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Bellevue high schools using Seattle startup Atavus to help reduce football injuries
Bellevue School District's four high school football teams will have extra sets of eyes to help reduce injuries for a third straight season. → Read More
Seattle Polo Party aims to raise $20K for Lil Bit Therapeutic Riding in Redmond
This week, an organization that uses horses to help people with disabilities is getting a big boost, and it's thanks to fellow horse lovers. → Read More
Army ctaptain awaits extradition to Western Washington after child rape convictions in Virginia
A U.S. Army captain and former Boy Scouts leader is set to be sentenced after conviction on 7seven counts of child sex abuse in Virginia. → Read More
Busiest month ever expected at Sea-Tac Airport, 2.2 million expected to pass through security
August is upon us and Sea-Tac Airport is going to be busier than ever, according to passenger projections from airlines. → Read More
I-90 to stay open for Blue Angels Seafair shows, KIRO 7 found out why the change this year
The Blue Angels air show is shifting for Seafair this year with a big impact on traffic, as in I-90 won’t be closed during the show for the first time in decades. KIRO 7 found out it’s in large part because of the light rail tracks being built across Lake Washington. → Read More
8-year-old battling cancer practices with Sounders for Make A Wish
An 8-year-old Seattle boy battling cancer had his wish come true Wednesday as he got to practice alongside his heroes with the Seattle Sounders. Bheem Goyal was laser focused as he blocked shots during practice right next to his favorite player, goalie Stefan Frei. → Read More
Mormon church vandalism in Shoreline investigated as possible hate crime
Hateful graffiti was spray-painted on the outside walls of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Shoreline over the weekend, and now it’s being investigated as a possible hate crime. → Read More
Lake City beach now open to public after 6-year-battle, $800,000 payout from city
You have a new public access point on Lake Washington following a land battle that lasted more than six years in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood. → Read More
Goodbye to Sea-Tac Airport's Gate N7, of 'Sleepless in Seattle' fame, part of $658 million remodel
A piece of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport history that was featured in "Sleepless in Seattle" is now closed for good. It's part of a major $658 million renovation project that could mean you will board your next flight from the tarmac. → Read More
Pike Place Market artists crafting beautiful creations out of Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition
You can now wear a piece of the Alaskan Way Viaduct thanks to the creativity of local artists. The old elevated Highway 99 has brought new inspiration to Pike Place Market as the demolition work is now happening just steps away. → Read More
SUV smashes into Seattle's oldest restaurant; driver takes off running
A driver smashed into Seattle's oldest restaurant, Merchants Café, early Thursday morning and then took off running. There were no injuries, but repairing the historic landmark will be no simple task. → Read More
Mother says search for Kyron Horman has narrowed, 9 years after the 7-year-old disappeared
Desiree Young continued her impassioned plea on Tuesday to find her son Kyron Horman, who was last seen on June 4, 2010 at Skyline School in Portland when he was 7-years-old. → Read More
Lynnwood teacher bringing young students along virtually on Arctic expedition to study polar bears
A Lynnwood elementary school teacher is about to embark on a mission to study polar bears in the Arctic, and her students are playing a key role back at home. → Read More
Washington measles outbreak: What to know before you fly
The state Department of Health says Washington's current measles outbreak most likely started at Sea-Tac Airport. → Read More
Pilot program aims to break stereotypes for minority middle schoolers through new experiences
A group of 26 minority students from Washington Middle School got to experience college life this week at Seattle University. It’s one of several opportunities they’ve had this school year as part of Inspirational Workshops, a program funded by King County Best Start for Kids in cooperation with Seattle Public Schools. → Read More
Breast cancer survivor to throw first pitch for Mariners Sunday, credits 3D mammogram for detection
A West Seattle breast cancer survivor has been chosen as the honorary bat girl for the Seattle Mariners and this Sunday she'll throw out the first pitch. → Read More
Former homeless man working to house homeless people with tiny homes at Monroe church
A North Sound man recovering from drug addiction has a big vision of helping people experiencing what he knows well, homelessness. Roger Evans is 27 months clean and is now working to set up a tiny home village at New Hope Fellowship Church in Monroe with the pastor’s blessing. → Read More
‘Unprecedented' wildfire season has begun, record state, federal funding being put to use
The wildfire season is off to a busy start, and state Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz calls it unprecedented. With record money recently approved at the state and federal level, KIRO 7 is looking into what that means for the firefight this season. → Read More
Space Needle unveils 5 items to go inside 2062 time capsule, contest for you to submit items
On Thursday, Space Needle employees unveiled a time capsule to be opened on the 100 year anniversary of the Seattle landmark. And they launched a contest for you to choose an item to put inside. → Read More
Redmond students explain effort to solve world problems with technology at Microsoft Build
Some teenage students are doing big things with technology to help solve world problems. KIRO 7 met with a group of girls from Tesla STEM High School at the Microsoft Build conference in Seattle this week. → Read More