KIRO 7 News Staff
WSTC votes in favor of switching to pay-per-mile charge for Washington drivers, rather than gas tax
One of the reasons why gas may be expensive in your area is because Washington has the third-highest gas tax in the nation.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
Closing arguments for Troyer trial wrapped, jury to deliberate Wednesday
Troyer is charged with false and misleading reporting that a newspaper delivery driver threatened to kill him.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
‘Steering column issue’ grounds some King County Metro buses
King County Metro removed 126 buses from its 1,500-bus fleet a week ago because of steering manufacturing issues.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Study: Seattle is the No. 1 city in the US for single people
If you are single and loving it, you might be surprised that one Washington State city is #1 in the nation for singles.4 years ago
Sam Campbell
UW researcher: Breakthrough in nuclear fusion a milestone for US
Power plants have used nuclear fission for decades, but fusing two atoms into one has eluded physicists until now.4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Recount in 3rd Congressional District begins Thursday
The recount in the 3rd Congressional District race will begin Thursday, according to the Thurston County Auditor's office.4 years ago
Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News
Local tech layoffs nearing levels of 2008 recession
New reports are signaling that the number of tech company layoffs this year is nearing levels from the Great Recession circa 2008-2009.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Taxi union to protest Seattle Port Commission for more accountability
Union taxi drivers contracted to take people to and from SeaTac Airport are upset with the Seattle Port Commission.4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
New King County advisory board to assist sheriff in public safety
A new community advisory board is being created in King County to assist law enforcement agencies, the county announced Monday.4 years ago
Associated Press
Washington state couple to face Jan. 6 insurrection charges
Two people who live outside Tacoma, Washington, have been charged with illegally entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection4 years ago
Michael Simeona
Former WSU Cougars football coach Mike Leach, 61, dies
Former Washington State Cougars football coach Mike Leach has died, according to Mississippi State University.4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
Two arrested after death of 4-year-old boy in Seattle
A man and woman were arrested by Seattle police on Monday in connection with Sunday’s death of a 4-year-old boy4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle-based company wins rights to salvage shipwreck with reported $10 million in gold on board
You may not have heard about the shipwreck of the old SS Pacific, a steamship that sank off the Washington State coast 147 years ago.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Could we see a mask mandate as flu, RSV, COVID circulate?
Los Angeles County is moving toward another mask mandate as flu, COVID, and RSV circulate. How likely is Washington to bring masks back?4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Investigations find students used offensive language at Stanwood HS
Two investigations were conducted by the district into the use of racist slurs by students at Stanwood High School at a football game4 years ago
Sam Campbell
Troyer trial: Judge denies motion to dismiss false reporting charge
A judge has denied a push from Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer's attorneys to dismiss the false reporting charge against him.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Standoff with armed gunman ends peacefully at Snohomish Co. govt. complex in Everett
A standoff with an armed man is underway at Snohomish County's government campus in Everett, according to the Sheriff's Office.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Link light rail expansion construction faces delays
Sound Transit announced Friday an update to their schedule for opening a series of expansions to the light rail system delays4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
Bob Barker, former host of ‘The Price is Right’ and Washington native, turns 99
The former host of “The Price is Right” and Washington state native, Bob Barker, turned 99 years old on Monday.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
18 people injured in multi-bus accident on I-5 in Seattle
Officials are investigating an accident Monday that injured 18 people on two buses on southbound Interstate 5 near Mercer Street in Seattle.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Car crashes into pond after driver has medical emergency
A car ended up in a water retention pond in Everett Sunday evening after its driver suffered a medical emergency.4 years ago
Associated Press
Former WSU coach Mike Leach hospitalized in Jackson
Mississippi State coach Mike Leach was hospitalized Sunday after what the university called “a personal health issue” that happened at his home in Starkville.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
All lanes re-open after accident impacts commute along I-405 in Renton
An accident blocked multiple lanes of northbound Interstate 405 in Renton early Monday morning, and caused backups up to five miles long.4 years ago
