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.
Situated Between Seattle And Vancouver Is A Washington Lake Park With Mountain Views, Trails,...
The drive from Seattle to Vancouver, Canada, is about 145 miles in total, so if you're looking for a great pit stop on that long drive, or even just a place to escape the big city rush for a day, a gorgeous park might be exactly the thing you need. Just south of the quaint small town of Bellingham along Interstate 5, L
Forensic pollen test points Canadian detectives to Seattle area to identify kayaker
SEATTLE — Forensic testing of pollen has provided a new clue in the mystery of an unidentified woman found in the waters off Vancouver, B.C. in 2022, suggesting she may have spent her final days in the Seattle or Portland area. With the new evidence, Vancouver Police are renewing...
‘You can hear the hedging’: KIRO host says Rob Saka is right to be...
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka said in a recent interview with KOMO News that he is “gravely concerned” about the city losing jobs and not having enough employers paying living wages. KIRO fill-in host Tim Gaydos said that while it was nice to hear a council member speak...
Seattle’s ‘Bubbleman’ won’t let thieves burst his bubble of joy
SEATTLE — Garry "Bubbleman" Golightly has spent 45 years spreading joy to children across Western Washington with nothing more than soap, water and handmade wands crafted from thrift store finds and recycled plastics. But a few weeks ago, his good nature was put to the test when thieves stole...
Seattle police seek public’s help in finding missing man with dementia
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing man with dementia. Antonio Casila, 83, was last seen driving a black Honda Civic with license plate AR15311. Casila may be traveling to a casino in the area, according to SPD. The department said if...
Burgermaster brings back classic drive-in dining to Issaquah
Explain a big story in simple terms. Burgermaster, the old-school burger joint that’s been “flippin’ good food in the Seattle area since 1952," will hold the long-awaited opening of drive-in dining at the Issaquah location on Tuesday. Burgermaster took over the former Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-In March...

















