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mental health...
Sam Campbell

UW to train teachers proper mental health services as demand grows

The program was launched after numbers provided by the university showed youth feelings of anxiety and hopelessness have skyrocketed.
4 years ago
stevens pass...
L.B. Gilbert

Mt. Baker, Crystal Mountain ski resorts to reopen this week

With snow coming down in the mountains, it's time to hit the slopes again, with Crystal Mountain and Mt. Baker ski areas reopening this week. 
4 years ago
Local companies help make Artemis launch happen (Photo from KIRO 7)...
Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News

Washington companies play key role in Artemis I rocket launch

NASA finally took its leap back to the Moon with a dramatic nighttime liftoff for Artemis I. After numerous delays, the rocket was able to launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida.
4 years ago
air quality...
L.B. Gilbert

Burn ban lifted in Pierce, Snohomish counties

A Stage 1 Burn Ban has been issued in Pierce and Snohomish counties by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency which went into effect 3 p.m. Sunday.
4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Patty Murray in line to be first female Senate president pro tempore

The current Senate President Pro Tempore, Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy, is retiring after his term ends in January.
4 years ago
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Ted Buehner

November dry streak could break record for Puget Sound region

November is usually the rainiest month of the year. So the current streak of dry days with sunny but cool temperatures is quite rare.
4 years ago
thanksgiving travel...
Kate Stone

Heavy traffic, crowded airports expected for Thanksgiving travel

Drivers hitting the roads for the Thanksgiving holiday should prepare for delays, according to the Washington Department of Transportation.
4 years ago
encampment...
L.B. Gilbert

Firefighters extinguish encampment blaze spread to Ballard business

Seattle Fire says it happened at an encampment and the fire spread to a nearby business, with crews working to extinguish the blaze Tuesday afternoon.
4 years ago
How to save money while dealing with holiday inflation (KIRO 7)...
Gary Horcher, KIRO 7 News

Experts offer tips on how to stretch your budget this holiday season amid ‘staggering’ inflation

If you noticed stores kicked into holiday gear earlier than ever, back in late September this year, give yourself credit for noticing a historic trend, guided by economic trends.
4 years ago
Seattle tree ordinance...
Manuel Valdes, Associated Press

As climate change progresses, trees in cities struggle

As the driest summer in Seattle’s record books ended, trees across the city were sounding silent alarms.
4 years ago
WM invests millions to advance recycling technology (Photo from KIRO 7)...
Kevin Ko, KIRO 7 News

WM invests $56 million on new recycling technology in WA

WM — formerly known as Waste Management — is investing $56 million to advance recycling technology at three materials recovery facilities across Washington state, the company announced on Tuesday.
4 years ago
school shooting...
Darren Dedo

Alleged Ingraham shooting suspects appear in court

McNerthney said a future hearing will determine if the case would be moved from juvenile court to King County Superior Court for adult prosecution.
4 years ago
bear...
Frank Sumrall

Woodland Park Zoo welcomes second bear cub in three months

Fern was born last winter and weighed approximately 95 pounds when she arrived at the zoo. She's currently at the zoo’s hospital in quarantine.
4 years ago
Ukraine...
Bill Kaczaraba

WA Rep. Smith: Missiles in Poland unlikely to lead to NATO involvement

WA Representative Adam Smith (D) says he's confident that two Russian missiles in Poland will not lead to NATO engagement.
4 years ago
Trump...
Bill Kaczaraba

Mixed reactions to Trump running for president in 2024

Donald Trump announced he's running for president in 2024, which brought mixed reactions from KIRO Newsradio and AM 770 KTTH hosts.
4 years ago
An illustrative image of Master car, Revolut, Visa and Visa debit cards. On Tuesday, January 11, 20...
Sam Campbell

Snohomish County officials warn of scam threatening property seizure

Snohomish County officials are warning residents of a new scam involving letters accusing recipients of owing taxes and demanding repayment.
4 years ago
nurses...
L.B. Gilbert

RSV, flu season see pediatric hospitals 300% over capacity

According to the Washington State Hospital Association, pediatric hospitals are operating under a series of crises.
4 years ago
gilday...
Frank Sumrall

Gilday trails Shavers by 200 votes after taking brief lead

Gilday initially received 47.9% of the votes in the nonpartisan primary against Shavers, who grabbed 51.9% of the 50,408 ballots.
4 years ago
house...
Bill Kaczaraba

Snohomish Co. officials: Homeless initiative ‘unacceptable burden’ for region

Snohomish Co. officials say they don't have space to house the homeless living on public property, as part of WA's Right of Way Initiative.
4 years ago
Robert Glen Carpenter (KIRO 7 News)...
Colleen West, KIRO 7 News

Former Pierce County sheriff’s sergeant arrested in domestic violence incident

A former sergeant with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department was arrested at his Puyallup home by a SWAT team on Monday, according to a department spokesman.
4 years ago
concede...
L.B. Gilbert

Perez wins 3rd District House seat, Kent refuses to concede

The race for Washington's 3rd District has been called, with Democratic candidate Perez declared the winner, but Joe Kent refuses to concede.
4 years ago
Lisa Brooks

Boeing tries to get FAA approval for paint-peeling fix

Boeing blames ultraviolet radiation exposure for causing paint to peel on some of the wings and horizontal stabilizers of its 787 Dreamliner.
4 years ago
shooting...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Court documents reveal events leading up to fatal shooting at Ingraham High School

Charging documents detail what exactly happened at Ingraham High School on Nov. 8 when a 17-year-old was fatally shot on campus.
4 years ago
crash...
L.B. Gilbert

3 injured after crash into a tree in Woodinville

Three people are at Harborview Medical Center following a crash in Woodinville early this morning. Their injuries are life-threatening.
4 years ago