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Marriott redmond layoff...
Jason Sutich

Marriott to lay off 91 as Redmond hotel changes operators after 22 years under its management

Marriott will end its operation of a Redmond hotel in early 2027, resulting in 91 employee layoffs following the termination of its management agreement.
36 minutes ago
gold bars shoreline scam...
Frank Lenzi

‘It was hellish’: Shoreline woman says gold bar scam cost her $3 million

A 78-year-old Shoreline woman said she lost $3 million in a gold bar scam involving secrecy and manipulation.
51 minutes ago
tacoma card shop burglar...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Burglars steal around $50K worth of merch from Tacoma card shop

Thieves rammed a truck into a Tacoma business early Monday morning, stealing approximately $50,000 worth of Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon cards.
59 minutes ago
brewster dead animals seized...
Jason Sutich

50 animals seized, numerous found dead in Okanogan County abuse investigation

Fifty animals were seized, and numerous other dead livestock were found on a Brewster property on Monday following animal abuse complaints.
1 hour ago
light rail stabbing pioneer square...
MyNorthwest Staff

1 Line and 2 Line trains resume service

The 1 Line and 2 Line trains have resumed service.
2 hours ago
Little Beast Ballard...
MyNorthwest Staff

Ballard pub to end restaurant service, citing labor and food costs

Little Beast, the British pub in Ballard that drew national attention in its first year, will stop regular restaurant service at the end of 2026.
2 hours ago
schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘They can all come in’: Seattle schools superintendent says mergers could close 10 buildings, argues plan is about education

Seattle Public Schools could close 10 school buildings under a merger plan. Superintendent Ben Shuldiner said the goal is to improve education.
3 hours ago
transgender sports ban...
Aaron Granillo

WA Democrats: Fight over transgender girls’ sports ban ‘just beginning’

Washington state Democrats pledged Thursday to challenge Washington's newly approved ban on transgender girls in school sports.
4 hours ago
Bearista cold cup...
Julia Dallas

Starbucks holiday menu now in coffeehouses; Bearista cold cup return still ahead

Starbucks’ holiday menu is now available, but fans will have to wait for the viral Bearista cold cup, whose return date has not been announced.
4 hours ago
transgender girls sports I-638...
Frank Sumrall

I-638 passes, will bar transgender girls from girls’ school sports

Initiative 638 has passed, barring transgender girls from girls’ school sports. The Associated Press called the race.
5 hours ago
WA albertsons penalty...
Ania Keenan, KIRO 7

Albertson’s faces $900 million penalty for failing to stop opioid misuse in WA

Albertsons pharmacies will pay $900 million to Washington after a King County judge ruled Thursday that the company failed to prevent the misuse of opioids.
6 hours ago
bothell street sweeper fire...
Jason Sutich

Suspected impaired driver strikes street sweeper, sparking fire on I-405 in Bothell

A street sweeper caught fire on southbound I-405 in Bothell after it was struck by a suspected drunk driver on Wednesday night.
7 hours ago
Seattle high speed rail...
KIRO 7 News Staff

WSDOT wants public input on proposed high-speed rail connecting Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is asking for public input as it studies a potential high-speed rail line connecting Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver, British Columbia.
8 hours ago
Razor Clam digging approve...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Five days of razor clam digging scheduled for Copalis and Mocrocks

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has approved five days of razor clam digging at Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from Saturday, Nov. 7, through Wednesday, Nov. 11.
8 hours ago
Marysville GPS arrest...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Two arrested after stolen vehicle tracked via GPS in Marysville

Marysville police officers say they arrested two people on Oct. 26 after tracking a stolen vehicle using a GPS deployment device, avoiding a high-speed chase.
9 hours ago
Kirkland missing person...
MyNorthwest Staff

Missing 15-year-old girl last seen in Kirkland

The Kirkland police department has issued an urgent community alert to look out for 15-year-old Francisca Hunter. Francisca has been missing since October 26th.
10 hours ago
Pet fraud warning...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Sheriff’s office warns of pet-related fraud schemes

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) has issued a warning regarding fraudulent schemes that target people searching for missing pets.
11 hours ago
2 street flooding...
James Lynch

Seattle Public Utilities prepares for street flooding as heavy rain approaches

Falling leaves and heavy rain can clog storm drains, causing street flooding and creating hazards for drivers, pedestrians, homes, and businesses.
11 hours ago
Saldaña King County...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Rebecca Saldaña remains far ahead of Toshiko Hasegawa in King County Council race

Rebecca Saldaña holds a 21-point lead in the race for King County Council District 2, with 60% of votes counted in initial results Tuesday.
22 hours ago
Kim Schrier...
MyNorthwest Staff

Kim Schrier maintains early advantage over Spencer Meline in WA-8 race

Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier is ahead of Republican Spencer Meline in initial election results for Washington’s 8th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
23 hours ago
adam smith doug basler sawant...
Frank Sumrall

Adam Smith keeps commanding lead over Doug Basler in WA-9 results

Democratic incumbent Adam Smith holds a commanding lead over Republican challenger Doug Basler in initial results for Washington’s 9th Congressional District.
23 hours ago
mckinney duresky Congressional District 4...
Frank Sumrall

Trump-endorsed McKinney continues to lead Duresky in WA District 4 to replace Newhouse

Republican Amanda McKinney leads Democrat John Duresky in initial results for Washington’s 4th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
23 hours ago
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez john braun primary...
Frank Sumrall

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s lead over John Braun barely budges in updated District 3 results

Democratic incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez leads Republican challenger John Braun in initial results for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
23 hours ago
I-001 parents bill of rights...
Frank Sumrall

Parents’ bill of rights initiative I-001 still trails in early returns

Initial results show Initiative 001 narrowly trailing, with 52.77% of votes counted opposed and 47.23% in favor. The measure seeks to restore the original 2024 parents’ bill of rights by undoing changes made by the Washington Legislature last year.
23 hours ago