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Alzheimer's...
L.B. Gilbert

Bellevue police looking for lost 69-year-old man with Alzheimer’s

Bellevue police are asking for the public’s help to find a man with Alzheimer’s disease who walked away from his home on Monday morning.
4 years ago
dating...
Micki Gamez

Study: Washington ranked one of best states in US for singles

WalletHub compared all 50 states across 30 key indicators of dating-friendliness. They measured categories like dating opportunities and fun.
4 years ago
Boeing 737...
Bill Kaczaraba

Boeing gets boost from $34 billion order, third-largest sale of all time

The largest Boeing order ever in South Asia is taking place with Air India. The deal is valued at $34 billion.
4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Special election results to watch in Washington state tonight

Washington state is holding a special election Tuesday, Feb. 14, and voters across the state will be able to vote on important legislation
4 years ago
101...
Micki Gamez

Nearly 70% of fatal crashes on US 101 in WA involved DUI, speeding

Half the fatal crashes investigated on Washington roads involved someone driving under the influence, according to Washington State Patrol.
4 years ago
light rail...
L.B. Gilbert

Two cars test track on possible light rail ‘starter line’ in Bellevue

Sound Transit is exploring starting light rail service on the Eastside despite delays in construction connecting to the main line.
4 years ago
Edmonds snow...
L.B. Gilbert

Light snow, cold temps across Puget Sound on Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air, but that's not all -- snow is a possibility across the Puget Sound for Valentine's Day.
4 years ago
Private workers start training along security lines at Sea-Tac Airport Thursday. (KIRO 7)...
Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News

‘We’ve outgrown this airport’: Is solution to Sea-Tac’s struggles with long lines on the way?

Travel troubles have been plaguing Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), and it’s not just because of winter weather.
4 years ago
school start snow...
L.B. Gilbert

Schools across western Washington announce snow closures, delays

Light snow and below-freezing conditions are creating a mixture of rain, slush, snow, and ice on roadways around the Puget Sound region.
4 years ago
I-90 closed...
Michael Simeona

I-90 reopens after multiple collisions, icy roads

I-90 is closed in both directions between North Bend and Ellensburg due to difficult winter-weather driving conditions.
4 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Puyallup teen considered suicide after school beating

A Puyallup teenager says she considered suicide after she was beaten by classmates at school.
4 years ago
dark chocolate...
Bill Kaczaraba

Dangerous heavy metals found in popular dark chocolate products

Consumer Reports is calling on leading dark chocolate makers to reduce the level of dangerous heavy metals in their products.
4 years ago
(KIRO 7)...
Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

Officials investigating after woman found dead with gunshot wound in Enumclaw

Officials added there is no ongoing threat to the public and are asking people to avoid the area while they process the scene.
4 years ago
leavenworth...
Frank Sumrall

Leavenworth location of new Amazon rom-com, starring Alison Brie

Washington's favorite German-themed village, Leavenworth, is the star of new movie "Somebody I Used To Know" debuting on Amazon Prime.
4 years ago
Photo: Everett northbound I-5 near Lowell Road....
Nate Connors

Overnight road work in Everett closes multiple lanes on I-5

In order to safely conduct this work, all but one lane will close during this project which gets underway at 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly.
4 years ago
Micki Gamez

WA bill hopes to make roads safer by requiring Drivers Ed

According to most recent traffic data, people who get their license at age 18 are 50% more likely to get into a collision.
4 years ago
elementary arson...
L.B. Gilbert

Magnolia elementary school closed after fire damages school

Classes at a Magnolia elementary school are canceled Monday after a fire broke out, and it appears that it was started intentionally.
4 years ago
McCarver Elementary School...
Bill Kaczaraba

Tacoma school wants to move away from controversial name

McCarver Elementary School in Tacoma is looking to change its name due to concerns about the namesake's history.
4 years ago
Coast Guard Rescue...
L.B. Gilbert

Coast Guard rescues two from dangerous conditions in Hood Canal

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people Sunday who were unable to maneuver their rowboat due to weather conditions in the Hood Canal.
4 years ago
West Seattle arson...
L.B. Gilbert

West Seattle arson suspect allegedly set himself, apartment on fire

A man is facing arson charges after allegedly setting an apartment and himself on fire in West Seattle Sunday morning.
4 years ago
starbucks...
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Inflation has hit the Starbucks rewards system

Starbucks is changing its entire rewards program and things that right now are 50 points will be 100 points.
4 years ago
Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

Pair of sisters working to raise money for those affected by earthquake in Turkey and Syria

The death toll following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey has surpassed 28,000 people.
4 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Man killed in shooting outside Burien gas station

A man died outside a gas station after he was shot near a busy intersection in Burien Sunday night.
4 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Person injured in rollover, entrapment in Everett

A person was injured after rolling a car in Everett on Sunday morning, according to the Everett Fire Department.
4 years ago