KIRO 7 News
Washington trooper accused of stalking ex released from jail
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- Washington trooper accused of stalking ex released from jail
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A Washington State Patrol trooper facing felony stalking and misdemeanor charges for allegedly stalking his ex-girlfriend was released from jail on Thursday morning.
Trooper James Arnold is accused of repeatedly stalking and surveilling his ex-girlfriend, a Snohomish County Sheriff’s Deputy, after she broke up with him in January.
The ex-girlfriend alleges that her home surveillance camera caught Arnold taping a note on her door while in full WSP uniform and carrying a gun.
Charging documents say GPS from Arnold’s patrol car passed by her home multiple times a day through March.
READ MORE: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/wsp-trooper-facing-felony-charges-allegedly-stalking-ex-girlfriend-released-jail/NKJCZJI4OVH3XCFHR24CPPIQ3M/
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- 12 units destroyed during apartment fire in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Seattle Fire Department (SFD) crews responded to a three-story apartment building fire in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood Thursday morning.
12 units were destroyed and the American Red Cross is helping those who need a place to stay.
More details: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/apartment-fire-seattles-fremont-neighborhood-upgraded-2-alarm-response/BEJFN7QFCJFAHG3SJOMP2MI2TI/
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- Tacoma debates $20 minimum wage
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- 'Blue Angels' flyover investigation
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Pioneer Square business boost after World Cup visits Seattle
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Eccentric-looking Seattle raccoon named ‘Jimothy’ goes viral
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A raccoon in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood has the internet buzzing.
The animal, which people are calling “Jimothy,” has gone viral for its unique look.
For more on this story, visit: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/eccentric-looking-seattle-raccoon-named-jimothy-goes-viral/VSRYCD2IH5HTDPY6ZNWNAII33M/
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- ‘At the end of our lifeline:’ Wallingford business burglarized 7 times in 8 months
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Businesses in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood are pleading for assistance from the city and the police amid a significant rise in burglaries. Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/end-our-lifeline-wallingford-business-burglarized-7-times-8-months/JIX643RDLBEWHE7OCFJ2RFZ2WU/
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- Sound Transit taking public comments on service plan for 2027; light rail changes possible
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Sound Transit is reviewing its service plans for 2027, and part of its proposal is changes to light rail service.
The agency is seeking public comment on these proposals, with a deadline of Monday, July 27. Sound Transit says any potential changes to light rail service “aim to facilitate planned maintenance and reduce unplanned disruptions.”
Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/sound-transit-taking-public-comments-service-plan-2027-light-rail-changes-possible/PUZSK3AEK5DJVLBQ6PEJKGG5CY/
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- Investigators release report of teacher ‘grabbing’ and ‘yelling at’ disabled students
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Seattle Public Schools has completed its investigation into claims that a teacher grabbed a child in her special education class at Rising Star Elementary in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. For more details, visit: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/investigators-release-report-teacher-grabbing-yelling-disabled-students/XF7WVSGT6NBIFDYI2OL7L5MMOE/
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- Fire concerns raised during WA state dry spell
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Deputies: ‘Reckless’ neighbors fire shots near Arlington family preparing for birthday party
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office says multiple bullets were shot at two families, hitting two homes in Arlington.
“Seeing my son run across the street is the hardest thing in the world with gunshots hitting my house,” said Justin Coker.
Coker’s 5-year-old son was among the kids playing outside on Saturday afternoon when gunfire erupted.
Find the full story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/deputies-reckless-neighbors-fire-shots-near-arlington-family-preparing-birthday-party/BRY4H6ULXJGMHNYCIRK2HOI3BI/
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- Washington state not seeing rise in diarrhea-causing parasite cases reported nationwide
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Thousands of people across the country have been infected with a parasite that causes severe diarrhea.
National health experts have still not pinpointed a specific cause.
Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/washington-state-not-seeing-rise-diarrhea-causing-parasite-cases-reported-nationwide/3AAH6HX73VF3ZKCOJFV72FSYDA/
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- Video shows high-speed police chase following armed robbery of family in Northgate
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Newly obtained video and court documents reveal the disturbing details of a violent robbery that prompted a miles-long, high-speed police chase in Seattle over the weekend. Full story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/video-shows-high-speed-police-chase-following-armed-robbery-family-northgate/QYEEA6F24VBI3HHFH2ST5JI4GE/
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- Jury finds deadly force was 'necessary' in 2019 police shooting
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A King County inquest jury said Wednesday that Seattle Police officers were justified in their use of deadly force against 31-year-old Ryan Smith back in May of 2019. Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/jury-says-deadly-force-was-necessary-2019-seattle-police-shooting/4A24QTLW7NHTFMRZ2PCA24PWSQ/
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- Kids sneak into Lake Stevens school, 'suspicious' fire starts
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A fire caused significant damage to North Lake Middle School in Lake Stevens on the night of July 10, prompting a police investigation.
