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Deputies: Man found dead from apparent ‘homicidal violence’ in Puyallup

Pierce County detectives and forensic investigators are investigating after a man was killed in an apparent homicide in Puyallup overnight Tuesday.
4 months ago

Chelan Hills Fire now 50% contained

Firefighters are making a dent in the containment of the Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County. As of Tuesday night, the fire is now 50% contained.
4 months ago

Naked and unafraid: Sumner man springs into action to fight garage fire in birthday suit

A Sumner man saw his neighbor’s home on fire and sprang into action without hesitation — and without putting pants on.
4 months ago

Man pleads guilty to stabbing passenger during flight from Seattle to Las Vegas

Julio Alvarez Lopez pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon after stabbing another passenger on a flight from Seattle.
4 months ago

Olympic National Forest fire crews fighting fire near High Steel Bridge

Olympic National Forest fire crews are reportedly responding to a fire just below the High Steel Bridge on the south side of the forest, as of 1:36 p.m. Monday.
4 months ago

Thurston County deputy put in headlock during violent arrest, sheriff says

In a Facebook post, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders detailed how a run-of-the-mill arrest turned into a violent fight between a deputy and a suspect.
4 months ago

Chelan Hills Fire now deadly, ‘Go Now’ evacuations underway

One person was found dead after being reported missing in the area where the Chelan Hills wildfire burned this weekend, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
4 months ago

Seattle’s final FIFA World Cup Match: Your ultimate guide

Team USA will face Belgium in the Round of 16 match. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Seattle Stadium. It is the first chance for Team USA to reach the quarterfinals since 2002.
4 months ago

Happy Fourth of July! Here’s where you can celebrate in Western WA this weekend

If you’re hoping to celebrate in style, here’s a breakdown of some of the celebrations happening all across Western Washington on Saturday, July 4.
4 months ago

Here’s where you can, and cannot, set off fireworks in Western WA this weekend

Local officials are reminding people to be mindful of where they choose to set off fireworks as they celebrate the big 250 this Fourth of July.
4 months ago

Docs: Child may have been present for missing Tacoma man’s murder; couple dumped body near JBLM

A couple has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a Tacoma man who was reported missing last month.
4 months ago

Bellevue man accused of killing wife and staging crime scene held on $5M bail

Narne was charged with first-degree murder this week in connection with the strangulation death of his wife in their home in October 2025.
4 months ago

Prosecutors: Bellevue ‘OnlyFans House’ trafficker told loved ones to hide his earnings from jail

A judge denied a motion to lower the $5 million bail for accused human trafficker Nikita Tyukalo to $100,000.
4 months ago

Study: Dangerous tapeworm never before seen in PNW live in Seattle-area coyotes

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 Seattle.
4 months ago

Viral video shows weekend attack at Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park during Pride

A viral video is making the rounds, showing a violent attack at a Pride event this past weekend near Cal Anderson Park.
4 months ago

$1B spent on King County homelessness organization as unhoused population grows

It comes as KCRHA’s $1 billion in spending has only resulted in more people experiencing homelessness, according to the most recent Point in Time Count.
4 months ago

Seattle tracks ‘sports seismology’ during World Cup matches

As World Cup fans cheer on their teams at Seattle Stadium, the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network is tracking all the excitement — with science!
4 months ago

Major cooldown in the Northwest could linger toward the Fourth of July

After a few rounds of heat with some highs in the 90s, we are absolutely done with the hot weather (or anything resembling it) for a while to come.
4 months ago

Buckle up for a big hike to King County sewer rates, with more increases expected

King County residents will see another significant increase in their sewer bills next year after county council members unanimously approved a 12.75% rate hike.
4 months ago

Safety concerns, leaks, and near misses: New issues unveiled at Nippon Dynawave plant in Longview

KIRO 7 has uncovered a new safety concern from an employee at the Nippon Dynawave Packing Plant, the site of an implosion that killed 11 people in May.
4 months ago

Pinpoint Alert Day: Heat Advisory issued amid rare June heat wave

Today’s a Pinpoint Alert Day because of the heat — we’re looking at another shot at or near 90° again. And honestly, that’s pretty rare for Seattle in June.
4 months ago

Belltown bartender attacked after refusing to serve customer following last call

A Belltown bartender is speaking out after a customer attacked him, throwing a glass at him so hard that it shattered and cut his neck.
4 months ago

Seattle sets Guinness World Record for largest dim sum party

As of June 18, Seattle now holds the Guinness World Record for the largest dim sum eating party.
4 months ago

Construction projects around Puget Sound continue this Sunday

While some parts of the Puget Sound are getting a break from the summer construction because of FIFA World Cup matches and other events, there are still areas in the region that will be busy with road work this weekend.
5 months ago