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 shortage4 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.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Windy conditions cause 20,000+ to lose power across Puget Sound
About 400 customers in south Seattle are now without power after a car smashed into a power line pole shortly before 2:30 this morning.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Residents fed up as mail delivery issues continue on Vashon Island
Mail woes continue on Vashon Island, where some residents say they wait weeks or sometimes months for their mail to be delivered.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
2 men hospitalized after small plane crashes into storage unit in Kent
Two men suffered life-threatening injuries when a small plane crashed into a storage unit in south Kent on Saturday afternoon.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
1 arrested after road rage shooting in Seattle’s Pinehurst neighborhood
A man was arrested Friday after an alleged road rage shooting that left one person injured in Seattle’s Pinehurst neighborhood.4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
Seattle man arrested after allegedly running over suspected thief with ATV several times
A Seattle man was arrested Friday after allegedly driving an all-terrain vehicle several times over a burglary suspect in Georgetown.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Five teens arrested for Ballard robbery, leading police on chase
Seattle Police arrested five teen boys for an alleged robbery of a man in Ballard and fleeing to The Commons Mall in Federal Way.4 years ago
Sam Campbell
South Park homeowners get more help from city after recent flooding
The City of Seattle has brought in more resources to help South Park homeowners after their houses were flooded with feet of water.4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Sumatran tiger makes debut at Tacoma Point Defiance Zoo
An 11-year-old, 286-pound, male Sumatran tiger named Sanjiv his debut Friday at the Tacoma Point Defiance Zoo.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
SR 520’s Evergreen Point Floating Bridge fully closed this weekend
State Route 520, including the Governor Albert D. Rosellini Bridge over Lake Washington, will be closed over the weekend4 years ago
Graham Johnson, KIRO 7 News
Inslee, lawmakers focus on workforce amid tech layoffs and shortage in other industries
“Obviously, we want to help those people to the extent that they’re having a transition in their lives,” Inslee said. “The good news is we still have a robust economy in the state of Washington4 years ago
Briseida Holguin, KIRO 7 News
SDOT makes fixes at notorious Central District intersection known for crashes
Homeowners who live on the corner of 23rd Avenue and John Street in Seattle’s Central District say they’ve witnessed wrecks for years.4 years ago
Andrew Selsky, Associated Press
Idaho court tosses lawsuits aiming to block abortion bans
Idaho’s Constitution does not implicitly enshrine abortion as a fundamental right, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday as it dismissed a series of lawsuits brought by Planned Parenthood.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Ballard wizard-themed pub ‘The Splintered Wand’ announces closure
The Splintered Wand has cast its last spell already, announcing that they would be closing their doors permanently.4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
DNA, likely of suspect, found at scene of Idaho murders
DNA, likely of the suspect in the murders of four Idaho college students, was found at the crime scene, according to charging documents.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
State Capitol building briefly evacuated ahead of legislative session
The Washington State Capitol Building was evacuated after a fire alarm went off ahead of the upcoming legislative session.4 years ago
Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News
Local health officials tracking new COVID omicron variant believed to be more contagious
A new year has brought concerns about a new COVID-19 variant. The XBB.1.5 variant is an offshoot of the omicron variant believed to be five times as contagious.4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Tacoma to pay $1.25M to man injured in high-speed police chase
The City of Tacoma has agreed to pay $1.25 million to a man injured in a high-speed police chase, according to the Tacoma News Tribune.4 years ago
Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News, KIRO 7 News Staff and Meteorologist Nick Allard, KIRO 7 News
High winds, rain hit Puget Sound region causing power outages
Thousands of customers are still in the dark after high winds caused power outages in parts of Western Washington.4 years ago
