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cosmetics...
Nicole Jennings

Bill in legislature would ban toxins commonly found in cosmetics

Your favorite cosmetics may contain unhealthy levels of toxic chemicals, but a bill in the Legislature aims to do something about this.
4 years ago
game day rituals...
Micki Gamez

Game day rituals, superstitions abundant among fans ahead of Seahawks playoff game

The game day rituals and superstitions are littered throughout the Puget Sound area, with some fans sharing their team pride at work.
4 years ago
crime...
Bill Kaczaraba

Women allegedly steal $5,000 from Puyallup market

Authorities are asking the public for help in finding a group of women who allegedly stole $5,000 from a Puyallup market.
4 years ago
input...
Micki Gamez

King County wants input from North Puget Sound light rail riders

King County Metro wants to improve ridership experience, so they are asking Washington passengers from King and Snohomish counties for input.
4 years ago
chief...
L.B. Gilbert

Adrian Diaz officially sworn in as Seattle’s police chief

Adrian Diaz was officially sworn in as the Seattle Police Department Chief of Police after being interim Chief of Police since September 2020
4 years ago
(Photo from Flickr @astrokabir)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Atmospheric river hits Puget Sound region; avalanche, landslides possible

Another atmospheric river is hitting the Puget Sound region late this week. The rough weather will run through early Friday.
4 years ago
austin powers...
L.B. Gilbert

Seattle woman arrested after ‘Austin Powers’ style escape

Police arrested a woman in what they describe as "a scene reminiscent of Austin Powers attempting to 18-point turn a shuttle cart."
4 years ago
winter weather...
Feliks Banel

The worst atmospheric river of all was winter 1861-1862

Even with autumn on the horizon and winter not far behind, for the really stormy stuff, you have to go back to the winter of 1861-1862.
4 years ago
Human Trafficking awareness...
L.B. Gilbert

Port of Seattle signs pledge to increase awareness of human trafficking

The Port of Seattle is launching new efforts to prevent human trafficking and raise awareness after signing a new pledge.
4 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News

Robbery suspects arrested, charged after incriminating social media posts

Violent robbery after robbery — stretching from Seattle to the Eastside to South King County. Now two men have been charged with nearly a dozen crimes.
4 years ago
Fisherman Mike Vorak sells Dungeness crabs off his boat. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/Getty Imag...
Associated Press

Dungeness crab harvest delayed off Washington, Oregon coast

The key Dungeness crab harvest areas from Klipsan Beach, Washington, to Cape Falcon, Oregon, will not open until Feb. 1
4 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

Educators concerned about students using artificial intelligence bots to cheat

Educators across the country are addressing a growing concern that students could use artificial intelligence to cheat.
4 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News

Whale sightings rise across Salish Sea

Wednesday morning revealed some interesting news regarding our environment and the health of whale populations.
4 years ago
Joe Kent confirmed...
Frank Sumrall

Joe Kent announces 2024 House campaign against ‘woke extremist’

Joe Kent, following his defeat to represent Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, has announced he will run for the U.S. House in 2024.
4 years ago
12 flag...
Frank Sumrall

Inslee, Hobbs, Seahawks legend to raise 12 Flag in Olympia

Seahawks legend Walter Jones will celebrate the team's accomplishments this season by helping raise the 12 Flag in Olympia today.
4 years ago
call volume...
L.B. Gilbert

Tacoma Fire Department asking for more funding as call volumes increase

Emergency Medical Service increase an average of 3.1% per year, but call volumes have increased by 14% this year.
4 years ago
Image: A Redfin real estate yard sign is pictured in front of a house for sale in Seattle....
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

From ‘brutal’ to ‘boring:’ Puget Sound housing market projected to mellow out in 2023

Zillow Economist Jeff Tucker says the 2023 housing market will be far less volatile than what the Puget Sound region experienced in 2022.
4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff and Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press

Widespread flight delays in US after FAA computer outage

A computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration has brought flights to a standstill across the U.S. on Wednesday, with hundreds of delays quickly cascading through the system at airports nationwide.
4 years ago
Gold Bar hostage...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Suspect in custody following hostage situation at Gold Bar grocery store

A suspect is in custody following a hostage situation at Gold Bar Family Grocer on Tuesday night, according to police.
4 years ago
king tides...
Nicole Jennings

King tides return to Puget Sound, but unlikely to bring much flooding

The king tides are back in the Puget Sound this week, but we are unlikely to see the widespread flooding that they brought two weeks ago.
4 years ago
oil spill...
Micki Gamez

Tacoma’s guaranteed income program is now done, was it a success?

110 Tacoma lower-income households received $500 a month for 12 months as part of a guaranteed income program (GRIT) in Tacoma.
4 years ago
Bellevue police...
MyNorthwest Staff

Teens, including 13-year-old, lead Bellevue police on stolen car chase

"Very rarely do we see such violent felony offences committed by very young teenagers," said Bellevue police spokesperson Meeghan Black.
4 years ago
housing...
Bill Kaczaraba

Housing, gun violence top Gov. Inslee’s 2023 agenda

Making housing available to everyone and addressing gun violence are the top priorities for Gov. Jay Inslee.
4 years ago
Seattle Traffic...
Frank Sumrall

Dangerous drivers create difficult commute for Seattle biking community

Amongst the dangers in Seattle are unprotected bike lanes, as drivers have continuously used these thin thoroughfares to evade traffic.
4 years ago