Steve Coogan

Former MyNorthwest Lead Editor

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan was formerly the Lead Editor of MyNorthwest.com. Previously, he spent over six years as an editor/producer working on MSN.com. Originally from Massachusetts, Steve lived in Northern Virginia, and across the state of New York (Poughkeepsie, New York City, Syracuse) before moving to the Pacific Northwest in 2013. He currently lives in Mountlake Terrace with his wife Jenn and daughter Cassidy and son Dean. Steve likes following sports, binging TV shows and getting outside as much as possible to enjoy a good farmers market or a colorful sunset.

Landslide temporarily shuts down road to Pierce County park

Sunrise Beach Drive Northwest in Gig Harbor was blocked due to a landslide Thursday, Pierce County Planning & Public Works reported.
2 years ago

What’s open on Christmas Day in Washington?

A lot of retail businesses were open on Christmas Eve in Washington, but many chains closed early. Many stores are closed on Christmas Day.
2 years ago

Vandalism incident involving truck closes key area of Leavenworth

The city of Leavenworth announced the lawn area of Front Street Park is closed due to a vandalism incident that recently occurred.
2 years ago

Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office deputies probe a suspected ATM card skimmer

The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office reported its detectives are investigating a suspected ATM card skimmer at a Silverdale credit union.
2 years ago

Report: Party City to go out of business; 16 Washington stores will be affected

After nearly 40 years in business, Party City is closing down all of its stores, according to a report Friday from CNN. 
2 years ago

New bill would ensure no restrictions on the types of tires you can buy

Republican State Rep. Jim Walsh pre-filed his own bill on tires in response to a bill introduced during 2024's earlier legislative session.
2 years ago

Utilities restore most of the power outages that impacted over 150,000 in Washington

Over 150,000 homes and businesses in Western Washington were dealing with power outages Wednesday after an atmospheric river event.
2 years ago

Multiple issues, including roadway water, snarled traffic on I-5, other roads

A collision in Seattle, fallen trees in Everett and standing water impacted traffic on I-5 in both directions Wednesday.
2 years ago

‘The wait is over:’ Ski season at The Summit at Snoqualmie begins

Ski season at the Summit at Snoqualmie begins Tuesday after its base depth doubled over the weekend, the resort announced on its website.
2 years ago

Seattle Police Department announces leadership changes, including deputy chief

Interim Seattle Police Department Chief Sue Rahr announced Friday command staff changes that are in the works.
2 years ago

Grandmother of 7 in her 80s dies in Lynnwood house fire

A grandmother of seven in her 80s died in a Lynnwood fire that destroyed a house Sunday, South County Fire reported.
2 years ago

Utilities restore most power outages that impacted thousands in Western Washington

Utility crews worked to fix power outages that impacted tens of thousands of customers in Western Washington over the weekend.
2 years ago

‘Disgusting:’ KIRO hosts note role of tech in child sex crime cases against school workers

Two school administrators and a teacher in Western Washington were arrested on suspicion of committing child sex crimes.
2 years ago

Boeing lays off nearly 400 more people in Washington, state reports

The Boeing layoffs announced previously will impact another nearly 400 workers in Washington, a notice filed Monday with the state says.
2 years ago

Woman arrested in Spokane after saying she was too busy to return rental car

A woman was arrested in Spokane after failing to return a rental car she obtained in October, telling authorities she got too busy.
2 years ago

Boeing lays off hundreds more SPEEA workers

Boeing layoffs: Separation notices were issued to 222 members of union known as SPEEA according to a short statement published Friday.
2 years ago

Bellevue officer seriously injured in VP motorcade accident meets Kamala Harris

The Bellevue police officer who was seriously injured in August 2023 while working a motorcade for Vice President Kamala Harris met her.
2 years ago

Police are investigating the stabbing of a 26-year-old man in North Seattle

Members of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) are investigating the stabbing of a 26-year-old man committed in North Seattle Thursday night.
2 years ago

‘Absolutely lame:’ KIRO hosts discuss, debate the resignation of Tammy Morales

"I think this is just absolutely lame," KIRO Newsradio's Ursula Reutin said Wednesday about the resignation of Tammy Morales.
2 years ago

2 dead, including a 15-year-old, after multiple vehicle collisions

Two people, including a 15-year-old driver, were killed in separate vehicle collisions in Western Washington late Sunday and early Monday.
2 years ago

Alaska Airlines forced to ground flights Monday due to IT issues

Alaska Airlines grounded flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for about 40 minutes late Monday morning due to computer snags.
2 years ago

Kent Police Department explains the repost of a controversial X post

The Kent Police Department said in a statement it accidentally reposted a controversial photo on its X account Monday.
2 years ago

What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Washington?

Many retailers in Washington are closing on Thanksgiving to give employees time with families for the holidays ahead. But some will be open.
2 years ago

Seattle Public Schools superintendent scraps plan to close schools

In a letter sent Monday, Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Brent Jones said the school district won't close schools next year.
2 years ago