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winter weather...
Feliks Banel

The worst atmospheric river of all was winter 1861-1862

Even with autumn on the horizon and winter not far behind, for the really stormy stuff, you have to go back to the winter of 1861-1862.
4 years ago
Human Trafficking awareness...
L.B. Gilbert

Port of Seattle signs pledge to increase awareness of human trafficking

The Port of Seattle is launching new efforts to prevent human trafficking and raise awareness after signing a new pledge.
4 years ago
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Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News

Robbery suspects arrested, charged after incriminating social media posts

Violent robbery after robbery — stretching from Seattle to the Eastside to South King County. Now two men have been charged with nearly a dozen crimes.
4 years ago
Fisherman Mike Vorak sells Dungeness crabs off his boat. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/Getty Imag...
Associated Press

Dungeness crab harvest delayed off Washington, Oregon coast

The key Dungeness crab harvest areas from Klipsan Beach, Washington, to Cape Falcon, Oregon, will not open until Feb. 1
4 years ago
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Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

Educators concerned about students using artificial intelligence bots to cheat

Educators across the country are addressing a growing concern that students could use artificial intelligence to cheat.
4 years ago
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Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News

Whale sightings rise across Salish Sea

Wednesday morning revealed some interesting news regarding our environment and the health of whale populations.
4 years ago
Joe Kent confirmed...
Frank Sumrall

Joe Kent announces 2024 House campaign against ‘woke extremist’

Joe Kent, following his defeat to represent Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, has announced he will run for the U.S. House in 2024.
4 years ago
12 flag...
Frank Sumrall

Inslee, Hobbs, Seahawks legend to raise 12 Flag in Olympia

Seahawks legend Walter Jones will celebrate the team's accomplishments this season by helping raise the 12 Flag in Olympia today.
4 years ago
call volume...
L.B. Gilbert

Tacoma Fire Department asking for more funding as call volumes increase

Emergency Medical Service increase an average of 3.1% per year, but call volumes have increased by 14% this year.
4 years ago
Image: A Redfin real estate yard sign is pictured in front of a house for sale in Seattle....
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

From ‘brutal’ to ‘boring:’ Puget Sound housing market projected to mellow out in 2023

Zillow Economist Jeff Tucker says the 2023 housing market will be far less volatile than what the Puget Sound region experienced in 2022.
4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff and Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press

Widespread flight delays in US after FAA computer outage

A computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration has brought flights to a standstill across the U.S. on Wednesday, with hundreds of delays quickly cascading through the system at airports nationwide.
4 years ago
Gold Bar hostage...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Suspect in custody following hostage situation at Gold Bar grocery store

A suspect is in custody following a hostage situation at Gold Bar Family Grocer on Tuesday night, according to police.
4 years ago
king tides...
Nicole Jennings

King tides return to Puget Sound, but unlikely to bring much flooding

The king tides are back in the Puget Sound this week, but we are unlikely to see the widespread flooding that they brought two weeks ago.
4 years ago
oil spill...
Micki Gamez

Tacoma’s guaranteed income program is now done, was it a success?

110 Tacoma lower-income households received $500 a month for 12 months as part of a guaranteed income program (GRIT) in Tacoma.
4 years ago
Bellevue police...
MyNorthwest Staff

Teens, including 13-year-old, lead Bellevue police on stolen car chase

"Very rarely do we see such violent felony offences committed by very young teenagers," said Bellevue police spokesperson Meeghan Black.
4 years ago
housing...
Bill Kaczaraba

Housing, gun violence top Gov. Inslee’s 2023 agenda

Making housing available to everyone and addressing gun violence are the top priorities for Gov. Jay Inslee.
4 years ago
Seattle Traffic...
Frank Sumrall

Dangerous drivers create difficult commute for Seattle biking community

Amongst the dangers in Seattle are unprotected bike lanes, as drivers have continuously used these thin thoroughfares to evade traffic.
4 years ago
Voter's Pamphlet...
L.B. Gilbert

Former WA legislator: Statements in voter pamphlets should be verified

Should candidate statements in voter pamphlets be verified by a third party? Brandi Kruse was joined by a former state legislator to discuss.
4 years ago
credit card debt...
Heather Bosch

Interest rates soar as Americans carry more credit card debt

Interest rates are surging and almost half of all credit card holders carry debt from month to month, according to a new survey from Bankrate.com released Tuesday.
4 years ago
fentanyl...
Sam Campbell

Officials rule 11-year-old girl died of fentanyl, not fight at school

A Tacoma girl who passed away after a fight at school died as a result of fentanyl in her system, according to a medical examiner.
4 years ago
suspect...
L.B. Gilbert

Murder suspect arrested in Port Orchard, possibly related to mail thefts

A suspect has been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in Port Orchard, which could be connected to recent mail theft.
4 years ago
Associated Press

Washington lawmakers convene for 105-day session

Lawmakers in Washington state returned to Olympia on Monday to begin a 105-day legislative session, the first one fully in person since the COVID-19 pandemic
4 years ago
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Jesse Jones, KIRO 7 News

Experts say odometer fraud is on the rise in Washington state

Checking the odometer may not be high on your list of priorities when buying a used car, but it’s important to keep in mind.
4 years ago
derailed...
L.B. Gilbert

Train in SODO derailed, crashed into power station

South Spokane street in South Seattle is all clear after portions of a train derailed and collided with a power station Monday night.
4 years ago