Nicole Jennings
Bolt Creek Fire wildfire smoke returns to Seattle area, will last through Thursday officials say
Hazy skies and the smell of campfires are back in the forecast, as wildfire smoke from the Bolt Creek Fire moves into the area this week.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Trooper shoots, injures suspect holed up in car on SR 9
A Washington State Patrol trooper shot and injured a man on State Route 9 near 180th Street Southeast in Snohomish County on Monday night.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
Competency hearing set for man charged in fatal bus stop shooting
A judge ordered an in-jail competency hearing for a man accused of a deadly bus stop shooting in North Seattle this August.4 years ago
Hanna Scott
Retrial of accused Lakewood Four getaway driver set to begin
In 2015, the State Supreme Court vacated the convictions, citing prosecutor misconduct because of language the prosecutor used during closing arguments.4 years ago
Michael Simeona
Seahawks QB Geno Smith reportedly files trademark for famous postgame quote
Geno Smith has reportedly filed for a trademark of his famous postgame quote after upsetting Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos.4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
Woman dies falling off Gasworks Park structure in Seattle
A person fell off the Gasworks Park structure on Saturday morning, according to the Seattle Police Department.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
The Crime Blotter: Sedro-Woolley traffic stop ends in high-speed chase and stolen vehicle arrest
A routine traffic stop for speeding on Highway 20 Saturday morning ended in a high-speed chase and stolen vehicle arrest. Early morning Sept. 17, Sedro-Woolley police officers were on the east end of the city near Highway 20 and North Fruitdale Rd. Two officers saw a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed westbound […]4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
UW spearheads research to eliminate hazardous ‘forever chemicals’
It was recently discovered that PFAS exist in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), one of the most effective foams to fight and extinguish fires.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Fire erupts at 3-story building in Pioneer Square
Crews battled a fire at a three-story building in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood Monday morning.4 years ago
Sam Campbell
Commuters rejoice at the West Seattle Bridge’s reopening
The West Seattle Bridge is no longer cut off from the rest of the city. It opened Saturday night after two and a half years of emergency repairs.4 years ago
Dalton Day
Resident of Bremerton’s Midway Inn investigated for arson after 2-alarm fire displaces 50
The Bremerton Fire Department (BFD) is investigating a resident of the Midway Inn for arson after the crews put out a 2-alarm fire at the motel Sunday.4 years ago
Jordan Duncan, KIRO 7 News
Sunken fishing vessel off San Juan Island brought to surface, crews evaluating next steps in removal
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced that the fishing vessel that sank off San Juan Island last month — leading to a fuel and oil spill — was lifted to the surface Saturday afternoon.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Most major transit services are cutting back on routes
Just like the ferries, Sound Transit and King County Metro are reducing some of its services this fall due to staffing shortages.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Mudslides, falling debris next big worry after Bolt Creek Fire
The Bolt Creek Fire between Index and Skykomish is looking better, but now firefighters are worried about mudslides and falling trees.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
West Seattle Bridge back open; 100,000 commuters expect to use it daily
The bridge was closed on March 23, 2020 after structural cracks were found, with crews spending the last 2.5 years fixing it, costing $175 million.4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
Effort to raise floatplane wreckage off Whidbey Island to begin Sept. 26
A work class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) called the Deep Drone 8000, a barge, and a crane will be used to recover the wreckage from the seafloor.4 years ago
Hanna Scott
Seattle police chief finalists open up in community Q&A
All three police chief candidates supported alternatives to emergency calls that don’t require a sworn officer to respond.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
The Crime Blotter: Tacoma Police investigating deadly shooting
Tacoma Police said, on Sept. 15 at 10:25 a.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1500 block of St. Paul Ave.4 years ago
Sam Campbell
2 separate Auburn hit-and-run accidents leave 2 dead
Auburn Police said it started around 8:40 p.m. when they received reports of a person walking onto Auburn Way North near 45th Street.4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Weekend traffic problems expected across Puget Sound region
Think of it as traffic spaghetti this weekend. Just when you have your noodles around one fork, another meatball drops in.4 years ago
Heather Bosch
International opera singers take the stage for under-served Seattle communities
An international opera singer took to the stage Thursday night with a chorus of Seattle area teenagers. Their goal? To make music more accessible to everyone.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
West Seattle Bridge passes strength tests, will reopen Sunday as planned
On Thursday, the Seattle Department of Transportation confirmed that the bridge is safe and ready to reopen as planned on Sunday, Sept. 18.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
WSP pursues leads to take down ‘rock thrower’ damaging cars on SR-900
Over the last month, five cars were reportedly hit with rocks and bottles along that approximately one-mile-stretch of highway.4 years ago
