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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
rain weather...
Ted Buehner

Seattle wraps up historically dry October, but rain returns ahead of chilly Halloween

The weekend rain helped make a dent in the October rainfall deficit. Yet it was but a drop in the bucket.
10 days ago
seattle police vehicle - man shot...
KIRO 7 News Staff

31-year-old man shot near Mount Baker McDonald’s

Seattle police are investigating after a 31-year-old man was shot near a McDonald’s in the Mount Baker area on Sunday night.
10 days ago
shooting threat...
Ania Keenan, KIRO 7 News

Sheriff says ‘communication breakdown’ delayed arrest of teen suspect in Friday shooting threat

A 15-year-old is in juvenile detention after authorities investigated a threat of gun violence that led to the cancellation of a senior night football game.
10 days ago
football game canceled...
Jack Bilyeu, KIRO 7 News

One in custody, one wanted after threats prompt football game cancelations in Thurston County

Two high school football games in Thurston County were canceled Friday after two separate threats.
10 days ago
File photo of a brown bear. (Getty images)...
Tom Brock

Close call in Index: Bear attack leaves resident with minor wounds

An Index resident survived a bear attack outside their home Sunday morning and was only slightly hurt.
11 days ago
A crash involving a motorhome and a Washington State Patrol vehicle injured the trooper and sent th...
Tom Brock

Washington State Patrol trooper injured after motorhome slams into cruiser on I-5 in Seattle

A three-vehicle crash on I-5 in Seattle put a Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper in the hospital Sunday morning.
11 days ago
shootout...
Tom Brock

North Seattle shootout leaves dozens of shell casings, hair-raising close call for woman in her apartment

People living in a north Seattle neighborhood survived a shootout Saturday morning, but their homes and cars were damaged in a flurry of gunfire.
12 days ago
Everett...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Everett proposes a $766 million budget with a potential new sales tax

Everett’s proposed budget for next year does not cut services or staff, but it could include a new sales tax to fund public safety.
12 days ago
Bellevue’s Cantina Monarca sets sights on Seattle waterfront debut in 2027...
Regan Gallo-Fenz

Bellevue’s Cantina Monarca sets sights on Seattle waterfront debut in 2027

From gourmet tacos to lobster enchiladas, Bellevue's Cantina Monarca is coming to Seattle.
13 days ago
Seahawks...
Luke Duecy

Seahawks vs. Chiefs: How the 12s can reclaim the world record for loudest stadium

Seattle Seahawks fans have a record to reclaim, and science offers a few clues about how to do it.
13 days ago
e-scooter...
Brittany Perry, KIRO 7 News

5-year-old hospitalized with life-threatening injuries in crash involving car, e-scooter

Two children were injured in a crash involving an e-scooter and a car on Friday afternoon, and one of those children is fighting for their life.
13 days ago
winco foods grocery store seattle renton opening...
MyNorthwest Staff

WinCo Foods recalls popular bread item distributed in WA

WinCo Foods has recalled a popular bread item due to an undeclared allergen.
13 days ago
west seattle shot...
Regan Gallo-Fenz

Woman escapes date with convicted rapist in Seattle; new charges could bring life sentence

A convicted rapist could face life in prison without parole if convicted in a new sexual assault case stemming from a date in Seattle.
13 days ago
Starbucks (8)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Starbucks in SEA Airport’s Terminal A to close, affecting 13 employees

A WARN notice filed by HMSHost lists layoffs affecting 135 Starbucks workers in Seattle and at SEA, including 13 employees at an airport location.
13 days ago
Aurora Avenue shooting...
James Lynch

Nearly 120 shell casings found after gunfire on Aurora Avenue

The shooting happened in a parking lot near Aurora Avenue North and North 100th St.
13 days ago
Vance...

With hurricane off Mexico sharing name with Vice President JD Vance, the social media memes fly

As Vice President JD Vance travels the U.S. supporting Republican candidates in next month's election, another Vance is on a whirlwind tour.
13 days ago
AI...
Luke Duecy

Tech Talk: AI safety concerns grow as autonomous systems raise questions about human control

As AI systems become more autonomous, real-world incidents are raising new questions about how much control humans have over the technology.
13 days ago
Spanaway Fire Explosion...
James Lynch

Person found dead inside RV after explosion and fire in Spanaway

One person was found dead inside a burning RV after deputies, responding to an unrelated call, heard an explosion in Spanaway.
13 days ago
Amtrak...
Chris Sullivan

Amtrak opens new Seattle maintenance facility ahead of 2027 schedule

Amtrak has cut the ribbon on its new 100,000-square-foot maintenance facility in SODO, opening a building originally scheduled to debut in 2027.
13 days ago
WSU vets perform root canal on grizzly bear...
Julie Berg, KIRO 7 News

It’s a bear necessity: WSU vets perform root canal on grizzly bear

Adak, an 11-year-old grizzly bear residing at WSU's Bear Research, Education and Conservation Center, underwent a root canal procedure.
13 days ago
Dave Chappelle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Dave Chappelle recently spotted in Seattle

Grammy Award-winning comedian Dave Chappelle was spotted in Seattle Thursday night.
13 days ago
fremont carjacking...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Woman injured in reported stabbing, sledgehammer attack and carjacking in Fremont

Seattle police are investigating a Friday morning carjacking and assault that left a woman with apparent stab wounds and a head injury in Fremont.
13 days ago