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Micki Gamez

Gamez: How I got back to Seattle after flight was canceled in Vegas

Micki Gamez describes her journey back to Seattle with two strangers and their families after their flight was canceled in Las Vegas.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Train derailed under I-5 overpass in Mount Vernon

A train derailed under the Interstate 5 Overpass in Mount Vernon near Mr. T's restaurant around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Ring in 2023 with free public transit on New Year’s Eve

Looking to ring in 2023 without worrying to drive? Local transit agencies are offering free public transit on New Year's Eve.
4 years ago
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Briseida Holguin, KIRO 7 News

Cleanup efforts underway after king tides lead to flood damage in Edmonds

In Snohomish County we saw dozens of vehicles submerged in the floodwater, as well as people trying to brave those elements.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Woman hit with rock during Seattle robbery, police investigating

Seattle police are investigating after a woman was hit with a rock during a robbery on Tuesday, according to the Seattle Police Department.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

‘Significant coastal flooding’ expected across western Washington

Flooding around Puget Sound will continue thorugh Wednesday, but weather is expected to start to calm moving into the rest of the week.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

West Seattle Low Bridge to remain closed for two weeks for repairs

The Spokane Street Swing Bridge, also known as the West Seattle Low Bridge, suffered mechanical damage during the ice storms last week
4 years ago
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Theresa Robinson, KIRO 7 News

Arizona family visiting for the holidays rescued from floodwater in Whatcom County

A family visiting Whatcom County from Arizona got caught in a tricky situation Tuesday when their SUV was caught in rapidly-rising floodwaters.
4 years ago
David Koenig, Associated Press

Southwest Airlines flight cancellations continue to snowball

Families hoping to catch a Southwest Airlines flight after days of cancellations, missing luggage and missed family connections
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Thousands across Puget Sound region remain without power early Wednesday following windstorm

Thousands of customers across the region are still without power today, following what was the largest windstorm of the season.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

US 2 reopen at Stevens Pass after days of icy conditions

US Highway 2 remains closed Tuesday as icy conditions persist, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Puget Sound area hit by ‘significant flooding,’ power outages continue

The rains and wind are not over yet. NWS Seattle is saying 'a burst of heavier precipitation' is coming to the North Sound overnight.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle home prices ‘cool down’ as 2022 wraps up

Metro Seattle home prices are cooling but were still able to manage a 0.5% increase. Experts expect a mixed bag heading into 2023.
4 years ago
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Sam Campbell

Western Washington deals with flood waters across region

King tides combined with a coming storm caused flooding in parts of the Puget Sound area Tuesday, with officials reporting high water levels.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

New WA constitutional amendment proposed to protect abortion rights

Washington state could be getting a new constitutional amendment that would provide the "state-level protection for reproductive freedom."
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Seattle Police arrest man with sword for burglary, assault

Seattle Police arrested a 43-year-old man after he used a sword to attack a police officer and tried to break into a house.
4 years ago
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Kevin Ko, KIRO 7 News

Alaska Airlines working to reunite travelers with luggage

Following a significant series of cancellations, travelers tell KIRO 7 they’ve been waiting days for their bags and aren’t sure when they’ll get them back.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

‘A burst of heavy precipitation’ takes aim at North Sound

The rains and wind are not over yet. NWS Seattle is saying 'a burst of heavier precipitation' is coming to the North Sound overnight.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Man charged for 2021 murder of woman found in tent in Tacoma encampment

Tacoma police announced Friday that a man has been charged for the murder of a 35-year-old woman who was found in a tent in a Tacoma encampment last year.
4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Pierce County substations restored, power returns to thousands

Power is now back on for everyone in Pierce County after vandals damaged four utility substations Sunday,.
4 years ago
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Chief Meteorologist Morgan Palmer, KIRO 7 News

Flood Watch warnings issued for most of Western Washington

Flooding is now a concern after last week’s ice storm. All of the ice has been melting away and rain has been steadily falling, causing issues
4 years ago
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Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Cancellations and delays continue to impact Sea-Tac, airports nationwide

The travel woes continue for thousands of passengers at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport this holiday weekend, as hundreds of flights have been canceled or delayed
4 years ago
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Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

King tide inundates South Sound park; could be higher Tuesday

A king tide inundated a Pierce County park Monday morning and more low-lying areas could flood Tuesday.
4 years ago
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Colleen West, KIRO 7 News

King County sting nets massive seizure of drugs, cars, cash and guns

Warrants served around King County last week resulted in one of the largest drug seizures by the King County Sheriff’s Office.
4 years ago