MyNw Logo

MyNorthwest Staff

The team that brings you MyNorthwest.com.

Man struck by pistol in armed carjacking in South Seattle

Two men made off with a man's car in an armed carjacking in South Seattle early Wednesday.
15 years ago

Parents say child poked by needle in Aberdeen hotel mattress

Parents of a 9-year-old girl say their daughter was stuck by a needle in a hotel bed in Aberdeen.
15 years ago

Officer pleads not guilty after daughter shot

A Washington state police officer accused of leaving a loaded handgun in the family van where his young son could grab it and fatally shoot his 7-year-old sister has pleaded not guilty to a second-degree manslaughter charge.
15 years ago

School district not defending coach who put camera in locker room

Superintendent David LaRose says that the most important job of their school district is to keep kids safe. LaRose is now quelling the concerns of parents following the discovery of a camera in a South Kitsap High School boys locker room. A custodian first discovered the camera and both school authorities and law enforcement were […]
15 years ago

Why you might be wearing a sweater this summer

It shouldn’t be surprising to me when a co-worker sends me a link to an article about freezing at work. If anyone should get an article like this, it’s the girl with the ski jacket on and the blanket draped over her knees. “Wow, I’m actually really comfortable in this.” Normally, it would just be […]
15 years ago

Mercer Island mom making career out of being a nitpicker

A Mercer Island mom is making a career out of being a nitpicker, literally. She runs a business that picks nits from people's hair.
15 years ago

Seattle, King County officers conduct ‘Blade Runner’ drug busts

Drug crime in downtown Seattle is hardly the makings of a science fiction thriller, but in an effort to crack down on street-level drug crime, officers launched "Operation Blade Runner."
15 years ago

Another Craigslist-related attack; are the deals worth the risk?

While great deals can be found on Craigslist, is going out to meet a stranger for a potential bargain, or sale, really worth it?
15 years ago

Man arrested after iPod filled with child porn found in park

A man is facing charges after an iPod filled with child pornography was found near a Vashon Island playfield.
15 years ago

Man rescued from house fire in Lacey dies

A man who had been trapped in a burning home in Lacey has died.
15 years ago

Power outage in Seattle to last 20 hours

Seattle City Light crews plan to cut the power in the Chinatown-International District Tuesday evening for 20 hours while crews upgrade service to the area.
15 years ago

Ron and Rachel BUSTED for illegal fishing on Rattlesnake Lake

A couple members of The Ron & Don Show staff are in trouble with the law after broadcasting details of a recent Rattlesnake Lake fishing trip.
15 years ago

Divorced 29-year-old says people under 25 shouldn’t be allowed to marry

A recently divorced woman has a message for those under 25 considering tying the knot: Don't!
15 years ago

Police try to piece together Seattle cafe shootings timeline

Seattle Police are still having a tough time piecing together the timeline after shooter Ian Stawicki killed four people inside a University District cafe.
15 years ago

Should Facebook allow users under age 13?

Facebook is testing out ways it might allow younger kids to get on its site.
15 years ago

Sequim man arrested in deaths of two sex offenders

A Sequim man has been arrested after two sex offenders were found dead on Sunday.
15 years ago

SPD lieutenant involved in police reform arrested

A Seattle police lieutenant has been relieved of his badge and gun while he's under investigation in a domestic violence case.
15 years ago

Mitt Romney visiting Seattle area on Monday

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will visit the Seattle area on Monday to raise money for his campaign.
15 years ago

Komen Race for the Cure raises $1.1 million in Seattle

Organizers say about $1.1 million was raised at this year's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Seattle.
15 years ago

Faye Allen dies at 90

The mother of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen died Sunday at age 90.
15 years ago

Woman escapes bus stop assault

On Friday night a woman was assaulted by a man who got off at a bus stop with her.
15 years ago

Fisher House gives teenage cancer patient hope

Sabrina Mariutto was stunned when she found out she had cancer and had to fly from her home in Fairbanks, Alaska to the Madigan Army Medical Center near Tacoma. The blow of the sudden diagnosis was partially softened when the Mariutto family realized that people at the Fisher House were ready to help them while Sabrina had her treatment.
15 years ago

Body moved after Tacoma woman alerts police

Tacoma police have an unusual death investigation on their hands. A woman at East 52nd and East I Street found a body in her home, along with her two teenagers. KING 5 reports the woman walked to the nearby east substation precinct to report what was in her house. By the time she returned to […]
15 years ago

Kyron Horman’s mother files lawsuit against step-mom

She believes that police will eventually bring charges against the step-mother of her missing son, but in the meantime, Desiree Young is filing a lawsuit.
15 years ago