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.

Irish brothers sentenced to prison in Seattle court for scamming elderly homeowners

Two brothers from Ireland are going to prison for defrauding elderly homeowners throughout the country, including several in the Pacific Northwest.
2 years ago

Seattle City Council opens applications to fill District 2 seat

Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson announced a formal process to fill Seattle City Council member Tammy Morales' District 2 seat. 
2 years ago

Struggling with internet? Washington receives federal funding to help locals get online

The Biden-Harris Administration announced Monday it approved more than $15.9 million in funding to expand internet access throughout Washington.
2 years ago

Whale ‘Little Patch’ among animals returning to Salish Sea early

The whale "Little Patch" is the first of the North Puget Sound Gray Whales, or "Sounders," to return to the Salish Sea, as reported by the Orca Network and Cascadia Research Collective.
2 years ago

Ellensburg School District settles with Dept. of Justice after investigation into harassment, assault

The U.S. Department of Justice made a settlement agreement with the Ellensburg School District after it determined the district failed to protect students.
2 years ago

Texas woman accused of setting fire that destroyed Snohomish County church indicted

Natasha Marie Odell, 38, garnered three felonies related to arson at Seattle Laestadian Lutheran Church in Snohomish County last year
2 years ago

Shoreline police release video game-esque drone footage of suspect’s capture

The Shoreline Police Department and King County Sheriff's Department had help from a special tool last month.
2 years ago

Police in Olympia locate two 11-year-old runaways

The Olympia Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding two children. OPD reported two 11-year-old boys ran away.
2 years ago

Federal Way crime data shows drug arrests skyrocketed more than 400% this year

The city of Federal Way released its yearly crime data report, revealing staggering numbers when it came to crime regarding drug use.
2 years ago

Lewis County PUD commissioner in hot water as bribery case ensues

Lewis County PUD Commissioner Michael Jay Kelly is accused of offering Lewis County PUD General Manager David Plotz an 8% raise in exchange for Plotz creating a job for Kelly.
2 years ago

Bellevue police investigate suspicious car outside mall

Bellevue Police Department's bomb squad inspected a suspicious vehicle parked in a parking lot at Crossroads Mall for more than three hours.
2 years ago

Boeing resumes production on 737 MAX planes in Renton factory

As Boeing navigates turbulent times, the company confirmed the production of its 737 MAX planes has resumed in its Renton factory.
2 years ago

‘Like Russian roulette:’ Boeing whistleblower warns of faulty parts on ’60 Minutes’

Another Boeing whistleblower has come forward, claiming bad parts could lead to mass casualties.
2 years ago

67-year-old suspect dies in shooting involving Bellevue officer

The Bellevue Police Department (BPD) reported, via X, a shooting involving an officer on Monday that left one suspect dead.
2 years ago

‘Because we care’: Washington organization empowers women aging out of foster care

Not only does Eileen and Callie's Place make sure women who age out of Washington foster care feel special, it empowers them to build rewarding lives.
2 years ago

Tacoma Humane Society asks for help saving ‘6 tiny lives’

The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County is pleading for donations after six sickly puppies arrived at its door.
2 years ago

Seattle police searching for suspects who carjacked, assaulted woman in U-District

The Seattle Police Department is looking for the suspects who carjacked and assaulted a woman in the University District.
2 years ago

Hacks to get through Sea-Tac Airport during holiday weekend

Perry Cooper with the Port of Seattle joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio Tuesday and shared several tips that could save visitors from missing their flights.
2 years ago

What should you do? Bear tussles with garbage can outside Sammamish home

Black bears are common in Western Washington and one resident had a close encounter. WDFW offers tips to keep bears away.
2 years ago

Extra help on horizon for King County residents recovering from bomb cyclone

Two King County Council members are calling for action that would help residents recover from a bomb cyclone that downed trees and power lines last week, leaving hundreds of thousands in the dark and mangling homes.
2 years ago

‘Monumental loss’: Orangutan at Woodland Park Zoo loses baby

Woodland Park Zoo announced Thursday orangutan Batu lost her baby after carrying the fetus nearly to term.
2 years ago

Additional carrot product recalled amid E. coli outbreak that sickened 5 in Washington

Another carrot product has been recalled but this time from a different farm. The announcement comes as five people in Washington are recovering from an E. coli outbreak from carrots.
2 years ago

New Seattle Police Accountability Director appointed. Learn why

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a new Office of Police Accountability director hours after OPA Director Gino Betts declared his intention to resign in December.
2 years ago

Woman rescued in West Seattle after hurling car off roof

Seattle Police Department Officers rescued a woman after she plunged her car off a roof in West Seattle.
2 years ago