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.

Sea lion pup earns her name at local zoo; another animal expecting

Woodland Park Zoo and Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium both have news! Two animals are experiencing motherhood for the first time.
2 years ago

Washington crime report: Hate crimes, youth offenses rise; officer staffing still low

The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs released its 2023 Washington crime report, revealing several crimes have gone up.
2 years ago

Where are the closest cooling centers?

The Washington State Department of Health has provided a map to find the closest cooling centers near you as temps reach 90 degrees.
2 years ago

Auburn police detain man accused of murdering his child’s mother

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department reported that a woman was found dead in a house in Rhododendron Park on Friday.
2 years ago

Weekend I-5 delays: Semitruck driver suffers serious injuries after crash

Washington State Patrol troopers responded to a semitruck crash on I-5 north just before Southcenter on Sunday.
2 years ago

Where can you set off fireworks in Washington?

Around the country, fireworks will light up the sky to celebrate the Fourth of July. But in Western Washington, fireworks restrictions vary.
2 years ago

Olympia police arrest suspects who steal puppies, bear spray owners

Olympia police officers arrested two suspects accused of bearing spraying people and stealing their puppies last week.
2 years ago

‘Fingers have fallen off:’ UW doctor urges fireworks safety

Harborview Medical Center is gearing up for the annual wave of fireworks-related injuries and doctors are encouraging people to use caution.
2 years ago

Oregon girl one of 200 missing children found in nationwide operation

The U.S. Marshals Service, with the help of local agencies, conducted a six-week operation, leading to the recovery of 200 missing children.
2 years ago

Local zoo welcomes baby gorilla to first time mother

Woodland Park Zoo's gorilla Akenji has had her first baby and it's a boy. The zoo said the baby was born June 28 at 10:30 a.m.
2 years ago

Suspect dies in Spanaway shooting involving officers after chase down SR 512

A suspect died after he fired at a trooper on SR 512 on Tuesday, leading officers on a chase to Spanaway where a shooting broke out.
2 years ago

Washington auditor sees biggest state employee fraud case in 15 years

The state employee misappropriated $878,115 between 2019 and 2023 at the Office of Administrative Hearings.
2 years ago

Federal Way police respond to man shot in leg

Federal Way police responded to a shooting on Saturday. One man suffered a gunshot wound to his leg.
2 years ago

Seattle detectives investigating deadly shooting

Seattle Police Department detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in the Chinatown-International District.
2 years ago

Lakewood crash ends with motorcyclist dead, car carrying 3 kids totaled

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Interstate 5 north Saturday night near South 84th Street in Lakewood.
2 years ago

Record breaking: Travelers can expect long lines at Sea-Tac

All-time air travel records are being set around the country right now and Sea-Tac Airport is no exception.
2 years ago

Did you win? Washington Lottery prize remains unclaimed

Washington Lottery news: The Muckleshoot Casino Resort sold a winning ticket that hasn't been claimed and a Seattleite recently won big.
2 years ago

New details: Fight inside car traveling on I-5 leads to deadly stabbing, shooting

One person died and three people were taken to the hospital after a fight broke out inside a car traveling on I-5 Wednesday.
2 years ago

COVID-19 making comeback amid low Washington booster rates

While DOH data shows COVID-19 hospitalizations are significantly less than in previous years, cases have steadily increased since May.
2 years ago

Seattle’s ‘bolder’ transportation levy could cost residents even more

Seattle City Council member Tammy Morales has proposed a "bolder levy focused on improving traffic safety."
2 years ago

Rainforest animal found at rest area finds refuge in local zoo

A kinkajou, a rainforest animal that looks similar to a lemur, was discovered far from its natural habitat.
2 years ago

Seattle to hire 18 behavioral health responders as police force dwindles

Harrell announced Seattle will be hiring 18 additional behavioral health responders after securing nearly $2 million in federal funding.
2 years ago

Tumwater police searching for 2 people who allegedly set building ablaze

The Tumwater Police Department is looking for two people who allegedly set an abandoned building on fire Sunday.
2 years ago

1 killed, several others injured in major SeaTac car crash

Five people and two cars were involved in a violent car crash in SeaTac on Friday, the King County Sheriff's Office told KIRO Newsradio.
2 years ago