Kittitas police officer shot released from hospital, faces 'long recovery ahead'

Kittitas police Officer Benito "Kellyn" Chavez was released from Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Saturday afternoon, after being shot while responding to a road rage call. A Kittitas County Sheriff's Deputy, Ryan Thompson, was killed in the gunfight. The suspect also died.

Everett police investigating gang-related shooting from Friday night

Everett police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday night as gang-related. The incident occurred at Wiggums Hollow Park in Everett. 

PHOTOS: Gonzaga takes on Baylor for a spot in the Sweet 16

Registered sex offender arrested after exposing himself at Beacon Hill golf course, near day care

Seattle police arrested a registered sex offender Friday after the 49-year-old man exposed himself at a Beacon Hill golf course and in front of a day care facility, according to a blotter post. 

KIRO 7 Bracket Challenge

2019 NCAA Tournament loaded with former Washington state high school basketball stars

For the first time since Eastern Washington and Gonzaga qualified in 2015, the state of Washington has two schools represented in the NCAA Tournament .

Buses officially booted out of transit tunnel

Starting Saturday, buses have officially been kicked out of the Seattle transit tunnel. The result: 830 daily trips will now flood the downtown area between 2nd and 6th Avenues.

Police search for serial burglary suspect they say is targeting homes, businesses

Police said detectives are working to identify a serial burglary suspect who they say was caught on camera breaking into unlocked homes and businesses in South Seattle.

Attacker who beat Indian-American man, calling him "blackie," sentenced to maximum jail time

Washington makes successful return, beats Utah State 78-61

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Eight years had gone by since Washington made an NCAA Tournament bracket. The Huskies' award-winning players made their return successful.

Man who shot 5 people in Seattle given sentence below standard range

A man who shot five people in downtown Seattle in November 2016 – include multiple random victims – was given an exceptionally low sentence Friday by King County Superior Court Judge Averil Rothrock.

Seattle Councilmember calls for closed captioning required on all public TVs

A Seattle City Councilmember wants TVs in all Seattle public spaces -- including restaurants and sports bars -- to be required to show closed captioning whenever the TVs are on.

New veterans clinic offers therapy to military members, families

A new clinic in the South Sound is bringing vital therapy to military members and their families.

Thousands of pills seized from suspected Xanax dealer, Seattle police say

Officers with the Seattle Police Department seized thousands of Xanax pills from a suspected drug dealer in South Seattle on Thursday. 

King County to spend $400,000 on bail program for low-income individuals

King County is moving forward with a plan that would use taxpayer money to facilitate efforts to pay bail for low-income people. 

Renton police in search of bank robbery suspect

Officers with the Renton Police Department are working to track down a suspect who they say stole from a local credit union. 

WSDOT reminding drivers to remove studded tires ahead of deadline

The Washington State Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to remove studded tires ahead of the deadline March 31. 

Indonesian airline wants to cancel Boeing order after crash

In a blow for Boeing, Indonesia's flag carrier is seeking the cancellation of a multibillion dollar order for 49 of the manufacturer's 737 Max 8 jets, citing a loss of confidence after two crashes in the past six months.

Chinatown-International District's only Filipino restaurant to celebrate grand opening

History is being made in Seattle's Chinatown-International District this weekend.

North Sound nonprofit giving away prom attire to qualifying students

Prom season is just around the corner, and according to Money magazine, the average teenager will spend an average of $919 on prom.

Seattle teen sentenced to 19 years in prison for murder

 A 19-year-old Seattle-area woman has been sentenced to more than 19 years in prison for killing a man she intended to rob.

50-foot paper stacks smolder at 2-alarm Snohomish County recycling warehouse fire

Large bales of recycled paper went up in flames at a recycling warehouse near Paine Field Thursday evening around 6:30 p.m. and prompted a 2-alarm fire response.

Planning underway for permanent memorial to honor Oso Slide victims

As families and friends of the victims of the Oso Slide gathered to mark five years since the tragedy, planning is underway to build a permanent memorial to honor those who died, along with the first responders.

