Ryan Simms
KIRO 7
Seattle, WA, United States
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Past articles by Ryan:
Thanksgiving costs spike because of inflation, turkey shortages
As Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, dinner costs are up substantially from this time a year ago. → Read More
Skagit County man among those killed in University of Idaho murders
A 20-year-old man from rural Skagit County has been identified as one of the four students found murdered in a house near the University of Idaho campus. → Read More
SDOT prepares to reopen the West Seattle Bridge
If the plans hold true, the West Seattle Bridge will reopen to drivers this upcoming Sunday, Sept. 18. → Read More
Pharmacies bracing for new COVID-19 booster demand
KIRO 7 learned most pharmacies will likely get fewer than 100 doses to start. → Read More
Everett firefighter recruit diagnosed with cancer after landing job
One of Everett Fire Department’s newest recruits is facing a sudden, unexpected battle. → Read More
Pride flags torn down, set on fire outside Seattle cantina
SEATTLE — Pride flags outside downtown Seattle's Taqueria Cantina restaurant were torn down and then set on fire during a large-scale vandalism incident. → Read More
Former Marysville-Pilchuck resource officer reacts to Texas school shooting
For Chris Sutherland, the tragedy in Texas is a devastating case of deja vu. → Read More
Man arrested in connection with murder of 24-year-old Tacoma mother
Police believe Tellieun Harvey shot Simpson multiple times, all while her kids were in that same apartment. → Read More
Seattle Public Schools proposes new start times
Under a new proposal, class start times for Seattle Public Schools would be altered beginning in September. → Read More
Man charged with attempted rape of teen in Seattle
An officer discussed consent with Seago, to which he replied, “I’m not a fan of consent.” → Read More
Local doctor accused of running stem cell scam
The physician at the center of this case is Dr. Tami Meraglia. → Read More
Mill Creek two-year-old narrowly avoids being shot on nature trail
The gunshot first passed through his son’s stroller, missing the two-year-old boy by just inches. → Read More
Noose found hanging at North Seattle fire station
Little is known about the origins of the noose found at Fire Station 24. → Read More
Shoreline pot shop worker survives being shot six times
Surveillance video shows two armed robbers enter Dockside Cannabis on Aurora Avenue North on Jan. 5. → Read More
WA lawmakers target catalytic converter theft during legislative session
As the legislative session continues, two new bills would aim to prevent catalytic converter theft. → Read More
Skagit County issues new rules for COVID-19 testing
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Skagit County is one of the first areas in the state to impose strict new rules on who can be tested for COVID-19. → Read More
Patients report COVID-19 outbreak at Lewis County drug treatment center
CHEHALIS, Wash. — An anonymous patient at American Behavioral Health System (ABHS) in Chehalis told KIRO 7 that a COVID-19 outbreak was rapidly spreading throughout his facility. → Read More
Canadian tourism businesses brace for American travelers
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Ahead of Canada's border reopening Aug. 9, popular tourist attractions are quickly preparing for an influx of Americans. → Read More
Local leaders team up to rebuild Highway 2 trestle
LAKE STEVENS, Wash. — There is a renewed push to finally revamp the Highway 2 trestle linking Everett to Lake Stevens. The roadway has been operational since the late 1960s when Snohomish County’s population was only a quarter of what it is today. As a result, congestion and backups have worsened in recent years, and previous attempts to minimize traffic disruptions have failed. “It’s getting… → Read More
WSP ramps up efforts to locate missing Indigenous people
Washington State Patrol is making a renewed push to locate missing Indigenous people across Washington. → Read More