Heavy snow is falling at Snoqualmie Pass, bringing traffic to a crawl and prompting the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to activate snow plows nonstop. Find more details here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/heavy-snowfall-slows-down-traffic-over-snoqualmie-pass/JIOQZYYU7ZEMZHLM3Z6RJYPKOU/
A West Seattle game store is cleaning up after a break-in early Monday morning. Hear from the store owners here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/merchandise-destroyed-stolen-west-seattle-game-store-burglary/CX7Q4QSYIVEJVPZJNXJJFSQDWY/
Washington state leaders are warning that Somali daycare providers are facing threats and harassment over unsubstantiated claims of fraud. Find more on this story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/washington-somali-run-daycares-report-harassment-after-claims-fraud-other-states/2CG63Q3TWJFGNJ44PRPRHEU4XY/
With a system moving in expected to bring heavy snow in the mountains and strong winds in the lowlands, KIRO 7 is calling a Pinpoint Alert for Tuesday. Find the forecast here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/pinpoint-alert-heavy-mountain-snow-rain-strong-winds-forecast-tuesday/CSEGCPEFYZBVRGPC275G4KE7EQ/
Friday night into Saturday morning, Ulisses Andrade was trying to get into Venezuela from Colombia when his phone started blowing up with friends from Seattle reaching out. “I started receiving phone calls from my friends in Seattle about the situation in Venezuela, so I didn’t realize that was happening.” Andrade said, “It was very stressful because I didn’t know what was going to happen at the border." To hear his story, visit: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/venezuelan-native-living-seattle-reacts-capture-president/WC6MYCJD5ZCW5O3ULFQN5UPNWU/
Newly elected Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is facing sharp criticism from police and community groups following allegations that her administration is directing officers not to arrest people for drug possession or public drug use, instead diverting all such cases into treatment programs. Find more details here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/ill-announce-policy-change-seattle-mayor-responds-backlash-over-drug-arrest-stance/SQWYOMACJRDZDJZUR6G6UTYP3M/
Seattle is experiencing a surge in demand for Seahawks playoff merchandise and tickets as the team advances in the playoffs, with local businesses reporting record sales. Find more on this story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seahawks-fans-search-tickets-playoff-merch/YZI5N3AV6BHPZBHBOKV5HBLWV4/
Katie Wilson was sworn in as the new Mayor of Seattle on Friday, marking a significant moment for the city’s leadership. Find the story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/katie-wilson-officially-sworn-mayor-seattle/SFDH3OL6FBE53KY6S5UNPYMDPM/
A wild crime spree came to an end in Everett after officers from multiple agencies shot and killed a suspect who had reportedly been on the run all night. For more details on this story, visit: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/man-shot-killed-by-police-after-hours-long-crime-spree/F47O3PKDLZCKTL5WLM4WLWJ44U/
Two people were killed after a head-on crash led to a chain reaction involving several other cars in Everett last week. Find more details here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/two-people-dead-everett-crash/P5NTAKUJABFABPLCSGR6FYNW6Y/
According to court records and police, a long-running family court dispute involving allegations of abuse, neglect, and firearms restrictions preceded a murder-suicide on Mercer Island and two additional deaths in Issaquah that remain under investigation. All four were identified by the King County Medical Examiner’s Office on Friday. Find the story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/four-dead-mercer-island-issaquah-shootings-identified-shooter-determined/NXTPLQCFTNDU3FHYGSC4JZ27EY/
As the newest superintendent to take the reins in Seattle, Ben Shuldiner is outlining his priorities and how he’ll measure success in the first year. KIRO 7's Linzi Sheldon sits down with him to talk about his priorities: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/interview-seattle-public-schools-new-superintendent-talks-safety-attendance-budget-issues/F2Z4B4OGCFEJVFXQJ7X3NN2GMM/
The Stevens Pass Ski Resort is finally opening for the season as the road to get there partially reopens following historic flooding in early December. Find the story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/stevens-pass-ski-resort-opens-season/5BNLQ6J6QJC3HP7DL3HZBI6QAE/
A man was killed early Monday during a deputy-involved shooting in the South Hill area, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. Find more on this developing story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-puyallup/OXKCZIZC5BGXRLOFLTYJRPQCEI/
Seattle’s streets are still crowded with cars, but a growing number of residents are choosing to take the city’s bikes and scooters on short trips. Find more on this story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seattle-sees-record-number-bike-scooter-trips/3MMO4ZHC7VD73GWJQTYVBFE7XY/
