Nicole Jennings
‘When it’s your time, it’s your time:’ Gold Bar braces for flight as Bolt Creek fire rages
The Bolt Creek fire burns 8,000 acres of forest Monday morning. Residents along US-2 have been ordered to evacuate, but only half have complied.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Bolt Creek Fire near Skykomish grows to 7,600 acres; evacuations, road closures remain in effect
The Bolt Creek Fire has grown to approximately 7,600 acres as of Sunday morning.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Amid numerous teacher strikes, one Seattle charter reveals how their ship is sailing smoothly
This increased focus on social and emotional development is important to the faculty and staff because it emphasizes individual student development.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Bolt Creek fire near Skykomish prompts evacuations, road closures
The Bolt Creek Fire, which started north of Skykomish on early Saturday morning, has grown to approximately 2,000 acres, according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Evacuation orders in place for parts of southwest Washington due to wildfire danger
Lewis County Emergency Management has issued a Level 3 evacuation notice — meaning leave now — for the Goat Rocks, High Valley and Timberline areas due to dangerous wildfire conditions. Residents have been told to evacuate to White Pass High School. Follow this link to read additional stories from KIRO A Level 2 evacuation notice […]4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Housing prices drop from spring peak as rental rates continue to skyrocket
Seattle home prices are cooling down, but rental prices are continuing to rise as the region copes with rising mortgage rates and the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Outdoor fires prohibited in unincorporated King County as Stage 2 burn ban issued
The county’s ban is extended into cities due to its coordination with the King County Fire Chiefs Association and Fire Marshals.4 years ago
Sam Campbell
Boo or cheer? Seahawks fans speak out on Russell Wilson’s Emerald City return
Sam Campbell spoke with lifelong Seahawks fans, who had mixed opinions on Wilson’s first re-appearance since leaving the team in March.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
August data shows housing market returning to ‘more normalized conditions’
At the end of August, there were 14,683 total active listings of single-family homes and condos in the 26 counties included in the report.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
Shoplifter with HIV accused of biting a Nordstrom security guard pleads not guilty
King County Prosecutors say a shoplifting suspect who is HIV positive bit a Nordstrom security guard4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Amber Alert cancelled after teenager found safe in Clark County
Update (7:21pm): The Amber Alert has been cancelled after 15-year-old Catharine Guitierrez was found safe. Original Story: The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has issued an Amber Alert for a missing child that authorities say might have been abducted unwillingly. 15-year-old Catharine Guitierrez was last seen Thursday, Sept. 8 around 4:30 p.m. when an altercation occurred […]4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington student test scores on the rise, says State Superintendent
Data released shows that 70% of Washington students are proficient or making progress over their fall 2021 test scores4 years ago
Darren Dedo
The Crime Blotter: ATF and Tacoma police arrest alleged repeat fentanyl dealer at Econo Lodge
Wednesday night, Tacoma Police Department officers assisted the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) in a joint operation to serve a high-risk federal search warrant on two units at the Econo Lodge on S Hosmer Street.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Tacoma aims to ban camping, storing belongings near temporary shelters
The municipal workers removed approximately 12,000 pounds of people’s belongings during an encampment clearing, according to city officials.4 years ago
Jordan Duncan, KIRO 7 News
South Sound HIV service organization awarded $300K to help fight monkeypox
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department on Wednesday awarded $300,000 to PCAF, formerly known as Pierce County AIDS Foundation, to provide education and raise awareness about health care services for communities impacted by the monkeypox virus. PCAF and TPCHD will work together to provide education on how the virus is and is not likely to spread, how […]4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
KIRO Newsradio Headlines: UW tests male hormonal contraceptive gel
University of Washington Medicine is seeking additional couples to participate in a study of a male hormonal contraceptive gel.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Trio of Cascade fires expected to push smoke into Western WA through Sunday
Three fires burning in the North Cascades and near Lake Wenatchee have brought “a substantial plume of smoke” into Western Washington.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Fire destroys 122-year-old Capitol Hill house set for demolition, redevelopment
Around 1:03 a.m. Seattle Fire Department tweeted that they were responding to a house that was in Capitol Hill in a very "well involved" fire..4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Tumwater paraprofessionals reach tentative agreement, say ‘district is willing to show we are valued’
In a push to make sure that paraprofessionals can make a livable wage, the TAP has voted Tuesday to authorize a strike.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Mayor Harrell announces finalists for Seattle police chief
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced three final candidates to be Seattle’s permanent chief of police.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Washington state’s auto fatalities surge in 2022, study says
With the fatal crashes and DUI arrests on pace to surpass last year's numbers, it begs the question, what's causing this high rate of fatalities?4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Local British expats gather to remember Queen Elizabeth II
Local British expats and Anglophiles gathered at a British food shop to share their grief over the death of Queen Elizabeth II.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
State Supreme Court hearing animal cruelty case involving Sequim game farm
Washington’s highest court is hearing an animal cruelty case involving a Sequim game farm.4 years ago
