KIRO 7
Seattle, WA · English · TV & web
A Seattle-based media outlet covering local news, politics, and community events with a focus on the Pacific Northwest region.
- 5 stories today
- 42/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 3 Seattle, WA peers
Today’s stories
- After soaking rain, hottest days of the year headed to Western WashingtonAfter heavy rain, Western Washington is expected to experience a heat wave with temperatures reaching the 80s and 90s, potentially breaking records in early June.
- Mother and son missing from Marysville since AprilA 21-year-old mother and her infant son have been missing from Marysville since April 24. They were last seen in the 7500 block of 88th Place Northeast.
- Safety ahead of World Cup: privacy concerns mount over CCTV camerasSeattle increased security measures for the World Cup, including activating 22 CCTV cameras in the Stadium district amid privacy concerns and credible threats. The mayor reversed her initial decision to turn them off.
- 21-year-old charged with human trafficking, money laundering linked to Bellevue party houseA 21-year-old man was charged with human trafficking, money laundering, and organized crime for running a party house in Bellevue where women were allegedly forced to work on adult websites and subjected to abuse.
- Aberdeen father formally charged in four-year-old son’s deathAn Aberdeen father has been charged with homicide by abuse and other offenses in the death of his four-year-old son, Aiden, whose body was found under the house with severe injuries. The father allegedly lied about the child's whereabouts and admitted to burying him.
- One person dead after driving off overpass in TacomaA person died after a pickup truck drove off an overpass in Tacoma, leading to a fire and explosions. The incident is under investigation, and the overpass remains open with temporary repairs planned.
- Rainy through Monday nightA low pressure system is bringing rain and breezy conditions through Monday night, with rainfall totals of half an inch to one inch expected. Highs will be in the low 60s, and a heatwave is forecast for late week with potential record highs.
- Tacoma Foss High stabbing: Judge sets $250 bail for teen suspectA 16-year-old suspect in a Tacoma high school stabbing had his bail reduced to $250 and is under home electronic monitoring with restrictions.
- Tesla on autopilot smashes through Redmond residential garage; driver blames malfunctionA Tesla driver crashed into a Redmond residential garage, claiming the autopilot system malfunctioned. No injuries were reported, and the driver was not impaired. The incident is under investigation.
- Boeing 737 Max: New Everett assembly line to launch July 6Boeing will launch a new 737 Max assembly line in Everett on July 6, aiming to increase production rates following FAA restrictions and past safety issues.
- Aurora neighbors, King County prosecutors demand action on Seattle sex traffickingResidents of North Seattle's Aurora Avenue protested against gun violence, sex trafficking, and open prostitution, with King County prosecutors joining them to demand action from local authorities.
- Transportation companies ready for World Cup demand in SeattleSeattle transportation companies are preparing for increased demand during the World Cup, with Uber implementing surcharges and Lime collaborating with the city to manage operations. Commuters anticipate challenges due to limited options and potential street closures.
- Earthquakes by the numbers: What does magnitude mean?The article explains that earthquake magnitude measures the energy released, determined by a network of seismographs. It distinguishes magnitude from intensity, noting that magnitude is a fixed value while intensity varies by location. The USGS uses the Moment Magnitude scale instead of the Richter scale for large earthquakes.
- Jinkies, Scooby is real! Netflix unveils first look at dog cast as Scooby-DooNetflix released a teaser for its live-action Scooby-Doo series, featuring a real dog playing Scooby-Doo for the first time. The show follows Shaggy and Daphne solving a mystery involving a lost puppy. Production started in April and the series will premiere next year.
- Earthquake reportedly felt in OrlandoA 6.4-magnitude earthquake occurred 21 miles off the western coast of Cuba, with tremors felt in Orlando, Florida. No damage or tsunami warnings were reported.