KIRO 7 News Staff
Experts say decades of fighting wildfires has actually made them worse
One expert says that with the aid of controlled burns, it could take decades of allowing the natural cycles to return before wildfire conditions improve.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee rips into Joe Biden’s climate change plan
Gov. Jay Inslee spoke out against a recently-released climate change plan from Vice-President Joe Biden, saying that it "lacked teeth ... and ambition."7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Bid to save Showbox moves forward ahead of landmark hearing
A Seattle City Council committee voted Tuesday to temporarily extend the Pike Place Historic District to include the Showbox Market for another six months, sending the measure to the full council.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
D-Day is personal for many observing the 75th anniversary
The observance of D-Day's 75th anniversary has been a sight to behold, as veterans and families from across the globe visit the beaches of Normandy to commemorate the heroes of World War II.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Aftermath of radiation leak at UW Harborview building continues
Radiation cleanup and testing efforts are still going on more than a month after crews spilled radioactive powder at a University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center building.7 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Seattle man horrified after hosting company BBQ at Woodland Park
One Ravenna resident's experience dealing with campers, and feces, in Seattle's Woodland Park. And what Seattle parks officials have to say about it.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Report ranks Seattle traffic as fifth worst in nation
A new report from TomTom ranks Seattle as the fifth worst city in the United States for traffic, behind only Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and San Jose.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
More gray whales wash up dead, but is this different than orca crisis?
More dead gray whales are washing up on Puget Sound beaches. But is this problem similar to what the region has seen with its struggling orcas? One expert claims it's not.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Snohomish County prosecutor asks for community help to reverse drug policy
The Snohomish County prosecutor is keeping the pressure on in his campaign to reverse a policy of not prosecuting certain drug cases, and is asking for help from the community.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle child kidnapping suspect has been arrested 105 times
A 47-year-old man charged last week in an attempt to kidnap a 9-year-old girl has been arrested 104 previous times in King County over the last 14 years, according to court records.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Showbox supporters rally as city considers future of iconic music property
Seattle officials and musicians rallied Tuesday in support of saving The Showbox, an iconic music venue in the city.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Grant County wildfire half contained, up to over 18,000 acres
A massive fire in Grant County grew to 5,000 acres overnight, with evacuation notices of varying levels issued for residents in the area.7 years ago
Aaron Granillo
Canadian, Washington officials discuss strategies to save orcas
Different country -- same effort. Canadian officials visited Washington state Monday to discuss how to save Puget Sound's endangered orcas.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Amber Alert canceled; missing boy found safe
The Amber Alert was canceled at 5:42 p.m. on Monday. Washington State Patrol says the boy was found safe and the mother was taken into custody.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Teen suspected of stabbing grandma found dead in Lake Washington
A 57-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after she was stabbed in Seattle Monday afternoon. The suspect is her grandson who was found dead in Lake Washington.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
Family, investigators seek new leads in murder of South Seattle woman
A young woman with a bright future gunned was down in south Seattle as she was driving home after picking up dinner. It happened last September, and her killer is still out there.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Former Seattle mayor: SDOT plans for Magnolia Bridge replacement ‘disgraceful’
"Disgraceful." That's the word former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn used to describe plans proposed by SDOT to replace the aging Magnolia Bridge.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Snohomish SWAT tears off wall of house, ends 8-hour standoff
An eight-hour standoff following a domestic violence call ended early Monday morning, when Snohomish County Sheriff's SWAT unit tore through the wall of a house and removed a suspect with its K9 unit.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Olympia’s new crisis response team gets 700 calls, mostly to homeless
Olympia's Crisis Response Unit only officially launched in April, but already it's found itself taking calls numbering in the hundreds, primarily to the city's homeless population.7 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Child escapes serious injury in Leavenworth cougar attack
A Leavenworth park was reopened after a four-year-old boy escaped being mauled by a cougar. The family's dogs chased the big cat away.7 years ago
Hanna Scott
King County Executive resumes inquests into deadly police use of force
After briefly halting inquests into use of from police, King County Exec Dow Constantine has resumed them with an updated process.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle public transit sixth in nation in new ranking
A ranking from Fabric Life Insurance has Seattle ranked sixth in the United States for its public transit system.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
UW seeks Seattle volunteers to host earthquake detectors at their homes
The University of Washington is looking for citizens volunteers to open their doors to seismic stations, to measure how the Puget Sound basin amplifies shaking from a large earthquake.7 years ago
