James Lynch
Triple shooting at party in Seattle short-term rental under investigation
Seattle police are investigating a triple shooting that happened early Monday morning at a party in a short-term rental home in lower Capitol Hill.1 hour ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Trying to steal every last cent’: Final defendant convicted in $6.8M COVID-19 fraud scheme
The final defendant of a fraud scheme was convicted of submitting fraudulent applications that sought more than $6.8 million in COVID-19 benefits.1 hour ago
Jillian Raftery
A ride home could have been the difference between life and death in Rainier Beach shooting, documents reveal
The family of a Rainier Beach High School student is preparing to sue the school district over his murder at a bus stop after class.2 hours ago
Julia Dallas
‘This is strange’: 23 more cats rescued from abandoned Tacoma sailboat
Twenty-three more cats were rescued from an abandoned sailboat in Tacoma — bringing the total to 54.2 hours ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Drivers beware: Road closures hit I-405 in Bellevue this week
Drivers heading through Bellevue this week will want to plan ahead.3 hours ago
James Lynch
Police: Woman killed on I‑5 after jumping from moving vehicle in Federal Way
A 33-year-old Seattle woman was killed on I-5 early Monday morning.4 hours ago
James Lynch
Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland suspended this week
Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland is suspended through Friday due to a track obstruction caused by an earlier warehouse fire.5 hours ago
Jake Renn, KIRO 7 News
Lake Wilderness waters test positive for toxic algae, officials recommend staying away
Last week, Aug. 7, King County Public Health officials put out a formal warning against swimming in Lake Wilderness.6 hours ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Ferguson signs amended wildfire proclamation as state seeks additional federal aid
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an amended emergency proclamation Monday for Washington's wildfire disaster.6 hours ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: A Kent business lost $90,000 to copper wire theft. The accused got $113.40 at a recycler. He didn’t show up for court
$113.40. That's what the copper was worth at the recycler. The business it came from has lost more than $90,000. Merry Christmas.6 hours ago
Jason Sutich
18-year-old Mattawa man dies after car gets stuck in Grant County irrigation canal
An 18-year-old Mattawa man died on Sunday after he drove his car into an irrigation canal and was swept away by the rushing waters.6 hours ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
DOJ to disperse more than $8M in ‘crime-fighting grants’ across western Washington
Washington will receive more than $8 million in "crime-fighting grants" from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.7 hours ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Old Rainier Brewery in Seattle hits market for $29 million
An iconic piece of Seattle history could be yours for $29 million as the Old Rainier Brewery in SoDo is up for sale, according to a listing by Northmarq.8 hours ago
Jason Sutich
New wildfire scorches more than 300 acres near Mount Rainier, 0% containment
A new fire burning near Mount Rainier has already torched more than 300 acres and is 0% contained, as of this reporting.10 hours ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Police investigating deadly shooting in Seattle’s High Point neighborhood
Homicide detectives are investigating a deadly shooting in Seattle’s High Point neighborhood overnight.11 hours ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle’s Magic Mouse Toys abruptly closes after nearly 50 years in Pioneer Square
One of the oldest toy stores in Seattle, Magic Mouse Toys, abruptly closed after 49 years in Pioneer Square and failed to provide any reasoning for the closure.11 hours ago
Associated Press
Zuckerberg spokesperson says his yacht did not hear call for maritime assist
The crew of a yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for a maritime assist from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska.12 hours ago
Frank Sumrall
Inspired by Minneapolis, dozens of e-scooter and e-bike riders take over downtown Seattle streets
A "scooter takeover" in Minneapolis, where hundreds of people rode e-bikes and e-scooters on the I-35W highway, inspired a similar incursion in Seattle over the weekend.13 hours ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Alaska Airlines flight to Seattle from Miami delayed after passenger threats trigger lockdown
An Alaska Airlines flight traveling to Seattle from Miami was delayed Sunday evening after there were alleged "threats" made by passengers aboard the plane.13 hours ago
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News
Hundreds file insurance claims in the Spokane area after homes were destroyed in wildfires
Cleanup and recovery efforts are underway in Spokane as residents assess the damage from what state leaders and first responders are calling the most destructive wildfires in Washington history.14 hours ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
300,000+ acres have burned across Washington in 2026
A report released by the Washington DNR concluded that more than 300,000 acres of protected land across the state have burned in 2026.14 hours ago
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News
Evacuation levels scaled back for the Spokane Area Fires
The Spokane County Sheriff said officials are scaling back the Level 3 'Go Now' evacuation levels for the Spokane Area Fires.14 hours ago
JOSH FUNK, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pilots of helicopter that crashed while fighting wildfire in Utah are dead, officials say
Two helicopter pilots who crashed while they were fighting a wildfire in Utah are dead, officials confirmed Saturday.2 days ago
