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Hanna Scott

Mayor signs bill package expanding abortion protections, access in Seattle

Seattle will soon be a sanctuary city for those seeking an abortion, after one of several new laws signed as part of a package of bills by Mayor Harrell.

4 years ago

L.B. Gilbert

Wildfire threat near Leavenworth; 12+ fires burn across WA state

A series of fires in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, about 20 miles from Leavenworth, broke out as fire crews work to contain the fire.

4 years ago

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Hanna Scott

Crime and Punishment: Man convicted for his involvement in 2019 Licton Springs murder

King County Court’s sentencings from the week ending on August 12: Prosecutors convict a man involved in a 2019 murder at Licton Springs.

4 years ago

Theresa Robinson, KIRO 7 News

All students in Auburn School District to get free meals, school supplies beginning this year

The Auburn School District has announced that all students will receive free breakfast and lunch, as well as all required school supplies for the upcoming school year and beyond.

4 years ago

Darren Dedo

The Crime Blotter: Meat cleaver attack leaves Seattle man disfigured

Darren Dedo reports on overnight crime on the morning of Aug. 15.

4 years ago

Associated Press

Seattle ambulance contractor pays $1.4M in fines

The private ambulance contractor for the Seattle Fire Department paid nearly $1.4 million last year for violating the terms of its contract with Seattle and arriving late to calls.

4 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

1 dead, 6 injured in weekend of Seattle gun violence: 100% increase in shots fired since 2020

Gun violence in Seattle has claimed the life of one man and injured six others since Friday. From 2020, Seattle has seen a 100% increase in shots fired.

4 years ago

KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Three boats and marina catch fire on Lake Washington

The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you its top stories on the morning of Aug. 15.

4 years ago

The Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, aerial photo released by the U.S. Coast Guard shows a diesel spill off...

Associated Press

Coast Guard responds to oil spill near San Juan Island

The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a diesel spill off the west coast of Washington state’s San Juan Island after a 49-foot (15-meter) fishing vessel sank with an estimated 2,600 gallons (9,854 liters) of fuel on board.

4 years ago

KTTH staff

Video: Gunfire erupts around bar outside of T-Mobile Park

Watch video of a shooting recorded from inside Tony T’s Sports Lounge Saturday morning.

4 years ago

Ted Buehner

Excessive heat warning for Cascade lowlands to take effect Wednesday

Another period of warmer than average weather is on tap this week as a heatwave moves into Western Washington.

4 years ago

Frank Sumrall

Russell Wilson booed during Sue Bird tribute video, tension-filled reunion on the horizon

His segment in the tribute video was met with a shower of boos at Climate Pledge Arena earlier this week.

4 years ago

Nicole Jennings

Residents celebrate West Seattle Bridge reopening, but still much to do

There has been a lot of criticism over the two-and-a-half years the bridge has been closed, mainly over how long it has taken.

4 years ago

KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Lightning storms ignite 13 new wildfires in Eastern Washington

The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you its top stories on the afternoon of Aug. 12.

4 years ago

Former U.S. President Donald Trump leaves Trump Tower to meet with New York Attorney General Letiti...

Associated Press

FBI seized top secret documents in Trump estate search

“Not only will I not oppose the release of documents," Trump said. "I am going a step further by ENCOURAGING the immediate release of those documents.”

4 years ago

Micki Gamez

Whatcom County’s Lummi Island is getting a new ferry

The Department of Transportation awarded a $25 million grant to replace the 60-year-old Whatcom Chief ferry with a new and improved electric-hybrid ferry.

4 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Bonney Lake Sumner Little League team advances to World Series on controversial play

In extra innings, the Bonney Lake Sumner Little League team advanced to the Little League World Series on Thursday, by a score of 3-2.

4 years ago

L.B. Gilbert

‘Tuba Man’ killer arrested naked in dumpster, now charged as part of retail theft ring

Billy Chambers, who infamously was charged with manslaughter in the death of the street musician known as "Tuba man," is a suspect in the crime ring.

4 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

West Coast crime ring busted for trafficking $22 million in stolen catalytic converters

The crime ring was centered in the Portland metro area, but reached as far as New York and Texas, according to Beaverton police.

4 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Passenger ‘misuse’ biggest cause of light-rail escalator failure, Sound Transit says

“Misuse” is responsible for 32% of equipment failures while “environmental” -- which includes debris users drop that damage said equipment -- stands at 15%.