Seattle officials are sending out “John Letters” to drivers accused of engaging in sex trafficking on Aurora Avenue, KIRO 7 reported. The letters warn of legal action if their participation continues.

While KIRO host Ursula Reutin noted the letters could potentially be sent to people’s workplaces, KIRO host Gee Scott thinks that’s taking it too far, but would rather have the cars posted in the newspaper.

“Sending it to your job —I think that’s a bit too far. However, if you guys want to do, like back in Craigslist days, like if we missed each other, or help want it, and all that kind of stuff, just do something in The Seattle Times and put a section, post these cars right there so we can all see it,” Gee shared on “The Gee and Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio. “I’d like that better than posting it and sending it to your job.”

“Whoa, wait, what — you want the ‘Dear John’ letter posted in the classifieds?” Ursula questioned.

“Oh yeah, have a link that we could go to so we can see all the people,” Gee replied.

“You think it’s going too far to go to the workplace, but you would put it out there for even more people to see than just your workplace?” Ursula asked again.

“Yeah,” Gee responded.

‘John Letters’ to ‘John of the month’?

His idea, instead of displaying a “student of the month,” is to have a “John of the month.”

“So every November 1, or every first of the month, we have a time where we talk about the ‘John of the month.’ Hey, this week’s ‘John of the month’ is Billy. Oh, Billy looks like he works at Boeing. And then, you know, we talk about it,” Gee quipped.

So far this month, the city has sent out at least 21 letters to drivers.

Seattle Police Department (SPD) Detective Maurice Washington explained that sex trafficking relies on demand.

“It’s a billion-dollar industry, it’s a $56 billion industry in the U.S. alone,” Washington told KIRO 7.

Ursula agreed that action needs to be taken.

“I think it is an awful problem. I think that there are these young girls who are being taken advantage of on Aurora. And it’s just sickening,” she said.

Watch the full discussion in the video above.

Listen to Gee and Ursula on “The Gee and Ursula Show” weekday mornings from 9 am to 12 pm on KIRO Newsradio.

An atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy rain to western Washington, beginning Friday evening — the night of Halloween.

“The main threat with this system is the heavy rain, though wind gusts in the 20–35 mph range can also be expected for anyone outside as the system moves through,” KIRO 7 meteorologist Morgan Palmer said. “This will not be a repeat of last weekend’s destructive wind event, and now that trees have already been tested by stronger winds this fall, the scope of power outages is expected to be much more limited.”

While this system is expected to be much weaker than last weekend’s storm, one to three inches of rain is estimated to occur.

Washington is home to some of the most atmospheric rivers in the country, most of which occur along the Oregon coast and in the Pacific Northwest. Atmospheric rivers are relatively long, narrow regions in the atmosphere – like rivers in the sky, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – that transport most of the water vapor outside of the tropics.

The average atmospheric river carries roughly the amount of water vapor as the average flow of water at the mouth of the Mississippi River, with exceptionally strong ones transporting up to 15 times that amount.

The record for Halloween rainfall at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 1.18 inches in 2014.

The strongest downpours should be clear by Saturday morning.

“Rainfall totals of a quarter- to a half-inch around the lowlands can be expected by early Saturday morning, with higher amounts across the northern islands, far northern sections, the coast, and the Strait,” Palmer stated.

A Winter Weather Advisory is currently in effect for the Cascades above 4,500 feet in Whatcom and Skagit counties through 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Contributing: KIRO 7

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A man armed with a knife and an axe was killed in a Seattle officer-involved shooting, KIRO 7 reported.

An armed man was reported in the SODO neighborhood around 5 p.m.

Police responded and tried to talk to the man, but he came toward officers, SPD Chief Shon Barnes told KIRO 7. Officers subsequently fired shots at the man, who died at the scene.

The King County Independent Force Investigations Team responded to investigate.

Roads closed in SODO for Seattle officer-involved shooting

Roads are currently closed in the area of 4th Avenue South and South Holgate Street.

“Traffic will be closed in the area for an extended period of time,” SPD wrote on X.

Contributing: KIRO 7

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Two employees at an Edmonds spa were brutally attacked by a male intruder in early September, with new surveillance footage showing details of the attack.

The suspect, 48-year-old Colin Frederick Boswell, allegedly broke into Eva Spa on Edmonds Way and began brutally attacking two women with a backpack and a coat rack, according to KIRO 7.

Surveillance video of the attack obtained by KIRO 7 can be found here.

Edmonds spa owner, employee brutally assaulted by convicted felon

The suspect first entered the spa at 5:39 p.m., holding a backpack and charging towards one of the employees. The man closed the front door to the business and began to attack the victim with his backpack.

The woman was repeatedly punched and shoved with a backpack up against a door, which eventually opened, and the assault continued out of view of the surveillance cameras.

More than seven minutes later, a second victim entered the spa to help the woman who was being beaten. The victim, attempting to assist, was then chased towards the front door and was assaulted in the doorway.

While the second victim was on the ground being punched by Boswell, the other victim exited from the backroom and tried to help the other victim in the entryway, but was punched and thrown to the ground by the suspect.

Shortly after, one victim was chased into the parking lot by the suspect, and another victim ran to the property manager, Daniel Mann, for help.

“[She] ran to my business, and my employee called the police,” Mann told KIRO 7. “He was trying to kill them, and he didn’t succeed, so they’re really lucky they’re alive.”

