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Ted Bundy...

Utah authorities are connecting serial killer Ted Bundy to another 1970s homicide

DNA connects serial killer Ted Bundy to the death of a Utah teenager, more than 50 years after her body was discovered by a hunter.
9 days ago
snow...
Ted Buehner

Drivers on Cascade highways should prepare for snow and slick roads this week

Snow is headed for Cascade passes this week, with slick roads possible at Stevens, White and Snoqualmie passes.
9 days ago
Blue Origin employee arrested...
Luke Duecy

Local aerospace worker faces federal charges in child exploitation case

A Seattle man who works at Blue Origin, is facing federal charges accusing him of distributing child sexual abuse material and attempting to entice a minor.
9 days ago
Natalie's Sugarcane Tukwila...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Natalie’s Sugarcane & Desserts announces reopening date for Tukwila store

Natalie’s Sugarcane & Desserts will celebrate the grand reopening of its Tukwila storefront on Southcenter Parkway on Friday, November 6.
9 days ago
snohomish shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

1 killed, 1 injured in shooting at south Everett apartment complex

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect after two people were shot in a parking lot in south Everett.
9 days ago
Seattle Public Schools...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle Public Schools considers mergers as enrollment declines

Seattle Public Schools is considering school mergers as the district deals with declining enrollment and differences in learning conditions across its schools.
9 days ago
US 2 Crash Monroe...
MyNorthwest Staff

US 2 reopens after multi-vehicle collision shuts down all lanes for nearly six hours

An early morning headache for drivers near Monroe. WSDOT says all lanes of US 2 are blocked in both directions near Monroe after a collision involving multiple vehicles.
9 days ago
fish passage project...
Chris Sullivan

Massive fish passage project under I-90 in Factoria nearing its end

Eastbound I-90 drivers are close to getting their HOV lane back in Factoria. The fish passage project under the freeway is in its final months.
10 days ago
oak harbor...
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News

Oak Harbor High School student trapped under car after being hit in marked crosswalk

An Oak Harbor High School student was rushed to the hospital after they were hit by a car and became trapped underneath the vehicle.
10 days ago
3 - Tacoma Narrows Bridge...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Expect long PM commutes until further notice on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge

Drivers who use the Tacoma Narrows Bridge (SR 16) to Gig Harbor should expect longer nighttime commutes due to construction work.
10 days ago
online portal...
James Lynch

King County launches online portal to give crime victims easier access to case updates

Many crime victims in King County will be able to check key information about their cases online through a new secure portal announced by King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion.
10 days ago
Garth Brooks adds 4th show to Seattle stop during "Blame It All On My Roots" tour...
Regan Gallo-Fenz

Garth Brooks adds 4th show in Seattle

Country-music artist, Garth Brooks, adds a fourth show to his Seattle itinerary at Climate Pledge Arena in November.
10 days ago
football player killed...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Driver held on $200,000 bail after car strikes, kills Federal Way football player

A Federal Way High School football player died in a crash Friday night.
10 days ago
test drive...
Julie Berg, KIRO 7 News

82-year-old man assaulted and car stolen during Whatcom County test drive

An 82-year-old man was violently assaulted and had his vehicle stolen during a test drive Thursday, on Aldrich Road in Whatcom County.
10 days ago
bite of seattle briefing...
James Lynch

Voicemail shows Seattle mayor’s aide asked police to delay Bite of Seattle shooting briefing

A voicemail is adding to the dispute over who asked Seattle police to delay a public briefing after a gang-related mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle.
10 days ago
Dutch Bros Coffee "stirs up" first Tacoma location, set for 2028...
Regan Gallo-Fenz

Dutch Bros Coffee stirs up plans for first Tacoma location

Dutch Bros Coffee brews plans for the chain's first Tacoma location. The new store is anticipated to be at 7605 S. Hosmer St.
10 days ago
'No two cities run the same:' New half marathon, "RunX Seattle," set to debut in 2027...
Regan Gallo-Fenz

‘No two cities run the same:’ Seattle’s new half marathon set for 2027

On your marks, get set, go! RunX Seattle is launching its first-ever half marathon on Sunday, June 13th, 2027.
10 days ago
pothole budget...
Luke Duecy

Seattle budget: Rob Saka proposes $14 million for traffic safety, restores pothole funding

Rob Saka is proposing $14 million for traffic safety projects and restoring $1.3 million for pothole repairs as the city council reviews Wilson’s budget.
10 days ago
Alleged residential burglary. Photo courtesy: Clark County Sheriff's Office via Facebook....
Regan Gallo-Fenz

Who is this man? Clark County authorities asking for help after residential burglary near Battle Ground

A mystery man in Battle Ground reportedly broke into a homeowners shed, stole fishing gear, and then kicked into the homes back door.
10 days ago
Longview paper mill...
Julia Dallas

Families sue Longview paper mill, alleging company ignored warning signs tank could fail

Two families are suing after a chemical tank rupture at a Longview paper mill killed 11 workers and injured at least eight others in May.
10 days ago
Boeing backlog results in $6.5M daily loss...
Regan Gallo-Fenz

Supplier dispute stalls Boeing production, costing company $6.5M a day

A dispute between Boeing and a supplier is impacting Boeing's 777 freighter production, costing the company about $6.5 million per day.
10 days ago
kidnapping, robbery suspect...
MyNorthwest Staff

Pierce County detectives looking for kidnapping, robbery suspect

Pierce County detectives are looking for a man accused of kidnapping and robbery.
10 days ago
tacoma teen...
Heather Bosch, KIRO 7 News

‘He did not deserve this’: Family and friends hold vigil for teen killed in Tacoma parking garage

Family and friends gathered at a Tacoma parking garage — one week after police said masked gunmen opened fire and killed a 16-year-old boy.
10 days ago
Microsoft (1)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Microsoft announces ‘Voluntary Exit Offer’ reportedly covering 60,000 employees

Microsoft is offering eligible employees financial support and career planning resources if they voluntarily leave the company under a new program.
10 days ago