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North Star...
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News

North Star Elementary School in Graham evacuated because of smoking HVAC system

Students and teachers were evacuated from North Star Elementary School in Graham Friday morning because of smoke inside the building.
6 days ago
wsdot vehicle fire...
MyNorthwest Staff

Semitruck carrying bananas catches fire, blocks lanes on southbound I-5 in Tacoma

A massive commercial vehicle fire is blocking lanes on southbound I-5 in Tacoma.
6 days ago
Port Orchard power outag...
Julie Berg, KIRO 7 News

Port Orchard residents warned of upcoming nine-hour power outage

Puget Sound Energy has scheduled a planned power outage in Port Orchard for this Sunday, Nov. 1.
6 days ago
SR 167 crash...
MyNorthwest Staff

1 killed, 1 in custody after crash on SR 167 in Auburn

Southbound SR 167 is blocked in Auburn after a deadly three-car crash, according to Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson.
6 days ago
Sound Transit light rail...
Julie Berg, KIRO 7 News

Sound Transit launches pilot program allowing pets on light rail and buses

Sound Transit has launched a limited-duration pet policy pilot program allowing pets aboard transit services under updated guidelines.
6 days ago
daylight saving time...
Ted Buehner

Washington falls back Sunday as debate over clock changes continues

It is that time of year again — time to fall back. Yes, it is time to change from Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST).
6 days ago
A family gathers at a table outdoors to celebrate Halloween. (Photo: choreograph via Envato)...
Paul Holden

Your Halloween weekend guide: Fremont festivities, Wild Waves scares and more!

Halloween weekend is here, including an extra hour thanks to the time change, and we are looking at tons of fun going on this weekend!
7 days ago
Roy shooting...
James Lynch

VIDEO: 27-year-old arrested after shooting near Roy, pursuit ends in Yelm field

A 49-year-old man is in stable condition after being shot multiple times near Roy.
7 days ago
lakewood police...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Armed suspects rob Lakewood jewelry store, smash door to escape

Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Lakewood jewelry store Wednesday afternoon.
7 days ago
Federal Way teen killed...
James Lynch

Second driver charged in death of Federal Way football player Deejay Tuiasosopo

King County prosecutors have now charged two drivers in a fatal Federal Way crash that killed 16-year-old Deejay Tuiasosopo.
7 days ago
revive I-5 tolls I-405 commute...
Julie Berg, KIRO 7 News

Puget Sound travelers will face major disruptions on I-5 and I-405 this weekend

Travelers in the Puget Sound region face major highway shutdowns Halloween weekend due to two major construction projects.
7 days ago
seattle university denver west coast conference...
Ania Keenan, KIRO 7 News

Seattle University faces federal investigation over scholarship for underrepresented students

The U.S. Department of Education announced Thursday it has formally opened a federal civil rights investigation into Seattle University.
7 days ago
Columbia City shootout...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘The kids are so desensitized’: Mom picking up daughter caught in Columbia City shootout outside Boys and Girls Club

Lisa Fabatz was walking toward the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club to pick up her daughter when a shooting started.
7 days ago
Columbia City...
Nia Bliss, KIRO 7 News

Police search for suspects connected to shootout near Boys and Girls Club in Columbia City

Police are looking for multiple suspects involved in a shootout in front of the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club in Columbia City.
7 days ago
WSF Washington State Ferries...
Nate Connors

Emergency repairs shut down ferry service early

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced an early end of service for the Mukilteo/Clinton ferry route.
7 days ago
comcast...
MyNorthwest Staff

Comcast to lay off 159 workers in Washington as part of nationwide restructuring

Comcast plans to permanently lay off about 159 Washington employees as the company restructures.
7 days ago
Patrick Stewart...

Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to "Star Trek" and "X-Men," has died.
7 days ago
Everett massage parlor...
Ania Keenan, KIRO 7 News

Eight massage businesses in Everett were condemned for safety and illegal activity

Eight massage businesses in Everett have been condemned for safety hazards and operating illicit massage parlors, according to the Everett Police and Fire Departments.
7 days ago
General Motors Data Settlement...
Michael Strite

General Motors to pay $220 million over claims it sold drivers’ data for insurance use; WA to get $12.3 million

General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it sold drivers' location and driving behavior data to data brokers.
7 days ago
Rainier Valley bus shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

Two men shot in Rainier Valley after altercation that began on Metro bus

Two men were taken to the hospital after a shooting in Seattle's Rainier Valley neighborhood Wednesday night. Seattle police say they responded to Rainier Avenue South and South Holden Street around 10 p.m.
7 days ago
tuberculosis...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Jury awards $52.4M to inmates impacted by tuberculosis outbreak at WA prisons

On Wednesday, the King County Superior Court jury awarded nearly $54 million to those impacted by a tuberculosis outbreak at Washington state prisons.
7 days ago
auburn cop fired...
Luke Duecy

Auburn police officer on leave after video appears to show repeated punches to suspect

Video appears to show an Auburn police officer straddling the man in the roadway while trying to handcuff him, then repeatedly striking him in the head and face. A review of the video appears to show about 20 punches.
7 days ago
Snohomish County park...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Decaying trees force immediate closures at two Snohomish County parks

Snohomish County Parks & Recreation announced closures on Wednesday at Paradise Valley Conservation Area and Southwest County Park due to decaying trees that pose safety risks to visitors.
8 days ago
Winter driving prep; don't be the reason for a pass closing...
Chris Sullivan

Don’t be the driver who shuts down a mountain pass: Get winter-ready

Call it a practice run for the rest of the winter. Our first snow storm of the season this week provided a reminder that it's time to get our cars in shape.
8 days ago