While officers were taking Boswell into custody, he said, “I’m very displeased that I didn’t kill those ladies,” according to court documents.

Victims continue recovery long after the assault

Both victims were transported to a local hospital, and the spa owner continues to recover from her injuries more than a month later. The other employee has also been unable to return to work because of the severity of her injuries.

Court records revealed that Boswell has had 18 prior convictions that date back to 1992, with crimes in Washington, Oregon, and Texas.

Many of Boswell’s criminal charges include robbery, assault, identity theft, and drug possession.

“He should be separated from everybody. Whether it’s mental health, some facility or prison,” Mann said. “He needs to be put away.”

Boswell is currently facing several felony charges, including two counts of attempted murder, two counts of first-degree assault, and first-degree burglary.

Bail has been set at $1 million for Boswell, who is being held at the Snohomish County Jail.

A GoFundMe and GiveSendGo fundraiser has been created to assist with both victims’ recovery expenses.

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There are some downpours out there and we still have some breezes over 30 mph up north through the northern waters, then most of the rainfall will be moving into the Cascades and we’ll have some drying from west to east.

There will be a Puget Sound convergence zone that sets up across the Seattle-Everett corridor into the daybreak hours, extending east into the Cascades. This will fade through the morning.

In the passes, we’re seeing mainly rain at Stevens Pass and just rain at Snoqualmie Pass, though a Winter Weather Advisory for the North Cascades runs until 11 am for 4-8″ of snow above 4,500 feet.

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We’ll dry things out Wednesday morning before daybreak and the weather will be more tranquil through Thursday as all eyes will be on another atmospheric river to impact the area with widespread rain just in time for Halloween.

That system for Friday and Saturday will not be quite as strong as the system that brought heavy rain this past Friday, and also high winds aren’t expected, however the rain will be impactful for our area.

The current forecast data suggest increasing rain across the coast and north of Everett through the afternoon on Friday with rain increasing elsewhere Friday night.

It is possible that the rain will be delayed a few hours for parts of the area — especially the central and south Sound. So it is possible that trick-or-treaters for early Friday night Halloween fun might avoid a full-on soaking from the Seattle area south, but kids’ costumes need to be rainproofed just in case!

Across the North Sound and northwest through the Strait and the coast, heavy rain for trick-or-treat time looks more likely.

It will be breezy with wind gusts in the 20-30 mph range Friday evening into Saturday, so not qualifying as a major wind event, though it definitely will be blustery and soggy.

Drivers will need to be very careful on a dark, rainy Halloween night and be extra vigilant for trick-or-treaters that might be dashing through the rain.

Rain will taper on Saturday and we could wind up with some drier times late next weekend.

Public Health – Seattle & King County has confirmed a measles case in an adult resident who may have exposed others to the virus at several public locations across Renton, Tukwila, and Kent.

The individual is believed to have contracted measles while on the same flight as another confirmed case announced by Public Health on Oct. 17.

This latest case marks the 12th measles infection among Washington residents in 2025.

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Health officials said the patient visited several public sites during the infectious period, including Toyota of Renton, Valley Medical Center, YangGuoFu Malatang Restaurant in Tukwila, and the Disney on Ice: Let’s Dance event at Kent’s ShoWare Center.

“This individual had been vaccinated against measles,” said Dr. Sandra J. Valenciano, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County. “While it’s possible for someone who’s been vaccinated to get measles, it’s rare. Vaccinated people who get measles are generally less likely to spread it to others and less likely to have severe outcomes. The measles vaccine remains a very effective tool and has been safely used for over 50 years.”

National data show that 92% of measles cases this year have occurred in unvaccinated individuals, with just 4% in people who have received both recommended doses of the MMR vaccine.

Health officials warn that measles can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves a location.

Anyone who was at the following sites during the listed times may have been exposed and should watch for symptoms for the duration indicated:

Public Health advises that most people are already immune due to vaccination, meaning the risk to the general public remains low.

However, those who may have been exposed should:

• Verify their vaccination history or prior measles infection.
• Contact a healthcare provider immediately if they develop a fever, rash, cough, or red eyes. (Call ahead before visiting to prevent possible exposure to others.)
• Limit contact with people who may not have immunity, especially infants, pregnant people, and those with compromised immune systems.

Symptoms of measles usually appear seven to 21 days after exposure.

In those without immunity, illness could begin between Oct. 29 and Nov. 17.

The virus is contagious for about four days before and after the appearance of a rash.

Measles is a highly contagious airborne virus that spreads through coughing or sneezing.

It can cause fever, rash, runny nose, cough, and red, watery eyes.

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Up to nine out of 10 unvaccinated people exposed to the virus will become infected.

Complications can include ear infections, pneumonia, diarrhea, or, in rare cases, brain inflammation and death.

Those at highest risk for complications include children under 5, adults over 20, pregnant people, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Two doses of the MMR vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles and provide long-lasting protection.

More information, including vaccination resources, is available at kingcounty.gov/measles.

Certain Bellevue spots and roads could be home to new speed safety cameras after city leadership identified 37 potential locations.

Now that locations have been identified, the city is conducting a public awareness campaign to encourage the community to voice their opinions on the camera system.

By December, the Bellevue City Council will decide whether to move forward with the cameras or not. The soonest they can be installed is mid-2026.

