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seattle shooting teenagers teens...
Frank Sumrall

Two teens with a history of felonies arrested after Seattle shooting, SPD searching for more suspects

Two teenage boys were arrested Wednesday afternoon for their alleged involvement in a shooting in Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood.
6 months ago
snohomish county transfer station spring cleaning...
Chris Sullivan

Spring cleaning heads up: Snohomish County transfer station closing for most of March

The Airport Road Recycling & Transfer Station facility at the south end of Paine Field in Snohomish County will close on March 9 and remain closed until March 29.
6 months ago
kirkland man...
James Lynch

Kirkland man held on $150K bail after pleading not guilty to child molestation

A Kirkland man faces two counts of first-degree child molestation in King County Court, entering a not guilty plea Tuesday morning.
6 months ago
Sheriff (KSO) King County...
Frank Lenzi

Auburn man arrested in mother’s murder, told police demon ‘possessed him to kill’

A 30-year-old Auburn man faces murder charges after allegedly killing his mother at a condo in unincorporated King County.
6 months ago
Snohomish window smash arrest...
Jason Sutich

‘I didn’t say light up’: Deputy smashes window to arrest suspect smoking narcotics in Snohomish County

A suspect smoking narcotics in Snohomish was arrested after his car window was smashed due to outstanding warrants.
6 months ago
Image: The exterior of Rainier Beach High School...
Aaron Granillo

Active tuberculosis case linked to Rainier Beach High School; 130 to be tested

An active tuberculosis case has been reported at Rainier Beach High School.
6 months ago
I-5 crash school bus marysville...
Frank Sumrall

Man dies in hospital after car hit by school bus in Marysville

A crash involving a school bus on northbound I-5 near Marysville shut down the HOV lane and the left general purpose lane.
6 months ago
capitol hill block party...
Julia Dallas

Capitol Hill Block Party drops indie-house-heavy lineup, moves iconic weekend to new month

Discover the exciting lineup for the Capitol Hill Block Party this summer in Seattle.
6 months ago
renton party stabbing bottle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Boy missing from Renton area has been found

A 13-year-old boy missing in Renton has been located, confirmed by the Washington State Patrol.
6 months ago
mercer island sewer blockage...
Aaron Granillo

North Mercer Island residents can resume flushing after sewer blockage clears

The City of Mercer Island previously urged residents on the north end to limit their water use after a sewer line became blocked on Tuesday.
6 months ago
Police are investigating two separate assaults that took place Saturday morning in Pioneer Square. ...
Julia Dallas

2 armed teens arrested after shooting near South Seattle schools; more suspects on the loose

Seattle police investigate shooting incident near South Seattle schools, resulting in two arrests.
6 months ago
Bellevue crime drop...
Aaron Granillo

Bellevue Police highlight ‘unprecedented’ decline in property crime

The Bellevue Police Department is touting a steep drop in overall crime and property crime in 2025.
6 months ago
Auburn recall petition...
Jillian Raftery and Charlie Harger

Recall petition against Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus fails, judge finds no wrongdoing

All charges against Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus dismissed after allegations of mishandling sexual assault cases were dropped.
6 months ago
shooting purdy stabbing...
FRANK SUMRALL AND JASON SUTICH

Purdy stabbing suspect claimed to be ‘Egyptian God,’ dug grave for victim’s mother

Five people are dead after a stabbing led to a shooting in Purdy late Tuesday morning, according to sources close to KIRO Newsradio.
6 months ago
Washington State Supreme Court seats ballot voters...
Manda Factor

‘It’s a gimmick’: Former WA attorney general urges lawmakers to reject ‘unconstitutional’ ‘millionaire tax’

Rob McKenna calls the proposed millionaire tax a marketing gimmick masking deeper issues in Washington's tax system.
6 months ago
capitol hill mcdonald's opens...
Jason Sutich

Historic Capitol Hill building may become a McDonald’s after 2 years of vacancy

A historic Capitol Hill building may get a new facelift with McDonald's applying to take over the space after it has sat vacant for the last two years.
6 months ago
Tacoma gunmen home slept...
SAMANTHA LOMIBAO, KIRO 7 News

Surveillance video shows 3 gunmen open fire on Tacoma home; woman hit while she slept

Tacoma police are searching for the suspects caught on surveillance video who opened fire on a home, striking a 21-year-old woman while she slept.
6 months ago
seattle apartment sale downtown second-largest...
MyNorthwest Staff

Downtown Seattle apartment complex fetches $295M, the second-largest apartment sale of 2025 Q4 in the nation

The second-largest apartment transaction in the U.S. for the fourth quarter of 2025 occurred in Seattle.
6 months ago
Amazon layoffs seattle employees office space...
Frank Sumrall

Amazon has shed more than 1 million square feet of office space in Seattle since 2020

Amazon is scaling down its Seattle footprint after announcing it will not renew its lease for office space in the city's Denny Triangle area.
6 months ago
bill gates epstein apology...
Frank Sumrall

Bill Gates apologizes to foundation staff over Jeffrey Epstein ties, admits to affairs

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates apologized to his foundation's staff and team for his connection to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
6 months ago
CO2 tax...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Costs will keep going up’: WA Policy Center says CO2 tax is driving energy bills higher, offers savings tips

Puget Sound residents face 20%-40% hikes in energy bills due to the CO2 tax, raising concerns about affordability and sustainability.
6 months ago
thurston county ghost guns...
Jason Sutich

Thurston County man prohibited from owning firearms charged after 3D-printed guns seized from truck

A 47-year-old Thurston County man was charged with unlawfully possessing firearms on Tuesday due to previous convictions that prohibit him from possessing them.
6 months ago
state of the union trump...
WILL WEISSERT AND MICHELLE L. PRICE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is ‘winning so much’

President Donald Trump declared during Tuesday’s marathon State of the Union that "we’re winning so much."
6 months ago
Redmond Automated License Plate Reader...
Frank Lenzi

Bill to regulate automated license plate readers clears another hurdle

Washington's legislation on automated license plate readers gains momentum, aiming to enhance privacy protections against misuse.
6 months ago