KIRO 7 News Staff
WSP investigating after dead body found in car on I-5 ramp
Washington State Patrol is investigating a homicide after a dead body was found in a car on an I-5 ramp early Saturday.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Puget Sound power companies not expecting problems in heat wave
Local utilities agencies do not anticipate power problems during the heat wave, but there are ways you can help reduce strain on the grid.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle bridges to get cooling baths during heat wave
To prevent damage like sink holes or fissures, crews in Seattle will spray down bridges with water during the weekend heatwave.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Expect road closures through downtown Seattle, Fife this weekend
There are multiple projects that will shut down parts of Southbound I-5 in Seattle and Fife this weekend.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Kent City Council sides with rooster fans
The Kent City Council has scrapped a proposal to ban or restrict roosters, according to The Kent Reporter.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: Bidding wars send Seattle home prices skyrocketing
A new report from Redfin found that over 4,000 Seattle homes have sold for over hundreds of thousands of dollars above asking price in 2021.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Suspected car thief fatally shot by police in Fife
A suspected car thief was shot and killed by police after a slow-speed chase in Fife.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘We’re going to be pretty close’: State’s progress to early reopening inches ahead
As Washington approaches its June 30 reopening, it's looking more and more unlikely that the state will hit the threshold needed to reopen early.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
14 shot, 5 killed in Seattle in June so far; the latest effort to stop gun violence
More than a dozen people have been shot in Seattle just in June over a three-week period, including a recent drive-by in Seattle's Rainier Valley.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle, counties open cooling centers, pools to help with record heat
Temperatures have soared above 100 degrees. City and county officials have opened cooling centers and shelter for those seeking relief.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Renton High School to change mascot to Redhawks
Renton High School's mascot will change from the Indians to the Redhawks.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Need a new air conditioning unit? Be prepared to wait two months
Three different air conditioning companies told KIRO 7 they’re booked up until mid-August.5 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Man arrested for stealing Argosy work boat
A man was arrested on Thursday afternoon for stealing a boat that belongs to Argosy Cruises.5 years ago
Nick Bowman
Tacoma sets sights on buying hotel to convert into homeless shelter
Tacoma will soon begin moving forward on plans to purchase a hotel to use as an emergency homeless shelter, and eventually convert into permanent low-income housing.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee replaces eviction moratorium with ‘bridge’ period for renters, landlords
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday that rather than extending Washington's eviction moratorium, he would be establishing a "bridge" period.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
80% of Seattle park drinking fountains don’t work, heatwave ahead
Record-breaking, triple-digit temperatures are in the forecast but only 20% of Seattle city park water fountains are in working order.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle unveils plan to revitalize downtown businesses, move homeless into shelter spaces
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan unveiled a new plan to revive the city's downtown core on Wednesday, investing $9 million into recovery efforts.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Investigation underway after triple shooting in Seattle’s Rainier Valley
An investigation is underway after three people were shot and injured on Wednesday evening in Seattle’s Rainier Valley.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Charges mount as Puget Sound region cracks down on illegal street racing
Cops in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties have been going after illegal street racing for months now, and their tactics appear to be working.5 years ago
Heather Bosch
Owner of Point Roberts’ only grocery store says she can’t afford to stay open
The owner of Point Roberts' only grocery store says she will be forced to close next month if Canada and the U.S. don't ease border restrictions.5 years ago
Nicole Jennings
State officials worried about Gamma variant ahead of summer events
With the Gamma variant spreading rapidly through Washington, state health experts are worried about summer travel and the Fourth of July.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Marysville schools to start process of replacing Native mascots
The Marysville School Board has voted to remove the Native American mascots at the high school and Totem Middle School, home of the Thunderbirds.5 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man accused of stealing car, gun from SPD officer killed along I-5 charged with 3 felonies
Three felony charges have been filed against a man accused of stealing an SPD's officer’s car moments after she was killed in a roadside crash.5 years ago