“Bellevue’s Vision Zero Initiative is working to make sure everyone gets home safely — no matter how they travel,” the city stated. “The goal is to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2030. One of the most important ways to reach that goal is by encouraging safe speeds.”

Bellevue’s Vision Zero plan, similar to Seattle’s, is a directive to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injury collisions on city streets by 2030.

Each camera will also include a minimum 30-day warning period before citations are issued.

The cameras are planning to be installed in priority areas with a history of severe crashes and street-racing hot spots, including Bellevue Way N.E., Coal Creek Parkway S.E., Forest Drive S.E., Lakemont Boulevard S.E., and several downtown streets.

A map of the locations for each speed safety camera in Bellevue can be seen here.

“Speed remains a top contributing factor in serious and fatal collisions,” Andrew Singelakis, Bellevue’s transportation director, told KIRO 7. “By identifying strategic locations for speed safety cameras, we’re taking a proactive step to protect people walking, biking, and driving in Bellevue.”

An informative session will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, to give the Bellevue community its first chance to voice opinions or concerns regarding the speed safety cameras. Click here to join the meeting online.

Contributing: KIRO 7

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With some fog in spots on Tuesday morning, temperatures will be in the 40s with some upper 30s in some of the colder spots.

Tuesday will be mainly dry through early to mid-afternoon, and we will be getting another weather system moving in at the coast with rainfall by late in the day.

Inland around the Sound, a few showers will move in by the evening drive on Tuesday, but rain will increase in the evening through the overnight.

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It will also get a little breezy with wind gusts in the 20-30 mph range, except a little stronger at the north coast and the islands, peaking early in the overnight. At the passes, expect rain to fall.

We’ll dry things out on Wednesday morning, and the weather will be more tranquil through Thursday as all eyes will be on another atmospheric river to impact the area with widespread rain just in time for Halloween.

That system for Friday and Saturday will not be quite as strong as the system that brought heavy rain this past Friday, and high winds aren’t expected; however, it will be impactful for our area.

The current forecast data suggests increasing rain across the coast and north of Everett through the afternoon on Friday, with rain increasing elsewhere Friday night.

The rain may be delayed a few hours for parts of the area, especially the central and south Sound. So it is possible that trick-or-treaters for Friday night Halloween fun might avoid the soaking, but kids’ costumes need to be rainproofed just in case!

• Follow this link to read additional stories from KIRO 7

It will be breezy with wind gusts in the 20-35 mph range Friday evening into Saturday, not qualifying as a major wind event, though it definitely will be blustery and soggy.

Drivers will need to be very careful on a dark, rainy Halloween night and be extra vigilant for trick-or-treaters that might be dashing through the rain.

Rain will taper on Saturday, and we could wind up with some drier times late next weekend.

The Halloween atmospheric river has yet to fully evolve as it is many days out, but we will be refining the forecast for the location and timing of the heaviest rain through the week, as well as any impacts from gusty winds.

The Lazy Dog Crazy Dog kennel in Ballard announced on Sunday that it will close its doors for good following an employee allegedly beating a dog to death.

In an email sent from the company, customers were notified that the closure would be effective as of Sunday at 6:00 p.m., due to threatening messages the company had received, according to KIRO 7.

“Over the past two weeks, we have received hundreds of menacing messages and threats of violence directed at our employees and our business,” Lazy Dog Crazy Dog stated in its email.

Lazy Dog Crazy Dog receives threats after alleged animal abuse incident

The company cited the safety of its employees and the massive number of threats it had received as the cause for the closure.

Threatening messages were received across multiple platforms, including social media, email, phone calls, and in-person.

“The safety of our employees, the dogs in our care, and our customers are paramount — we simply cannot continue to safely offer our services under these conditions,” the company stated. “We will deeply miss caring for your dogs and being part of the Ballard community.”

Customers who have prepaid credit with Lazy Dog Crazy Dog are urged to contact the company at play@lazycrazydog.com for a refund.

Previous animal abuse incident at Lazy Dog Crazy Dog

On Aug. 3, an employee of Lazy Dog Crazy Dog fatally injured a black lab named Mitch after the dog knocked something over while at the facility. The employee allegedly “lost control” and kicked the dog multiple times.

“His response was to brutally kick Mitch and continued to punch and kick, and unfortunately, it resulted in the death of this poor pet,” said Douglas Wagoner with the King County Prosecutor’s Office.

Mitch suffered from internal bleeding after the attack. According to the police report, Mitch was unable to stand once he was brought to a veterinary clinic. Vet staff attempted five rounds of CPR, but ultimately declared that the dog had died.

Mitch’s abdomen was full of blood, the veterinarians told SPD. The emergency vet clinic also stated Mitch’s kidneys may have been ruptured during the assault.

“We are heartbroken and outraged by what happened,” Lazy Dog Crazy Dog said in a prepared statement. “The actions of this former employee are in complete violation of our values, our mission, and the standard of care we’ve upheld for over 16 years while serving tens of thousands of dogs. We continue to support law enforcement and hope that justice is served for the dog.”

Contributing: Frank Sumrall, MyNorthwest

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Alaska Airlines operations have been restored, and its temporary ground stop was lifted at 11:30 p.m. following a significant IT outage, the airline announced on social media.

The company claimed that throughout the outage, more than 229 flights were cancelled, and additional disruptions are expected as aircraft crews reposition planes.

