KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Car crashes through window of Lakewood restaurant
Police are investigating after a car crashed through the front window of a Lakewood restaurant early Monday morning.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle City Attorney tightens filing deadline for incoming cases to address growing backlog
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison announced a new policy Monday, which will change how her office prioritizes incoming cases.5 years ago
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News
Capitol Hill shootout leaves neighborhood on edge
A shootout on Seattle’s Capitol Hill overnight has the neighborhood on edge, and at least one local restaurant owner considering a move.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Mayor Harrell announces ‘hot spot’ patrol crime initiative, push to rewrite local gun laws
Mayor Harrell and Chief Diaz announce crime mitigation strategies, including extra patrols in troubled areas and lobbying restrictive gun laws.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Detectives investigating reports of more than 40 shots fired in Capitol Hill
An investigation is underway after Seattle police received reports of more than 40 shots being fired during a gun battle in Capitol Hill overnight Sunday.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
East Link light rail trains hit the tracks, make practice runs
East Link light rail trains hit the tracks in Bellevue on Friday. The extension will connect Seattle to Mercer Island, Bellevue and Overlake.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington state, most of US sees increase in fatal car crashes in 2021
Washington -- like other states -- is seeing an increase in reckless driving and fatal crashes, probably fueled, at least in part, by the COVID pandemic.5 years ago
Lisa Brooks
Seattle City councilmember Debora Juarez won’t run for re-election
Now, Crosscut is reporting Council President Debora Juarez has also decided not to run for another term.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County health officer: An endemic state does not mean ‘the outbreak is over’
There has been a lot of talk about moving from pandemic to endemic, but King County's Dr. Jeff Duchin worries that debate could lead to complacency.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
City of Bellevue, home owners reach agreement to demolish damaged structure
The City of Bellevue has reached an agreement with the owners of a home to demolish a structure that collapsed during a January landslide.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Pierce County sheriff’s deputies, firefighters save dog from residential fire
A Pierce County Sheriff's deputy and Central Pierce fire fighter worked together Thursday to save a dog who was trapped in a residential fire.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Congressman Adam Smith: US won’t go to war with Russia over Ukraine
Washington Congressman Adam Smith discusses the situation in Ukraine and explains how the United States plans to stop Russia peacefully.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Buoy in Puget Sound to measure impact of underwater noise on orcas
A buoy has been deployed into Puget Sound to measure the underwater noise from commercial and recreational vessels, a risk to Southern Resident orcas.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Violent crimes in Seattle reach ‘14-year high’ in 2021, according to report from SPD
The Seattle Police Department released its annual crime report for 2021 on Friday, detailing increases in rates of crimes across all major categories.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
State lawmakers to address concerns from chaotic, controversial redistricting process
A new bill in the state Legislature designed to address controversy stemming from a recent chaotic redistricting process is making headway.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Legal battle over capital gains tax kicks off in Douglas County court
The legal battle over Washington's new capital gains tax is scheduled to be heard in a Douglas County courtroom Friday morning.5 years ago
Dalton Day
Homeless response, housing density take center stage in state Legislature
Gov. Inslee and Mayor Harrell push for a Senate bill designed to move homeless in encampments near right-of-ways into affordable housing.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Senate Dems bring back bill that creates early release path for aggravated murderers, others
Senate Democrats in Washington state have once again passed a bill that creates a pathway to early release for a variety of incarcerated people.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Whatcom County mayors send letter asking for drought, flood help
A group of mayors in Whatcom County have come together to ask four state departments for help managing extreme weather events.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
Romeo, Juliet … and COVID: Pacific Northwest Ballet returns to the stage
The curtain goes up Feb. 4 on Pacific Northwest Ballet's production of "Romeo and Juliet" -- a romantic tragedy made more challenging by the COVID era.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington ranks highest in the nation for pothole related web searches
Washington state ranks first in the country for Google searches related to potholes. Find out more on how to report a Seattle pothole.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Washington Rep. Larsen ‘frustrated’ with lack of coordination for 5G rollout
Washington Rep. Rick Larsen levied criticism this week against cell service providers for a 5G rollout he said lacked coordination.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man drops from ceiling in ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ style attempted bank robbery in Newcastle
Police are asking for the public’s help in solving what they’re calling an “Ocean’s Eleven″ type attempted bank robbery in Newcastle.5 years ago
