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A road sign warns of moose (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images)...
Sofia Silvia

Man dies after collision with moose near Chewelah

A person is dead after hitting a moose in their car four miles north of Chewelah.
2 years ago
coyote ridge inmate assault...
MyNorthwest Staff

Coyote Ridge inmate dies following cell assault

An inmate at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center died while in custody after an assault on April 29, the Department of Corrections confirmed.
2 years ago
kent sexual assault lake fenwick park...
Frank Sumrall

Kent Police investigating sexual assault at Lake Fenwick Park, seeking witnesses

The Kent Police Department (KPD) is investigating a sexual assault that occurred at Lake Fenwick Park last week.
2 years ago
newcastle shooting...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

14-year-old boy among three killed in Newcastle shooting identified

King County Medical Examiner identifies three killed, including a 14-year-old boy, in Thursday night's Newcastle shooting tragedy.
2 years ago
Bellevue crime drop...
James Lynch

‘They shoved her to the ground’: Bellevue PD detail strong armed robbery of 68-year-old

Two men sought after strong-armed robbery near Factoria Mall. Bellevue PD urges community to help with information.
2 years ago
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Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Stolen vehicle, jaws of life recovered after ATM theft investigation in West Seattle

Seattle police say an early morning ATM burglary in West Seattle on Saturday led investigators to a storage facility in Bonney Lake, where two people were detained and a stolen vehicle was recovered.
2 years ago
Lynnwood Mayor teen shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

Man arrested for allegedly stabbing his mother in Lynnwood

Police in Lynnwood have arrested a man for allegedly stabbing his mother Sunday night.
2 years ago
Damage to Lynnwood Bus, April 18 (Courtesy of Lynwood Police Department)...
Sofia Silvia

Two teenagers, 17 and 19, arrested in Lynnwood bus shooting case

Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly shooting into a transit bus in Lynnwood. 
2 years ago
tacoma homicide arrest...
MyNorthwest Staff

Sunday night Tacoma shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

One person died following a shooting in Tacoma Sunday night that left another person injured.
2 years ago
serial cat killer seattle...
Frank Sumrall

Serial cat killer arrested after allegedly roaming Seattle again

An alleged serial cat killer roaming Seattle has many cat owners alarmed for their pets' safety.
2 years ago
motorcyclist scott lake...
Frank Sumrall

VIDEO: Motorcyclist smashes into windshield during Scott Lake road rage attack

A driver hit a motorcyclist in Scott Lake during a road rage incident over the weekend, causing the rider to hit the driver's windshield, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) confirmed on Facebook.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Bellevue police ask for community help after strong arm robbery in Factoria

Bellevue police request public assistance following a strong-arm robbery of a 68-year-old woman in the Factoria area.
2 years ago
Seattle police investigate 15 year old shot near Franklin High...
James Lynch

Seattle police investigate shooting of 15-year-old near Franklin High

Seattle police investigate a shooting incident near Franklin High School on Rainier Avenue South.
2 years ago
lynnwood bus shooting suspects...
James Lynch

Lynnwood police searching for suspects who shot up transit bus

The Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) is actively searching for two men who shot up a transit bus on April 18.
2 years ago
tacoma violence...
Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

Tacoma mother wants violence to stop after her 17-year-old son shot, killed

A Tacoma mother is urging for the violence to stop after her 17-year-old son was shot and killed Sunday.
2 years ago
Lumen Field seattle man...
Julia Dallas

Seattle man pleads guilty to carjacking BMW outside Lumen Field

A Seattle man admitted guilt in the carjacking of a BMW outside Lumen Field.
2 years ago
Image: Seattle dogwalker Ruth Dalton is seen with six of her canine friends....
KIRO 7 News Staff

Man charged with murdering Seattle dog walker found not competent to stand trial

The man accused of murdering an 80-year-old dog walker last summer has been found no longer competent to stand trial.
2 years ago
seattle crash 2 washington middle school...
James Lynch

SPD: No charges for woman whose SUV killed girl by Washington Middle School

SPD confirms no charges for woman after her SUV fatally struck a girl near Washington Middle School.
2 years ago
Bothell officer-involved shooting...
Julia Dallas

Bothell HS band teacher arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with former student

Bothell Police arrest band teacher for alleged sexual misconduct with a former student.
2 years ago
substation attacks...
MyNorthwest Staff

Ex-Tacoma resident indicted in substation attacks that caused widespread outages

Zachary Rosenthal was indicted in substation attacks that were allegedly used to knock out power to disable security systems.
2 years ago
west seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Restaurant employee assaulted in Capitol Hill over missing chicken tender

A Capitol Hill chicken restaurant employee was assaulted over missing food.
2 years ago
The FBI is working to stop a surge of laser-pointing incidents involving airplanes in the Seattle a...
Frank Lenzi

FBI investigates surge of laser pointing incidents at Washington airports

Surge in laser-pointing at planes since March 2024 prompts FBI intervention in Seattle and Spokane.
2 years ago
Image: Photos of 4-year-old Ariel Garcia of Everett...
Jonah Oaklief

Everett mom accused of fatally stabbing son 16 times will stand trial

An Everett mother, deemed mentally competent, faces trial for the fatal stabbing of her four-year-old son.
2 years ago
Frank Lenzi

California man sentenced in northern border human smuggling scheme

A California resident who is a citizen of India is headed to prison in connection with a human smuggling scheme along the on the northern border.
2 years ago