“We are working to get our operations back on track as quickly and safely as possible,” Alaska Airlines stated. “We appreciate the patience of our guests whose travel plans have been disrupted. We’re working to get them to their destinations as quickly as we can.”

Alaska Airlines operations have been restored after a significant IT outage resulted in a system-wide ground stop of flights for Alaska and Horizon. The ground stop was lifted at 11:30 p.m. Pacific. We are working to get our operations back on track as quickly and safely as…

— Alaska Airlines News (@AlaskaAirNews) October 24, 2025

The airliner urged travelers to check their flight status before arriving at the airport, noting a flexible travel policy is active and will support guests as the company transitions back to normal operations.

Alaska Airlines issues system-wide ground stop due to IT outage

Alaska Airlines previously issued a temporary ground stop due to an IT outage, the airline reported on X Thursday, just before 4:30 p.m.

However, flights departing from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are exempt from the ground stop, KIRO 7 reported, citing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notice.

Alaska Airlines is experiencing an IT outage affecting operations. A temporary ground stop is in place. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you’re scheduled to fly tonight, please check your flight status before heading to the airport.

— Alaska Airlines News (@AlaskaAirNews) October 23, 2025

The ground stop has extended to Horizon Air, KIRO 7 noted.

Alaska Airlines urged travelers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

“We apologize for the inconvenience,” Alaska Airlines wrote in its post.

Alaska Airlines reiterated its response in a statement to KIRO 7.

“Alaska Airlines is experiencing an IT outage affecting operations. A temporary ground stop is in place. We apologize for the inconvenience,” the airline wrote to the media outlet.

Contributing: Jason Sutich, MyNorthwest; KIRO 7

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A group of teenagers reportedly went on a Halloween vandalism spree in Auburn late Sunday and into early Monday morning, targeting multiple homeowners’ decorations and smashing multiple pumpkins.

The group of vandals was caught on various homeowners’ security cameras, which filmed the teenagers being driven around the area and approaching front doors of homes to vandalize their Halloween decorations, according to KIRO 7.

“It was like, senseless. Just stuff, it can be repaired. But I just don’t know why they would want to take anyone else’s happiness,” homeowner Rob Goshorn told KIRO 7.

Numerous Halloween decorations vandalized by teens in Auburn

Goshorn revealed that 10 of his Halloween decorations were destroyed, including dragons, dinosaurs, witches, and pumpkins.

Other Auburn homeowners have posted on a social media group to display the damage made to their personal Halloween decorations.

In one instance, a Ring Camera showed two teenagers exiting a white SUV and running towards a front door to smash multiple pumpkins set up as decorations.

Another camera filmed what appeared to be the same vehicle and teenagers pulling up outside of a home, damaging a large skeleton in the front yard of a home, and proceeding to drive off shortly after.

Goshorn believed the damage done to his Halloween decorations totaled approximately $1,000.

The Auburn Police Department will continue to work towards identifying all individuals involved.

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The Everett City Council has not yet decided on whether to renew its controversial “no sit, no lie” ordinance.

Council members heard public testimony Wednesday from critics and supporters.

“These ordinances criminalize homelessness when people have nowhere else to sleep or rest, their choice to be outside is not voluntary,” Everett resident Caitlyn McKienney said. “These laws disproportionately impact vulnerable populations, making the simple fact of being unhoused a punishable offense.”

Rich Ryan told the council this is a personal issue for him, having experienced homelessness himself for more than five years.

” l could tell you from experience that dehumanizing people does not help whatsoever,” Ryan said. ” Do you guys really think this is a good time to make poverty a crime when everybody’s kind of hanging on by their fingernails?”

A speaker identified only as “Jose” spoke to the council about the buffer zone near Compass Health in Everett.

“The buffer zone has opened up more collaboration between the city, police, Compass Health, and the neighborhood, ” Jose said. “This includes the monthly meetings and communication lines that did not exist before. Removing the zone prematurely could signal that the situation is solved when, in reality, we’re still in a fragile stage of progress.”

He said there are still people in the area loitering and taking drugs. He even said there had been a stabbing recently.

Everett Deputy Police Jeff Hendrickson said police have issued 156 warnings and 11 citations.

Council member Mary Fosse requested more information on the individuals who have been warned and cited. She made a motion to table the vote until that information comes in.

The council voted in favor of delaying the vote 4-3.

Everett City Council passes ‘no sit, no lie’ law in 2021

The Everett City Council first passed the ordinance in 2021, banning homeless camping on a 10-block radius along Smith Avenue near the I-5 overpass. The measure was originally paired with a larger proposal of using a $1 million state-funded grant to set up a pallet shelter space capable of housing 20 to 30 people.

Although the ordinance gave police the ability to sweep encampments, the plan was to first educate people who were camping and to clear access to sidewalks and businesses for pedestrians.

Then, in May 2023, Everett expanded its “no sit, no lie” law to prohibit camping and loitering outside certain shelters and facilities, including the Everett Gospel Mission. The offense was punishable with a fine of up to $500 and a jail sentence of up to 90 days.

The new ordinance also prohibited people from sitting or lying down within a two-block radius of facilities that provided substance abuse, behavioral health, and temporary housing services, KIRO 7 reported. The measure further gave Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin the authority to designate other areas as “no sit, no lie” zones.

However, the decision came with pushback, with some council members arguing people should first have a place to go before they’re told they can’t be in certain public areas of the city.

