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Eight injured after bus crashes into Renton ravine
RENTON, Wash. — A bus driver suffered a medical emergency, crashing the bus into a ravine in Renton, injuring eight people on board, according to the Renton Police Department. South Puget Drive is closed in both directions between Benson Road and Benson Drive. The incident occurred when the bus...
Case dismissed against Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A nearly three-year legal saga for Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer ended Friday without a verdict but with tears of relief for the actor and a small coterie of family who had settled into a somber daily routine on wooden benches inside a windowless New Mexico courtroom at trial.
Police identify 2 girls who were with alleged Alderwood Mall shooter
There are new developments in last week’s deadly shooting at Alderwood Mall. Jayda Woods-Johnson, 13, was killed. Two groups of teenagers got into an altercation near the food court around 6 p.m. on July 3 when a person fired a gun, hitting the girl, Lynnwood police Deputy Chief Patrick Fagan told KIRO 7. Police said the girl was an innocent bystander.
Departure of Saks from downtown Seattle hits retail core with another bit of bad news
Downtown Seattle’s retail core is taking another hit with the announcement that Saks OFF 5th will close this month. The Saks store posted signs this week that July 20 will be its final day. “I go there a couple of times a month, and now it’s just another big...
2,400 patients potentially exposed to HIV, hepatitis in Portland hospitals
More than 2,400 patients at hospitals in Portland, Oregon could have potentially been exposed to infectious diseases — including hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV — after an anesthesiologist allegedly failed to follow proper infection control practices. While still considered low risk of exposure, Providence Willamette Falls Medical...
Pioneer fire, burning since June 8, only 14% contained
The Pioneer Fire, which has burned for the past 34 days, is now approximately 12,265 acres in size and is only 14% contained. It started as a 300-acre fire when it first came to be June 8. The fire, located 31 miles northwest of Chelan in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest,...
68-year-old man sucked into drain pipe, drowns in Tacoma lagoon
A man who died earlier this week by drowning in a Tacoma lagoon at Titlow Park and Lodge has been identified as Robert Logan Jr., 68, the medical examiner’s office found. He was a University Place resident. Both authorities and witnesses believe he got caught in a whirlpool and...
‘Just senseless violence:’ Neighbors grapple with another shooting along Aurora
Locals living along Aurora Avenue in Seattle are dealing with yet another shooting in their neighborhood. The latest happened about 11:30 Wednesday night. Seattle police said some type of altercation or argument led to the shooting. A man, 52, was shot in the hip. He was transported to the hospital in serious condition.
I-90 brick-throwing suspect ‘could be’ same man who threw rocks at drivers in June
The man who threw a brick into a truck on Interstate 90 (I-90) Tuesday morning “very well could be” the same man in a similar attack on drivers exiting onto Rainier Avenue last month, the Washington State Patrol said. A driver whose truck was hit told authorities a...
WA Congressman Adam Smith: ‘Impossible’ for President Biden to win re-election
Washington Congressman Adam Smith, a Democrat, is ramping up his calls on President Biden to drop out of the race. Speaking to CNN, Smith said it’s impossible for Biden to win. “Come on, you have been a great president. You have been a great leader,” Smith said. “You stepped...
It’s a MOD world: Pizza company saved from bankruptcy, for the moment
MOD Pizza, a national restaurant chain based in Bellevue, is being acquired by Elite Restaurant Group in Southern California, according to the trade publication Restaurant Business. The deal aims to save MOD from impending collapse. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “MOD has an outstanding culture and passionate,...
6.4-magnitude earthquake recorded off Vancouver Island coast
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of B.C.’s Vancouver Island Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake, which happened approximately 135 miles away from Port McNeill, was recorded just after 8 a.m. Its epicenter has been pinpointed to 130 miles southwest of Tofino, Vancouver Island.
Costco membership fees increasing for first time in 7 years
Starting Sept. 1, the cost of a Costco membership will increase by $5 to $10, marking the first time membership fees have jumped in seven years. Costco’s Gold Star membership is set to go from $60 to $65, while the Executive membership will swell from $120 to $130. Financial...
‘He was bigger than life;’ Auburn family remembers teen murdered an hour before 18th birthday
Auburn Police are searching for the suspect who murdered a 17-year-old near his home one week ago. Noah Bagby, 17, was shot and killed on July 3 just after 11 p.m. on K Street Northeast. Mizanna Journee, the victim’s sister, told KIRO 7 he was murdered less than an hour...
Surveillance video captures shootout between rival pimps on Aurora
A shootout happened Saturday night, just after 3 a.m., near the corner of Aurora Avenue North and North 101st Street. Neighbors told KIRO Newsradio gunfire could be heard for blocks. Dozens of rounds were fired. KIRO 7 reported that shell casings and bullet-riddled buildings were left behind, but no one was injured.
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