Surveillance video shows two boys on the school’s roof shortly before the fire was spotted.
For the full story, visit: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/video-shows-teens-roof-lake-stevens-school-before-damaging-fire-starts/PZI7MZJZUFD7ZI45TEEISVMLUI/
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- 9 AM sunrise or no more 9 PM sunsets: Washington would get hit hardest by any change to time change
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The U.S House voted Tuesday to make Daylight Saving Time permanent.
For Seattle, that means the typical summer sunrise time of 5:20 a.m. And sunset of 9:10 p.m. on the solstice. In the winter, though, it means an 8:55 a.m. sunrise, pushing sunset back to 5:20 p.m. instead of 4:20 p.m.
Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/9-am-sunrise-or-no-more-9-pm-sunsets-washington-would-get-hit-hardest-by-any-change-time-change/Q7TZFZB4ANCW5KMU3A7T6B66NI/
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- NBA expansion continues, bidding war under way for Seattle SuperSonics
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed Tuesday that a bidding war is underway to bring the Sonics back to Seattle.
The league is targeting the 2028-2029 NBA season for the team’s potential return.
More details: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/nba-expansion-continues-bidding-war-under-way-sonics/O3D3TLRKYVEFBKVTPH66IEG6RQ/
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- Two found guilty of jailhouse scheme to defraud veterans
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A pair of Washingtonians face serious prison time after being convicted of a slew of charges for an elaborate scheme to defraud sick and elderly veterans. Find the full story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/two-found-guilty-jailhouse-scheme-defraud-veterans/Y57LLGBXB5AHLLFRARCJXG64QE/
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- ‘I’ve changed:’ Son of long-time Tacoma pastor accused of sexual abuse dating back decades
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The son of a long-time Tacoma pastor has been charged for alleged sexual abuses that occurred throughout the 90s and early 2000s.
John Stabbert, 51, has been summoned for arraignment on July 16 to enter a plea for four counts of first-degree child rape. Court documents say that if he does not show up, a warrant will be issued for his arrest.
According to police records, several church elders at Fellowship Bible Church reported to Tacoma police that Stabbert confessed to abusing at least three victims.
Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/ive-changed-son-long-time-tacoma-pastor-accused-sexual-abuse-dating-back-decades/YCMYLOJSUVEERFDRZ33ZOV25QE/
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- Grandmother rescued from hot car in Kitsap County
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- New ownership doesn’t guarantee the Seahawks will move cities, but it may change where they play
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The proposed sale of the Seahawks will break two NFL records— one for the sale of defending Super Bowl Champions, and another for the largest reported price in the league’s history at more than $9.6 billion.
So now, what will the proposed buyer, Vinod Khosla, do with the Seahawks?
Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/new-ownership-doesnt-guarantee-seahawks-will-move-cities-it-may-change-where-they-play/ISLW3HCXMJCPPHXYYRUEXT75ME/
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- Three-alarm fire destroys warehouse in South Seattle
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A three-alarm fire at a commercial warehouse in Seattle’s Industrial District early today caused a roof collapse and significant damage to the building. More here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/3-alarm-fire-destroys-warehouse-south-seattle/5G2DE63T7NCGPOVRN5TXJJ4UVY/
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- Suspect in 2024 homicide turns himself in; docs say shooting stemmed from cheating allegations
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A man accused of shooting and killing a man who was allegedly involved with his girlfriend turned himself in to Tacoma police two years after the homicide. Full story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/suspect-2024-homicide-turns-himself-docs-say-shooting-stemmed-cheating-allegations/TY3VDXPMD5CEXLSYGZJ5HMTO5U/
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- Full weekend closure planned for Montlake Boulevard
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Construction work is back and it’s in full swing this summer.
Drivers traveling through Seattle this weekend should prepare for major delays, as a stretch of Montlake Boulevard will be completely closed in both directions for construction work.
For more details, visit: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/full-weekend-closure-planned-montlake-boulevard/63A46EDC3FFFDH7VEKHTUISZMY/
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- Skagit County hits pause on data centers to protect natural resources
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Skagit County commissioners held a public hearing to discuss a six-month moratorium on data centers in the county’s unincorporated areas.
The moratorium, which was approved last month, aims to protect farmland and water resources amid local demand to keep such facilities out.
Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/skagit-county-hits-pause-building-data-centers-protect-farmlands/34ZOFAZHKZEPBG3WVGJF6DFJYE/
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- Seattle looking into more clarity on drug ordinances to combat open air drug use
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Seattle’s Public Safety Committee is considering amendments to one of its city drug ordinances in order to combat the continued issue of open-air drug use in the city. Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seattle-looking-into-more-clarity-drug-ordinances-combat-open-air-drug-use/P7DZLGSLINCIXNNUBATWQRLWPM/
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- 3-week old harbor seal shot in the head now recovering in Des Moines
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A three-week-old male harbor seal pup is undergoing treatment at the Sea Life Response, Rehab and Research (SR3) facility in Des Moines after being shot in the head. For the full story, visit: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/3-week-old-harbor-seal-shot-head-now-recovering-des-moines/Z2XLQFGQTZGUZHBTXWG7BQKFFE/
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- The fight over the ‘Millionaires Tax’ is coming to your ballot
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Governor Bob Ferguson began his campaign to defend the ‘Millionaires Tax as hedge-fund and conservative political activist Brian Heywood takes another swing to rescind progressive policy initiatives at the ballot box. Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/fight-over-millionaires-tax-is-coming-your-ballot/PJBTCG53JRDRFJUDHGTU6PH5B4/
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- Video shows high-speed police chase following armed robbery of family in Northgate
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Newly-obtained video and court documents reveal the disturbing details of a violent robbery that prompted a miles-long, high-speed police chase in Seattle over the weekend. Find the full story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/video-shows-high-speed-police-chase-following-armed-robbery-family-northgate/QYEEA6F24VBI3HHFH2ST5JI4GE/
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- Washington state not seeing rise in diarrhea-causing parasite cases reported nationwide
- Runtime
- 3:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Thousands of people across the country have been infected with a parasite that causes severe diarrhea.
National health experts have still not pinpointed a specific cause.
Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/washington-state-not-seeing-rise-diarrhea-causing-parasite-cases-reported-nationwide/3AAH6HX73VF3ZKCOJFV72FSYDA/
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- Mother says Federal Way teen paralyzed by police shooting
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- Riders rally for light rail
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Would you pay more in sales tax to have more bus service? KIRO 7 asks riders: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seattle-considers-proposal-double-transit-sales-tax/NNUBPDA7HBEOJHD2XJYD4L4F2Q/
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- Gov. Ferguson looks to make FAFSA form a high school graduation requirement
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Washington Governor Bob Ferguson plans to propose a requirement for all graduating high school students in Washington to fill out financial aid forms. The initiative aims to help students access funds for college or job training programs. More details: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/gov-ferguson-looks-make-fafsa-form-high-school-graduation-requirement/B3FIJEDUT5F7BIHOMFUXD5X7RA/
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- Seattle considers a proposal to double the transit sales tax
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Would you pay more in sales tax to have more bus service?
Voters may weigh that question come November as the Seattle City Council considers a proposal to double its current transit tax rate after it expires next year.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has proposed renewing the Seattle Transit Measure, while doubling its rate. Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seattle-considers-proposal-double-transit-sales-tax/NNUBPDA7HBEOJHD2XJYD4L4F2Q/
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- Photographer explains moments before capturing viral video of bison throwing WA man into the air
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A 65-year-old Washington man from Whatcom County was thrown into the air by an agitated male bison last Friday at Yellowstone National Park. KIRO 7 spoke with the photographer who captured the incident and learned about what led up to the dramatic footage. Find the full story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/photographer-explains-moments-before-bison-threw-man-air/S65KMD6TAZBQRCCD2MMC7XUCAA/
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- New ownership doesn’t guarantee the Seahawks will move cities, but it may change where they play
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The proposed sale of the Seahawks will break two NFL records— one for the sale of defending Super Bowl Champions, and another for the largest reported price in the league’s history at more than $9.6 billion.
So now, what will the proposed buyer, Vinod Khosla, do with the Seahawks?
Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/new-ownership-doesnt-guarantee-seahawks-will-move-cities-it-may-change-where-they-play/ISLW3HCXMJCPPHXYYRUEXT75ME/
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- Anonymous donor pays funeral expenses for 6-year-old Bellingham boy killed by falling driftwood
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A Bellingham family mourning the loss of their 6-year-old son, who was struck and killed by falling driftwood, says an anonymous donor has stepped up to cover funeral expenses. Find more details and a fundraiser to support the family here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/anonymous-donor-pays-funeral-expenses-6-year-old-bellingham-boy-killed-by-driftwood/F5AFOEK5GJFMHCBNHKMPKIRCV4/
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- Inquest into deadly Seattle police shooting
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- 4:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- On July 13, 2026, an inquest began into the death of Ryan Smith, the man shot and killed by Seattle police in 2019, to determine whether it was what the court deems “justified homicide.”
The first of many hearings happening this week started Monday morning and spanned the entire day. That’s expected to be the case through Friday, as experts, witnesses, and law enforcement authorities are questioned.
