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Jay Inslee, Time Magazine, 2020 State of the State...
Nick Bowman

Gov. Inslee announces ban on flavored vaping products statewide

Joined by state and King County officials, Gov. Jay Inslee announced an executive order to ban all flavored vaping products across Washington state.
7 years ago
King County deputies lawsuit...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Family of teen killed by King County deputies files federal lawsuit

The family of a Des Moines teen killed by King County sheriff's deputies filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against the deputies involved, King County and the state.
7 years ago
Bob Ferguson...
Nick Bowman

Washington AG files ‘golden’ lawsuit against Trump administration

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson reached a milestone Wednesday, when he filed his 50th lawsuit against President Trump.
7 years ago
snow...
Nick Bowman

Snow moves into Cascades, as ‘Arctic express’ arrives in Western Washington

After rumblings of possible snow at Mt. Rainier's Paradise peak, it looks like the weekend will see it appear elsewhere across Washington state as well.
7 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Food shortage at Seattle schools forces some kids to buy lunch elsewhere

Employees and students say there is a food shortages at Seattle Public Schools. The problem is leaving some students fending for themselves.
7 years ago
Unknown sludge...
Nick Bowman

Mysterious ‘unknown sludge’ appears on I-90 in Seattle

It didn't block traffic for long, but it wasn't any less peculiar when an "unknown sludge" appeared on westbound I-90 just east of I-5.
7 years ago
Sawant rent control...
Hanna Scott

Supporters pack City Hall as Sawant unveils Seattle rent control proposal

Councilmember Kshama Sawant has proposed a Seattle rent control plan. There’s just one problem: Washington state law.
7 years ago
police, Lake City seattle, Tacoma...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Police believe state trooper’s home hit by slingshot, not gunfire early Wednesday in Tacoma

A Washington State trooper's home in Tacoma was hit by a slingshot, not gunfire, officials believe.
7 years ago
Trump impeachment...
Nick Bowman

Washington Rep. Jayapal: Impeachment ‘only remedy’ for latest Trump scandal

Following an announcement that House Speaker Pelosi would be launching an impeachment inquiry into Trump, Washington state politicians are speaking out.
7 years ago
Climate change debate...
Nick Bowman

Seattle council members clash in heated words over climate change

Things got heated between a pair of Seattle City Councilmembers Tuesday, after Mike O'Brien and Abel Pacheco clashed over their respective records on climate change.
7 years ago
seattle coffee...
Nick Bowman

Seattle retakes status as the best city in the country for coffee drinkers

Seattle recently found itself dethroned as the best city for coffee drinkers. Now, it appears as though it's been redeemed, with Seattle retaking its title.
7 years ago
bremerton foot ferry, passenger ferry...
Dyer Oxley

More and more people using foot ferries for Seattle commute

More and more people are opting to commute to Seattle via ferries. As a result, the passenger ferry option seems to be sharply rising in popularity.
7 years ago
Violence on a King County Metro bus against a driver. The assailant had a large knife. (KIRO 7 TV)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

New metro cameras capture violence against drivers

Dozens of violent assaults on-board Metro buses uncovered through archived security videos. In some cases, the assailants face few, if any, consequences.
7 years ago
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA). (Win McNamee/Getty Images)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Democratic candidate Kamala Harris hosting Friday fundraiser in Seattle

Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is hosting a fundraiser in Seattle on Friday, Sept. 27, according to her campaign's website. 
7 years ago
Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition...
Nick Bowman

A final farewell with Alaskan Way Viaduct now fully removed

Work finished on the removal of the final piece of the Alaskan Way Viaduct Saturday night, with WSDOT releasing a video timeline of the whole process.
7 years ago
burglary...
Nick Bowman

Seattle police find suspected burglar in ceiling after bungled heist

A burglary attempt at a Seattle luggage store had police fielding a decoy 911 call, climbing into walls, and finding a suspect hiding in a ceiling.
7 years ago
Mayor Jenny Durkan, 2020 Seattle budget...
Nick Bowman

Mayor Durkan hones in on child care, homelessness in 2020 budget

Mayor Jenny Durkan unveiled her 2020 budget late Monday morning, including a proposal to almost double the city's child care assistance program. 
7 years ago
scooter, lime, scootershares...
Dyer Oxley

Lime aims to roll into Seattle council meeting with plenty of scooter support

Lime continues its push to get Seattle residents to pressure city leaders. The company wants Seattle to adopt scooter share sooner than later.
7 years ago
Seattle snow, winter...
Nick Bowman

Seattle could be primed for ‘very active winter’ as snow arrives on Mt. Rainier

With fall rolling in, the days ahead could come with colder temperatures, a tough winter, and even some light snow on Mt. Rainier.
7 years ago
Bellevue police...
Jillian Raftery

Bellevue police become one of few cities in Washington to close hiring gap

After years working toward the effort, the Bellevue Police Department is fully staffed and among the few in Washington that are not facing a shortage.
7 years ago
active shooter...
Dyer Oxley

Where to expect more active shooter trainings in Western Washington

Shortly after active shooter classes in Des Moines, the Coast Guard and other agencies will practice for such incidents off the shores of Seattle.
7 years ago
(KIRO 7 TV)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Protesters gather outside Gates Foundation, outraged over decision to honor India’s prime minister

Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation headquarters Sunday, outraged over the nonprofit's decision to honor India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
7 years ago
(KIRO 7 TV)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Suspect posing as flower delivery man attacks, pepper sprays woman

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of a suspect who posed a flower delivery man to beat a woman.
7 years ago
viaduct...
KIRO 7 News Staff

People stop, watch final piece of viaduct along waterfront come down

The final piece of the Viaduct along the waterfront came down, and work finished early Saturday night.
7 years ago