Nicole Jennings
New ‘tranq’ drug spreading through Puget Sound region
A dangerous drug known as tranq - a mix of fentanyl and xylazine, a horse tranquilizer - is spreading through the Puget Sound region.4 years ago
Nate Connors
Tesla’s auto-pilot ignores speed limits, leads to significant recall
Owners of recalled Tesla models will be contacted by mail no later than April 15 and will be offered an over-the-air update to fix this.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Potholes remain a problem in Seattle despite best efforts from SDOT
Seattle is patching more potholes than ever, but drivers still feel bumps in the road, especially in certain areas of the city.4 years ago
Sam Campbell
Suspect appears in court for South Lake Union sexual assault
According to police, he stole a designer purse, three credit cards, and the woman's green card before leaving.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Seattle tech workers have some of the worst ‘layoff anxiety’ in the US
Thousands have been affected by recent layoffs at some of the largest tech companies in the world, and layoff anxiety is running rampant.4 years ago
Lisa Brooks
Lightning strike causes 100K gallons of waste to flow into Puget Sound
A lighting strike next to the Barton Pump Station in West Seattle caused more than a hundred thousand gallons of waste to overflow this week.4 years ago
Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News
Man arrested for delivering fentanyl to Sumner teens, one of whom died from overdose
A man has been arrested for delivering fentanyl to two Sumner teens, one of which later overdosed and died, according to the Sumner Police Department.4 years ago
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News
Mill Creek Community Association to remove about 50 trees due to laminated root rot infection
The Mill Creek Community Association is knocking down all trees within a fifty-foot radius of any tree infected with laminated root rot.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Washington state Legislature considers rolling back strict pursuit laws
Washington state legislature is moving forward with a bill that is looking to scale back on strict police pursuit laws in place.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Beware of scammers selling fake gold along I-5, I-405
Harding said the amount of money the thieves get from drivers each time varies, ranging from $100 to, in at least one case, $4,000.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
KIRO, KTTH hosts react to Nikki Haley’s bid for the Republican ticket
“I don’t put up with bullies. And when you kick back, it hurts them more if you’re wearing heels,” Nikki Haley said during her announcement.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Man allegedly attacks woman with machete in Tacoma RV
Tacoma police responded to a fight between a woman and a man with a machete Wednesday. The victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries.4 years ago
Colleen West, KIRO 7 News
United Way offering free tax services at Southcenter Mall
Tax preparation services are being offered free of charge for those who make less than $80,000 a year.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Seattle City Council renames street for beloved community leader
The Seattle City Council has approved changing the name of a street in honor of D'Vonne Pickett Jr., who was murdered in 2022.4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle’s light rail tunnel reopen between Westlake, SoDo stations
Seattle's light rail tunnel was shut down between Westlake station and SoDo station on Tuesday morning. It has now reopened as of Wednesday.4 years ago
Lisa Brooks
Special election results show promise for Seattle social housing initiative
Most of the ballot measures and levies in Tuesday's special election are passing in the Puget Sound region.4 years ago
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News
Tacoma sees drop in violent crime, but many residents still uneasy
Tacoma’s reputation as a city with a crime problem remains intact, even as new data show violent crime has dropped.4 years ago
Gary Horcher, KIRO 7 News
‘They are unsung heroes’: 88% of lost odd items at SEA Airport reunited with owners
When his luggage made it on the flight but his jacket was left behind, traveler Anders Tron-Haukebo stood at SEA’s Lost and Found window full of hope4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
‘Major collision’ on NB I-5 in Everett causes big delays
A crash on northbound Interstate 5 is causing major delays just north of the State Route 526 interchange in Everett.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Amazon, local government work in tandem to create more affordable housing
Amazon is committing $25 million to a new public-private housing fund for affordable homes near public transit across the state, according to the company.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Grab a bite in Everett to help earthquake relief in Turkey, Syria
A local small business is raising funds for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria through sales of manakish, a popular dish in the region.4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Man who claimed to be armed shot by Burien police in traffic
A man was taken to the hospital after he reportedly ran into traffic, Burien Police say in a Facebook post.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Contractor fined over $400K in trench collapse death of worker
A contractor in Kent will be fined for violating safety regulations after a trench collapse led to the death of a construction worker.4 years ago
