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eatonville man killed stalled truck...
MyNorthwest Staff

67-year-old man killed while flagging down help for stalled truck in Eatonville

A man was killed last weekend while trying to flag down help for his stalled vehicle, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
6 months ago
jesse jackson seattle...
Jack Bilyeu, KIRO 7 News

Seattle remembers Rev. Jesse Jackson

Western Washington and the entire United States are mourning the loss of civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson.
6 months ago
Alaska Airlines...
Julia Dallas

Alaska Airlines opens new training facility in Renton

Alaska Airlines has opened a state-of-the-art training facility in Renton, enhancing operational efficiency and workforce training.
6 months ago
Kent armed bank robbery...
Jason Sutich

Kent teen arrested after alleged armed ATM robbery, foot chase

A 17-year-old Kent man allegedly attempted to commit an armed robbery at an East Hill bank on Monday and left his firearm behind.
6 months ago
Gov. Bob Ferguson millionaire tax...
Frank Lenzi

Gov. Ferguson sets conditions for $1 million income tax plan after Senate approval

A proposal to tax Washington residents who earn more than $1 million a year has cleared the state Senate, but Gov. Ferguson is not ready to sign it.
6 months ago
wa flooding damage infrastructure...
Frank Lenzi

Ferguson: December flooding did $182.3 million in damage to WA infrastructure

Washington is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to declare December's historic flooding a major disaster, estimating $182.3 million in damage.
6 months ago
Seahawks trash parade Seattle...
Jason Sutich

Seahawks Super Bowl Parade leaves behind 10,000 pounds of trash in downtown Seattle

As about one million Seahawks fans gathered in Seattle to celebrate a Super Bowl win, fans left the city quite messy, with 10,000 pounds of garbage left behind.
6 months ago
The Reptile Zoo Monroe closes...
Jason Sutich

The Reptile Zoo permanently closes after 30 years in Monroe, citing poor attendance

The Reptile Zoo in Monroe closed its doors for good on Monday, after 30 years of operating as a family-owned roadside attraction along U.S. Highway 2.
6 months ago
Katie Wilson Seattle budget Starbucks starlink term homelessness prevention...
Julia Dallas

‘We can build a city that is more affordable and safer’: Wilson charts path forward in Seattle State of the City address

In her State of the City address, Mayor Wilson tackles gun violence, affordability, and promotes opportunities like the World Cup.
6 months ago
bruce lee forever stamp CID Seattle...
Aaron Granillo

Bruce Lee Forever stamp to be unveiled in Seattle’s CID

The U.S. Postal Service will unveil a new Bruce Lee Forever stamp Wednesday at a public ceremony in Seattle’s Chinatown–International District (CID).
6 months ago
John Mulaney The Gorge tour...
Jason Sutich

Comedian John Mulaney to headline The Gorge Amphitheatre this summer

High-profile comedian John Mulaney will host a show at The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington for his "Mister Whatever" tour this summer.
6 months ago
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital tacoma...
MyNorthwest Staff

MultiCare to open new $480M Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma this May

After six years of work, MultiCare is ready to open the new Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. The Tacoma hospital will welcome its first patients on May 16.
6 months ago
Seattle felon gun...
Jason Sutich

SPD: ‘Felon with felony warrants arrested for committing a felony’

A felon with active felony warrants was arrested Monday after allegedly breaking into a safe with a crowbar, stealing a gun, and running from the cops.
6 months ago
Raising Cane's...
Julia Dallas

Seattle’s first Raising Cane’s opens today

Raising Cane's is opening in the University District, at 345 University Way N.E., on Feb. 17, according to a news release from the company.
6 months ago
rhode island hockey game shooting...
KIMBERLEE KRUESI, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded

A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said.
6 months ago
fife missing police 53-year-old man...
Frank Sumrall

Fife Police seeking help locating 53-year-old man last seen on Feb. 13

The Fife Police Department is searching for a man who has been missing since Feb. 13, now seeking the public’s assistance in locating him.
6 months ago
snow tacoma western wa seattle lowland...
Frank Sumrall

First ‘traces’ of snow appear in Seattle, Tacoma as western WA braces for icy mornings

Lowland snow is accumulating in certain areas of western Washington on Tuesday, after it was previously reported and spotted in Seattle-area forecasts this week.
6 months ago
seattle mayor katie wilson...
Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson holding State of the City address on Tuesday

After one month on the job, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson will give her first State of the City address on Tuesday.
6 months ago
jesse jackson civil rights movement...
SOPHIA TAREEN, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades, died Tuesday. He was 84.
6 months ago
Bothell I-405 opens corridor...
Chris Sullivan

4 weekend closures will make travel through Bothell and Woodinville miserable

Prepare for travel disruptions as four weekends of construction begin in Bothell and Woodinville. Plan your routes accordingly.
6 months ago
millionaires' tax...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Controversial ‘millionaire tax’ passes Washington Senate

Explore the implications of the controversial millionaire tax now advancing in Washington Senate legislation.
6 months ago
sound transit light rail lake washington...
Nate Connors

Sound Transit adds 2-line service between Lynnwood, Seattle

As Sound Transit nears the cross-lake connection link, they are adding the 2-line service between the Chinatown-International District and Lynnwood.
6 months ago
ICE policy could backfire on police officers...
Frank Sumrall

Bail set at $250,000 for man accused of trashing Harborview ER, attacking nurses

A man faces charges for vandalism at Harborview ER, risking an explosion and attacking staff.
6 months ago
Renton condo fire dead...
Jason Sutich

One dead, residents evacuated after Renton condo fire

One person has died after a fire broke out in a Renton condo on Monday afternoon.
6 months ago