Local stories
Teen Found Guilty In Bremerton Furniture Store Arson
A 17-year-old boy prosecutors said was responsible for a spectacular fire in Bremerton last summer was found guilty of first-degree arson Monday, reported KIRO 7 Eyewitness News.The July 27, 2008, fire at Arnold's Home Furnishings quickly escalated into a spectacular five-alarm blaze that destroyed the 20,000-square-foot building and caused about ...
No Death Penalty In Skagit Shooting Rampage
A plea deal means no death penalty for the man who went on a shooting rampage in Skagit County in September 2008.Issac Zamora pleaded guilty Tuesday to 18 of 20 counts against him, including murder, attempted murder and burglary. Six people were killed and four others wounded on Sept. 2 ...
2 Suspects Plead Not Guilty To Seattle Robbery Spree
Two out of four people accused in a robbery spree in the Green Lake area faced a judge Thursday morning.Sheena Blackburn, 24, pleaded not guilty to three counts of robbery. According to the prosecutor, she admitted participating in the robbery spree and being the getaway driver in the series of ...
Two More Arrests In Green Lake Area Robberies
Two more people were arrested in connection with a series of robberies in the Green Lake area, bringing the total to six suspects, said the Seattle Police Department.The 18- and 16-year-old suspects were arrested Tuesday in Auburn after a follow up investigation. They were taken in for questioning and have ...
Four Suspects In Seattle Robbery Spree Behind Bars
Three men and one woman accused of committing as many as 12 street heists in Seattle are all behind bars.The fourth suspect, 21-year-old Clovelle Harvey, turned himself in to Kent police at about 8 p.m. Thursday, police told KIRO 7 Eyewitness News. Another suspect, Michael Alexander, 20, also turned himself ...
2 Suspects In Series Of Seattle Robberies Arrested
Two suspects in a series of armed robberies in Seattle appeared in separate court hearings Wednesday as police searched for two others in connection with the street heists in the Greenlake, Lake City, Capitol Hill and Magnolia neighborhoods since Sept 1.Robbery detectives and SWAT officers arrested Jarvis R. Gibbs, 23, ...
Hunt Continues For 4 Wanted In String Of Seattle Robberies
Seattle police released photos of the men who may be responsible for as many as nine robberies in North Seattle, Magnolia and Capitol Hill.Four men and one woman are seen in the photos from a convenience store on Sept. 1. Police said they did not rob the store, but are ...
Kent Teachers Ratify Agreement, Ending Strike
Kent teachers have voted to ratify a contract agreement with the Kent School District, ending the two-week strike and avoiding court-ordered fines.The vote was 1,360 -- or 94 percent -- in favor, said reporter Jeff Dubois at Kentlake High School, where teachers gathered this morning to hear the details of ...
Audra Lowe
Audra Lowe is the New York host of "Better TV", a nationally syndicated lifestyle show. She helps bring fresh perspectives to the world of relationships, fashion, entertainment, finance, health and family life to viewers each day.Her broadcasting career includes 20 years in entertainment and sports, with the majority covering hard ...
Memorials Held On Anniversary Of Alger Shooting Rampage
Two public memorial services were held Wednesday on the first anniversary of a shooting rampage in Skagit County. Issac Zamora In Court Issac Zamora, accused of killing six and wounding four in shootings in Skagit County last year. Church bells tolled for the six victims of a neighbor's murderous rampage.September ...
Stiff Punishment For Owner Of Pit Bulls In SeaTac Mauling
A judge handed down a stiff punishment for a convicted felon whose pit bulls attacked a SeaTac woman last September. Travis Cunningham will spend nearly 12 years behind bars for owning dangerous dogs, possessing firearms, and violating the terms of a previous sentence in Cowlitz County.Cunningham has been in jail ...
Skagit Shooting Suspect Ruled Incompetent
Isaac Zamora is incompetent to stand trial on charges that he killed six people, a judge has ruled.The ruling means Zamora will undergo treatment at Western State Hospital until he is competent to assist in his own defense.Zamora has appeared several times in court, including an initial appearance in which ...
Maple Valley Family 'In Shock' Over Co-Pilot's Death
A Maple Valley woman was the co-pilot of a plane that crashed into a suburban Buffalo home, killing all 49 people aboard and one person in the home.Rebecca Lynne Shaw, 24, joined the airline in January 2008 and had flown more than 2,000 hours with the carrier. RAW VIDEO: Woman's ...
Governor Orders Flags Lowered For Pearl Harbor Remembrance
Gov. Chris Gregoire has directed flags at all Washington state facilities to be lowered to half-staff for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.The 67th anniversary of the Japanese attacks is Sunday, KIRO 7 reported.American military casualties at Pearl Harbor were more than 2,300 dead and 1,100 wounded, the worst attacks on ...
Monroe City Hall Jammed With Defenders Of Pit Bulls
A man whose 71-year-old mother was nearly mauled to death by pit bulls in SeaTac came to speak at a Monroe City Council meeting but was drowned out by others who came to defense of the breed, reported KIRO 7 Eyewitness News.Eric John Makus' mother, Houng Le, was attacked by ...
Woman Still Healing Following Disfiguring Pit Bull Attack
A 72-year-old SeaTac woman who was nearly killed by two pit bulls this summer is out of the hospital.Houng Le said her face was the only part of her body that wasn't disfigured by the attack. EXTENDED INTERVIEW: Victim Describes SeaTac Pit Bull Attack Both of Le's ears had to ...
Bellevue Teachers' Strike Over, School Starts Monday
After voting on a new contract with 95 percent approving, the Bellevue teachers' strike is over and school starts Monday.Bellevue teachers have voted to end their nine-day strike, approving a contract agreement that gives them more money and more control over lesson plans. The vote was taken Sunday night. Classes ...
Man Plans 9/11 Memorial At Capitol Mall In Olympia
A local man is pushing for a memorial on the state Capitol campus to honor the people who died on Sept. 11, 2001, the first of what he hopes are 9/11 monuments at state capitols across the country.He organized the shipment of a column of steel from the World Trade ...
Where Are They Now?
Sharon Alfonsi From 1999-2001, Alfonsi was a reporter for KIRO 7 Eyewitness News. She then became a correspondent for the CBS Evening News based in New York. Currently, Alfonsi is an ABC News correspondent based in New York. She reports for all ABC News broadcasts and platforms, including World News ...
Wrench Thrown Into Many Holiday Weekend Plans
With gas prices in most areas above $4, round trip airfare up more than a $100, some campgrounds still covered in snow and debris in lakes and rivers causing problems for boaters, it’s shaping up to be a tough Memorial Day holiday weekend for many people. Boating Dangers In Renton, ...
Featured Articles
Ads By Google
Video from KIRO 7
KIRO Live News
KIRO Live News
KIRO 7 Eyewitness News for iPad
From Our News Partners
More local news
© 2013 Cox Media Group. By using this website,
you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices
.
You're Almost Done!
Select a display name and password
{* #socialRegistrationForm *} {* socialRegistration_displayName *} {* socialRegistration_emailAddress *} {* traditionalRegistration_password *} {* traditionalRegistration_passwordConfirm *}Tell us about yourself
{* registration_firstName *} {* registration_lastName *} {* registration_postalZip *} {* registration_birthday *} {* registration_gender *} {* agreeToTerms *}