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Francisco Calderon...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Sister of prolific Seattle offender: Judge ‘absolutely correct’ to put him in jail

Francisco Calderon is a repeat offender who attacked a toddler after being released from jail recently. His sister provides some context to his situation.
7 years ago
seattle history...
Feliks Banel

The nuns who documented a century of Seattle history

A group of nuns not only documented the happenings at their Capitol Hill school over 100 years, they chronicled Seattle history at the same time.
7 years ago
toxic waste, navy, eviation electric planes eviation, counterfeit, Puget Sound...
Nick Bowman

Report plans for future of Puget Sound region… in 2050

What will Seattle and its surrounding areas look like over 30 years from now? That's exactly what the Puget Sound Regional Council is looking to figure out, with the release of its "Vision 2050" report. 
7 years ago
soda tax...
Nick Bowman

Durkan reiterates veto threat, cites ‘irresponsible’ soda tax vote

Despite approval from the City Council, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan reiterated her promise to veto recent soda tax legislation.
7 years ago
Puyallup...
Dyer Oxley

Suspect goes on criminal shopping, shooting spree in Puyallup mall

A man broke into the South Hill Mall in Puyallup over night and went store-to-store, shooting out windows and stealing items.
7 years ago
Nurse Harborview...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Over 150 Harborview employees possibly exposed to dangerous bacteria

Harborview Medical Center confirms that 158 employees are receiving treatment after a potential exposure to brucella, a bacteria that can cause the infectious disease, brucellosis.
7 years ago
boeing 737, 737 MAX...
Aaron Granillo

Families of Boeing 737 MAX crash victims file new claim against FAA

Relatives of victims of a deadly Boeing 737 MAX crash announced a lawsuit against Boeing and a notice of claim Monday against the Federal Aviation Administration.
7 years ago
police chase, security detail, DUI...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Motorcyclist leads police on reckless chase though 5 Washington counties

On Saturday a motorcycle rider led police on a lengthy chase through five counties, eventually ending in Steilacoom where he was arrested.
7 years ago
seattle collisions...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle seeing worst year of severe collisions since 2010

SDOT data shows that the first six months of the year saw 98 collisions which resulted in 101 people seriously injured or killed.
7 years ago
seattle soda tax...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle council approves soda tax restrictions in face of veto threat

The Seattle City Council will vote Monday on how to spend money from a recently-approved sweetened beverage tax.
7 years ago
A sign at a Seattle beach warning that the water is contaminated after the West Point Treatment Pla...
KIRO 7 News Staff

At least 3 popular beaches expected to open after earlier sewage spill

At least three of nine popular beaches in King and Kitsap counties are expected to reopen Monday after 3 million gallons of sewage mixed with stormwater spilled into Puget Sound.
7 years ago
drone, drones...
Dyer Oxley

Police drone use expanding around Western Washington

Police drones are becoming a common tool for agencies across Western Washington. But while some departments embrace drones, not all are.
7 years ago
shooting, pierce county, homicide...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Driver shot, killed by Tacoma officer during ‘routine’ traffic stop

An investigation is underway after a suspect was shot by an officer with the Tacoma Police Department on Sunday.
7 years ago
eastrail...
KIRO 7 News Staff

New name hopes to stir support, funding for trail project through East King County

A push is on to complete a major trail to rail project previously known as the "Eastside Rail Corridor.”
7 years ago
LINC juvenile offenders...
Hanna Scott

How King County works to keep juvenile offenders on the right path

County and community groups work to intervene both before and after kids get into gang life. That includes the Youth, Leadership, Intervention & Change program, commonly known as Youth LINC.
7 years ago
King County sewage flooding...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Quick response prevents flooding at Seattle’s West Point Treatment Plant

A quick response during a power outage prevented flooding at the West Point Treatment Plant early Friday.
7 years ago
utah, plague, drug war...
Dyer Oxley

When (and where) opioids have been spread across Washington

Newly-revealed data shows the scale of opioids across Washington as the addiction epidemic exploded across the nation between 2006-2012.
7 years ago
Trump impeachment, Rick Larsen...
Nick Bowman

How Washington representatives voted on Trump impeachment

Impeaching President Trump has long been a contentious topic, coming to a head Wednesday, when Congress voted to table proceedings. As for the side each of Washington state's representatives landed on, it was a mixed bag. 
7 years ago
neil armstrong plaza...
Feliks Banel

All Over The Map: Rededicating Neil Armstrong Plaza in Edmonds  

A small Washington town created Neil Armstrong Plaza in the '70s to honor the astronaut. Many forgot about it, but not everyone. Now it will be rededicated.
7 years ago
(KIRO 7 TV)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Video shows moment man was knocked off of scooter; deputies search for hit-and-run driver

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is looking for the driver in a hit and run crash that seriously injured a man riding a Vespa scooter.
7 years ago
Pierre Money Mart in Lake City. (KIRO 7 TV)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Customer claims she was sexually harassed by used car salesman

Pierre Money Mart is a successful car dealership on Lake City Way Northeast in Seattle. That’s where a woman claims she was sexually harassed by a dealership employee.
7 years ago
power outage...
KIRO 7 News Staff

5 Seattle neighborhoods affected by power outage

Seattle City Light reported that 10,200 customers were without power in the Queen Anne, Fremont, Magnolia, Interbay and Ballard neighborhoods Friday morning.
7 years ago
Juvenile justice...
Hanna Scott

King County juvenile probation counselor never gives up on kids who lose their way

A second chance for many juvenile offenders involves working with a probation counselor like Michelle Mihail, who works out of the Renton juvenile probation office.
7 years ago
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Trump, aid checks...
Nick Bowman

Washington Rep. Jayapal on racism at Trump rally: ‘We have to call it out’

Following cries of "send her back!" from a crowd at a rally for President Trump in Greenville, North Carolina, leaders in Washington state are speaking out.
7 years ago