Contributing: Frank Lenzi, KIRO Newsradio; Julia Dallas and Frank Sumrall, MyNorthwest

The Tacoma City Council voted to expand the city’s camping ban, KIRO 7 reported Wednesday.

Council passes previous Tacoma camping ban in 2022

The previous ban was passed in 2022 after Council member John Hines drafted the measure in response to a sharp increase in public health and safety concerns reported by community members regarding areas near Tacoma shelters.

Three years later, Hines asked to expand the city’s no-camping ordinance.

“I am a firm believer that we need to provide shelter and housing for people to end homelessness,” Hines said, according to KIRO 7. “At the same time, we have to keep our public spaces open and accessible to the public.”

Hines cited a 7% decrease in service calls for homelessness-related complaints in 2025 compared to 2024.

Supporters stated the proposal is about public safety, while critics argue it criminalizes homelessness. Violating the no-camping ordinance results in 30 days in jail, a $250 fine, or both.

Under the new proposal, Hines added an option for violators to attend Therapeutic Court, where individuals can engage with services in exchange for having their charges dropped.

“It’s a policy that really focuses on making people move from one place to another and clean up whatever they leave behind, and there’s just not enough of a focus on solving the people’s situation,” Rob Huff, the community relations manager for the Tacoma-Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness, told KIRO 7.

This story was originally published on October 8, 2025. It has been updated and republished since then.

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A fatal two-vehicle rollover crash killed one person and hospitalized two others Tuesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 101 in Clallam County.

Troopers noted that while heading east, the driver of a Toyota Scion tried to turn left onto Pierce Road but failed to yield to oncoming traffic, according to KIRO 7.

A Subaru Outback slammed into the Scion, sending both vehicles rolling into a ditch. Officials said drugs and alcohol may have contributed to the crash. 

Fatal rollover crash on US 101 prompts full highway closure

The collision shut down both directions of the highway as emergency crews rushed to the scene. One of the vehicles caught fire, but firefighters contained the flames to the engine compartment. One person was airlifted to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.

In an update posted on social media, Washington State Patrol Trooper Katherine Weatherwax confirmed the crash had turned fatal.

“Unfortunately, this has turned into a fatal collision,” Weatherwax wrote on social media. “Our hearts go out to all of those affected by this tragic incident.”

🚨#ClallamCounty: US 101 at Pierce Rd is fully blocked for a two car rollover serious injury collision. One occupant has been airlifted. One vehicle caught fire & was contained inside the engine compartment. @wsdot_tacoma is en route, please use caution while we investigate pic.twitter.com/4nLUAQbpk6

— Trooper Katherine Weatherwax (@wspd8pio) October 22, 2025

The driver of the Toyota Scion died after being airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Troopers revealed the driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.

Both the driver and passenger of the Subaru were taken to Olympic Medical Center. No information has been released regarding the severity of their injuries. Troopers noted that both occupants of the Subaru were wearing seatbelts.

The Washington State Department of Transportation responded to assist with the closure and traffic control.

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New jerseys for Seattle’s Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) team have been unveiled ahead of its 2025-2026 season.

As the PWHL prepares to begin its second season, a league expansion introduced Seattle and Vancouver to the list of its six original teams, according to KIRO 7.

Seattle women’s hockey team unveils new jerseys

The PWHL’s inaugural season last year featured teams in Boston, New York, Minnesota, Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa.

“These jerseys pay tribute to the PWHL’s inaugural season with their classic design, honoring the journey that led us to our first year in Seattle,” PWHL Seattle General Manager Meghan Turner said.

Seattle’s PWHL jerseys will be worn in its first game on Nov. 21 against Vancouver. Seattle’s inaugural home game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena on Nov. 28 against the Minnesota Frost.

Inspired by the city that shines through the gray. Built for the ones who skate through the storm. pic.twitter.com/Ep3KMyEvBY

— PWHL Seattle (@PWHL__Seattle) October 21, 2025

“We’ll be proud to wear our city name in our own inaugural season — a continued reminder of the roots we’re establishing here and our commitment to representing this city with pride,” Turner said.

Climate Pledge Arena will host 13 of PWHL Seattle’s home games throughout the 30-game 2025-2026 season.

Tickets to all 13 PWHL Seattle home games are available for purchase here.

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The man known as the “South Hill rapist” was moved back to Federal Way after pushback from the Auburn community.

Convicted rapist and Level 3 sex offender Kevin Coe is now living in the 33700 block of 38th Place Southwest, as stated on Washington’s sex offender registry. Coe’s address is close to Brigadoon Elementary School.

Coe was originally going to live in Federal Way, but after outcry from residents and the mayor, he was moved to Auburn.

“I had no idea until we heard it in the media,” Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus told “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio earlier this month. “They were calling, asking us how we felt about Kevin Coe’s relocation to Auburn, and we were surprised. We had no idea that he had been released to an Auburn adult family home.”

The Auburn community was outraged, and Coe has since been placed back in Federal Way.

“We are disappointed to hear the news that Kevin Coe is moving to Federal Way, and want to acknowledge community concerns regarding that move. We do not have a say in this matter, and we certainly understand the concerns surrounding it,” Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell said in a statement, according to KIRO 7.

Federal Way mayor says Coe is not a threat to the community

Ferrell noted Coe is in his late 70s and is confined to a wheelchair, but that does not eliminate the possibility of him re-offending. However, the mayor added that Coe is not a threat to the Federal Way community.

