Photo: The 2024 spring clearing of Chinook Pass....
Nate Connors

Snowfall forces early closure of Chinook Pass for the season

Travelers have one less option for cross-state travel with the seasonal closure of State Route 410 Chinook Pass over Mount Rainier.
9 hours ago
Image: A map of Snohomish County power outages as of 3:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 can be seen ...
Steve Coogan

Winds lead to power outages impacting thousands in Western Washington

Crews with Snohomish PUD and Puget Sound Energy have been working to restore power all over Western Washington.
11 hours ago
Image: IAM District 751 president Jon Holden greets union members after announcing they voted to ac...
Steve Coogan

Machinist union votes to accept Boeing offer, end strike

The Boeing machinist union strike ended Monday night after 59% of workers who cast votes decided accept the company's latest offer.
12 hours ago
Pierce County deputies respond to vehicle in a ditch near Puyallup, following a South Hill shooting...
James Lynch

Shooting near house party in South Hill kills 1, injures 3

One person was killed and three others were injured in multiple overnight shootings in Puyallup, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office.
12 hours ago
Viewers gather to watch a debate between Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harr...
Bill Kaczaraba

MSNBC analyst: We could know who is the next president on Tuesday night

MSNBC political analyst Jason Johnson says we might know who the next president is on Tuesday night because of the white female vote.
12 hours ago
Remote work...
Bill Kaczaraba

MyNW poll results: Many would consider making less money to work remotely more

In an unscientific poll on MyNorthwest, 1,200 people gave us their thoughts on making less money for remote work.
15 hours ago
cherry blossom...
Bill Kaczaraba

University of Washington makes major contribution to local economy, jobs

The University of Washington (UW) generated $20.9 billion and  111,951 jobs statewide in 2023, according to an impact report last week.
17 hours ago
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee V...
Associated Press

The campaign for president enters its final push on the eve of Election Day

The presidential campaign comes down to a final push across a handful of states on the eve of Election Day.
19 hours ago
Quincy Jones (right) with Michael Jackson at the 1994 Grammy Awards. (Photo: Chris Walter, Getty Im...
Hillel Italie, The Associated Press

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy involved collaborations with hundreds of recording artists, has died at 91.
19 hours ago
Image: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a press conference about hospitals in the state providi...
Tom Brock

Gov. Inslee activates National Guard to prevent election-related unrest

Washington Governor Jay Inslee activated some Washington National Guard members Friday, asking them to be on stand-by.
2 days ago
Gov. Jay Inslee has approved what will likely become Washington state's largest wind turbine farm s...
Tom Brock

Gov. Inslee approves huge wind turbine farm south of the Tri-Cities

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has approved what will likely be the biggest wind farm in the state that would be built along 24 miles of the Horse Heaven Hills, just south of Kennewick.
3 days ago
Image: Riaz Khan, a former Mukilteo City Councilmember, is running for the Washington State House o...
Steve Coogan

Mukilteo police seek info on reported assault of candidate installing campaign signs

The Mukilteo Police Department is seeking information regarding an alleged assault of a political candidate installing signs last weekend.
3 days ago
The North Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL ...
Matt Markovich

Washington emerges as key campaign fundraising hub for 2024 presidential race

Presidential candidates often turn to Washington state as a reliable source for campaign fundraising. This was true again in 2024.
3 days ago
An example of a French quiz given at Roosevelt High School. (Photo provided by student's family)...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle high school teacher apologizes for anti-Trump quiz

A Seattle high school teacher labeled Donald Trump as a "liar" and "crazy" on a quiz. She has since apologized, parents reported.
3 days ago
Lake Stevens rescue...
Bill Kaczaraba

Snohomish County authorities rescue man from submerged car

A man in his 70s was rescued by Snohomish County authorities Friday from a car that had been submerged in Lake Stephens.
4 days ago
Image: Signs and a pile of wood sit in front of a Boeing sign outside the company's factory in Rent...
Steve Coogan

Machinist union to vote on latest Boeing offer: Will they accept?

More than 33,000 members of the machinist's union will vote on a new contract from Boeing next week after a new tentative agreement.
4 days ago
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Frank Sumrall

‘There is no excuse’: Bellevue hits five-year high in DUI incidents

The City of Bellevue hit a five-year high in DUI incidents last month, according to the Bellevue Police Department (BPD).
4 days ago
Espresso maker...
Bill Kaczaraba

You might get steamed over the ‘new’ Starbucks

If you like your coffee highly-customized, prepare for changes at your corner Starbucks, according to CEO Brian Niccol.
4 days ago
Fall Back clock...
Ted Buehner

It’s time to ‘Fall Back’ despite the Washington legislature

It is time to change from Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), effective at 2 a.m. early Sunday morning, November 3.
4 days ago
whidbey bats...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Whidbey Island home infested with thousands of bats turns dream into nightmare

A Whidbey Island home quickly transformed into a nightmare when they discovered their new dream house was infested with thousands of bats.
4 days ago
tacoma nurses picket...
Frank Sumrall

‘Nursing is one of the most dangerous professions:’ Tacoma nurses start picket

Approximately 1,200 registered nurses with St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma have started a picket Friday for better working conditions.
4 days ago
vancouver mall shooting...
Frank Sumrall

Suspect on the loose after fatal mall shooting on Halloween night in Vancouver

One person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting in the food court of a Vancouver Mall Thursday night.
4 days ago
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, left, is seen on April 27, 2023 in Seattle. At right, the...
Matt Markovich

Ferguson leads Washington governor’s race by 17.2%, new poll reveals

In Washington’s gubernatorial race, Bob Ferguson has strengthened his lead over Dave Reichert by a significant 17.2% margin.
4 days ago
Call it playing the futures or betting, either way, it's illegal in Washington state.  (AP Photo/Ma...
Matt Markovich

Betting on the election is now available, but don’t try it says the state

The state's gambling commission says don't bet on the election in Washington - it's illegal in the state.
4 days ago