Shelby Miller
KIRO 7
Seattle, WA, United States
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Tacoma’s murder rate highest in 25 years
Tacoma’s homicide rate is reaching numbers the city hasn’t seen since 1994. → Read More
Mossyrock passes ordinance allowing businesses to remain open during shutdown
The lunch rush at Thee Pantry Café in Mossyrock isn’t what it used to be. → Read More
DuPont woman celebrates 108th birthday, lived through two pandemics
Waving to the crowd from her third -floor balcony full of balloons is a DuPont woman who lived through two pandemics. → Read More
Man uses shovel to break into home, homeowner fights back
A Rainier homeowner fought back when an intruder smashed through the family’s glass front door with a shovel early Saturday morning. → Read More
Illegal dumping on the rise, impacting training at JBLM
Mattresses, plastic bottles, paint cans and more can be spotted in piles of illegally dumped trash in Pierce County. → Read More
Restaurants set up outdoor tents, offer takeout as second shutdown begins
THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — Restaurant owners are taking extreme measures to stay open following Gov. Jay Inslee’s latest lockdown. Workers at the Oyster House in Olympia have done everything they can think of to make guests eating out feel safe. “We just have to listen and adapt and overcome. That’s the only way we’re going to survive these times,” said Brandon Lawin, Oyster House regional… → Read More
Gyms stay open despite governor’s order to shut down
Cardio sessions at West Coast Fitness aren’t canceled despite Gov. Jay Inslee’s latest restrictions. → Read More
Tacoma university students raise concerns about planned in-person learning
The campus is quiet at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. The few students spotted walking around outside wore masks, including junior Miranda Roland. She’s one of fewer than 300 students living on campus this semester. “Yeah, definitely not a lot of people,” Roland said. Roland is comfortable with the way classes work this semester. They’re almost entirely virtual. However, the spring… → Read More
Record breaking voter turnout in Thurston County
A highly anticipated election held during a pandemic caused Thurston County to get creative. This year, people voting in person get to stay in the comfort of their car. “This is a show of support that it doesn’t matter who you vote for — every voice is still important,” said voter Emily Baker. Thurston County typically holds voter services at the courthouse but needed more space for social… → Read More
45 residents test positive for COVID-19 at Olympia long-term care facility
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A surge of COVID-19 cases has been reported inside long-term care facilities in Washington. Nearly three-quarters of the people living inside Garden Courte in Olympia tested positive for the coronavirus this month. “I worry for the residents, I worry for the residents' families and I worry for staff,” said Robin Dale, Washington Health Care Association President and CEO. Garden… → Read More
New Pierce County program gives diners 30% off their bill
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — People looking to grab a bite to eat in Pierce County have an extra incentive next month. For 10 days in November, diners at participating restaurants, like Lobster Shop in Tacoma, will get 30% off their bill. “Moving into the colder weather, numbers are still holding, people are still coming out spending money, which is great,” said Randall Hamel, Lobster Shop general… → Read More
Documentary gives rare look at Galloping Gertie 80 years after its collapse
TACOMA, Wash. — Twisting and turning, cameras rolled as Galloping Gertie collapsed and sent chunks of concrete and metal deep into Puget Sound. The notorious black and white film has been watched around the world. “You watch the bridge twist into a piece of taffy back and forth, it does not look real,” said Carly Vester, 700 Feet Down producer. Around 11 a.m., Nov. 7, 1940, high winds brought… → Read More
Peninsula School District reverts to virtual learning due to COVID-19 case spike
One month after Peninsula School District returned to in-person learning, it’s reversing course and going entirely remote once again. → Read More
City of Lacey to give nearly $780,000 to families impacted by COVID-19
LACEY, Wash. — Between closed companies, cut hours and sky-high childcare costs, COVID-19′s carried with it challenges countless families can relate to. Economic Development Coordinator George Smith said the City of Lacey knew something needed to be done. Thursday, Lacey City Council voted to give $779,050 to local families hit hard by the pandemic. “We suspect that we probably have 20 to… → Read More
Families return to charred homes following Graham brush fire
As the smoke lifts, people are getting a closer look at the damage in Graham, where a fire burned down six homes and charred 100 acres. → Read More
Student-athletes rally for fall sports season
Student-athletes in Washington are fighting to win their fall sports season back. → Read More
CDC asks Washington to have COVID-19 vaccine sites ready by Nov. 1
As the race for a coronavirus vaccine continues, the Centers for Disease Control is putting pressure on states to get COVID-19 vaccine distribution sites ready before Nov. 1. → Read More
Backpack giveaway helps hundreds of students
Kids might not be heading to the classroom this fall, but they still need school supplies. → Read More
Parents wait in line for hours to snag desks at North Thurston desk sale
With kids virtually learning this fall, desks and chairs are nearly impossible for parents to find. To help, the North Thurston School District on Friday sold some of its own supplies it had in storage. → Read More
Aberdeen school prepares for hybrid learning this fall
School starts Tuesday for kids at Saint Mary School in Aberdeen. → Read More