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.

Thanksgiving Day advice: Control what you can, don’t come empty-handed

Thanksgiving Day and the holiday season have officially arrived! That means the Thanksgiving advice and tips are here too.
2 years ago

Police: Driver arrested for DUI after crashing semitruck on SR 16; traffic was slowed

A rolled over semitruck on the ramp from State Route 16 to S. Sprague Avenue led to injuries and a traffic backup, state agencies report.
2 years ago

Renton residents relieved to have power restored despite frustrations with PSE

Crews with multiple utilities are dealing with tens of thousands of power outages after a major storm hit Washington Tuesday.
2 years ago

Seattle deputy mayor: New SPD chief to be appointed before 2024 ends

Seattle Deputy Mayor Tim Burgess said on "The John Curley Show" Friday a new SPD chief is expected to be named before the end of the year.
2 years ago

Kohberger can face death penalty if convicted of the murders of 4 Idaho students, judge rules

A judge in Idaho has ruled Bryan Kohberger can face execution if he's convicted of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022.
2 years ago

At least 2 killed as falling trees cause multiple issues in Western Washington

Downed trees struck homes and littered roads across Washington. Two people died in separate incidents during the storm Tuesday night.
2 years ago

2 killed in Lynnwood after stolen van gets into several collisions

Two people were killed in Lynnwood Tuesday after a person stole a van and, after several collisions, drove it head on into another vehicle.
2 years ago

Rats! Tacoma’s The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closed due to rodent infestation

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department ordered The Rock Wood Fired Pizza in Tacoma to be closed due to rodent infestation.
2 years ago

Boeing lays off nearly 2,200 people in Washington, state reports

Boeing layoffs: The company reported 2,199 workers in Washington, were laid off a notice filed Monday with a Washington agency states.
2 years ago

Docs: Fall City murder suspect’s previous defense team accused of violating court order

Related to the Fall City murder case, prosecutors stated there is "evidence that the defense's search exceeded beyond what was permitted."
2 years ago

‘I heard screeching:’ Many impacted by the I-405 collision in Bothell involving a school bus

A collision on I-405 south involving a school bus with young soccer players led to traffic backups in Bothell, officials said Wednesday. 
2 years ago

Freshman WA congressman-elect Baumgartner asked to whip votes for Speaker Johnson

Republican Michael Baumgartner won election to the U.S. House seat representing the 5th District in Washington.
2 years ago

City agency: Camp Long lodge in Seattle was vandalized before fire

One of the primary buildings at the historic Camp Long in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle caught fire Monday night.
2 years ago

Chew on this: Cleaning of Gum Wall in Seattle to finish Friday

The famed Gum Wall at Pike Place Market in Seattle is getting a refresh for the first time since 2019 this week.
2 years ago

‘Blindsided:’ KIRO Newsradio hosts react to Trump winning the 2024 election

Spike O'Neill told Jake Skorheim Wednesday he was blindsided by the election victory by Donald Trump on Tuesday.
2 years ago

Initiatives update: Capital gains tax to stay in place; WA cares measure not called

An initiative to repeal the state of Washington’s capital gains tax is expected to fail with Washington voters.
2 years ago

Machinist union votes to accept Boeing offer, end strike

The Boeing machinist union strike ended Monday night after 59% of workers who cast votes decided accept the company's latest offer.
2 years ago

Crews repair power lines after outages impacted thousands in Western Washington

Crews with Snohomish PUD and Puget Sound Energy have been working to restore power all over Western Washington after bad weather.
2 years ago

Mukilteo police seek info on reported assault of candidate installing campaign signs

The Mukilteo Police Department is seeking information regarding an alleged assault of a political candidate installing signs last weekend.
2 years ago

Machinist union to vote on latest Boeing offer: Will they accept?

More than 33,000 members of the machinist's union will vote on a new contract from Boeing next week after a new tentative agreement.
2 years ago

Vandalism impacts Comcast customers in South King County

Comcast customers around South King County experienced service outages Saturday after two cable lines were damaged in a case of vandalism.
2 years ago

‘Goosebumps:’ Wyoming story of a possible helpful ghost give Jake and Spike chills

A teen hunter received assistance getting out of a tough spot in Wyoming in 1951. Did a helpful ghost who died years earlier lend a hand?
2 years ago

Collision on I-5 south near JBLM causes travel issues for commuters

Drivers traveling on I-5 south near Joint Base Lewis McChord should expect significant delays Friday afternoon.
2 years ago

Marysville boy who went missing in 2021 found in Seattle; father arrested

A Marysville boy who was reported missing by his mother in July 2021 when he was three years old, was found Tuesday in Seattle.
2 years ago