Fuel tank explosion on West Commodore Way: Two welders injured
Two welders were seriously injured after fuel tanks exploded during work on a dry–docked dredging boat in the 3100 block of West Commodore Way. Fire crews came to the scene after the fire had already been extinguished by workers using dry chemical fire extinguishers. Both injured men were transported to Harborview Medi
Live Nation settles wrongful death lawsuit tied to 2023 Gorge shooting
GEORGE — Live Nation has settled a wrongful death lawsuit connected to a June 2023 shooting at the Beyond Wonderland electronic music festival at The Gorge Amphitheatre, avoiding a trial that was scheduled to begin next month. The civil case was filed on behalf of the families of Brandy...
2 men killed in Kent when vehicle strikes pole, catches fire
Two men were killed when their vehicle crashed into a pole and caught fire early Sunday morning, May 24 in Kent in the 21800 block of 68th Avenue South. Officers and medics were dispatched at about 1 a.m. after reports of the crash, according to a May 24 Kent Police news release. Officers discovered that the vehicle hi
Seattle Is Now the Weakest Major Housing Market as Prices Fall There
More than half of major metro areas posted year-over-year home price declines in March, led by Seattle, WA.
Meta to cut nearly 1,400 jobs across Puget Sound region
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Meta plans to lay off approximately 1,395 employees in Washington state this summer, according to a notice filed with the state Employment Security Department. The company notified affected workers on May 20 and expects the separations to take effect July 22. The layoffs are expected to...
‘The mayor will welcome them’: LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt says Seattle’s policies will...
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt warned that thousands of the city’s homeless will relocate to cities like Seattle if he’s elected. In an interview with ABC, the former reality TV star said most people living on LA’s streets are battling addiction, not homelessness. If the city stops funding what he describe
Meta announces layoffs for over 1,300 employees in WA
Meta announced its laying off 1,395 workers in our state.
North Seattle businesses demand action after Aurora Avenue shooting leaves community shaken
SEATTLE — Business owners and neighbors along Aurora Avenue in North Seattle say they are increasing security measures and demanding action after a weekend shooting that sent dozens of rounds across a busy commercial corridor. Seattle police are investigating the shooting, which happened around 4 a.m. Friday near Auror
Recruitment experts give job hunting tips for Washington grads
As thousands of college seniors graduate this spring, they are entering one of the most competitive job markets in years. New data shows the share of Americans who are new to the workforce and unemployed hit a 37-year high last year. While the fluctuating job market is out of new graduates’ control, career experts say
KIRO 7 News Special: Retiring the USS Nimitz
The USS Nimitz bid Washington a final farewell earlier this year. Before her departure, KIRO 7 Pinpoint Meteorologist Robert Van Winkle stepped aboard one last time.

















