King County offering the homeless one-way tickets back home

There is a plan to bus the homeless out of King County with a one-way ticket coming out of taxpayers' pockets.

U.S. Ambassador Gordon Sondland has Mercer Island ties

U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland testified before the House Intelligence Committee Wednesday during a public impeachment hearing of President Donald Trump's efforts to tie U.S. aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents.

Firefighters find body inside car after dousing flames

Firefighters who put out a car fire at a Federal Way park Wednesday morning found a body inside the burned vehicle.

City's Christmas lights vandalized again

The city of Carnation had its Christmas lights vandalized for a third time in two years, according to city officials. This time, city officials won't be able to replace the lights. 

Why isn't Washington using DNA tool to solve crimes?

Detectives say it could have solved high profile cold case 14 years earlier.

Police: Car smashes into Tacoma Subway restaurant, injures guard

A car smashed through a Tacoma Subway restaurant about 8 p.m. Wednesday, Tacoma police spokeswoman Loretta Cool said.

Seattle Children's: More than 250 surgeries postponed so far

Seattle Children's told KIRO 7 on Wednesday 255 surgeries have been postponed since revealing the presence of Aspergillus in the air in three operating rooms and two procedural areas at its main campus last week.

Deputies seeing rise in car break-ins at dog parks, trailheads

The King County Sheriff's Office told KIRO 7 deputies are seeing a huge rise in car break-ins at dog parks and trailheads.

Big show of northern lights not expected in Western Washington

Despite rumors and articles on social media and elsewhere, Western Washington is not expected to get a big show of the northern lights on Wednesday night.

Pierce County deputies: Can you ID this assault suspect?

Pierce County sheriff's deputies are asking for help to identify a man who is suspected of assaulting a Pierce Transit bus driver last week.

WDFW unveils culvert to save spawning salmon, part of potential $4 billion statewide project

The Middle Fork of the Newaukum River is a significant spot for spawning salmon. 

Crystal Mountain to open Mt. Rainier Gondola

Crystal Mountain Resort announced Wednesday it will open its Mt. Rainier Gondola on Saturday and Sunday.

Richard Sherman's foundation makes 'generous donation' to Sumner Food Bank

Despite playing for the rival San Francisco 49ers, former Seahawks star Richard Sherman is still giving back to the Pacific Northwest. 

Seahawks return from bye looking for road win against Eagles

Fresh off a bye week, the 8-2 Seattle Seahawks will head to Philadelphia this weekend to take on the 5-5 Eagles. 

PHOTOS: Seahawks vs. Eagles through the years

1 suspect in Lynnwood hit-and-runs in custody; 2 still being sought

One of three hit-and-run suspects was taken into custody after two hit-and-run crashes in Lynnwood, police said. 

Nearly $670,000 in grants will help endangered orcas

Nearly $670,000 in conservation grants will go toward the recovery of endangered Southern Resident killer whales, also known as orca whales.

Missing Portland cat found 5 years later in New Mexico; reunited with owner

A cat who has been missing for five years from Portland, Oregon, has been found in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Memorial held for Lynden police chief

A public memorial was held for Interim Lynden Police Department Chief Michael Knapp Wednesday afternoon.

Apple sleuths hunt Northwest for varieties believed extinct

Results of state school bus inspections released

Just released data reveals how many school buses failed safety inspections for districts across Washington state.

Police: Kent officer saves 15-year-old human trafficking victim

Kent police said a routine call led to a troubling discovery: A teenage human trafficking victim from Portland.

New emails show Seattle Children's knew about mold problem for year and a half

There are stunning revelations about deadly mold at Seattle Children's Hospital. Internal e-mails reveal the hospital knew last year that there was a pattern of kids being infected.

Historic Seattle, STG partner to try to buy Showbox

Two local groups have partnered together to help save the Showbox property near Pike Place Market.

Amazon says it's considered face scanning in Ring doorbells

Amazon has considered adding facial recognition technology to its Ring doorbell cameras, according to a letter to a U.S. senator defending its video-sharing partnerships with police.

RV driver hits parked car, then hits man in Ballard before speeding away

A minor car crash involving a recreational vehicle and a parked car got violent when the driver of the RV tried to run over the owner of the other car, hitting the victim, who was in the residential street, before speeding away. 

