custody

Police say a man wanted for a violent kidnapping died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound following an hours-long standoff Tuesday night.

4 years ago

Theresa Robinson, KIRO 7 News

State lawmakers considering ‘TSWIFT Consumer Protection Act’ concerning ticket sales

Following the Ticketmaster meltdown during the presale for Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ tour late last year, Washington state lawmakers are considering a new bill

4 years ago

Micki Gamez

The Friends Experience pop-up opens in Seattle on Feb. 1

The FRIENDS Experience invites fans to step inside the world of the iconic series, relive their favorite moments, and celebrate the show.

4 years ago

L.B. Gilbert

Greenwood road rage fight involved knife, baseball bat

Police are investigating a road rage incident involving a bat and a knife in a QFC parking lot in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood.

4 years ago

L.B. Gilbert

Case dismissed against Lake Stevens HS employee accused of sexual misconduct

A Lake Stevens School District employee is under arrest after being suspected of improper sexual contact with at least one child.

4 years ago

L.B. Gilbert

Bristol Bay salmon runs protected as EPA halts mine development

The EPA won a 12-year battle for a cleaner habitat by taking big steps to protect Bristol Bay salmon runs, the most productive in the world.

4 years ago

L.B. Gilbert

Snow flurries dust western WA but unlikely to continue

Temperatures dived low early this week, reminding Seattlites that despite any sunny weekend weather, it is still winter in the city.

4 years ago

Lisa Brooks

Tacoma woman with TB refuses treatment, health officials monitoring

A Tacoma woman has an active case of TB, according to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. She has declined medication.

4 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

‘Flying to Forever Homes’ initiative brings dozens of at-risk, adoptable animals to Seattle area

A flight carrying some very precious cargo landed in Everett on Monday afternoon.

4 years ago

Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Labor unions, residents see economic impact with new Boeing assembly line coming to Everett in 2024

Boeing’s announcement that a fourth assembly line will be added to their Everett facility to produce more 737 Max aircraft has already gotten a lot of attention.