“We are confident that his presence in Federal Way does not pose a significant public safety risk to our residents. We understand that may be cold comfort, but those are the facts as provided to us,” Ferrell stated.

The mayor said the city is working with the King County Sheriff’s Office to notify all neighbors within a quarter-mile radius of Coe’s address. That includes details about Coe, his current location, and a current photo.

“Public safety remains our highest priority, and while our legal options in this particular case are limited, we are committed to doing everything within our authority to support and protect our community,” Ferrell stated.

Contributing: KIRO 7

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Today marks one year since King County prosecutors say a 15-year-old boy shot and killed his five family members in Fall City.

The court case is in a holding pattern as attorneys decide whether to try him as an adult or a juvenile. That determines how long he is legally allowed to serve in prison if convicted.

They have been trying to make that decision since last year, but a hearing to determine the final ruling keeps getting pushed back.

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On October 21, 2024, prosecutors say the 15-year-old, who we are not naming due to age, took his dad’s gun, then shot his parents and three siblings in the head, killing them.

They say he also shot his other sister in the neck, but she played dead and was able to run to a neighbor’s house for help.

Investigators say the teen killed the family, then staged the scene to make it look like his dead brother did it, took a shower, changed his clothes, and called 911.

The surviving sibling told police that it wasn’t true, naming her 15-year-old brother as the shooter.

Fast forward a year, and that teen is still in jail waiting to find out what happens with the impending trial.

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The case also can’t move on until psych evaluations are done, but the defense says they are having trouble getting witnesses to interview due to the intensity of the situation.

In July, the defense asked to push the decline hearing until October 2026. This is when the court would determine whether the teen could be tried as an adult. The judge turned that down, saying the date was too far away.

Instead, that hearing was set for April 2026. The teen is expected back in court at least once before then on December 10.

According to the boy’s attorneys, he has no prior criminal history.

A widespread Amazon Web Services outage disrupted online services around the world Monday, including Ticketmaster systems relied upon for entry to Game 7 of the American League Championship Series between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays, according to a statement from the Blue Jays.

“Ticketmaster is currently experiencing ticket management issues due to a larger Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage,” the team said Monday afternoon. “We are actively working with both groups to resolve the issue as soon as possible and will share an update in the coming hours. Please check back soon for the latest updates and hold off on managing your tickets as we work through this.”

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KIRO 7 News has reached out to the Seattle Mariners to ask if they are having similar issues regarding the scheduled watch party at T-Mobile Park tonight. We also reached out to the Seahawks regarding tonight’s Monday Night Football game at Lumen Field.

The cloud computing outage began early Monday morning and temporarily affected some of the internet’s largest platforms — including Ticketmaster, which depends on AWS infrastructure.

Fans attempting to access their mobile tickets for the decisive Game 7 at Rogers Centre reported error messages and blank screens when trying to retrieve barcodes.

By midday, Amazon said it was seeing “recovery across most of the affected services,” though some users continued to experience delays.

The company attributed the issue to its domain name system, which translates website names into the numeric IP addresses that computers use to connect online.

The outage caused ripple effects across industries — disrupting apps and websites like Netflix, Disney+, Coinbase, and even Amazon’s own Ring and Alexa devices.

Downdetector, a site that tracks service disruptions, said it received more than 11 million user reports across 2,500 companies.

Cybersecurity experts said the incident underscored the world’s heavy reliance on a few cloud providers for essential online infrastructure.

“The world now runs on the cloud,” said Patrick Burgess of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. “When there’s an issue like this, it can be really impactful.”

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For baseball fans, the outage could mean last-minute confusion at the turnstiles before first pitch in Toronto.

While no delays to the game itself were announced, Ticketmaster advised customers not to attempt changes or transfers until systems were fully restored.

Amazon said engineers were continuing to implement fixes and expected “a full resolution” within hours.

The AWS outage marks the latest in a series of large-scale disruptions in recent years, with similar incidents in 2021 and 2023 affecting airlines, streaming platforms, and major retailers.

Monday’s issue comes on one of Major League Baseball’s most-watched nights of the year — a deciding game that will send either the Mariners or Blue Jays to the World Series.

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is proposing a group of expansion projects that include a new terminal.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed a Federal Environmental Assessment for the 31 proposed plans, the Port of Seattle annnounced.

Multiple new projects approved for SEA

Included in the 31 proposed projects are a second terminal with 19 new gates, a ground transportation center, off-site cargo facilities, extensions of airfield taxiways, and an expansion of the fuel facility in preparation for future fuel needs.

A specific goal of the project is to accommodate increasing passenger demand of 56 million individuals and cargo through 2032. If approved, these projects would be completed or under construction by 2032.

Port of Seattle noted the Federal Environmental Assessment is one step in a continued effort to evaluate all 31 projects.

Next steps include a community review process, meetings, and a potential public comment period, before a decision is made on whether to approve the expansion.

Passengers claim SEA is overcrowded

Capacity issues dating back to 2019 have caused long TSA wait times and travelers standing in lines that stretched as far as the airports parking lots, according to KIRO 7.

“I think we’ve outgrown this airport,” said Herbert Edwards, a long-time traveler through SEA.

The managing director at SEA, Lance Lyttle, previously stated his concerns of overcrowding back in 2023.

“If you come to the airport any time during peak, especially during the summer, you’ll see lines going outside the building,” Lyttle said.

