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KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle Children’s seeing spike in RSV cases

Hospitals across the country, including ones in Western Washington, are dealing with a spike in cases of RSV — respiratory syncytial virus — a common respiratory virus.
4 years ago
A Black bear (Ursus americanus) is looking for salmon along the shore of Lake Crescent in Lake Clar...
Associated Press

Washington wildlife agents kill black bear that hurt woman

Wildlife authorities in Washington state killed a black bear Saturday after it charged and injured a woman near a downtown park in the Bavarian-styled town of Leavenworth.
4 years ago
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Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Grocery store unions push back on Kroger-Albertsons merger

The news of the potential Kroger-Albertson’s merger is drawing pushback from grocery store workers.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seahawks’ Ring of Honor a small piece of what makes Shaun Alexander special

"My favorite stat of that year, beyond the touchdowns and the records," Alexander said. "Was that I didn't even play in seven fourth quarters. Seven!"
4 years ago
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Theresa Robinson, KIRO 7 News

Woman sustains significant injuries in bear attack near Leavenworth

Authorities are investigating after a woman was attacked by a bear in Leavenworth early Saturday, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
4 years ago
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Jordan Duncan, KIRO 7 News

Suspect in shooting death of Central District business owner ordered to be held without bail

The suspect was booked Thursday in the shooting death of Central District business owner D’Vonne Pickett, Jr.
4 years ago
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Ted Buehner

Rain, wind bring their own problems to Pacific Northwest

The long-awaited rain has finally arrived to the Pacific Northwest. However, it will bring back several other hazards.
4 years ago
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Darren Dedo

Police looking for suspects who threw feces at Kshama Sawant’s house

Seattle Police Detectives need your help to identify a suspect who allegedly threw bags of feces at the residence of a city councilwoman.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Starbucks shutters Tacoma store due to safety reasons

Starbucks has recently closed 16 stores across the country, including five in Seattle, with safety concerns operating as the primary reason.
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Seattle’s Fremont Bridge undergoes maintenance

The Fremont Bridge was closed overnight Friday into Saturday due to bridge deck maintenance. Repairs will continue next week.
4 years ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee: ‘Police cannot be the cure for gun violence’

Gee Scott explains why 'police cannot be the cure for gun violence' after a prominent Central District community leader was killed Wednesday.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Lake Stevens High School evacuates due to bomb threat

Lake Stevens High School has been evacuated because of a bomb threat.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

2 arrested after 2 killed, tribal officer shot in Washington

Authorities said Friday they have arrested two of the three suspects they were searching for after two people were found dead
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Gov. Inslee: State is doing everything it can to fight wildfires

Gov. Jay Inslee says Washington is increasing resources to fight wildfires and that everything is being done to solve the problem.
4 years ago
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Sam Campbell

Bolt Creek Fire team completes containment strategy, will withdraw

The incident management team of wide-ranging officials fighting the Bolt Creek Fire north of Skykomish will withdraw on Saturday morning
4 years ago
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Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Sumner basketball coach accused of sexual assault, exploitation of child

In a lawsuit filed in Pierce County, a Sumner basketball coach has been accused of sexual abuse and harassment of a player he coached
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Three Lakewood teenagers arrested, suspected in string of attacks

Several teenagers were arrested in connection with carjackings and robberies.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Rain washes away smoke as weather cools down this weekend

After thick smoke clogged the skies, stifling Seattleites' lungs with unhealthy air, the haze over the city for the past few weeks is starting to clear.
4 years ago
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Rachel La Corte, Associated Press

Washington’s paid family leave premiums to increase Jan. 1

The payroll premiums on workers’ wages to pay for Washington state’s paid family and medical leave program will increase on Jan. 1.
4 years ago
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Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Wildfires and smoke continue to be problematic for fire crews throughout Washington

Wildfires in western Washington continue to produce a ton of smoke filling the air, taking a toll on everyone.
4 years ago
In this June 17, 2020, file photo, Rep. Edmond Jordan, D-Baton Rouge, speaks in Baton Rouge, La. Vo...
Kimberlee Krusei, Associated Press

Slavery is on the ballot for voters in 5 US states, including Oregon

More than 150 years after slaves were freed in the U.S., voters in five states will soon decide whether to close loopholes that led to the proliferation of a different form of slavery
4 years ago
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Nicole Jennings

Kirkland enacting pilot program to crack down on illegal vehicle noise

The City of Kirkland has a new pilot project to crack down on loud vehicles and street racing through noise-capturing cameras.
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Deer-hitting season is in full effect throughout WA

The average damage to a vehicle after hitting a deer is around $4,000. A minimum of 5,000 deer collisions occur in Washington each year.
4 years ago
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Sam Campbell

Seattle babysitter accused of child sex abuse arrested

Detectives are asking the public to come forward in the investigation of a Seattle babysitter charged with child sex abuse.
4 years ago