PHOTOS: One killed when bus slams into car

One killed in crash involving bus, car on I-90

One person was killed in a crash involving a bus and a car on westbound Interstate 90.

No drama: No. 1 Zags roll past Fairleigh Dickinson in NCAAs

When it comes to a 16 seed beating a 1, it's still true — anything really can happen in the NCAA Tournament.

Last day for buses in Seattle's downtown transit tunnel

In all the world, the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel is the only place buses and trains share underground stations.

Huskies to make first appearance in NCAA tournament since 2011

The ninth-seeded Huskies open the NCAAs on Friday against No. 8 seed Utah State. It's Washington's first appearance in the tournament since 2011.

A J.P. Patches license plate? It could happen this year

Washington State is another step closer to getting a J.P. Patches license plate, and it could become a reality this year with bipartisan support. 

Police release body-camera video in officer-involved shooting

Seattle police released body-cam video of an officer involved shooting March 19 in Seattle. 

Seattle's ‘Kangaroo & Kiwi' to host benefit on Friday for victims of New Zealand mosque attacks

Kangaroo & Kiwi, a sports bar located in Ballard, is hosting a benefit Friday for the families of the victims in the recent mass shootings in New Zealand 

Sexual assault reports triple on board metro buses since 'Report It To Stop It'

Nearly a year after King County Metro launched its "Report It To Stop It" campaign, KIRO 7 has learned of two sexually motivated assaults on King County Metro buses in the past 10 days.

Seattle police: Wanted domestic violence suspect in custody

Update: On Thursday, the Seattle Police Department announced that 34-year-old Edward Gentry has been arrested. 

Landfill expansion plan faces stiff opposition from people who live near it

King County's trash is buried forever in a place with a beautiful setting.

Friday marks 5 years since 43 killed in Oso mudslide

The families of victims in the Oso Mudslide hosted a remembrance ceremony on Friday – five years to the day since a mudslide killed 43 people. 

Four-day razor clam dig starts Thursday

Razor clam diggers can head to various ocean beaches starting Thursday and through the weekend.

Swedish sees surge in kidney donors following KIRO 7 story on donors giving kidneys to strangers

Mariners food: T-Mobile Park adds Paseo, Li'l Woody's, Fat's to lineup

There are plenty of new food offerings at T-Mobile Park, in case you need something to make you feel better during the Mariners rebuilding year.

Gonzaga itching to play again after WCC title game loss

Gonzaga enters the NCAA Tournament following a loss for one of the rare times under coach Mark Few.

Seattle Councilmember Rob Johnson to resign in April

Seattle Councilmember Rob Johnson will resign from his position next month, making his final day on the dais April 5.

Two hurt in stabbing in Downtown Seattle

Two people were hurt in a stabbing in Downtown Seattle Thursday.

Ichiro retires, walks off into history in ‘sayonara' at Tokyo Dome

 Ichiro Suzuki seems to have said "sayonara."

Shoplifting suspect killed while fleeing from police in Mount Vernon

A shoplifting suspect has died after being struck by a vehicle while fleeing from police.

Man fatally shot at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle

A man in his early 20s was shot to death Wednesday night at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle, and police were looking for the suspect.

Fire season sparks in March, DNR fears bad wildfire year

About 120 acres of farmland in Mossyrock is now completely charred.

Revenue forecast brings good news for Washington lawmakers

Washington lawmakers received updated revenue numbers Wednesday that give them more money to work with as they prepare to unveil their two-year state budget proposals.

KIRO 7 takes you inside Seattle's RV clean-up pilot program

5-year-old dragged by car about 40 feet after driver suffered from medical event

UPDATE: The 5-year-old was released from Harborview Medical Center on Friday. Monroe Police Officers escorted the boy and his mother home. 

Seattle city departments partner to hold citizenship clinics

The city of Seattle's Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, is holding a series of monthly citizenship clinics to help immigrants and refugees become naturalized U.S. citizens. 

Sheriff's Office: Homeless man started fire that damaged apartments, injured firefighters

A homeless man known to law enforcement set a fire in a field that spread to a seven-unit apartment building and injured three firefighters, a sheriff's office spokesman said.