Gary Horcher is an Anchor at KIRO-7 Seattle. He has been covering a wide range of topics including public education, school administration, and the education system since 1993, with a focus on both local and national stories. Gary's work has been featured in Yahoo News, MSN, and KIRO 7, and he is a proud dad of two.
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Gary Horcher's coverage heavily focuses on crime, particularly in the Seattle area. He also covers a range of other topics such as airport security, soccer, budgeting, and inflation. His articles often include cited data and how-to guides.
For those looking to pitch to Gary Horcher, consider providing insights or data related to crime trends in Seattle or the Western Washington region. Additionally, offering practical advice on budgeting during times of inflation may be well-received.
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Consumer advocates are warning loyal grocery shoppers that scanning their loyalty cards at the checkout may be trading far more than they realize
By: Gary Horcher
Consumer advocates are warning “loyal” grocery shoppers that scanning their loyalty cards at the checkout may be trading far more than they realize for discounts and rewards: their personal information is also fueling a lucrative industry worth hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
Gary Horcher Mon, April 27, 2026 at 1:05 PM GMT+2 4 min read
A KIRO 7 News investigation shows many shoppers are being overcharged on top of the inflated prices.
By: Gary Horcher
A tiny tapeworm never previously detected in the Pacific Northwest has been discovered in more than a third of urban coyotes tested by researchers in the Seattle area, according to a new University of Washington study that is raising alarms among veterinarians and public health experts.
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By: Gary Horcher
A KIRO-7 investigation shows high levels of lead are still being found in public school drinking water, but state-mandated lead testing is lagging behind an approaching 5-year deadline to protect children from potentially drinking dangerous amounts of lead.
By: Gary Horcher
Lead is still being found in school drinking water taps, some schools have not been tested, prompting outrage from parents and lawmakers
Washington is among the last 10 states in the country without a state law banning or limiting cell phones in public schools.
