KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
KIRO Newsradio Headlines: WA unemployment at historic low, delivery drivers go on 24-hour strike
The KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk gives you the news you may have missed on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 17.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
SPD trying to identify suspect after brutal elevator assault
The suspect is a white man, between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-10, with a short light-colored buzz cut and a hunched posture.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Hobbs, Anderson debate focuses on trust in elections amid national crisis
The first debate of the 2022 election cycle was held between the two front runners of the Washington Secretary of State election between incumbent candidate Steve Hobbs and challenger Julie Anderson Wednesday Aug. 17.4 years ago
Theresa Robinson, KIRO 7 News
Washington state residents asked to watch for world’s largest moth
Once WSDA entomologists identified it as an atlas moth, they sent it to the USDA, who confirmed the specimen as an atlas moth on July 27.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
U.S. Senate candidate Smiley challenges Murray to four debates
As the election between Tiffany Smiley and Patty Murray heats up, Smiley has announced that she has accepted the first round of debates hosted by Seattle City Club’s Washington State Debate Coalition (WSDC).4 years ago
Hanna Scott
Median time to file misdemeanor charges down from 129 days to 3, says Seattle city attorney
A report shows that the city attorney's office has cut the median time it takes to make a filing decision in criminal cases to 3 days.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
3 orphaned moose calves arrive at Northwest Trek
Three moose calves that were found orphaned in Alaska have a new home at Northwest Trek.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Pike Place Market celebrates 115th anniversary
The market first opened on Aug. 17, 1907, when several farmers set up their produce-filled wagons on Pike Place.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
The 47th District Senate race triggers recount with candidates separated by 65 votes
A mandatory recount is set to happen in the primary election in the 47th Legislative District of the Washington state Senate.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
The Crime Blotter: Woman sexually assaulted in West Seattle
Seattle Police detectives are investigating after a woman reported she was sexually assaulted Monday evening in West Seattle.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Police detain ‘obviously’ impaired driver after pursuit from Federal Way
Three lanes are blocked on I-5 northbound, just north of Michigan St., due to police activity with one arrest made so far, according to Washington State Patrol.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle City Council loans $20 million to aquarium expansion project
The City Council has decided to loan $20 million to the Seattle Aquarium, after voting 7-2 in favor of the loan, which has fallen behind on construction for a new addition.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SPD gets dollars for hiring bonuses, talent recruitment
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) will start offering signing bonuses to new and lateral hires in an attempt to onboard 500 more sworn officers by 2027.4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Arlington trailer park fire leaves one dead
The KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk gives you the news you may have missed on the morning of Wednesday, August 17.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Northern lights may be visible in Western Washington thru Thursday night
The G3 Geomagnetic storm could provide a show as far south as the border of Washington and Oregon on Wednesday night.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Man charged with throwing woman down light rail stairs now adds murder charges
Surveillance video showed Jay throwing the victim down a flight of stairs multiple times. The victim suffered three broken ribs and a broken clavicle.4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Pike Place celebrates birthday tomorrow, pot shop robbed
The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you its top stories on the morning of Aug. 16.4 years ago
KTTH staff
Homeland Security working alongside local law enforcement to stop rampant human trafficking
"We continue to see sex trafficking continuing in all the different cities across the Pacific Northwest in general," HSI Lead Agent Robert Hammer said.4 years ago
Dalton Day
Starbucks workers and company gear up for legal battle over union election integrity
With Starbucks Corp. attempting to halt union elections over claims of ballot mishandling, the union suggests their complaint is tantamount to conspiracy.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Amazon employees in Calif. walk out mid-shift in protest of low wages
Amazon workers in San Bernardino, California walked off the job Monday in protest of low wages and unsafe working conditions.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Kitsap Transit gets nearly $1M to help address frequent ferry delays and cancellations
Since the start of the pandemic, just like other ferry services, Kitsap Fast Ferry has had its share of cancellations, getting so bad at points that these cancellations would happen daily.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
90% of child care workers applied to receive $500 bonus from King County
After announcing in June that $7,000,000 would be used to give a one-time payment to all child care employees, King County Executive Dow Constantine has fulfilled that promise4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Washington attorney general joins coalition challenging Idaho’s near-total abortion ban
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced he is joining a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a brief in support of the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit challenging Idaho’s new abortion law.4 years ago
