An upstate New York hospital said it will pause the delivery of babies in two weeks because of a spate of resignations by maternity unit workers who are objecting to COVID-19 vaccination mandates.
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LIVE: Protesters just broke through the gates of the governor's mansion in Olympia. >> kiro.tv/LiveNews
NBA star Isaiah Thomas' sister killed in Federal Way I-5 accident kiro.tv/2po4xyn
Two Puyallup men have been charged in attacks at four Pierce County power substations that left thousands in the dark on Christmas.
The Washington state Board of Health has decided that COVID-19 vaccines will not be required for students to attend K-12 schools this fall.
Seattle brewer puts anti-police markings on cans >>
Judkins Park is filled with protesters for #WomensMarch in Seattle
Real-time updates: kiro.tv/WomenMarchSea
Wayward pig gets ride in police car, poses for epic photo
>> kiro.tv/1BuVhGZ
Video shows the exact moment protesters broke through the front gates of the governor's mansion in Olympia. Protesters are now back outside the gates and Governor Jay Inslee is in a secure location.
Watch live coverage of the protests in Olympia: kiro7.com/video/live-str
Hot weather made dough rise from this truck causing it to spill on the roadway on I-5 at 56th St Ramp in Tacoma. says it's messy!
Re-tweet to say "Happy Birthday" -- to 104-year-old #Seahawks fan Dorothye!
Thanks to friend, Jill, for sharing!
#BREAKING Chelan County Emergency Management
** BOMB THREAT ** in downtown Leavenworth. Evacuations taking place. Hospital is on lockdown. Follow all instructions immediately if you are in the area. Avoid the area. Post will be updated as more information is made available.
Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle has cut his salary to $10K to allow the company’s nearly 3,500 employees to receive their regular paychecks while its stores are closed. bit.ly/2QTTBb0
Washington will become the tenth state to adopt legislation banning assault weapons, according to the news release.
Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee is the first incumbent elected to a third term in the state in more than 40 years.
LIVE UPDATES: CNN and the BBC are reporting that Russian troops have entered Ukraine from neighboring Belarus.
"Let's shut down the darn schools. Let's shut the businesses down. Let's have a darn celebration." - on #12parade
#BREAKING: Seattle Mariners vote not to play tonight’s game vs. San Diego Padres, ESPN reports
WOW! Organizers say more than 100,000 people attended the women’s march in Seattle yesterday. This incredible timelapse comes from our friend, Sarah Sabalot. ❤️ ♀️
Highlights and video: kiro.tv/2mX7O7R
A career worth celebrating: Steve Raible to retire from KIRO 7 next week after 38 years bit.ly/2YfkdYd
A man who tried to steal a car that had been left running in a driveway in Auburn was shot during a confrontation with the vehicle’s owner.
Australia’s oldest man, 109-years-old, knits sweaters to help penguins after oil spills
>> kiro.tv/PenguinSweaters
A recently introduced bill would require all public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to any K-12 student who requests them.
Many people say they no longer feel safe in the city and it seems that crime is getting worse.
Avril Lavigne kicks off her 'Head Above Water Tour' in Seattle kiro7.com/entertainment/
Washington Sen. Parry Murray cast her 10,000th vote on the floor of the Senate Thursday, the first woman in history to do so.
For the first time ever, Washington is the most expensive state in the country to buy gas.
Real estate analysts at Redfin found people are not only leaving the city, but they are considering moving out of the state altogether.
Almost a dozen go-karts were stolen from the Family Fun Center in Tukwila on Monday night and police have been recovering the go-karts all over town.
Story >> bit.ly/2WGP0OV
A new report says Washington state has the worst potholes in the country.
Donald J. Trump is projected the 45th President of the United States.
A message tonight, from the city of Seattle
BREAKING: Joe Biden has won the Presidential election after taking Pennsylvania, which gives him 284 electoral votes.
Gov. Inslee just tweeted:
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NOT HERE, NOT IN OUR LIFETIME. Washington is and will remain pro-choice. And we will not slow down in the fight to ensure safe, affordable access to every person who needs it. twitter.com/politico/statu…
A bill banning the sale of assault weapons passed the state House on Wednesday, clearing its way to the state Senate for consideration.
A rare Beluga whale has been spotted just east of Point Defiance near Commencement Bay.
A collection of Seattle businesses, property owners and residents sued the city Wednesday over its tolerance of an “occupied” protest zone, saying officials have been complicit in depriving them of their rights to their property.
In case you haven't heard — WNBA champion Sue Bird revealed Friday that she is engaged to women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe. bit.ly/3oSL6MO
Ahead of the Seattle Kraken vs. New Jersey Devils game tomorrow, a Devils fan apparently flew a plane yesterday in a very specific pattern around the South Sound.
KIRO 7 Sports> kiro7.com/sports/
Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards is calling for the firing of the officers involved in Manuel Ellis' death.
Federal Way’s city coffers are $25,000 lighter as a long line of gun owners turned in their weapons for a gift card.
#Update has confirmed the ID of the man who stole the commercial plane from yesterday. The plane then crashed on Ketron Island. Family members confirm Richard Russell was operating the plane and plan to give us a statement later this evening.
