KIRO 7 News Staff
Port of Seattle will spend $325,000 to study stolen plane incident
The Port of Seattle is spending $325,000 to investigate how an airline employee was able to steal an airplane and crash it on a Puget Sound island last month.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood has an excessive crime problem
A new report shows Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood has a crime rate 138 percent higher than the national average. There’s a 1 in 15 chance you'll fall victim to a crime there.8 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
NW short on blood supply, sending units to Carolinas ahead of hurricane
As Hurricane Florence looms off the East Coast, blood banks across the nation are sending donations to help out. Injuries are expected. But it will leave Washington short on its own supply, according to Bloodworks Northwest.8 years ago
Feliks Banel
Fred Hutchinson and Seattle’s baseball renaissance of 1938
The name now associated with one of Seattle's largest medical institutions was also responsible for the city's early baseball success. Fred Hutchinson's impressive career started with the Rainiers before WWII.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Large fire burns businesses at Kirkland strip mall
The fire in the Rose Hill area on Northeast 85th Street near 128th Avenue Northeast was reported just after 3 a.m. Wednesday.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
The argument to complete Seattle’s streetcar line: It’s getting crowded
It’s going to take "patience" and "kindness" to get through the next few years of Seattle growth. The Downtown Seattle Association predicts the population will boom much faster than expected -- 13 years ahead of schedule.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Legislators ask Tacoma district to reach an agreement
Eight legislators in the Tacoma area are asking the school district and members of the Tacoma School Board to reach an agreement with teachers and end a near week-long strike.8 years ago
Mike Lewis
Starting today, legal immigrants face new hurdles to citizenship
Changes to policy language and U.S. immigration rules will not only make it more difficult for people to become citizens, it could increase the number of deportations for simply making a mistake on an application.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Why teachers remain on strike in Tacoma, and elsewhere
Tacoma teacher Nate Bowling, 2016 Teacher of the Year, explains the funding fight between educators and their school district and why teachers remain in strike in Tacoma.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Multiple homes burn on Vashon Island
Firefighters are battling flames that have spread to multiple homes as well as trees on Vashon Island.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
More drug users, prostitutes to get treatment instead of jail in King County
A major shift in how low-level drug crimes and prostitution are dealt with in King County will begin in Burien with the expansion of the LEAD program. More offenders will be referred to treatment instead of jail.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Scientists fear that health of J50 orca is not improving
Scientists are increasingly worried the antibiotic treatments for the sickly young killer whale dubbed Scarlet are not working.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Small town in Western Washington wants to move away from flooding to higher ground
A Western Washington town is planning to move its entire city away from frequent flooding as the Skagit River regularly threatens its downtown and residents.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
With more people moving to Seattle, fewer miles traveled on area roads
The population around the Seattle region is booming, but miles traveled on the road don't show the same spike in numbers. That's significant, according to the Puget Sound Regional Council.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle market to stop selling chinook to help orcas
Seattle-based PCC Community Markets says it will stop selling all chinook salmon products caught in Northwest waters to help critically endangered orcas.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Report: Amazon, Walmart workers on list of top food stamp users
While lawmakers in Washington DC target employers with workers relying on government assistance, others in Washington state are pointing out which companies are the worst offenders.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Armed robbery suspect shot and killed by Pierce County deputies
An armed robbery suspect was shot and killed by Pierce County Sheriff's deputies after holding up a Spanaway Walmart at gunpoint early Monday morning.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Teachers in 4 school districts still striking on Monday
Teachers in four school districts across Western Washington on strike on Monday. Most schools were supposed to begin classes last Wednesday or Thursday.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle teachers approve one-year contract
Seattle teachers voted on Saturday to approve a new contract for the 2018-2019 school year.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Deputies investigate Pierce County shooting
Deputies in Pierce County are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital Saturday evening.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Demolition of KeyArena won’t begin until after Seattle secures NHL team
According to the city, the demolition of KeyArena won't begin until after Seattle lands NHL team, though this may not delay the arrival of an NHL team.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Veterinarians remain hopeful after shooting antibiotics into J50 orca
Veterinarians recently shot antibiotics into J50 orca, but wildlife veterinarian Dr. Joe Gaydos says it's difficult to assess the orca's health from a distance.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Judge says teacher strikes are illegal, but no penalties
Judges in Washington state ruled against teacher unions for striking, though no penalties were imposed.8 years ago
