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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

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

L.B. Gilbert

Former WA legislator: Statements in voter pamphlets should be verified

Should candidate statements in voter pamphlets be verified by a third party? Brandi Kruse was joined by a former state legislator to discuss.

4 years ago

Heather Bosch

Interest rates soar as Americans carry more credit card debt

Interest rates are surging and almost half of all credit card holders carry debt from month to month, according to a new survey from Bankrate.com released Tuesday.

4 years ago

Sam Campbell

Officials rule 11-year-old girl died of fentanyl, not fight at school

A Tacoma girl who passed away after a fight at school died as a result of fentanyl in her system, according to a medical examiner.

4 years ago

L.B. Gilbert

Murder suspect arrested in Port Orchard, possibly related to mail thefts

A suspect has been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in Port Orchard, which could be connected to recent mail theft.

4 years ago

Associated Press

Washington lawmakers convene for 105-day session

Lawmakers in Washington state returned to Olympia on Monday to begin a 105-day legislative session, the first one fully in person since the COVID-19 pandemic

4 years ago

Jesse Jones, KIRO 7 News

Experts say odometer fraud is on the rise in Washington state

Checking the odometer may not be high on your list of priorities when buying a used car, but it’s important to keep in mind.

4 years ago

L.B. Gilbert

Train in SODO derailed, crashed into power station

South Spokane street in South Seattle is all clear after portions of a train derailed and collided with a power station Monday night.

4 years ago

Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News

‘He was the light:’ Steilacoom family brings awareness to mental health to honor late son’s legacy

A young baseball prodigy is being remembered as a radiant light who continues to shine brightly following his tragic death this past weekend.

4 years ago

Nicole Jennings

Wind impacting Puget Sound part of larger storm pummeling California

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for parts of the state through noon after wind gusts reached upwards of 50 miles per hour.

4 years ago

Frank Sumrall

Seahawks fans donate to Detroit Lions charities following playoff berth

Seahawks fans are paying the Detroit Lions back through personal charitable donations after the latter defeated Green Bay Sunday night.

4 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Native canoe carving center to be built in South Lake Union neighborhood

Celebrations were held in Seattle Friday as a decades-long effort to create a Northwest Native Canoe Carving and Welcome Center was officially recognized.

4 years ago

Bill Kaczaraba

Lawsuit by Seattle company could change union rights

Glacier Northwest v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local Union 174 could change union rights when they strike.

4 years ago

L.B. Gilbert

Person killed by fallen tree during windstorm east of Seattle

Crews are working to save a person after a tree fell on top of them in Fall City early Monday morning, according to Eastside Fire & Rescue.

4 years ago

Bill Kaczaraba

Opponents of Pierce County airport to gather this Friday

The opening salvos against building a major airport in Pierce County will happen this week. A town hall is scheduled for this Friday

4 years ago

Frank Sumrall

West Seattle man arrested after loading blanket-wrapped body into SUV

After SPD’s SWAT Team served a warrant at his residence, the possible victim was found alive at Harborview Medical Center.

4 years ago

L.B. Gilbert

Seattle Public Schools sue social media over youth mental health crisis

SPS has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court alleging that social media companies have been part of a mental health crisis.

4 years ago

L.B. Gilbert

SDOT, KC Metro offer free transit during West Seattle Low Bridge closure

With the closure of the West Seattle Low Bridge, SDOT and King County Metro announced they will offer temporary free transit.

4 years ago

Lisa Bauman, Associated Press

Washington state’s legislative session starting Monday

Washington state legislative leaders appeared largely aligned with Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee in citing homelessness and a significant housing shortage

4 years ago

Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Sumner fire claims life of man, sister makes it out alive

A South Sound community is grieving after a man died in a fire in his bedroom. The deadly fire consumed the fourplex unit a man shared with his sister.