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Pinehurst Station light rail...
Chris Sullivan

Sound Transit to open new light rail station 5 years ahead of schedule

Sound Transit isn't known for being on time or on budget with its light rail projects, but it's about to open a new station way ahead of schedule.
21 days ago
seattle street takeover shooting...
Frank Lenzi

Seattle street takeover shooting: Police identify everyone involved

Seattle police have identified everyone involved in a September 6 shooting connected to an illegal street takeover that left one person dead and three others wounded near 3rd Avenue and Clay Street.
21 days ago
northgate shooting...
Frank Lenzi

Seattle’s Rainier Beach shooting leaves man wounded

A shooting in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood Wednesday evening left a man wounded, and the suspected shooter has not been caught, police said.
22 days ago
gluten free...
MyNorthwest Staff

Gluten-free brand recalls flour, bread, and pizza mixes

A gluten-free brand is recalling multiple mixes due to potential undeclared wheat gluten.
22 days ago
Lummi Island Ferry...
Brooke Griffin, KIRO 7 News

Whatcom County receives $25 million grant to replace Lummi Island Ferry

The Lummi Island ferry is next in line for a major upgrade!
22 days ago
Unlicensed animal rescue Puyallup...
Frank Lenzi

15 dogs, 2 cats removed from unlicensed animal rescue in Puyallup

Authorities removed 15 dogs and two cats from what they described as "deplorable conditions" at an unlicensed animal rescue at a Puyallup home on Tuesday.
22 days ago
seattle wa weather rain...
Robert Van Winkle, KIRO 7 Pinpoint Meteorologist

Rain arrives late tomorrow, showers and windy weather heading our way Friday

Cloudy skies and cool temperatures will continue for the next several days across western Washington.
22 days ago
Sea lion West Seattle shot...
Frank Lenzi

700-pound sea lion found dead in West Seattle, shot at least 12 times, SR3 says

A 700-pound California sea lion was found dead near the mouth of the Duwamish River in West Seattle.
22 days ago
Katie Wilson (9)...
Luke Duecy

Growing list of key stakeholders say they were left out of Mayor Wilson’s ‘collaborative’ gun plan

KIRO Newsradio uncovered what appears to be a misrepresentation by Mayor Katie Wilson’s Office from KCPAO for her gun violence plan.
22 days ago
convention center paint...
Chris Sullivan

9th Avenue reopens after Convention Center’s paint job kept it closed for weeks

The paint the Convention Center used to make the street look pretty couldn't be removed, keeping the road closed for weeks longer than the SDOT street closure permit allowed.
22 days ago
Toys 'R' Us...
Frank Lenzi

Toys ‘R’ Us will return to 3 Washington cities in October

Toys "R" Us stores will soon open at South Hill Mall in Puyallup, Seattle Premium Outlets, and Broadway Square in Spokane, most likely in October.
22 days ago
raw beef pork recall meat...
Jason Sutich

More than 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products recalled over false USDA inspection labels

More than 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products were recalled after they were distributed without federal inspection.
22 days ago
oversize load (1)...
Chris Sullivan

Massive oversize load clogs southbound I-5 in Tulalip, still stuck on shoulder hours later

Drivers between Arlington and Marysville experienced 30-minute delays on I-5 after a massive, oversize load lumbered down the freeway.
22 days ago
Tumwater Olympia Brewery...
Julia Dallas

Tumwater sues to force cleanup of former Olympia Brewery site after 300+ police calls since 2018

The City of Tumwater is suing the owner of the former Olympia Brewery property in an effort to force a cleanup.
22 days ago
north whidbey middle school child assault...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Dean of Students at North Whidbey Middle School arrested following child assault investigation

A North Whidbey Middle School administrator has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a child.
22 days ago
burning car rescue poulsbo...
MyNorthwest Staff

Deputies rescue driver from burning car after 111 mph police chase in Poulsbo

A man was rescued from a burning car in Poulsbo Sept. 21 after it crashed during the driver's attempt to evade police.
22 days ago
tenino guns explosives...
MyNorthwest Staff

69-year-old Tenino resident back in jail after guns, 1.5 pounds of explosives found in home

A 69-year-old Tenino-area man was arrested for violating his bail when law enforcement officials found guns and explosives in his home.
22 days ago
olympia berry stand close...
Jason Sutich

Spooner Berry Farms says city promised stand could stay in park plans, Olympia says that never happened

Spooner Berry Farms in Olympia may soon have to close up its berry shop along Yelm Highway after 47 years as the city has plans for a community park.
22 days ago
expedia layoffs...
MyNorthwest Staff

Expedia cuts 58 Seattle jobs in second round of layoffs this year

Expedia Group is cutting 58 jobs in Seattle, according to a WARN notice filed by the company.
22 days ago
south seattle building fire...
KIRO 7 News Staff

South Seattle building fire extinguished

A fire at a commercial building in South Seattle early Wednesday morning prompted a large response from Seattle firefighters and temporarily shut down traffic along 4th Avenue S.
22 days ago
outage revenue businesses seattle...
Nia Bliss, KIRO 7 News

Seattle businesses say short notice for multi-day planned outages led to revenue losses

Multiple businesses in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District said they were given short notice for planned power outages between Sept. 14 and 17.
22 days ago
fall...
Ted Buehner

Dry weather this week offers perfect window for fall color viewing in Washington

The fall season is here. This season is the time of year when tree leaves change colors, offering a collection of vibrant autumn hues.
22 days ago
closures...
Nate Connors

Plan ahead: WSDOT has a number of late night closures around the region this week

The final week of Summer is a busy one for WSDOT, as it races to complete as many projects as they can before the fall rains arrive.
23 days ago
mitten crabs wa guilty plea...
Jason Sutich

AG’s office secures guilty plea in illegal distribution of invasive mitten crabs in WA

The Washington Attorney General's Office secured a guilty plea from an individual who attempted to distribute invasive mitten crabs in violation of state law.
23 days ago