Linzi Sheldon

Seattle

Morning Anchor and Investigative Reporter at KIRO-TV (Seattle, WA)

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KIRO 7 Investigates: Could officers return to Seattle Public Schools?

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Linzi Sheldon

Could officers be returning to Seattle Public Schools, five years after the district ended its program that allowed law enforcement in schools? Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes told KIRO 7 in a sit-down interview with Deputy Mayor Tiffany Washington that it’s a priority for the city. “When I talk to people, they want us to return to the schools in some capacity inside the school,” Barnes said.
New push from city, Seattle PD for officers to return inside schools

3 weeks ago | kiro7.com | Linzi Sheldon

SEATTLE — Could officers be returning to Seattle Public Schools five years after the district ended its program that allowed law enforcement in schools? “This actually should have been in place this school year,” parent Appollonia Washington said. Her son is a sophomore at Garfield High School. Late last year, Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr told KIRO 7 that she had been under the impression that a school resource officer (SRO) pilot program was going to begin in the fall of 2024.
KIRO 7 Investigates: Your safety on public transit

1 month ago | kiro7.com | Linzi Sheldon

As King County Metro and Sound Transit work to make public transit safer for riders while they expand their reaches, KIRO 7 is investigating physical assaults on both passengers and employees. King County Metro has focused on improving safety since the murder of bus driver Shawn Yim in December and several shootings on buses, some of them deadly, in the past few years.
KIRO 7 Investigates: Your safety on public transit

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Linzi Sheldon

As King County Metro and Sound Transit work to make public transit safer for riders while they expand their reaches, KIRO 7 is investigating physical assaults on both passengers and employees. King County Metro has focused on improving safety since the murder of bus driver Shawn Yim in December and several shootings on buses, some of them deadly, in the past few years.
KIRO 7 Investigates: Your safety on public transit

1 month ago | kiro7.com | Linzi Sheldon

SEATTLE — As King County Metro and Sound Transit work to make public transit safer for riders while they expand their reaches, KIRO 7 is investigating physical assaults on board on both passengers and employees. King County Metro has focused on improving safety since the murder of bus driver Shawn Yim in December and several shootings on buses, some of them deadly, in the past few years.
‘I would’ve taken his place any day’: Tacoma couple remembers son shot, killed on Valentine’s Day

Feb 15, 2025 | mynorthwest.com | Louie Tran |Linzi Sheldon

A Tacoma couple is remembering their son after he was shot and killed on Valentine’s Day. Tacoma police are searching for at least one suspect after a reported shooting on South G Street in Tacoma Friday at about 1 a.m.The victim was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries. “He only stepped out a few hours and it cost him his life,” said Chanel Jackson, mother.
Rescuers save dog after it fell through thin ice at a Kitsap County lake

Feb 15, 2025 | mynorthwest.com | Tom Brock |Linzi Sheldon

A Kitsap County sheriff’s deputy and a private citizen saved a dog from the icy water of a lake after it fell through thin ice. The rescue was caught on the deputy’s body cam. The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office posted the video on X. The video recorded the dog’s yelps as it swam in distress in the chilly waters of Wildcat Lake on Friday. A neighbor had tried to row out to the helpless animal in a small boat already, but couldn’t get through the ice.
Nirvana reunites with Post Malone for SNL 50 concert at Radio City Music Hall

Feb 15, 2025 | mynorthwest.com | Linzi Sheldon

The surviving members of Nirvana reunited once again—this time with Post Malone—during the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary concert at Radio City Music Hall on Friday night. It’s getting a lot of social media buzz. The performance, introduced by comedian Adam Sandler, was a highlight of the evening as Post Malone joined Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear onstage for a rendition of the band’s classic, Smells Like Teen Spirit.
Driver escapes train crash in Monroe just in time

Feb 15, 2025 | mynorthwest.com | Samantha Lomibao |Linzi Sheldon

A driver in Monroe escapes with just seconds to spare when a freight train slams into their car. “It happened really fast. Really, really fast,” said witness Sean Allen. Allen caught the crash on camera while he was heading home from work on Thursday. In the video, a woman’s front tire is seen stuck on the tracks. Allen says another driver was helping her try to push it back. “I walked over and he was trying to get her out of the car,” he explained.
Everett City Council approves new AquaSox stadium

Feb 15, 2025 | mynorthwest.com | Linzi Sheldon

An overlook of Funko Field in Everett, where the Everett AquaSox play their homes games. (Photo courtesy of MLB) Share The Everett City Council has approved a $200,000 agreement to begin work for a new downtown AquaSox stadium. The cost of the stadium will be covered by the city’s capital improvement fund, with a $7.4 million state grant reimbursing the city.

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Linzi Sheldon @LinziSheldonTV

29 Apr 25

Big update from @wsdot_tacoma after the deadly semi truck crash and closure of I-5 this morning.

WSDOT Tacoma @wsdot_tacoma

Progress on I-5 ✅Fire response is completed. ✅Police investigation nearly complete. ✅ 2 lanes of SB are open. Multiple crews making repairs including to the center wall. Big challenge will be vehicle removal. It was badly damaged in the fire. Northbound I-5 is closed. https://t.co/lTBbyAQAxM

Linzi Sheldon @LinziSheldonTV

14 Feb 25

RT @IAFF726: Give yourself extra time this morning. Side streets are covered in ice, and fresh snow is hiding the slick spots. Drive safe a…

Linzi Sheldon @LinziSheldonTV

13 Feb 25

Our Frankie Katafias is tracking the backups and looking at alternate routes on @KIRO7Seattle -- with major delays on I-5 southbound in the Burlington area

Trooper Kelsey Harding @wspd7pio

🚨S5 at George Hopper is fully blocked for a motorcycle fatality collision. Traffic is being diverted to George Hopper Rd. Please be patient while troopers on scene investigate this tragic collision.