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.

‘It’s not worth your life’: Eastside officials urge drivers to avoid downed power lines

While residents try to navigate the aftermath of the storm, Eastside Fire and Rescue is working to prevent more deaths and is urging drivers to avoid downed power lines.
2 years ago

Eastside Fire warns of proper generator use as fires destroy homes, killing one

While crews continue to put out fires Thursday, officials are warning people to not bring generators inside.
2 years ago

Stolen car slams into Pierce County elementary school, young suspects on the loose

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department reported a stolen car was driven into the Graham school Thursday around 5 a.m.
2 years ago

‘Trees were falling like toothpicks’: Washington residents recoup after storm

KIRO Newsradio spoke to people around Western Washington Wednesday who are surveying the damage and waiting for power to be restored.
2 years ago

‘Lots of chainsaws’: Washington residents ramp up for approaching storm

A storm is approaching Western Washington, threatening to knock down power lines and cause falling trees.
2 years ago

Tacoma pet food bank temporarily closing amid rising demand

A Tacoma pet food bank is having to scale back its operations as demand grows, leaving empty shelves in its wake.
2 years ago

Spokane County sees deer, horses succumb to separate diseases

Multiple animals have died in Spokane County from different contagious diseases in recent months.
2 years ago

‘Talk about whiplash’: Restaurant that got boost from popular TikTok food critic closes its doors

A Seattle restaurant that saw a surge in customers, after a TikTok food reviewer with 16.7 million followers stopped by, has now closed its doors.
2 years ago

Family of orca Tokitae revisits site of her capture more than 50 years later

Beloved orca Tokitae was captured from her native waters in Penn Cove more than 50 years ago. For the first time since that traumatic event, family has returned.
2 years ago

Auburn police warn businesses of woman claiming racism for money

The Auburn Police Department is warning businesses of a recent scam.
2 years ago

Woodland Park Zoo ramps up safety precautions after confirmed avian flu case

The Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle is taking extra precautions after a confirmed case of the avian flu.
2 years ago

Bellevue police arrest man suspected of doing burnouts over LGBTQ+ Pride art

Bellevue Police Department officers arrested a 21-year-old Renton man accused of doing burnouts over Bellevue's LGBTQ+ Pride art piece.
2 years ago

14 people arrested in child sex abuse sting in Skagit County

Over a dozen people were arrested in Skagit County over the weekend who are suspected of sexually abusing and exploiting children.
2 years ago

Kent police reminds non-English speakers, those hard of hearing they can still use 911

The Kent Police Department is reminding citizens who don't speak English or are hard of hearing, they can still use 911.
2 years ago

Butter safe than sorry: FDA recalls nearly 80,000 pounds of Costco product

The Food and Drug Administration certainly gives little margarine for error after recalling nearly 80,000 pounds of Costco butter last month.
2 years ago

17-year-old girl arrested during downtown Seattle demonstration

A teen girl was arrested while participating in a demonstration in Belltown and downtown Seattle during the weekend.
2 years ago

Furloughed Boeing employees to get paychecks back

Boeing workers who were furloughed will be getting their paychecks back.
2 years ago

Watch: Pierce County deputies shot at in midst of stolen SUV arrest

An arrest in Pierce County could have turned deadly after suspects in a stolen SUV shot at deputies in Parkland.
2 years ago

Bullet comes within inches of toddlers head in Northeast Seattle shooting

Seattle detectives are investigating a Northeast Seattle shooting that nearly killed a toddler Thursday afternoon.
2 years ago

Demonstrators with around 30 vehicles slowly move south along I-5

Demonstrators are slowly rolling along I-5 south Thursday afternoon. KIRO Newsradio spoke to a man involved in the demonstration.
2 years ago

Southwest Washington business owners poisoned air for profit

The owners of two automotive businesses in Clark County drove themselves into legal trouble.
2 years ago

Alexis Mercedes Rinck in lead to beat incumbent Tanya Woo for Seattle City Council Position 8

Alexis Mercedes Rinck is in the lead for Seattle City Council's Position 8, beating incumbent Tanya Woo.
2 years ago

Democrat Upthegrove in lead for public lands commissioner over Herrera Beutler

Democrat Dave Upthegrove is in the lead for Washington Public Lands Commissioner, beating Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler.
2 years ago

Maria Cantwell projected to secure 5th term as U.S. Senator, beating Raul Garcia

Democrat Maria Cantwell is projected to secure her fifth term as U.S. Senator for the state of Washington, beating Yakima doctor Republican Raul Garcia.
2 years ago