Study finds SEA struggles with customer satisfaction

A survey from the consumer research firm J.D. Power ranked SEA as the 17th mega airport — 33 million passengers or more each year — out of 20 total airports. The study conducted surveys of 30,000 airport passengers between July 2024 and July 2025.

SEA tallied a below-average customer experience rating for the eighth-straight year, according to J.D. Power. While the airport’s overall service and timeliness of flights received positive feedback, SEA received the most criticism regarding its issues with overcapacity.

Delta adds service to Seattle

Popular airliner Delta announced it will add more service to Seattle with a daily nonstop route between Seattle and Philadelphia, according to KIRO 7.

“Philadelphia has been a top-requested destination from our Seattle corporate customers, and this new service reflects our commitment to investing in the routes that matter most to them while building an even stronger network from the Pacific Northwest,” said Amy Martin, Vice President of Network Planning at Delta Air Lines.

The changes are expected to be implemented on May 7, 2026.

“Seattle continues to be one of Delta’s most important coastal gateways, connecting customers to key business and leisure destinations across the country and around the world,” Martin said.

This story has been updated and republished.

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Bryan Kohberger’s sister could’ve testified as a witness for prosecutors if the case against him had gone to trial.

Newly unsealed court documents list Amanda Kohberger on the state’s amended witness list, filed on June 25.

Just days later, he took a plea deal, preventing a trial.

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There are about 180 names on the witness list for the prosecution, including Amanda’s. She’s the only family member of Bryan’s whose name is listed for both the defense and prosecution.

Per the documents, Bryan’s mother, father, and sister, Melissa, were also on the list of 56 people that his team may have called on to testify.

Other notable names from the state’s list include surviving roommates Bethany Funke and Dylan Mortensen, and Ethan Chapin’s triplet brother and sister, Hunter and Mazie Chapin.

Bryan was sentenced to life without parole on July 23 for the murders of Ethan, Ethan’s girlfriend Xana Kernodle, and Xana’s roommates Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen.

The crime took place at a home near the University of Idaho in November 2022.

Bryan, who was a Ph.D. criminology student at nearby Washington State University, was arrested about a month later at his family’s home in Pennsylvania.

Investigators revealed DNA found on a Q-tip from the garbage of his parents’ home matched DNA found on a knife sheath found inside the home where the students were murdered.

A motive for the killings is unknown – and may never be known. At his sentencing this summer, Bryan told the judge, “I respectfully decline” when asked if he would like to explain.

He’s incarcerated at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution in Kuna.

Despite rain expected to occur, to some degree, throughout 12 of the next 14 days, expect dry conditions at T-Mobile Park during a critical Game 4 of the ALCS.

The roof is scheduled to remain open over T-Mobile Park on Thursday, according to KIRO 7 Meteorologist Robert Van Winkle, with rain-free conditions expected for the duration of the Seattle Mariners game. A weak front is expected to move through late Thursday night, accompanied by a few showers scattered throughout, continuing into Friday morning.

Still, even without rain, expect brisk conditions. Thursday’s high failed to hit 60 degrees.

Friday is on schedule to be mostly dry, but once the weekend arrives, so does the rain.

12 of next 13 days to have some rain

Starting Saturday, 12 of the next 13 days are predicted to receive some level of rain. Eight days boast a more than 50% chance of rain, according to The Weather Channel.

Weather Underground predicts nearly 1.75 inches of rain from Saturday, Oct. 18, through Saturday, Oct. 25.

The heaviest bouts of rain are expected to take place from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 18), 6 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 23) through 6 a.m. Friday (Oct. 24), and all day Saturday (Oct. 25).

First thunder-and-hailstorm of fall strikes Seattle

Buckets of rain hit Seattle and other neighboring cities in the Puget Sound region Sunday afternoon, followed by a hailstorm accompanied by thunder and lightning. 

Just after 4:30 p.m. last Sunday, Oct. 12, hail briefly covered many major thoroughfares and streets in the city before the consistent downpour of rain washed it away.

Thunder continued for the following few hours.

It is the first such storm to hit Seattle this fall. Moderate to heavy rain lasted through 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Washington’s dry 2025

The onslaught of rain will hopefully mitigate the damage an abnormally dry year had on Washington.

With the exception of March, the winter and spring months had well below-average rainfall for the year heading into summer. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) was nearly five inches below normal for the year through May.

That dry trend continued through much of the summer. Only August had more than the usual rainfall for the month by just more than a tenth of an inch. By the end of September, SEA had finished more than seven inches of rain below average for its annual precipitation thus far.

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Businesses around T-Mobile Park are experiencing record-breaking sales as tens of thousands of fans flock to SODO during the Seattle Mariners’ postseason.

Local establishments are seeing a surge in demand, with sales at the Beer Hall doubling on game days.

The influx of fans is prompting businesses to prepare extensively, from stocking up on kegs to organizing parking for employees.

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“It’s an electric environment. You get to be kind of game day vibes, but not actually be in the stadium,” Juice Andrews, owner of The Hall Group, said.

“I don’t know where people are working or where their office is, but I think that there are some empty offices and I think we’ve got some full restaurants, which is pretty wonderful to see,” Michael Hursh, the director of operations at 13 Coins, said.

Juice Andrews reports that sales at The Hall Group increase by 200% on game days. Average beer sales for a day are around 300 per location. At the Occidental location, more than 2,500 cold ones were poured when both the Mariners and the Seahawks played earlier in the postseason run.

