Micki Gamez
Most major transit services are cutting back on routes
Just like the ferries, Sound Transit and King County Metro are reducing some of its services this fall due to staffing shortages.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Mudslides, falling debris next big worry after Bolt Creek Fire
The Bolt Creek Fire between Index and Skykomish is looking better, but now firefighters are worried about mudslides and falling trees.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
West Seattle Bridge back open; 100,000 commuters expect to use it daily
The bridge was closed on March 23, 2020 after structural cracks were found, with crews spending the last 2.5 years fixing it, costing $175 million.4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
Effort to raise floatplane wreckage off Whidbey Island to begin Sept. 26
A work class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) called the Deep Drone 8000, a barge, and a crane will be used to recover the wreckage from the seafloor.4 years ago
Hanna Scott
Seattle police chief finalists open up in community Q&A
All three police chief candidates supported alternatives to emergency calls that don’t require a sworn officer to respond.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
The Crime Blotter: Tacoma Police investigating deadly shooting
Tacoma Police said, on Sept. 15 at 10:25 a.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1500 block of St. Paul Ave.4 years ago
Sam Campbell
2 separate Auburn hit-and-run accidents leave 2 dead
Auburn Police said it started around 8:40 p.m. when they received reports of a person walking onto Auburn Way North near 45th Street.4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Weekend traffic problems expected across Puget Sound region
Think of it as traffic spaghetti this weekend. Just when you have your noodles around one fork, another meatball drops in.4 years ago
Heather Bosch
International opera singers take the stage for under-served Seattle communities
An international opera singer took to the stage Thursday night with a chorus of Seattle area teenagers. Their goal? To make music more accessible to everyone.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
West Seattle Bridge passes strength tests, will reopen Sunday as planned
On Thursday, the Seattle Department of Transportation confirmed that the bridge is safe and ready to reopen as planned on Sunday, Sept. 18.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
WSP pursues leads to take down ‘rock thrower’ damaging cars on SR-900
Over the last month, five cars were reportedly hit with rocks and bottles along that approximately one-mile-stretch of highway.4 years ago
Colleen West, KIRO 7 News
Local skydiving champion lands spot in 2023 ‘skydiving Olympics’
You may not be familiar with skydiving competitions or even know that they exist, but a Chelan man is taking his skills to the limit by landing a spot on the 2023 U.S. World Cup skydiving roster.4 years ago
Sam Campbell
Sound Transit, Amtrak narrowly dodge service interruption as rail unions reach deal
After threats of a railway strike, President Biden announced that a tentative contract agreement has been reached.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Suspect arrested in Vancouver WA mayor’s house arson investigation
On Monday night, police in Vancouver responded to reports of arson at the home of the city's mayor.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Narcan to be installed in Pierce County vending machines for free
Narcan is a nasal spray prescription medicine used for the treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
The Crime Blotter: Belltown mugging leaves 1 with gunshot wound to the leg
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating after a man was shot in the ankle in Belltown Tuesday night.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Gas line rupture secured in Bellevue after summoning ‘large fire response,’ evacuating buildings
Emergency crews sort out reports of a gas line rupture near downtown Bellevue.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
KC Metro’s ‘workforce shortage’ reduces service by over 250 trips
Starting Saturday, Sept. 17. King County Metro buses will be making 250+ fewer trips getting people to work, or to attend school.4 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Big Tech fumbles basic Q&A about misinformation oversight in front of Congress
Senators grilled Social Media executives yesterday, questioning whether they were serious about controlling their platforms.4 years ago
Colleen West, KIRO 7 News
2 cross-state highways – US 2 and SR 20 – closed amid wildfire, mudslides
Two cross-state highways — U.S. 2 and state Route 20 — are closed over their passes, leaving drivers with fewer options to cross the Cascades.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
New SDOT head hits the streets looking to expand transit so it’s ‘safe and convenient for everybody’
"High tempo, with a lot of ideas." That's how the new head of the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Greg Spotts describes himself.4 years ago
Jordan Duncan, KIRO 7 News
Snohomish County prepares for waste facility closures due to railway transportation issues
In May, solid waste facilities in Snohomish County were forced to close for two days to remove the excess waste that had built up.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Seattle teachers back in classroom, but no timeline yet for contract vote
Seattle teachers ended their strike and went back to school, but they still need to ratify the tentative agreement reached with the school district.4 years ago
