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KIRO 7 News Staff

Crews working to clean up graffiti near downtown Seattle amid ‘Revive I-5’ closures

While Revive I-5 crews and contractors have been focused on replacing expansion joints on Interstate 5 this summer, they’ve also taken steps towards beautifying downtown Seattle.

4 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Rep. Jayapal threatened at her home, perpetrator could face hate crime charges

A Seattle man could face hate crimes charges after he was arrested outside of Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s (D-Wash.) home.

4 years ago

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MyNorthwest Staff

With new monkeypox cases virologist says people should ‘keep it on their radar’

With monkeypox cases reaching nearly 700 people infected across the U.S., public health officials are taking key steps in educating the public on this new disease.

4 years ago

Chris Sullivan

Don’t toss that butt … on the highway median, it can start a fire

With our first sustained sunny and warm weather now underway, it's time for a reminder to keep your cigarette butts in your car.

4 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

After 2021 cancellation, Leavenworth announces plans for Oktoberfest 2022

The festival area will be more spread out, with events at the Festhalle, Front Street Park and other areas of downtown.

4 years ago

Shawn Garrett

50+ shots fired during South Seattle concert

Just before midnight on Sunday, Seattle police responded to a report of multiple gunshots at Washington Hall, located at 153 14th Avenue in South Seattle.

4 years ago

JUUL Labs Inc. Virginia tobacco and menthol flavored vaping e-cigarette products are displayed in a...

MyNorthwest Staff

Tulalip Tribes sue e-cigarette company, Juul, for illegally targeting youth

The tribes' 316-page complaint alleges that JLI "adopted the cigarette industry's playbook" to hook a new generation of young tribal members on nicotine.

4 years ago

Hanna Scott

Genetic genealogy helps solve a pair of decades-old sexual assault investigations

A state-funded program helps solve 23 cold case sexual assault cases, two of which were announced by the attorney general Monday.

4 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

DOJ: Former bank manager accused of stealing more than $1 million targeted seniors

A former bank manager from Battle Ground was arrested in Yakima last week on charges of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft

4 years ago

Hanna Scott

Former Seattle police chief to testify in trial of officer charged with murder

Former Seattle Police Chief Jim Pugel will be a key witness for the prosecution in the murder trial of Auburn Police officer Jeff Nelson.

4 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Aspiring Pierce County official who shot at suspected thief faces no charges

Josh Harris will not face criminal charges for shooting at a suspected thief at a homeless encampment in May over a stolen property dispute.

4 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

2 members of Patriot Front charged with defacing ‘Respect & Love Olympia’ mural

Two members of Patriot Front have been charged in connection with vandalizing a rainbow mural and community statement against hate, known as the “Respect & Love Olympia” mural.

4 years ago

L.B. Gilbert

No statewide ballot initiatives this November, drug decriminalization campaign stalls out

For the third straight year, Washington voters won't be asked to decide any statewide ballot initiatives come November.

4 years ago

Darren Dedo

Dedo’s daily crime corner: Military family victimized by car theft, Ferndale killer found dead

14-year-old injured in a shooting in Lake City leading to one arrest on assault charges, an elderly man was attacked at a transit center in Bellevue, and a family travelling to a new military posting lost everything when thieves stole their cars.

4 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

BA.5 omicron variant believed to be most contagious strain so far as number of re-infections rise

Officials are warning people to keep their up their guard as a new COVID-19 omicron variant is spreading through the U.S. BA.5 is believed to be the most contagious strain to date and the concern is the number of people who are getting re-infected. In King County, there has been a 21% PCR test positivity […]

4 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department investigating probable monkeypox case in Pierce County

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is investigating the first probable case of monkeypox in Pierce County, the agency announced Saturday.

4 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Tacoma police looking to increase force to 30% women by 2030

Tacoma Police has signed onto a national initiative to get more women on the force, called “30 by 30.” That’s 30% of its sworn officers being women by 2030.

4 years ago

The small pink elephant sign, shown in its original habitat in February 2020. (Feliks Banel/KIRO Ne...

MyNorthwest Staff

Iconic Elephant Car Wash sign becomes official Seattle landmark

Members at the Landmarks Preservation Board in Seattle on Wednesday agreed to give the iconic Elephant Car Wash sign landmark status, the city announced.