Nicole Jennings
It’s Asian giant hornet trapping season and you can help
July means the start of Asian giant hornet trapping season. And you can help with homemade traps and bait.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
10 Puget Sound beaches closed for fecal bacteria
Several popular King County beaches are closed during the July 4 holiday weekend because of high levels of fecal bacteria.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Seattle Parks to close Alki Beach early, turn on park lights to prevent crime, damage
In an effort to curtail fireworks and overall lawbreaking, Seattle Parks is closing Alki Beach Park early and turning on lights at area ballfields this weekend.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Shooting reported in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood
Seattle police are investigating the shooting of a man in the Lake City neighborhood Friday afternoon.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Washington State Parks bans campfires until further notice
Washington State Parks has banned wood and charcoal fires at its parks statewide and on ocean beaches until further notice.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Reopening doesn’t spell herd immunity for Washington, warn scientists
Even as we celebrate reopening, state health officials warn that the pandemic is far from over -- new variants are creating an uncertain future.5 years ago
Hanna Scott
Dad, lawyer claim neglect, racial discrimination to blame for 12-year-old’s death
Kaloni Bolton, 12, had been to Renton Landing Urgent Care for her asthma in the past. But, according to Bolton’s father and his attorney, help was nowhere to be found.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Supreme Court declines case of WA florist who refused to sell to same-sex wedding
The Supreme Court has declined to take up the case of a florist in Richland, Wash., who refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
30 people and counting likely killed by historic heat wave in Puget Sound area
Days after the historic heat wave, counties in western Washington are starting to learn the full impact of the deadly hot weather.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Don’t blow it’ this weekend when it comes to fireworks, says Seattle Fire
"Don't blow it." -- That's the message from Seattle firefighters ahead of the Fourth of July when fireworks-related injuries and fires are common.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Plan ahead for congested roads, busy long holiday weekend
The long holiday weekend is here and more people are expected to hit the roads ahead of the Fourth of July. Know when to avoid the major routes.5 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Wildfire smoke drifting in over Eastern Washington, Cascades
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency says wildfire smoke from Canada will make its way to Washington as early as Friday afternoon.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in Walla Walla County
West Nile virus has been found in Washington for the first time this year. The virus, which can spread to humans, has been detected in Walla Walla County.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle homelessness proposal gathers enough signatures to make ballot
A charter amendment by Compassion Seattle to force the city to act with urgency on homelessness has enough signatures to make the November ballot.5 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Statewide DNR burn ban enacted ahead of Fourth of July weekend
The state Commissioner of Public Lands has issued a burn ban on all forest lands under the Washington Department of Natural Resources fire protection.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Summer crab season kicks off in parts of Washington, Puget Sound
Get your crab crackers, plastic bib, and butter ready because the crabbing season in some parts of Washington begins today.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Local runner to compete in long jump, sprints at Paralympic Games
Local Jaleen Roberts will compete in the long jump and sprints for Team USA at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, this summer.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
With COVID cases now ‘relatively stable,’ King County refocuses its response efforts
With COVID-19 cases continuing to trend downward, King County is refocusing its efforts to ensure that as many people as possible get vaccinated.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Despite progress, some Washington counties remain hesitant to get vaccinated
The UW's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation tracked counties most hesitant to get vaccinated spanning the last six months. Here's what it found.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
SPD Officer Lexi Harris remembered at memorial service
Officer Alexandra “Lexi” Harris was honored at a memorial service in Seattle on Thursday, starting with a processional to T-Mobile Park.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Washington state has grown to 7.7 million people
The state's new numbers are in and Washington has grown to 7,766,925 million residents, which is an increase of 61,600 people in 2021.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Woman arrested after bottle thrown onto I-90 in Seattle
Seattle Police arrested a 40-year-old woman for allegedly throwing a glass bottle onto I-90 in Seattle early Wednesday morning.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
President Biden turns attention to Washington, Western US wildfires
Washington is already experiencing the largest number of wildfires to date with 551 fires this year, and Fourth of July weekend is just around the corner.5 years ago