Hursh said that 13 Coins had its best Sunday on record.

“We’re just constantly staying on top of it,” Andrews said. “We’re meeting like every single morning and planning and logistics.”

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After the 15-inning marathon to advance from the ALDS, a special guest visited 13 Coins. A manager first thought someone was defacing the mural the restaurant has of Seattle history. It turns out, Ken Griffey Jr. saw his picture from one of the playoff runs he was a part of and decided to customize the tribute.

“He just took it upon himself to not only get a little bit of food but sign the wall where his picture is up,” Hursh said.

For Juice Andrews, the season isn’t just about his business; it is personal. As the Mariners started the season in May, he watched his mother’s final game with her before she passed. He went to Game 3 of the ALCS with his wife, who was wearing his mother’s Mariners jacket.

“I wish she were here with me, but it’s really special just to see this happening and knowing that she’s looking from above and helping us through this next push, hopefully, all the way to the World Series,” Andrews said.

Playoff tickets for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) with the Seattle Mariners v. the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night are moving fast.

As with all sporting events, seats are available at an extremely wide variety of prices depending on how close each seat is to the action.

The search for a quality, low-priced ticket ends here, as a comprehensive guide to Mariners playoff tickets is provided below.

Where is the best place to purchase a Mariners ticket?

After-market ticket sellers have led the charge in providing tickets following the Mariners’ initial sale on Ticketmaster, which sold out within minutes on Sept. 25.

Tickets to the game are subject to change, as most ticketing apps utilize “Smart Pricing,” which automatically adjusts ticket prices based on demand, supply, and various other factors.

Purchasing tickets on GameTime

The cheapest single-ticket price on GameTime can be purchased for as low as $229, seated in the 300-level of the stadium along the 3rd baseline.

Those looking to purchase a set of four tickets can secure a group of seats in the 300-level for as low as $218 per ticket.

The most expensive seat in the house on Wednesday night can be found in the Terrace Club, to the left of home plate, with a single ticket costing more than $6,800.

A particular seat was listed for sale next to the Trident Deck and was priced at more than $17,000, but appears to have sold.

Best seats on SeatGeek

The most affordable ticket on SeatGeek is listed for $227 in the 100-level in the center field bleachers. SeatGeek deemed this offer an “amazing” value, rating it 10/10.

Additionally, a set of four tickets in the 300-level along the first baseline can be purchased for $213 per seat.

The most expensive seat on SeatGeek to see the Mariners on Wednesday is in the Diamond Club, with a single ticket fetching more than $6,053.

Playoff tickets provided by StubHub

StubHub is seemingly the worst ticket seller of the three, with the cheapest single ticket offered priced at $234, seated in the 300-level in right field. StubHub labeled this seat as a 7.3/10, “Great” deal.

A group of four tickets to the game on StubHub is listed for $254 in the 300-level of right field.

Unlike GameTime and SeatGeek, the most expensive ticket available on StubHub is in the 300-level in the Trident Deck, priced at more than $2,500.

Weighing out the options

As for grabbing a seat to watch Wednesday night’s game alone, SeatGeek provides the cheapest price of the three, just above $200.

For a group of four, SeatGeek continued to be the best option among the three ticketing applications for fans looking to save on bulk purchases.

Fans who wish to splurge on a night out in T-Mobile Park can find the cheapest, high-quality seat in the Diamond Club on StubHub.

All ticket prices are subject to change. Price information is up to date as of 1 p.m. Oct. 15.

Parking around T-Mobile Park

Parking lots near the stadium have reached prices as high as $100 per space; however, one SODO business is providing a cheap deal with shuttle service to the stadium included, according to KIRO 7.

The Shop Club Seattle will allow members to park for free, and non-members can park for $40 with a shuttle ride for each passenger in your vehicle.

“$40 gets you parking in the lot, gets you a shuttle ride for everyone in your car. The bigger your car, the more money you save,” Matthew Lysen, front desk manager for The Shop Club Seattle, told KIRO 7.

Street parking near The Shop Club Seattle also gives fans the opportunity to purchase a $10 one-way shuttle ride to T-Mobile Park.

Other Sound Transit transportation options are available as well, including the Link Light Rail, King County Metro buses, and Sounder Game Train.

The Mariners take on the Blue Jays today at T-Mobile Park, with the first pitch of Game 3 slated for 5:08 p.m. Tune in to Seattle Sports 710 for pre-game and live coverage.

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Seattle Police are ramping up their presence as the Mariners face the Blue Jays in Game 3 of the ALCS at T-Mobile Park.

With an estimated 47,000 fans expected to attend the game, the Seattle Police Department is implementing increased traffic enforcement and deploying special units to ensure safety.

“If it’s going to be a bigger venue with more people, you’re going to see more cops,” Detective Eric Munoz of the Seattle Police Department said.

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Detective Munoz explained that every officer not responding to an emergency call will be available as a resource. The department will deploy plain-clothed officers with additional units like SWAT and arson bomb on standby, if necessary.

Munoz reassured residents and visitors that there will be a strong police presence throughout the city, particularly during large events like the playoff games.

He noted that Seattle Police have successfully managed security for other large events, such as the All-Star Game and Taylor Swift concerts.

Seattle Police are confident in their ability to maintain safety during the game, with plans to deploy plainclothes officers in the stands if needed.

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