Nicole Jennings
Striking Kent teachers prepare for long-haul: ‘We’ll be out here until we get a fair contract’
Striking teachers took to the picket lines Thursday, delaying the school year for students of the Kent School District.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Man allegedly steals necklace off the neck of a 4-year-old in Auburn
He leaned in and noticed the gold necklace around her neck before unlatching it, pulling it off, and taking it.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Video: Pierce County political candidate fires handgun at suspected car thief in homeless encampment
Josh Harris, a candidate for the Tacoma City Council, shot at a suspected car thief in a homeless encampment in May while in search of a suspected stolen vehicle.4 years ago
Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
3 arrested in Washington State in yoga tax fraud case
Three leaders of a multimillion dollar international yoga network that promoted itself as “Yoga to the People” before closing down amid published reports that it operated like a cult were arrested Wednesday in Washington State4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Idaho abortion ban blocked by federal judge
The KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk brings you its top stories on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 25.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State trooper shoots 34-year-old man in Federal Way after traffic-stop altercation
A Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper shot a 34-year-old man Wednesday evening near a Federal Way Costco Wholesale.4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Rabid bats discovered in Thurston County
The KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk brings you its top stories on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 24.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Centene guilty of overcharging state Medicaid program, owes WA $19 million
Health care giant Centene to pay Washington $19 million for overcharging state Medicaid program in 2nd largest Medicaid fraud recovery in WA history.4 years ago
Hanna Scott
KC Prosecutor seeks to set record straight after South Sound mayors link office to rising crime
King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg responds to South Sound mayors who publicly criticized the office earlier this month.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Overdose, suicide, homicides near record highs according to report from Medical Examiners office
According to the new report, in 2021, 365 people overdosed on methamphetamine and 385 people overdosed on fentanyl.4 years ago
Theresa Robinson, KIRO 7 News
New SDOT director outlines goals for position, pledges not to drive his personal car this fall
Greg Spotts, the next director of the Seattle Department of Transportation, has shared some of his goals and priorities for improving transportation in the city as he continues his confirmation process.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Fewer Lake Washington beaches closed so far this year
While several Lake Washington beaches are closed due to fecal contamination, so far there are fewer closures than last year.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Starbucks transfers north Seattle café ownership to QFC; grocery store union to take over
Starbucks has announced that they will be closing one of their cafes at the QFC grocery store in North Seattle at 9999 Holman Road NW later this week.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WA heat advisory in effect as Sea-Tac braces for its 12th 90-degree day in 2022
With longer nights than a month ago, the high temperatures will spike upward and then cool right back down.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
UW Medicine study to screen pets of people diagnosed with monkeypox
“We don’t have any evidence at this point that a pet could infect a human (with monkeypox), but we should be cautious and take reasonable precautions.”4 years ago
Theresa Robinson, KIRO 7 News
Zeeks Pizza to pay nearly $410K to current, former employees in wage theft settlement
Seattle-area pizza chain Zeeks Pizza has agreed to pay nearly $410,000 to 224 current and former employees after reaching a settlement with the Seattle Office of Labor Standards for repeat violations of the city’s wage theft ordinance.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Stevens Pass hopes to address staffing shortages with $20 minimum wage, announces opening day
After last year's rocky start to the ski season led to frustrations over terrain closure, limited service, and long lines, Stevens Pass is hopeful for a smoother run.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Summer sealing project repairs 200 Seattle streets
This past winter was hard on Seattle's roads, causing thousands of potholes. Using a special sealant, crews repaired over 200 Seattle streets in two weeks.4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Ken Griffey Jr. joins USA’s coaching staff for World Baseball Classic
The KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk brings you its top stories on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 24.4 years ago
Associated Press
Agencies, tribes work to stop growth of invasive crab
Agencies, tribes and groups across Washington state are working to limit the growth of European green crab populations.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Crews clear North Seattle homeless encampment after 6 years of complaints from residents
After complaints about trash, rats, crime and rampant drug activity for six years, city of Seattle crews and Seattle police cleared an encampment at North 125th Street and Stone Avenue North on Tuesday.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Oregon man pleads guilty to hate crime after assaulting Black man at Lynnwood bar in 2018
Randy Smith, 42, admitted in court that he was a member of a white supremacist support group when the assault occurred.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Parkland man kidnapped and robbed by woman he met on dating app
The victim said he was in the apartment for about five minutes when a man appeared, pointed a gun at him and ordered him to take off his clothes.4 years ago
