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embryos...
Micki Gamez

Oregon couple births twins using 30 year old embryos

According to CNN, the couple has four other children from ages 2 to 8. However, they were reportedly conceived naturally.
4 years ago
ATM theft...
Colleen West, KIRO 7 News

One-ton ATM dragged from Northgate bank found on roadside

Three men used a van and a chain to rip out an ATM from a bank’s vestibule wall early Monday, leaving a trail of destruction behind.
4 years ago
cyber monday...
Bill Kaczaraba

Cyber Monday remains red hot as consumers look for deals

Consumer spending on Cyber Monday could surpass $11 billion nationwide this year. The numbers are showing an increase of over 8% from 2021.
4 years ago
cold weather...
Kate Stone

Cold weather shelters starting to open across Puget Sound region

Snohomish County officials said their shelters typically open when overnight temperatures are expected to drop below 34 degrees.
4 years ago
(Photo from WADOH)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Washington to decommission COVID response site this week

The Washington State Coronavirus Response website coronavirus.wa.gov will be decommissioned by the Washington State Department of Health on Dec. 1.
4 years ago
arrested...
Darren Dedo

Three teens arrested for assault, robbery at gunpoint in Central District

Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers responded to a report of two robberies on Friday. Three teenage suspects have been arrested.
4 years ago
SDOT, seattle snow...
Bill Kaczaraba

Weather around Puget Sound will be a ‘doozy’ with chances of snow

It's not often you hear the word "doozy," but WSDOT tweeted out that "this week will be a doozy, weather-wise" with chance of snow.
4 years ago
voter turnout...
Sam Campbell

Voter turnout dips in WA compared to previous midterm

The data shows 64% of eligible voters in Washington state chose to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm -- less than the 72% voter turnout four years ago.
4 years ago
mental health...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle students declare ‘victory’ in fight to fund mental health counselors

A group of Seattle students is celebrating "a victory" as $4 million in funds for mental health counselors nears final approval.
4 years ago
stabbed...
L.B. Gilbert

Seattle Police hunt for suspect after 61-year-old stabbed in Pioneer Square

Seattle police are investigating after a 61-year-old was stabbed in Pioneer Square Saturday night.
4 years ago
Troyer Sheriff...
L.B. Gilbert

Pierce County Sheriff trial to begin after illness delay

Jury selection begins in the trial against a Pierce County Sheriff, for reporting a Black man threatened to kill him, a claim considered false reporting
4 years ago
snow...
Bill Kaczaraba

A dose of winter for Seattle-Tacoma-Everett region this week

The Seattle-Bellevue-Everett area could see snow this week. The closer you get to the mountains, the more likely you'll see snow.
4 years ago
Tacoma Mall road rage...
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News, Theresa Robinson, KIRO 7 News and KIRO 7 News Staff

Suspect arrested after 11-year-old injured in road rage shooting on I-5 near Tacoma Mall

Just after 9:30 p.m. Saturday, WSP announced that a 19-year-old suspect had been taken into custody in connection to the shooting.
4 years ago
9-year-old boy shot by 8-year-old brother in Federal Way - Photo by South Sound News....
Colleen West, KIRO 7 News

Federal Way gun owner charged after 8-year-old shoots 9-year-old brother in head

Charges were filed against a Federal Way man accused of leaving a gun on his bed, where it was found by his two younger brothers, and one boy shot the other boy in the head.
4 years ago
Photo from Everett PD...
MyNorthwest Staff

Man found dead in rolled over car after shooting in Everett

Everett Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at a rollover collision Friday evening.
4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Kent starts fundraising campaign for election recount

The hotly contested race for Washington's 3rd Congressional District has been called for Democrat Marie Glusenkamp Perez, but Republican Challenger Joe Kent hasn't given up -- and now he's pushing for a recount.
4 years ago
belltown hellcat...
Associated Press

Renton man gets 10 years in prison in drug trafficking case

A federal judge has sentenced a Renton, Washington man to 10 years in prison for his role in a violent drug distribution ring, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Seattle.
4 years ago
Local writer pushes for greater LGBTQ inclusion in comic books (Photo from KIRO 7)...
Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News

‘Anybody can be a hero’: Local writer’s comic books promote inclusivity, empower LGBTQ readers

For some, comic books are collectors’ items. For others, they are an escape through reading.
4 years ago
20-year-old man north seattle shooting...
KIRO 7 News Staff

11-year-old injured in suspected road rage shooting on I-5 near Tacoma Mall

The shooting, which took place on northbound I-5 south of 38th Street near the Tacoma Mall, was reported at about 2:20 p.m.
4 years ago
snow...
Ted Buehner

What to expect on the drive home with snow in the Cascades

Many motorists will be returning home tomorrow after the long holiday weekend and the Apple Cup in Pullman.
4 years ago
snow...
Frank Sumrall

Lowland snow looming for Seattle region early next week

Washington is expecting anywhere from eight to 18 inches of snowfall in the passes from Saturday through Sunday night.
4 years ago
(KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Nearly 2 dozen people forced out of Tacoma apartments after Thanksgiving fire

Smoke and flames were seen on the second- and third-floor decks of one building and flames had spread into the attic.
4 years ago
Chris Wesolowicz (Photo courtesy of Wesolowicz Family GoFundMe)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Details emerge about man shot and killed in Southcenter parking garage

Mary Wesolowicz told KIRO 7 her husband was selfless, always putting others first, and in his final act, he did everything he could to save her.
4 years ago
plane crash...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Victims identified in Friday’s plane crash near Snohomish

Four people were killed last Friday after a small plane crashed into a field and caught fire near Snohomish.
4 years ago