Photo: Prosecutors announced last week charges against two teens for the murder of Mingyuan Huang i...
James Lynch

2 Tukwila teens charged with Costco parking lot murder

Prosecutors announced last week charges against two teens for the murder of Mingyuan Huang in a Tukwila parking lot back in January.
8 hours ago
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Heather Bosch, KIRO Newsradio and Julia Dallas, MyNorthwest

Hackers target Seattle Public Library system

As the Seattle Public Library was preparing to go offline for maintenance, it became aware of what it stated was a "ransomware event."
11 hours ago
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Matt Markovich

Seattle Police Department faces staffing shortages causing slower response times

Despite a very public push to recruit new officers, staffing challenges and response times have changed very little within SPD.
11 hours ago
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Frank Sumrall

SFD: Woman missing after swimming in Lake Washington, now a recovery effort

The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) fears a missing woman has drowned in Lake Washington near Pritchard Island Beach.
15 hours ago
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Frank Sumrall

Will the minimum wage for delivery drivers in Seattle be lowered?

The Seattle City Council is expected to vote on a new ordinance that would repeal the recently-instituted mandatory minimum wage for delivery drivers.
17 hours ago
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Chrissy Amaya, CBS Chicago and KIRO 7 News Staff

United Airlines flight bound for Seattle catches fire before takeoff in Chicago

A flight from Chicago to Seattle was aborted Monday after an engine fire.
18 hours ago
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Frank Sumrall

Attempted robbery near Auburn Walmart goes awry, victim shoots at suspects

An attempted robbery near a Walmart in Auburn turned into an exchange on gunfire Tuesday morning, prompting a massive police response.
19 hours ago
Photo: The High Steel Bridge in Mason County, Washington, can be seen from a distance. (Photo court...
Julia Dallas

19-year-old survives nearly 400 foot fall in Mason County

A 19-year-old walked away with only minor injuries after falling about 400 feet near High Steel Bridge in Mason County.
2 days ago
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Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press

Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies at 71

Bill Walton, who became a Hall of Famer for his NBA career and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting, died Monday.
2 days ago
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Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

Local Army veteran has irreplaceable belongings stolen from her U-Haul

Local Army veteran, Leah Phillips is devastated after some of her irreplaceable belongings were stolen out of a U-Haul Friday afternoon.
2 days ago
Photo: A shopper moves past a display of items in a Costco warehouse Saturday, May 18, 2024....
Associated Press

What’s open and closed on Memorial Day

Businesses increasingly have chosen to stay open on the holiday, leading to what is now one of the biggest retail sales weekends of the year.
2 days ago
Photo: Ultrasound of Akenji's baby. Akenji is a gorilla at the Woodland Park Zoo....
Julia Dallas

Woodland Park Zoo shares ultrasound pictures of popular animal for the first time

For the first time in its 125-year history, the Woodland Park Zoo has shared ultrasound pictures of this animal.
2 days ago
Photo: A Washington State ferry pulls up to the dock on March 29, 2020 in Edmonds, Washington....
Julia Dallas

Why were Washington ferries out of service this weekend?

It's been a tough Memorial Day weekend for those using Washington ferries as many travelers have been faced with cancellations.
2 days ago
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Julia Dallas

Seattle detectives looking for vehicle involved in deadly hit-and-run

Seattle detectives are looking for a vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run that happened in the Denny Triangle neighborhood Friday.
2 days ago
Photo: Seattle police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Pioneer Square....
Julia Dallas

Seattle officers investigate deadly shooting

Police are investigating a deadly Seattle shooting that happened Saturday around 11:15 p.m. in Pioneer Square.
3 days ago
Photo: King County deputies are searching for this suspect in connection to an assault on a Sound T...
Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

King County deputies search for suspect in connection to Sound Transit light rail attack

King County deputies are searching for a woman in connection to an assault on a Sound Transit light rail on April 21.
3 days ago
Image: Hundreds gather at Seattle's Wing Luke Museum to ring in the Lunar New Year in 2023....
Steve Coogan

Wing Luke Museum closes after employees walk out in protest of ‘Hate’ exhibit

About two dozen employees of Seattle's Wing Luke Museum staged a walkout Wednesday to protest an exhibit that was set to begin.
3 days ago
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The Associated Press

Man convicted of murder in death of Vancouver police officer shot by deputy

A Yakima man was found guilty of murder for his role in the death of a Vancouver police officer who was shot by a sheriff's deputy in error.
3 days ago
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Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

Sultan man sues two Snohomish County deputies after they shot him, dog multiple times

Sultan man sues two Snohomish County deputies after they shot him, dog multiple times
3 days ago
Image: In this photo provided by Iditarod rookie musher Bridgett Watkins, a bull moose stands betwe...
Steve Coogan

A moose killed a man in Alaska. Could it happen in Washington?

A 70-year-old man who was attempting to take photos of two newborn moose calves was killed by their mother, authorities said.
4 days ago
Image: Trooper Barry Marcus has been with the Washington State Patrol since 1992....
Steve Coogan

WSP trooper ‘saved untold lives, perhaps yours’ as he made 4,000th DUI arrest

Trooper Barry Marcus, a Spokane-based Washington State Patrol veteran, made the notable DUI arrest April 30, the agency reported Friday.
4 days ago
Image: The broken steering column of a car recently stolen by a group of teenagers and a 12-year-ol...
James Lynch

Teenagers, 12-year-old charged with violent crime spree in Seattle

King County prosecutors announced charges against three teenagers and a 12-year-old child for a crime spree earlier this month in Seattle.
4 days ago
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Steve Coogan

Suspect dead in Auburn after eviction order leads to officer involved shooting

The King County Sheriff's Office confirmed its deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting Friday morning in Auburn.
4 days ago
Image: Traffic on Interstate 5 passes through downtown on Nov. 28, 2013, in Seattle. Seattle, locat...
Steve Coogan

The holiday weekend is here, but traffic still could slow drivers down

AAA notes that traveling by car is appealing for many during a holiday weekend because of the flexibility it provides. But it brings traffic.
4 days ago