KIRO 7 News Staff
Washington state ordered to pay light-rail attack suspect $250 a day
The man charged in the attack of a woman in a Seattle light rail has been awarded $250 a day after the state was unable to provide mental health treatment.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man steals, crashes car with child in back seat in Capitol Hill
A 32-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning after he stole a car with an infant in the back seat, then got into a collision and fled the scene.4 years ago
Associated Press
Washington dad, son set to accept plea deals in Jan. 6 riot
A father and son from southwest Washington are set to accept plea deals with federal prosecutors for entering the U.S. Capitol with a pro-Trump mob during the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Complaint filed against Sequim lawyer who made claims of widespread voter fraud
Attorney General's office has filed a complaint against a lawyer for filing lawsuits alleging widespread voter fraud, despite no evidence.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
PNW severely short on blood donations this summer
The Pacific Northwest is facing a severe shortage of blood donations this summer. Bloodworks Northwest does not have enough blood to meet the region's need.4 years ago
Associated Press
Capitol riot an ‘attempted coup,’ prime-time hearing told
The chairman of the House committee declared the attack an “attempted coup” that put “two and half centuries of constitutional democracy at risk.”4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Kent to develop sister city bond with Lutsk, Ukraine in the face of war
The City of Kent has is getting a new sister city half a world away -- the city of Lutsk, Ukraine. Kent hopes this will be a symbol of peace.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
West Seattle Bridge opening delayed another two months
West Seattle residents are going to have to wait until September before the high bridge reopens.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle Fire Department rescues man after scaffold collapse
A man was rescued after a scaffold collapsed in Seattle on Thursday, according to the Seattle Fire Department.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Revive I-5 work not scheduled this weekend for UW graduation
Crews are using polyester polymer concrete to replace the expansion joints on the freeway, but it’s sensitive to moisture.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
KIRO Newsradio to air Jan. 6 attack hearings uncensored and unedited
As the House select committee is set to reveal its findings on the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, KIRO Newsradio will air the hearing live and unedited.4 years ago
Dalton Day
WA State Supreme Court redefines warrantless interrogation, concludes ‘race and ethnicity matter’
The Washington State Supreme Court issues a ruling that could redefine warrantless interrogations and seizures, a protocol police refer to as “Terry stops.”4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Shortage of lifeguards cause a third of Seattle beaches to close for summer
Due to an ongoing shortage of lifeguards, Seattle Parks has announced that they will not be opening three of the nine beaches for public use. East Green Lake Beach, Seward Park Beach, and Matthews Beach are among the beaches that will not have a lifeguard stationed, as well as three public pools, the Medger Evers, […]4 years ago
Graham Johnson
Study says worst-case Northwest tsunami risk is underestimated
University of Southern California says an even larger tsunami could potentially hit the Northwest coast if a Cascadia mega-quake strikes.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WA approves axe-throwing for businesses with liquor licenses
The Washington State LCB voted Wednesday to allow businesses with liquor licenses to offer axe-throwing as an activity to their customers.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Non-profit suit against Inslee over ongoing ‘state of emergency’ denied injunction
A non-profit group filed a lawsuit against Gov. Jay Inslee alleging that the governor overexerted his powers to address the COVID-19 pandemic.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Unconfirmed threat forces Olivia Park Elementary into lockdown
10:36 a.m. update: Olivia Park Elementary received the all-clear to lift a lockdown from Snohomish County Sheriff’s Deputies, according to Katie Pence, Olivia Park Elementary Principal. Law enforcement performed a sweep of the campus and did not identify a threat. A review of security footage found that an unknown juvenile walked through the campus but […]4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County looks to curb rising gun violence with voluntary firearm return program
The King County Council introduces a firearm and ammunition return program as the area struggles with a spike in gun violence.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT plans immediate demolition of Main Street Bridge over I-405, creating ‘huge backups’
Bellevue drivers are about to lose one of their I-405 overpasses, as the project to widen the freeway ramps up.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Starbucks workers hold rally after recently unionized store abruptly closes
Outside of a soon-to-be-closed Starbucks in Ithaca, N.Y. a series of union organizers, Starbucks Workers United members, local activists, political figures, and supporters, rallied in protest against Starbucks’ announcement to close the location, which they say is due to the store’s recent attempts to unionize. Speakers at the press conference urged an Ithaca-wide boycott of […]4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Snohomish High School locked down due to reports of nearby suspicious person
A high school has gone into after-hours lockdown due to a nearby suspicious person.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Western WA hit with ‘unusual, late-season atmospheric river,’ bringing up to an inch of rain
A moderately strong atmospheric river is forecast to develop late this week, pumping a feed of subtropical moisture into the Pacific Northwest.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Franz bread truck overturns onto Seattle street
A Franz bread semi-truck rolled over onto its side on a Seattle street on Wednesday, reportedly trapping a person underneath.4 years ago