This week’s inquest is part of a more than 7-year investigation into the circumstances surrounding Smith’s death.
Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/inquest-begins-into-deadly-seattle-police-shooting/6WGKWUD6FZASXNMPUK3V6DKKWY/
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- Breaking down NFL cross-ownership rules
- Runtime
- 7:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- How do wildfires start?
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- How do wildfires start? KIRO 7 Meteorologist Robert Van Winkle explains. More details:
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- What you need in your 'go-bag' during wildfire season
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In the event that you need to evacuate for a wildfire, it’s important to already have something packed so you can just grab it and go. Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/what-include-your-go-bag-wildfires/ARV5TIPZO5EMZDY7VPO43V6MLU/
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- Report: Bridges in Snohomish are in need of serious repair, but funding is scarce
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A new report from Snohomish County shows that more than a dozen bridges need serious repairs or replacement.
According to the report, when conducting annual inspections, county engineers found 19 bridges in poor condition.
To keep bridges open while the county waits for funding to repair them, lane and weight limits have been added. However, despite these restrictions, county officials say the bridges are still safe to drive over.
Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/report-bridges-across-washington-are-need-serious-repair-funding-scarce/ZRWS5DEABZED7BPQW5OJNOJEAQ/
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- Boeing announces new 737 MAX facility
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Boeing is opening a new production line for its 737 MAX planes in Everett.
It is a billion-dollar investment and is the company’s first 737 MAX production line outside of its Renton factory.
The expansion aims to boost the monthly production of 737 MAX aircraft to meet a current order backlog of more than 4,300 planes.
Find more details here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/boeing-opening-new-737-max-production-line-everett-factory/AHZN6Q45RBAEPF4IO4UKAE67WE/
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- Toledo grandmother recovering after being pulled from burning house seconds before explosion
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A Toledo grandmother is lucky to be alive after neighbors pulled her from her burning home, moments before oxygen tanks exploded where she was standing. For the full story, visit: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/toldeo-grandmother-recovering-after-being-pulled-burning-house-seconds-before-explosion/XMNXYVVCSREVVDX34DAXFWQJYU/
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- Transfer fire burns near Lake Chelan
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Evacuation orders were lowered for the Transfer Fire burning near Lake Chelan, and officials confirmed that the wildfire was extinguished. More details: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/leave-now-fire-evacuation-orders-issued-lake-chelan/FC7XMMR3PNH77FI3L3CAYWLK74/
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- Volunteer firefighter loses home in wildfire
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Wildfires continue to cause widespread devastation across Washington State, impacting communities in areas like Okanogan and Vantage, including a volunteer firefighter in Vantage who lost his home while he was responding to the Ryegrass Coulee wildfire last week. Find the full story here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/volunteer-firefighter-loses-home-wildfire/BE6FZWUTZBHL3H3Z7AO3P7ECJE/
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- Paul Allen’s Estate reaches tentative agreement to sell Seahawks for reported $9.6B
- Runtime
- 6:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Estate of Paul G. Allen has announced that it has entered into a formal sale agreement for the Seattle Seahawks. The agreement was made with an “ownership group led by the Kholsa family for the Seattle Seahawks NFL franchise,” according to the Allen estate. The Khosla family will become the team’s controlling owner.
More details: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/paul-allen-estate-reaches-tentative-agreement-sell-seahawks/TKI2RMEHTNG4NKGS24PMR62RPI/
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- Good reviews, troubled neighborhood: Seattle restaurant struggles
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The great reviews of a restaurant in Seattle’s Chinatown International District apparently can’t outweigh the neighborhood’s reputation for crime. Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/good-reviews-troubled-neighborhood-seattle-restaurant-struggles/FAW5PMCOJBGOPKEPEU5ISXJGEI/
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- Revive I-5 closures return to Seattle
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Revive I-5 is picking back up with a full weekend shutdown on northbound I-5 starting Friday, July 10. The closure will span from I-90 to Northeast 45th Street, with lanes reopening Monday, July 13. Following this weekend’s work, northbound I-5 will be reduced to two lanes for the remainder of the year to allow crews to repave the remaining northbound lanes of the Ship Canal Bridge.
Learn more here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/revive-i-5-returns-world-cup-wraps-up-seattle/ADOL4XCJ35EAFAFK7PYH2PIKWM/
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- Local TikTok star chronicles living day to day without arms
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A Washington woman is finding viral fame by showcasing her life without arms.
“Anna by the Foot” spoke to KIRO 7 News about her online success and her goal to spread her message beyond social media.
Going out to eat, doing your chores or cooking a meal are tasks most people do without thinking about. When Anna does them, it’s content.
READ MORE: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/wa-woman-finds-viral-success-showcasing-her-life-without-arms/JRQIO3K23VCPLCVXD2BRHOWS3Y/
