Frank Lenzi
Metro bus shooting suspect faces life in prison as three-strike offender
A Seattle man charged with shooting a passenger on a King County Metro bus could face life in prison as a three-strike offender.3 months ago
Julia Dallas
Judge denies closure of Denny Blaine Park but orders city to crack down on lewd behavior
A King County judge is ordering Seattle to crack down on lewd behavior at Denny Blaine Park — but said the park can stay open.3 months ago
Julie Berg, KIRO 7 News
Jury says deadly force was necessary in 2019 Seattle police shooting
A King County inquest jury said Seattle Police Department officers were justified in their use of deadly force against 31-year-old Ryan Smith.3 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
‘Ban data centers entirely’: Seattle community urges council to keep restrictions ahead of Saturday protest
Seattle leaders heard strong opposition Wednesday to future AI data centers as they consider extending the city's one-year moratorium.3 months ago
Frank Lenzi
More than 30% of WA school districts have no cell phone policy as Reykdal pushes statewide ban
More than 30% of Washington schools have no restrictions on student cell phone use, raising concerns among educators and parents.3 months ago
Jillian Raftery
Senator Patty Murray wants to make turning the clock back a thing of the past
Time changes could be a thing of the past if the Senate approves a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent.3 months ago
Brooke Griffin, KIRO 7 News
King County Sheriff’s Office celebrates decline in car thefts
The King County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating a decrease in car thefts across the county this July.3 months ago
Julia Dallas
Pressed Juicery closes its only Seattle location, leaving just 1 store in Washington
Pressed Juicery has closed its only Seattle location, part of a broader restructuring that has seen the company shutter stores across the country.3 months ago
Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News
3-week old harbor seal shot in the head now recovering in Des Moines
A three-week-old harbor seal pup is undergoing treatment at the Sea Life Response, Rehab and Research facility in Des Moines after being shot.3 months ago
Manda Factor
Former WA Attorney General: Albertsons pharmacies ‘caught between a rock and a hard place’ in opioid trial
Washington opened its case Monday against grocery giant Albertsons in a trial that could force the company to pay tens of millions of dollars or more for allegedly fueling the opioid epidemic.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
Underage driver’s BAC more than double legal limit in Burien rollover crash
An underage driver was arrested in Burien on Saturday after he allegedly drove drunk, hit a parked car, fled the scene, and flipped his vehicle.3 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘They didn’t have the evidence’: King County prosecutor explains why no felony charges in Pike Place kidnapping case
King County Prosecutor Leesa Mannion details why there were no felony charges filed in Pike Place kidnapping incident involving a baby.3 months ago
Chris Sullivan
90-minute morning commutes return as Revive I-5 swings back into action
As expected, the drives out of Snohomish County were awful, some of the worst travel times we've seen since the project started again in January.3 months ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
JPMorgan Chase expanding AI and cybersecurity teams in Seattle
JPMorgan Chase is investing heavily in Seattle's tech scene, the bank's Chief Information Officer Lori Beer confirmed during a visit to the city.3 months ago
Charlie Harger
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirms secret bidding war for Seattle SuperSonics expansion team
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed Tuesday that multiple private groups are competing to land an expansion franchise in Seattle.3 months ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
3-alarm fire destroys warehouse in South Seattle
A three-alarm fire at a commercial warehouse in Seattle’s Industrial District early today caused a roof collapse and significant damage to the building.3 months ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
More victims sue Snohomish County for alleged sexual assault at juvenile detention centers
Nine additional former inmates at Snohomish County juvenile detention centers have sued the county, claiming it “sustained a culture of abuse.”3 months ago
Ted Buehner
Seattle’s unusual cool streak masked what was actually 8th-warmest June on record
Last month was the eighth-warmest June on record at the Seattle airport with an average daily high temperature of 73.7 degrees.3 months ago
James Lynch
King County sheriff draws firm line on ICE, says deputies will not assist on immigration matters
King County Sheriff Patty Cole-Tindall said deputies will not assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on routine immigration matters.3 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘He has struck out’: Ferguson says voters will reject Heywood’s millionaires’ tax repeal as advocates warn of billions in education cuts
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is ramping up efforts to stop the repeal of the state's millionaires' tax.3 months ago
Julie Berg, KIRO 7 News
Point Defiance Zoo closes puffin habitat, investigates suspected avian disease
The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium temporarily closed the puffin habitat Tuesday while an investigation is underway into suspected avian disease.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
Costco announces 7 new warehouse locations to open in August
Costco is expanding even further in the U.S. as the company announced plans to open seven new stores in August.3 months ago
Charlie Harger
Costco just launched a brand-new food court item. We tried the $6.99 chicken strips and compared them to Raising Cane’s.
Costco's food court has a brand-new menu item this week, and it's one shoppers have been waiting months to get their hands on.3 months ago
