MyNorthwest Staff
Chelan fire likely caused by ‘rogue lightning strike,’ now 80% contained
The Stayman Flats fire that forced people to leave their homes near Lake Chelan this week was likely started by a single, "rogue" lightning strike.4 years ago
Jake Chapman and KIRO 7 News Staff
3-alarm fire at Renton apartment complex that destroyed cars, damaged building reignites overnight
A 3-alarm fire at a Renton apartment complex that destroyed cars, an apartment building and displaced multiple people on Wednesday night reignited overnight.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Construction won’t ease just because the hot Mariners are hosting Houston
Friday's game against Houston is sold out, and T-Mobile Park will be near capacity but guess what? Construction isn't going to be taking the weekend off.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Missing Edmonds police K9 found safe
Ace, a K9 for the Edmonds Police Department who had gone missing Tuesday, was found safe Wednesday about half a mile from his home.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Vaccine mandate here to stay for state employees, according to Gov. Inslee
Governor Jay Inslee announced the vaccine mandate for state employees will stay alongside the state of emergency Washington is currently under.4 years ago
Heather Bosch
Despite fewer bidding wars among home-buyers, Seattle-area real estate prices continue to climb
Seattle area bidding wars on homes plummet: The share of homes that faced competition in June was 41%, down from 61% in May.4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, Morgan Palmer
Northern lights may be visible in Western Washington again this week
Thanks to two solar storms, the northern lights appeared over the Puget Sound early Tuesday, according to several photographs of the natural event.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
‘Transformative’ changes for Washington schools? Top educator pitching new policies
Washington Superintendent Chris Reykdal recommended reallocating how money from timber is used when it comes to new K-12 construction.4 years ago
Lauren Donovan
Inflation hits 40-year high in the Seattle area
“We definitely feel the pinch. We see the differences in prices,” Lynn said. “For example, I didn’t buy cream cheese today because it was $8.”4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Cascade Public Media moves to new office in First Hill
Cascade Public Media, a non-profit media association that runs PBS affiliate KCTS 9 and Crosscut.com, has announced that they will be moving offices to a new location in First Hill.4 years ago
Associated Press
Seattle mayor nominates new director of police board
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced his pick for the new civilian director of the Seattle Police Department’s Office of Police Accountability, which investigates police misconduct and recommends discipline to the police chief.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Under surveillance’ ballot-box signs likely voter intimidation, officials say
Some Seattle-area voters have noticed something unusual at ballot boxes: signs with bright red ink that read "this ballot drop box is under surveillance."4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Lumen Field to celebrate 20th anniversary with various upgrades, modernization
With Wednesday marking the 20th anniversary of Lumen Field opening its doors on July 20, 2002, the Seattle Seahawks and First & Goal Inc. have announced plans to modernize and upgrade various areas of the stadium.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
Dedo’s Daily Crime Corner: Have you seen this man? Hate crime in Queen Anne
Darren Dedo, KIRO Newsradio reporter, covers overnight crime in the Puget Sound region on the morning of July 20.4 years ago
Heather Bosch
Chelan fire just ‘dress rehearsal’ for upcoming fire season, say experts
As the Stayman fire in Chelan, Wash. continues to burn, and firefighters work to get the wildfire under control, the fire signals the start of wildfire season in much of the state.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Pierce County looks to Texas for new plan to combat homelessness
Pierce County officials said they have a new plan to combat homelessness that could serve as a model for other counties across the state.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Airplane crash in Bothell injures two after ‘complete engine failure’
First responders were called to the scene of a plane crash in Bothell Tuesday evening after their engine experienced what investigators are describing as a complete engine failure.4 years ago
Hanna Scott
Amid ever-rising overdose deaths, King County votes to declare fentanyl a public health crisis
King County is on track to set yet another new record — roughly 264 people have died from fentanyl, over a 46% increase compared to this time last year.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Committee favors public’s least favorite option for reducing Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls
The commission said it plans to reduce toll rates for the bridge by Oct. 1 due to additional funding provided by the state legislature.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Family of teen shot, killed in CHOP zone files claim against Seattle
The family of a teenager who was shot and killed during the CHOP protests in 2020 says they are suing Seattle.4 years ago
Theresa Robinson
SDOT proposes changes to one of Seattle’s deadliest intersections for pedestrians, cyclists
According to SDOT data, the intersection of 4th Avenue and Holgate Street is one of the deadliest intersections in the city for cyclists and pedestrians.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
Construction-site stabbing turned twisted fantasy: ‘I wanted to kill as many people as I could’
Seattle police say they arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly threatening to kill as many people as possible with a knife and hammer.4 years ago
Ted Buehner, KIRO Newsradio Meteorologist
Washingtonians: What air temperature is ‘hot’ to you?
These warm Washington temperatures beg the question, what is the definition of hot? Let’s ask the question here in a fun poll.4 years ago