Woman says dog, window, shot with BB gun

Piles of shattered glass cover Marianne Christiansen's back porch. 

Want a piece of the Alaskan Way Viaduct? Here's how you can get it

The last columns of the Alaskan Way Viaduct will soon fall, leaving Seattle's elevated waterfront highway a memory.

Boeing's grounded 737 Max scores 2nd order at Dubai Airshow

Boeing's 737 Max jet got another boost at the Dubai Airshow on Tuesday, this time with an order from Kazakhstan's newly-launched budget carrier as the Chicago-based company works to try and win U.S. regulatory approval to get the airplane back in the sky by early next year.

Operation Net Nanny leads to arrest of 16 sexual predators in Yakima, officials say

A sting operation called Operation Net Nanny led to the arrest of 16 sexual predators in Yakima, Homeland Security Investigations announced Tuesday. 

Video captures rare deer sighting in Belltown neighborhood

A video captured a rare deer sighting early Monday in the Belltown neighborhood. 

Seahawks hope Lockett will be ready for Sunday vs. Eagles

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll believes wide receiver Tyler Lockett has a chance to play this week despite spending two nights in a Bay Area hospital with a leg injury following Seattle's win over San Francisco a week ago.

Drunken driver had BAC three times over legal limit when he hit patrol car, police say

A 26-year-old Vancouver, Washington, man was arrested early Tuesday in Hoquiam after police said he hit a parked vehicle and a patrol car. 

Teens crash into back of Auburn Walgreens

Two men in their late teens were hurt when they crashed into the back of an Auburn Walgreen's store.

Crash into power pole closes SR 169 in Maple Valley

A crash into a power pole closed both directions of SR 169 in Maple Valley Tuesday morning. 

Lanes of Seattle's Mercer St. closed by crash

A crash closed all eastbound lanes of Mercer Street in Seattle. 

Shots fired during White Center pot shop robbery

A White Center recreational marijuana shop was robbed in White Center late Monday night.

Tacoma couple's dog shot to death

Tacoma police are investigating after a couple's dog was fatally shot over the weekend. 

‘Dangerous': Family raises safety concerns after grandfather hit, nearly killed in crosswalk

A family is demanding safety improvements be made at a busy intersection after their loved one, 66-year-old Dennis Sweeney, was hit and nearly killed by a driver in the crosswalk at 16th Avenue SW and SW 106th Street in White Center Saturday evening.

JBLM families poised to sue over mold in houses

Chelsea Johnson is a military spouse living on Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Fresno shooting: Police identify victims fatally shot at backyard party

Four people died Sunday night after at least two gunmen opened fire at a family party in a backyard in Fresno, California, according to police.

Navy veteran helps Seattle's Union Gospel Mission feed homeless on Thanksgiving

A Navy veteran from Kenmore is helping Seattle's Union Gospel Mission feed the homeless on Thanksgiving.

Enrollment underway for programs designed to help parents save for college

Enrollment for Washington's 529 college savings plans are now open until May.

Kato, Kent Police K-9 who survived stabbing, dies

A K-9 who served with the Kent Police Department from 2012 to 2017 has died.

Missing 67-year-old man found safe, Seattle Police say

UPDATE: Around 3:40 p.m., Seattle Police said Douglas Melum was found safe and thanked those who helped look for him.

Governors of Washington, Oregon relaunch plan to replace bridge over Columbia River

The governors of Washington and Oregon met Monday to announce their joint plan to revive the Columbia River Crossing project, which would replace the I-5 bridge over the river. 

Raúl Ibañez, Chone Figgins among former Mariners on 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

Five former Seattle Mariners were selected to the official 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, released Monday by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Stranger accused of punching woman after demanding to know her immigration status

A 27-year-old Renton man was charged with second degree-assault in King County Superior Court after prosecutors said he punched a woman in Bellevue. 

Police: Driver in stolen truck rams Jefferson County deputy during chase

Three people were arrested after a police chase when a Jefferson County deputy's patrol vehicle was rammed Sunday.

Seattle Children's: Infections, including 6 deaths, likely caused by air systems

The CEO of Seattle Children's Hospital said Monday that five deaths between 2001 and 2014 from surgical site infections from Aspergillus mold were likely caused by the air handling systems that serve the operating rooms.