Reagan Dunn tells me he just called Matt Larkin to concede the 8th District primary race and offer his support. Dunn says Larkin ran a "clean and honorable" campaign. The latest on KIRO 7 News at 5.
Here's the moment the outer loop of Five Mile Drive in Point Defiance Park closed to vehicle traffic today. Earlier, lots of people came for a final drive. Only pedestrians and cyclists will be allowed because of concerns about hillside stability. kiro7.com/news/local/outer-l…
Local zoos are taking steps to protect birds from avian flu. Penguins at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium are now indoors. kiro7.com/news/local/woodlan…
Invited guests are gathered at Green River College awaiting President Biden's remarks early this afternoon. Live coverage beginning at noon on KIRO 7.
Seattle's first block the box camera is online at 4th and Battery. kiro7.com/news/local/seattle…
Fallen Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputy Dom Calata's patrol vehicle is now parked outside Edgewood City Hall, where he was based. The public is invited to bring flowers here in his memory.
Governor Jay Inslee announcing that the state’s indoor mask mandate for most places, including K-12 schools and childcare, will end March 21. Watch live on KIRO 7 and kiro7.com
King County Executive Dow Constantine announcing the county's COVID-19 vaccination verification policy will end on March 1. Watch live at kiro7.com
Governor Jay Inslee says next week he will announce a date for when the state's indoor mask mandate will be rescinded. Inslee says that allows more time to look at the data. The state's *outdoor* mask mandate will be lifted February 18.
The MyShake app, developed in California, is now available in Washington. State officials suggest downloading it as another way to receive earthquake early warning messages. More info, including a comparison of alert options, is available here: mil.wa.gov/alerts
Governor Jay Inslee begins the State of the State address from a nearly empty room because of COVID protocols. Watch live on KIRO7.com and the KIRO7 app.
Seattle's Franklin High School was quiet today after classes were canceled because of the Omicron staffing shortage. kiro7.com/news/local/omicron…
Seattle Public Schools updated the COVID dashboard a short time ago:
seattleschools.org/resources…
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell takes the ceremonial oath of office. Watch his inaugural speech live at KIRO7.com and on the KIRO 7 app.
More delays and cancelations at Sea-Tac as holiday travel season winds down kiro7.com/news/local/more-de…
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After nearly 4 decades, our very own @EssexKIRO7 retires today. In this video, Essex reflects back on his time at KIRO and looks forward to the future. Thank you, Essex.
