Julia Dallas

MyNorthwest Content Editor

Julia Dallas

Julia Dallas is a content editor for MyNorthwest. She's a Washington native and grew up in Adna. After earning her journalism degree from the University of Washington, she started working as a promotions assistant for Bonneville. She then earned her master's degree from Syracuse University in journalism innovation. After that, she worked as a web producer for KIRO 7 before coming back to Bonneville to join the MyNorthwest team. She loves pet sitting her friend's dogs and taking hot pilates classes in her free time.

Shaq DJs in Pioneer Square, adding to array of celebrities who visited Seattle for World Cup

Shaquille O'Neal was in Seattle over the weekend, but not for basketball. The NBA legend played a DJ set to a packed crowd in Pioneer Square on Saturday.
1 month ago

UW to launch new AI minor as universities scramble to meet workforce demand

The University of Washington is looking to keep students on the cutting edge of technology as AI continues to reshape industries across the board.
2 months ago

‘She weaponized her position of power’: Former Snoqualmie Tribe social worker sentenced for stealing benefits from autistic child

A former Snoqualmie Tribe social worker was sentenced to five months in prison for stealing benefits from an autistic child.
2 months ago

Spokane fire destroys more than a dozen homes, at least 1 person missing

Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders remain in place for Spokane residents near the Upriver fire.
2 months ago

Officials call off search for black bear that clawed teen near Mt. Si

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) officials have called off the search for a black bear that clawed a teen near Mt. Si on Tuesday.
2 months ago

Thurston County infant botulism case prompts nationwide formula recall

An infant formula is being recalled after a Thurston County baby's illness was linked to infant botulism.
2 months ago

911 outages reported across several Washington counties

Several Washington counties have reported technical difficulties and outages with the state's 911 service provider.
2 months ago

Renton resident who owned construction business sentenced to prison for role as ‘significant’ drug distributor

A man who lived in Renton for more than 20 years and owned a construction business was sentenced for his role as a "significant" drug distributor.
2 months ago

Convicted felon arrested in connection with $47,000 Marysville jewelry theft

A convicted felon was arrested in connection with the theft of more than $47,000 in jewelry at the JCPenney store in Marysville.
2 months ago

Driver who died after colliding with school bus near Graham identified

A driver who collided with a school bus full of students on SR 161 near Graham on Thursday has been identified.
2 months ago

2 Snohomish County sisters indicted in alleged $80,000 gift card fraud scheme

Two sisters in Snohomish County were indicted in an alleged gift card scheme that defrauded a retailer of more than $80,000.
2 months ago

100+ firefighters battle Ballard warehouse fire — roof collapses, one firefighter injured

Seattle fire crews battled a massive warehouse fire in Ballard Thursday afternoon, needing more than 100 firefighters to respond.
2 months ago

New western WA fine dining restaurant wants you to feel like you’ve ‘truly arrived’

A new fine dining restaurant on Whidbey Island is fully embracing its island roots.
2 months ago

Texas couple indicted in psychic scheme that conviced WA woman to send more than $2 million to ‘cleanse curse’

A Texas couple was indicted in an alleged fraud scheme that convinced people to send money to "cleanse their curses."
2 months ago

Bellevue police create tip line after receiving ‘high volume of calls’ regarding ‘OnlyFans house’ sex trafficking ring

The Bellevue Police Department established a separate tip line for those who have additional information regarding the alleged human sex trafficking ring that forced women to work on online sex websites.
2 months ago

‘Focusing more on memes than on math’: WA governor works toward statewide school cellphone ban

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and State Superintendent Chris Reykdal are calling for a statewide school cellphone ban.
2 months ago

21-year-old charged with human trafficking, money laundering linked to Bellevue party house

The 21-year-old accused of human trafficking and money laundering was charged Monday.
2 months ago

New Crocodile owners aim to revamp shuttered downstairs venues

The Crocodile, one of Belltown's beloved music venues, officially has new owners.
2 months ago

Court docs detail alleged exploitation, abuse of young women forced to stream 10+ hours a day at Bellevue party house

After a 21-year-old man was arrested in a human trafficking investigation tied to a Bellevue party house, court documents detail years of alleged abuse.
2 months ago

13-year-old arrested after shooting 17-year-old family member in Seattle, police say

A 13-year-old boy was arrested after he allegedly shot a 17-year-old boy, who was his family member, police said.
2 months ago

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson greenlights cameras during World Cup after ‘general but credible threats’ revealed

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has decided to activate the highly debated cameras in the Stadium District during the World Cup.
2 months ago

‘Strong’ geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights to Washington tonight

NOAA has issued a "severe" geomagnetic storm warning, which means a strong possibility of seeing the northern lights in Washington.
2 months ago

Deputy shoots man in Yelm who reportedly displayed gun, charged toward them

A Thurston County Sheriff's Office deputy shot a man in Yelm after the man allegedly displayed a gun and charged toward the deputy.
2 months ago

21-year-old arrested for throwing rocks at WA Legislative Building, damaging 13 window sets, 2 doors

A 21-year-old man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly threw large rocks at the Washington State Legislative Building in Olympia.
2 months ago