#BREAKING: Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters gather in #Seattle's Westlake Park.
#LIVE: kiro.tv/StreamingNow
They were fined $200,000 in what a judge has called an “egregious” withholding of evidence in an ongoing lawsuit.
JUST IN: Joe Biden has endorsed Governor Jay Inslee for reelection
According to police, the burglar forced entry into the occupied home and was shot by the sole resident.
The City Council in Portland, Oregon will vote Wednesday on an emergency resolution that would ban the purchase of goods and services from Texas in response to a new law there prohibiting most abortions.
The new law takes effect Jan. 1, 2023.
#BREAKING: WA Dept of Licensing issues emergency rule: "WA residents who apply for a standard driver license..will no longer be asked to provide their place of birth.." This comes after it was revealed the agency had been giving that information to ICE. kiro.tv/2Gn09Yy
Starting July 1, the sale of ammunition magazines with more than 10 rounds will be banned in Washington state.
Former King County Sheriff and former congressman Dave Reichert has filed with the public disclosure commission as a candidate for governor.
Seattle becomes first large city to reach 70% fully vaccinated
It’s a girl! Woodland Park Zoo’s gorilla mom gives birth to second baby bit.ly/3trC0ca
Former Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland is the first African American elected to Congress in Washington State and the first Korean American woman in Congress’s 230 year history.
Violators could be punished with a $1,000 fine and imprisonment of up to 90 days.
The Washington State Board of Health is considering making the COVID-19 vaccine a requirement for all school students.
BREAKING: A trial vaccine for the coronavirus will be administered to a patient Monday at a Washington state Kaiser Permanente research facility.
Alaska Airlines has banned an Alaska state senator for refusing to follow mask requirements.
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. told he should consider tweeting less & listening more in a meeting about school safety. >> kiro.tv/InsleeToTrump
"[Teachers] should not be foisted upon this responsibility of packing heat," Inslee said.
91-year-old Polish woman wakes in morgue hours after being pronounced dead, asks for tea. >> kiro.tv/PolishWomanWak
In an editorial for The Stranger, Kshama Sawant announced Thursday she does not intend to run again for Seattle City Council.
BREAKING: Gov. Inslee announces face coverings will be mandatory statewide.
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A bill has been proposed in Washington that would make selling a fake vaccination card or document a felony and knowingly using a one a misdemeanor.
For the first time, Disney will be partnering up with the Seattle Men’s Chorus to bring Disney PRIDE in Concert to the historic Paramount Theatre.
Pride month is almost here. And in honor of that, the city of Olympia is painting two crosswalks with the colors of the transgender flag.
More Seattle businesses implementing ‘No Vaccine, No Service’ policies
JUST IN: 565 teachers & 13,523 students reported absent from Seattle Public Schools today. Watch #12parade KIRO 7 or kiro.tv/LiveNews
A beautiful view from Chopper 7 above the cherry blossom trees of University of Washington. 🌸
Have you visited? kiro.tv/SeaCherry
A measure that prohibits legal action against people seeking an abortion and those who aid them was signed into law Thursday.
Washington House Democrats have passed a bill that would require a 10-day waiting period when purchasing firearms.
BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Inslee is requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for all teachers in Washington and expanding the statewide mask mandate >>
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1240 Tuesday, banning the sale and import of assault weapons in the state.
A fin whale, the second-largest whale species on earth, was spotted in Puget Sound last week. According to the Orca Network, the mammal was spotted foraging near the shoreline of beaches in North Seattle.
Electric fences are popping up in industrial areas around Tacoma and businesses in more populated areas want in on the action, too.
90-year-old Kirkland woman survives coronavirus, reunites with family
🏈BEAST MODE IS BACK: Marshawn Lynch is back on the Seattle Seahawks🏈
On Monday, a Washington State Patrol officer posted this photo of a HOV lane violator on 405.
Latest traffic>> kiro7.com/traffic/
JUST IN: a truck carrying 2-lb metal balls loses its load, sending the balls downhill, hitting cars along the way. Genesee is closed fr Avalon Way to Delridge. We're working to find out what happened, and what the metal balls are for. More on .
The father of a child pepper-sprayed by a police sergeant during a protest in May 2020 has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city of Seattle.
BREAKING: Mayor Durkan sends letter to City Council, calls for investigation into Councilmember Sawant >>
Chaos erupted inside a King County courtroom on Monday after a judge refused to release a suspect in a home invasion and rape case.
Just before 4pm, Snoqualmie Falls was at moderate flood stage and is expecting to peak at 10pm tonight. On KIRO 7 at 5, our Pinpoint Storm Coverage is on flood watch all around the Puget Sound. #wawx
Seahawks requiring COVID-19 vaccine or proof of negative test to attend games >>
Judge rules that recall petition against Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant can proceed
The price is staggering, especially considering the national average of $3.535 a gallon, said AAA.
Gov. Inslee fired back that he will not allow threats of military violence against Washingtonians and that the military does not serve to protect the fragility of an insecure president. bit.ly/3hgsgeN
Dori Monson, a longtime Seattle radio personality, died on Saturday, according to KIRO Newsradio. He was 61.
