Hanna Scott
Seattle mayor inks trio of bills to increase number of minority-owned pot shops
The legislation also outlines goals to continue to work towards expunging convictions for cannabis-related crimes prior to 2014.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
Man charged with felony vandalism after rampaging through Capitol Hill precinct
King County prosecutors have charged a Seattle man with a felony for tearing up a Seattle Police precinct.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Westbound I-90 bridge to Seattle now closed all weekend due to ‘extreme traffic conditions’
WSDOT has now closed all lanes of the westbound I-90 bridge from Mercer Island to Seattle in hope of relieving congestion.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Protesters outside Seattle City Hall denounce planned SODO homeless shelter
Approximately 100 people gathered outside Seattle City Hall Tuesday to protest the construction of a homeless shelter in the city’s SODO neighborhood.4 years ago
Beth Harris, AP
Maury Wills, former Seattle Mariners manager, dies at 89
Maury Wills, who intimidated pitchers with his base-stealing prowess as a shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers on three World Series championship teams, has died. He was 89.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Mayor Harrell appoints Adrian Diaz as permanent Seattle police chief
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has selected Adrian Diaz to be the city’s permanent chief of police.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
The Crime Blotter: Stolen car stuck in cement; suspect flees with young child, bottle of whiskey
The suspect drove through the barricades around the project and onto freshly poured cement, getting themselves stuck in the pavement of the new roundabout.4 years ago
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News
New funding proposed to revitalize Seattle parks, including hiring park rangers
“It’s no question for anyone that our public parks system took a hit as a result of the pandemic,” said Seattle Parks Superintendent Christopher Williams.4 years ago
Associated Press
Human remains wash ashore on Olympic Peninsula near Sequim
Human remains washed ashore at Dungeness Spit near Sequim, Washington, and agencies are working to determine whether they are connected to the crash of a floatplane earlier this month.4 years ago
Sam Campbell
Seattle teachers ratify new agreement with district
The Seattle teachers' strike ended Tuesday morning. The union, the Seattle Education Association (SEA), announced it had ratified a new contract with Seattle Public Schools, with more than 4,000 educators voting to confirm the new contract.4 years ago
Associated Press
King County proposes millions for new policing alternatives
King County Executive Dow Constantine on Monday proposed measures to boost public safety in Washington state’s most populous county with alternatives to traditional law enforcement.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Bolt Creek Fire wildfire smoke returns to Seattle area, will last through Thursday officials say
Hazy skies and the smell of campfires are back in the forecast, as wildfire smoke from the Bolt Creek Fire moves into the area this week.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Trooper shoots, injures suspect holed up in car on SR 9
A Washington State Patrol trooper shot and injured a man on State Route 9 near 180th Street Southeast in Snohomish County on Monday night.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
Competency hearing set for man charged in fatal bus stop shooting
A judge ordered an in-jail competency hearing for a man accused of a deadly bus stop shooting in North Seattle this August.4 years ago
Hanna Scott
Retrial of accused Lakewood Four getaway driver set to begin
In 2015, the State Supreme Court vacated the convictions, citing prosecutor misconduct because of language the prosecutor used during closing arguments.4 years ago
Michael Simeona
Seahawks QB Geno Smith reportedly files trademark for famous postgame quote
Geno Smith has reportedly filed for a trademark of his famous postgame quote after upsetting Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos.4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
Woman dies falling off Gasworks Park structure in Seattle
A person fell off the Gasworks Park structure on Saturday morning, according to the Seattle Police Department.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
The Crime Blotter: Sedro-Woolley traffic stop ends in high-speed chase and stolen vehicle arrest
A routine traffic stop for speeding on Highway 20 Saturday morning ended in a high-speed chase and stolen vehicle arrest. Early morning Sept. 17, Sedro-Woolley police officers were on the east end of the city near Highway 20 and North Fruitdale Rd. Two officers saw a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed westbound […]4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
UW spearheads research to eliminate hazardous ‘forever chemicals’
It was recently discovered that PFAS exist in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), one of the most effective foams to fight and extinguish fires.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Fire erupts at 3-story building in Pioneer Square
Crews battled a fire at a three-story building in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood Monday morning.4 years ago
Sam Campbell
Commuters rejoice at the West Seattle Bridge’s reopening
The West Seattle Bridge is no longer cut off from the rest of the city. It opened Saturday night after two and a half years of emergency repairs.4 years ago
Dalton Day
Resident of Bremerton’s Midway Inn investigated for arson after 2-alarm fire displaces 50
The Bremerton Fire Department (BFD) is investigating a resident of the Midway Inn for arson after the crews put out a 2-alarm fire at the motel Sunday.4 years ago
Jordan Duncan, KIRO 7 News
Sunken fishing vessel off San Juan Island brought to surface, crews evaluating next steps in removal
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced that the fishing vessel that sank off San Juan Island last month — leading to a fuel and oil spill — was lifted to the surface Saturday afternoon.4 years ago
