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L.B. Gilbert

Man shot outside his Parkland apartment, 80 rounds fired

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is investigating after a man was shot outside his apartment in Parkland early Tuesday morning.

4 years ago

L.B. Gilbert

Homelessness increasing nationally, King County among the worst

According to a new report from the federal government, more people appear to be experiencing homelessness in King County.

4 years ago

Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News

Aerospace company with Redmond office selling for nearly $5B

NASA relies on many different companies to help build its space exploration missions, but one company with ties to Western Washington often plays a key role

4 years ago

Bill Kaczaraba

Cold moves into the Puget Sound; Dangerous conditions remain

If you can work from home and look out the window, just do it. The snow, rain, snow/rain mix, and sleet are all around us.

4 years ago

Planes need de-icer at Sea-Tac (Photo from the Port of Seattle)...

L.B. Gilbert

Hundreds of flights canceled out of Sea-Tac due to snow

Holiday travel is being impacted in a big way as hundreds of flights out of Sea-Tac get delayed or canceled due to snow

4 years ago

Jesse Jones, KIRO 7 News

Puyallup contractor accused of defrauding creditors, falsifying documents

“I did read it, and it was unbelievable,” said Hugh Lyon, one of Weems’ former customers. “Unbelievable, all the things that he’s done.”

4 years ago

Associated Press

Man shot by police in southwest Washington dies

A southwest Washington man has died at a hospital after Kelso police shot him over the weekend while responding to a call reporting he was armed, “suicidal and homicidal.”

4 years ago

Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Rape victim calls her attacker’s plea deal a ‘slap on the wrist’

A Kitsap County rape victim says her attacker agreed to a plea deal that is “just a slap on the wrist.”

4 years ago

Nicole Jennings

Lowest gas prices in months an early Christmas gift for WA drivers

It's an early Christmas present for drivers who are off to Grandmother's house -- gas prices in Washington are the lowest they have been in nearly a year.

4 years ago

Shawn Garrett

Inslee, Ferguson announce plans for assault weapons ban, other gun safety measures

Inslee and AG Ferguson announced a renewed call for an assault weapons ban and a proposal for gun manufacturers to aid in firearm safety.

4 years ago

Darren Dedo

Weapon seized from stolen vehicle after foot chase in Seattle

Seattle Police Department officers seized a weapon that was stolen while apprehending a suspect in a stolen car Saturday night.

4 years ago

Bill Kaczaraba

Heart attacks spike during winter holidays cardiologists say

More people die from heart attacks between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 than during any other week of the year, reports the American Heart Association.

4 years ago

Bill Kaczaraba

4-6 inches of snow predicted for Seattle Monday night

It looks like the Seattle area will be hit with 2-4 more inches of snow overnight Monday, according to the latest forecast.

4 years ago

Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

2 arrested after threat causes evacuation of Rainier Beach High School

Two people have been arrested in connection with a threat at Rainier Beach High School, which led to students evacuating the building and classes canceled earlier in the week.

4 years ago

L.B. Gilbert

Delays on EB I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass after semi catches fire

Some delays headed up Interstate 90 just past mile marker 47, after a semi-truck caught fire this morning.

4 years ago

Bill Kaczaraba

Mukilteo waterfront parking on hold until early 2023

It's going to be a while before we see more parking spaces at Mukilteo’s waterfront. 100 new spaces were to be opened by Labor Day.

4 years ago

Lisa Brooks

Bah humbug: Insects from Christmas trees destroying WA forests

An invasive species may be working its way into Washington's lush evergreen forests through your holiday greenery.

4 years ago

L.B. Gilbert

WSDA cries fowl as bird flu hits commercial livestock population

Some commercial livestock is being infected by contagious avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, according to the WSDA.

4 years ago

Associated Press

Crabbers, fishermen seek US aid after disaster declaration

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s disaster declaration for certain salmon and crab fisheries in Washington and Alaska opens the door for financial relief as part of an omnibus spending bill being negotiated by U.S. lawmakers.

4 years ago

Graham Johnson, KIRO 7 News

Warning from medics and health officials after cocaine users overdose on fentanyl

A spike in overdoses in North King County has health officials warning cocaine users the drug might actually contain fentanyl.

4 years ago

Bill Kaczaraba

I-90 re-opens near Ellensburg; Rough weather overnight

Westbound Interstate 90 is closed near Ellensburg at milepost 91. The Washington State Department of Transportation reports a jackknifed semi-truck is blocking all lanes.