"It was hard to see him in that condition." The family of a man hit by a slab of concrete while driving along a Tacoma highway is speaking out as he is still recovering a month later. To hear their story, visit: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/it-was-hard-see-him-that-condition-man-hit-by-concrete-tacoma-highway-still-recovering/TIWXVAXWQZC67ENE6DE6JEDPNM/
Recovering from recent flooding is still proving to be a major challenge for so many across western Washington. In Skagit County, state and county officials are working to help point people in the right direction. Find the story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/look-inside-disaster-assistance-centers-helping-skagit-county-flood-victims/H3D5BRYVSVGLROZOC7EDNBB6YE/
The Minuteman Disaster Response team from Texas has arrived in Western Washington to assist with recovery efforts following historic flooding that ravaged communities before the holidays. Find the story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/volunteers-across-nation-help-with-flood-recovery-efforts-western-washington/TA6OJUN32BBRTLLJBBAMHR6YGA/
The Stevens Pass Ski Resort is finally opening for the season as the road to get there partially reopens today following historic flooding in early December. Find the story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/stevens-pass-ski-resort-opens-season/5BNLQ6J6QJC3HP7DL3HZBI6QAE/
Family, friends, and coworkers of fallen Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting were joined by hundreds of mourners Saturday to lay her to rest at Life Center Church in Tacoma. Find the story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/funeral-held-wsp-trooper-killed-line-duty/F5HZQPZNGBDMVGO6GN4SVUPTTE/
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A memorial service for fallen Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper Tara-Marysa Guting will be held this Saturday. Find more details here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/memorial-service-be-held-saturday-trooper-killed-line-duty/3CRXDJYPNBA2XMRQNJZXRQQICU/
The Washington State Patrol says a man walking across I-5 near Northgate allegedly pushed a trooper down and stole her patrol car on Christmas Day. Find the story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/man-walking-i-5-pushes-trooper-steals-patrol-car-leads-authorities-chase-wsp-says/NRYIV7W3KJF2ZC54WIPVSVSNJM/
As the holiday season comes to an end, the volume of disposables generated from celebrations and gift-giving can be overwhelming. Here's how you can sustainably deal with it all: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/holiday-trash-disposal-sustainability-tips/S7UOOQZ3YBBQDN354Z6GNZLIJ4/
If you’re booking a stay on a vacation site like Vrbo or Booking.com, how do you know that you’re getting what you’re paying for? As millions of people travel for the holidays, experts are warning about scam listings and providing tips on how to avoid them. Find the story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/how-avoid-vacation-rental-scams/X6OGHUOWMNFSDOZFOMQXLGZJ64/
Three teenagers are in custody following a Christmas Day shooting at a Tacoma gas station that left a 16-year-old grazed by a bullet. Find the story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/one-person-injured-after-drive-by-shooting-tacoma/PP7XM26HRBBV5C75JQNRSBNO4I/
Tacoma police said a burglary was reported at a home that was severely damaged by a falling tree. One day after the tree came down, wrecking the structure, displacing its residents, and bringing down power lines, someone allegedly went inside and stole things. Find the story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/storm-damaged-home-burglarized-tacoma/6YNBD2O3JRBRLFT2SV3Y6WGPKQ/
“I got to sit here working on my pieces, watching him do this,” Boxley said, reflecting on his son’s accomplishment. “And I was just filled with pride because all the years of him working with me just came true.” Find this story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/gets-real-seattle-artist-creates-22-foot-totem-pole-port-orchard-family/7FR5MGRQI5BFXMNHAGAYC3WKHM/
Perimenopause can hit women hard as they transition from regular menstrual cycles to menopause. Here's what to expect and how to prepare: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/healthier-together-what-expect-before-menopause/B5SIUVYHMVC43N327TJMN6DDIM/
The holiday shopping season is here, and stores are pushing their deals out. But is what you’re buying actually on sale? KIRO 7's Deedee Sun looks into it here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/holiday-shopping-sales-deal-or-dupe/DJP5FJWDBVCNZKVSY2ANZQZRLY/
Appliance technicians expect to be very busy as they are inundated with calls from flood victims looking for help with damaged appliances and whether they can be saved or need to be tossed out. Find the full story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/local-appliance-techs-offer-free-safety-checks-flood-victims-snohomish-county/2ZUX3ZUUERGW7JOWPZXU2GU3HM/
Washington State is still recovering from historic flooding, followed by strong winds, and now residents face another concern - unstable trees. Saturated ground can make even previously healthy trees a hazard. As homeowners look for help removing damaged trees, consumer advocates warn that this is also a prime time for scams. Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/homeowners-urged-be-cautious-when-hiring-tree-removal-services-storm-cleanup/BGMMULWDNNDE3E6TVKJYZKUNOQ/
