Hanna Scott
Report discovers troubling gap between BIPOC, white homeowners in Washington state
More than 143,000 BIPOC households would need to become homeowners to close the gap between white and BIPOC households in Washington.4 years ago
Sam Campbell
Edmonds high school student arrested for bringing ‘ghost gun’ to school
Edmonds Police Department (EDP) thanking the vigilance of one student who they say spoke up when they knew a fellow 15-year-old student brought a loaded gun to class at Edmonds-Woodway High School Thursday.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Olympia woman facing fines over ‘Black Lives Matter’ sign inside her home
An Olympia woman is being threatened with fines over a sign hanging inside her home.4 years ago
Lisa Brooks
Whidbey Island Plane crash families ‘hope the recovery effort is successful’
Searchers have recovered some of the bodies of nine missing victims of a floatplane that crashed into Mutiny Bay off Whidbey Island Sept. 4.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
US 2 reopens again as Bolt Creek Fire evacuation notices lowered
After closing part of US Highway 2 Monday night due to debris from the Bolt Creek Fire, the WSDOT reopened the road Thursday evening.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle mayor announces new parks head
On Thursday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Anthony-Paul Diaz as superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation, advancing the mayor’s plan for clean, safe and accessible parks.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Shooting near Ship Canal Bridge homeless encampment slows Friday commute
KIRO Newsradio's Sam Campbell went to the scene where the Washington State Patrol (WSP) said four gunshots were reported early Friday.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Closures to cause heavy traffic through Seattle this weekend
Be prepared for long commutes in Seattle this weekend as construction closures are set to cause heavy traffic on I-90, I-5, SR-9 and more.4 years ago
Associated Press
Washington kills 2 wolves to prevent preying on cattle
Biologists working for Washington have killed two members of the Leadpoint wolf pack this week in an effort to stop the pack from preying on cattle4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News and Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News
At least 80% of floatplane wreckage pulled from water near Whidbey Island; remains found
According to Island County Emergency Management, remains were found in the wreckage Thursday, but did not say how many they were still notifying families.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
Abandoned shopping carts requiring coordinated response from Everett police
Everett Police said dumped carts hurt local businesses and are an eyesore for the community.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Washington State Ferries are free for youth riders starting Saturday
Because of this recent change, kids and teens can now grab a free ticket from a terminal employee by showing an ID or an Ocra Card.4 years ago
Sam Campbell
Seattle encampment fires up 15% in 2022: ‘It’s tough every time’
The Seattle Fire Department has responded to 1,133 fires at encampments in 2022, not including Wednesday's fire under the Ship Canal Bridge.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
55-year-old man charged for throwing rocks, causing damage to cars on SR 900
A 55-year-old man accused of throwing rocks at cars on state Route 900 in Renton is also being accused of pointing a gun at passing cars.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Seattleites get creative with gas prices on the rise
By Monday, a gallon of regular cost $4.92. Then overnight, it climbed to more than $5 a gallon once again.4 years ago
Hanna Scott
Councilmember Herbold vows to fight for West Seattle fire resources
Councilmember Lisa Herbold expressed concerns over the city budget proposal, particularly with the distribution of firefighter resources.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle could have warmest start to October in nearly 30 years
Seattle could see the warmest start to October in nearly 30 years, according to the National Weather Service.4 years ago
Hanna Scott
Charges filed against accused Ballard fentanyl dealer
Investigators searched the box and found over 1000 grams of fentanyl powder and nearly 900 grams of fentanyl pills.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
The Crime Blotter: Cops find big stash of stolen vehicles in Parkland
A deputy found the vehicle and discovered several other stolen vehicles, which prompted further investigation.4 years ago
Sam Campbell
Seattle businesses help Florida residents during Hurricane Ian
Bloodworks Northwest provides blood to numerous hospitals throughout the Pacific Northwest region – and now in Florida, too.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
MacKenzie Scott, former wife of Jeff Bezos, files for divorce from second husband
MacKenzie Scott, the former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and billionaire philanthropist, has filed for divorce from her second husband.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Tacoma officer fires gun, breaks up bar fight
A Tacoma Police Officer fired their gun while on a call to a confrontation at a bar late Wednesday night. At around 11:00 p.m., police received a call about a fight at The Office Bar and Grill on Pacific Avenue near S 8th Street, including one man who reportedly fired his gun inside the bar. […]4 years ago
Ryan Simms, KIRO 7 News
Seattle Children’s Hospital faces ‘unprecedented’ ER wait times
As flu season fast approaches, Seattle Children’s Hospital is already seeing an overflow of kids needing medical help.4 years ago