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Jason Sutich

Shooter of Stevens County deputy wanted to ‘go out in a blaze of glory,’ family warned

The man who was identified as the shooter of a Stevens County Sheriff's deputy reportedly told his family he wanted to "go out in a blaze of glory."
6 months ago
fox island elder fraud sentence doj...
Jason Sutich

2 Texas men indicted for deadly West Seattle robbery of marijuana dealer

Two men who traveled from Texas to Seattle in 2022 to rob a marijuana dealer were indicted this week.
6 months ago
skydiver adams county collision...
Frank Sumrall

19-year-old charged with triple vehicular homicide after car crash kills three Othello High School girls

A 19-year-old man is behind bars, accused of killing three teenage girls near Othello.
6 months ago
renton officer stabbed woman dead...
Frank Sumrall

Roads closed in Renton after 27-year-old found lying in roadway

A 27-year-old was found lying in the street just after 12 a.m. Wednesday in Renton, local police confirmed.
6 months ago
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Julia Dallas

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson rushed away when gunshots heard after news conference

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson was rushed out of a news conference Tuesday night after attendees thought they heard gunfire.
6 months ago
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Aaron Granillo

Texas man sentenced for ATM attacks across Washington

A Texas man who targeted ATM repair technicians, includeding several attacks in Washington, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison.
6 months ago
yelm shooting...
Julia Dallas

Suspect killed by deputy, second person in custody after high-speed chase in Yelm

A suspect was killed by a Thurston County Sheriff's Office deputy, and another person is in custody following a high-speed chase in Yelm.
6 months ago
White Center shooting...
James Lynch

Police looking for person who shot man in White Center

Seattle police and King County deputies are searching for a gunman after a shooting occurred in the White Center area.
6 months ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

DUI driver sentenced to 23 years for killing beloved grandmother during Thurston County police chase

The driver who hit and killed a 70-year-old woman during a September 2024 police chase in Thurston County was sentenced.
6 months ago
Olympia Police gun bus teen...
Jason Sutich

18-year-old Olympia bus rider allegedly pulls gun on teen, orders him where to walk after getting off

An 18-year-old man was arrested in Olympia after allegedly commanding a 17-year-old man to walk in his direction.
6 months ago
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Jason Sutich

Sheriff’s deputy shot while responding to burglary in progress near Suncrest

A sheriff's deputy was shot while responding to a burglary in progress near Suncrest on Tuesday morning.
6 months ago
carjacking spree king county...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle man sentenced to 27 years for violent King County carjacking spree

A 25-year-old Seattle man is going to prison for more than 27 years in connection with a violent carjacking spree across King County in 2022.
6 months ago
pierce county motorcycle crash drunk...
James Lynch

Deputies looking for suspect after man stabbed in Parkland

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) is searching for a suspect following a stabbing Sunday night in Parkland.
6 months ago
Seattle Police SPD SDOT homeless attack...
Jason Sutich

Armed 18-year-old arrested in Capitol Hill after man heard ‘begging for his life’

An armed 18-year-old was arrested in Capitol Hill on Monday morning for multiple firearm offenses.
6 months ago
westlake park felon kill...
John Curley Show

‘We’ve failed them’: KIRO hosts analyze Seattle crime surge as businesses weigh private security

Wallingford businesses face rising crime and discuss private security options to protect their community and assets.
6 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Man who shut down I‑90 with tennis ball bomb sentenced to 18 months in prison

A King County man who forced the closure of I-90 in Mercer Island with a tennis ball bomb is going to prison for 18 months.
6 months ago
tacoma high school stabbing...
Jason Sutich

Tacoma infant death upgraded to homicide investigation months after child died

An infant death in Tacoma has been upgraded to a homicide investigation months after the child died in the hospital.
6 months ago
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Manda Factor

Armed man sentenced for string of violent attacks on women across Seattle area

A man was sentenced Friday for a series of escalating violent crimes targeting women at random across the Seattle area in 2023, including kidnapping, and rape.
6 months ago
Thurston County drunk driving...
Jason Sutich

Thurston County man accused of killing family’s dog while drunk driving, wife tried to frame their son

A Thurston County man faces charges for killing a family's dog while drunk driving, with his wife allegedly framing their son.
6 months ago
Seattle shooting 17-year-old high point...
Frank Sumrall

Suspect on the run after stabbing near Olympic Sculpture Park

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is actively looking for a suspect who stabbed a man multiple times Sunday afternoon.
6 months ago
Capitol Hill bicycle shooting...
Jason Sutich

Convicted felon arrested after shooting gun over stolen bicycle in Capitol Hill

A 22-year-old convicted felon was arrested in Capitol Hill for a dispute over a bicycle that led to a shooting on Sunday morning.
6 months ago
Seattle Police SPD SDOT homeless attack...
MyNorthwest Staff

8-year-old girl evades attempted kidnapping in West Seattle; suspect arrested

A 22-year-old man was arrested Saturday afternoon for allegedly attempting to kidnap an 8-year-old girl in West Seattle.
6 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Kent homeowner shoots suspect after armed home invasion attempt

A homeowner in Kent shot one man early Monday morning after a group of suspects attempted a home invasion.
6 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

25-year-old Mexican national sentenced after being caught with gun in stolen car in Seattle

A 25-year-old Mexican national was sentenced in Seattle on Friday after he was caught driving a stolen car with a gun inside.
6 months ago