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child sex offender...
Sam Campbell

Dumpster divers lead police to suspected child sex offender in Queen Anne

Homeless people's dumpster discovery leads to arrest of alleged child sex offender in Queen Anne.
2 years ago
The scene after a crash in Tukwila on I-5. (Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Fire)...
Sam Campbell

Man accused of deadly crash off Tukwila overpass onto I-5, pleads not guilty

A man accused of a deadly Tukwila overpass crash on I-5 pleads not guilty to multiple charges in court.
2 years ago
Police arrested two teenagers after they allegedly targeted a father and son with gunfire just outs...
Tom Brock

Deputies arrest two teens following shooting in parking lot of Kitsap Mall

Two violent, gun-toting, teenagers are locked up after sheriff's deputies say they tried to shoot a man and his son.
2 years ago
pioneer square...
MyNorthwest Staff

Man shot in Seattle following altercation, shooter is at large

Police investigate a shooting in Cherry Hill that left a 44-year-old man seriously injured; the shooter remains at large.
2 years ago
seattle gen z top 10...
Julia Dallas

Former Seattle tech worker sentenced to prison, lived lavishly before fraud unraveled

A former Seattle tech worker faces prison for three fraud schemes linked to employment, the pandemic, and personal deceit.
2 years ago
stolen legos...
James Lynch

$10,000 worth of stolen Legos recovered via search warrant alongside stolen guns and drugs

Pierce County sheriff's deputies used a search warrant to uncover tens of thousands of dollars worth of stolen Legos within a storage unit.
2 years ago
Large police presence swarms the area of 3rd Avenue and Blanchard Street. (MyNorthwest file photo)...
Julia Dallas

Man arrested after allegedly stabbing woman in face in downtown Seattle

Seattle Police arrest a man for allegedly stabbing a woman in the face in a shocking downtown incident.
2 years ago
snapchat olympia police department...
James Lynch

Olympia police urge parent vigilance after child dies from drugs bought on social media

Olympia police warn parents after a child's drug-related death linked to social media. Stay vigilant and protect your children.
2 years ago
auburn cop fired...
MyNorthwest Staff

Two teens, including a 15-year-old, charged with murder in drug deal-turned-robbery

Two teens, including a 15-year-old, were arrested and charged in connection to the murder of McKinley Williams last February in Auburn.
2 years ago
Vancouver tax preparer...
Julia Dallas

Vancouver tax preparer allegedly costs U.S. Treasury millions; Charged with trying to kill son

A Vancouver tax preparer faces serious charges, accused of defrauding the U.S. Treasury and attempting to kill his son.
2 years ago
west seattle shooting...
KIRO Newsradio staff

SPD investigating after officer shoots, kills person in West Seattle

The Seattle Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting incident reported in West Seattle.
2 years ago
Olympia School District office. (Photo: OSD)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Former Olympia teacher avoids prison after being charged with molesting student

A former Olympia teacher who was charged with third-degree child molestation avoids prison sentence through a plea deal, according to the Bellingham Herald.
2 years ago
Yakima Police closed an investigation of an attack on a local man after the suspect died of an over...
Bill Kaczaraba

Suspect dies of overdose just hours after allegedly attacking Yakima man

A 35-year-old Yakima man reportedly died from an overdose after allegedly attacking another individual.
2 years ago
Screen shot of Trooper Sarah Clasen from police body camera footage (Courtesy Richland Police via K...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Wrongful death suit filed against WA trooper accused in deadly DUI crash

A state trooper charged in connection with a fatal DUI crash now faces a wrongful death lawsuit.
2 years ago
Spokane County Sheriff's Office said it found hallucinogen Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and Psilocybin ...
Bill Kaczaraba

Dangerous hallucinogenic drug lab found near Spokane schools, suspect released by judge

Spokane County authorities uncover hallucinogenic drug operation near local schools, raising safety concerns for the community.
2 years ago
20 bank robberies king county...
Frank Sumrall

Man accused of more than 20 bank robberies in King County arrested

Seattle Police Department detectives and patrol officers arrested a man responsible for more than 20 bank robberies throughout Seattle and King County Monday afternoon.
2 years ago
kent kidnap girlfriend...
Frank Sumrall

Kent Police arrest man for attempting to kidnap girlfriend in broad daylight

The Kent Police Department arrested a man after he attempted to kidnap his girlfriend last week.
2 years ago
Seattle dog owner - pit bull...
James Lynch

‘Everybody loved him’: Seattle dog owner devastated after pit bull fatally shot

A Seattle dog owner -- whose pup was shot and killed on First Hill last week -- is speaking out for the first time.
2 years ago
Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Former prison guard sentenced for sexual misconduct with inmate near Gig Harbor

Danielle Alexandra Lucas pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct with an inmate at the Washington Corrections Center near Gig Harbor.
2 years ago
Photo: Reyna Hernandez, 54 years old....
Frank Sumrall

Man charged with killing Renton hairdresser pleads not guilty

A man accused of killing a Renton woman was extradited from Mexico last week is set to be in court to enter his plea.
2 years ago
Hit-and-run crash...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Construction worker hospitalized following North Seattle hit-and-run

One person was hurt and taken to hospital following a hit-and-run in North Seattle Monday afternoon, according to police. Seattle police and fire crew confirmed that a black Range Rover SUV collided with a parked vehicle and a bystander was struck. The bystander was a 44-year-old man, who was a construction worker on a job site. He was taken to hospital in stable condition, and the driver of the Range Rover ran off.
2 years ago
bellingham kidnapped...
Frank Sumrall

Bellingham infant kidnapped by father on St. Patrick’s Day, rescued hours later by police

An eight-month-old child was found by Bellingham Police overnight Monday after the baby was kidnapped.
2 years ago
Rep. Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake). (Photo: WA House Republicans)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Washington state lawmaker shares details of son’s shooting in drive-by

Rep. Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake) has provided details to The Center Square about the shooting of his 32-year-old son near his home.
2 years ago
pioneer square...
Sam Campbell

Judge sets bail at $2 million for Seattle hatchet attack suspect

A King County judge has set bail at $2 million for the 50-year-old man accused of slashing another man in the neck with a hatchet on Sunday.
2 years ago