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Meta layoffs seattle...
Jason Sutich

Meta announces layoffs affecting hundreds of Seattle-area workers

Meta Platforms announced it is laying off 331 employees on Monday, as the company works towards its company-wide plan of downsizing 10% of its workforce.
7 months ago
tariffs trump greenland...
Associated Press

Trump backs off tariffs over Greenland after NATO security talks

Trump said he is dropping his threat to impose tariffs on several European countries, citing what he described as a new framework with NATO on Arctic security.
7 months ago
trafficking ring marysville...
MyNorthwest Staff

Border Patrol arrests multiple suspects in Marysville drug and firearms trafficking ring

Border Patrol agents made several arrests in Marysville while dismantling a drug and firearms trafficking ring.
7 months ago
Seattle glock switch arrest...
Jason Sutich

Seattle man sentenced to 27 months in western WA’s largest Glock switch seizure

A 27-year-old Seattle man was sentenced to 27 months in prison Tuesday for possessing a machine gun, 20 "ghost guns", and more than 100 Glock switches.
7 months ago
seattle parks superintendent...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle Parks Superintendent dismissed after financial controversy revealed

The superintendent of the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department has been dismissed after his contract was not renewed, the City of Seattle confirmed.
7 months ago
pierce county armed robberies...
Jillian Raftery

‘Call us right away’: Investigators seek suspects in string of armed robberies in Pierce County

Deputies in Pierce County are warning about an armed group of robbers that has repeatedly hit convenience stores in Parkland and Midland.
7 months ago
SR 530 reopens flood...
Jason Sutich

300-foot section of SR 530 reopens after a month of flood repairs

A 300-foot section of east and westbound SR 530 between Rockport and Darrington was reopened Tuesday after it sustained damage during the flooding in December.
7 months ago
South Lake Union Arson...
Jason Sutich

Gas leak in Capitol Hill prompts hazmat response

A carbon dioxide leak in the Capitol Hill neighborhood prompted a building evacuation and hazmat call early Wednesday morning.
7 months ago
hikers killed Olympic national forest...
Frank Sumrall

Two hikers killed after dead tree falls on popular trail in Olympic National Forest

Two hikers died after a tree fell on a popular trail in the Olympic National Forest on Jan. 15.
7 months ago
trump greenland world economic forum...
Associated Press

Trump says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland in Davos address

President Donald Trump insisted he won’t use force to acquire Greenland during an hour-long speech at the World Economic Forum.
7 months ago
edmonds police teaching assistant arrest...
Frank Sumrall

Edmonds teaching assistant arrested for alleged years-long sexual relationship with student

A long-time teaching assistant in Edmonds was arrested for allegedly having a years-long inappropriate relationship with a student.
7 months ago
lynnwood fire...
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

‘Devastating to lose everything:’ Lynnwood family barely escapes deadly duplex fire, landlord dies

A mother and her three children narrowly escaped a fast-moving fire that destroyed their Lynnwood home Monday.
7 months ago
mount rainier...
Ted Buehner

January dry spell continues as Pacific Northwest snowpack falls behind

The mid-winter sunshine continues, but the mountains are in need of snow as the January dry spell endures.
7 months ago
Seahawks grounds crew playoffs...
Luke Duecy

Unsung work behind the scenes: Seahawks grounds crew prepares Lumen Field for NFC Championship game

Long before the Seahawks take the field at Lumen Field, a different kind of game plan is already in motion beneath their feet.
7 months ago
kent...
Frank Lenzi

City of Kent workers stop wire theft in progress

Kent public works employees stopped a wire theft in progress, showcasing community vigilance and teamwork.
7 months ago
WA BAC limit...
Jason Sutich

WA legislators debate lowering blood alcohol limit to 0.05%

Washington may lower the legal BAC limit for driving from 0.08% to 0.05%, aiming to enhance road safety and reduce accidents.
7 months ago
Ferndale crash...
Julia Dallas

Southbound I-5 reopens hours later in Ferndale after deadly multi-vehicle crash

Southbound I-5 was fully blocked for hours in Ferndale after a deadly multi-vehicle crash occurred.
7 months ago
Kent license plate arrest...
Frank Lenzi

Kent police search for hit-and-run driver who injured teen last month

Kent police are trying to find a hit-and-run driver who hurt a 15-year-old boy last month.
7 months ago
Free America march...
Julia Dallas

‘Free America’ rally marched through downtown Seattle, holds tribute for Renee Good

A "Free America" rally marched from 2nd Avenue to Pier 58 in downtown Seattle Tuesday afternoon.
7 months ago
Lynnwood fire...
Julia Dallas

Man found dead after fire at Lynnwood duplex

A tragic fire at a Lynnwood duplex leads to the discovery of a deceased man, raising community concerns about safety.
7 months ago
Photo: A driver passes by. Lawmakers are championing a Washington bill that seeks to clamp down on ...
Julia Dallas

From Seattle to Leavenworth: WA’s speeding habit shows no signs of slowing

A new survey reveals Seattle's speeding hotspots, highlighting a growing issue across Washington state.
7 months ago
AG Nick Brown millionaires' tax...
Frank Lenzi

Washington attorney general files 50 lawsuits in 52 weeks against Trump administration

Washington AG Nick Brown files 52 lawsuits in a year, challenging Trump's policies and actions in Washington state.
7 months ago
ICE Seattle shelter in place...
Jason Sutich

Possible ICE activity prompts shelter-in-place at 6 Seattle schools

Seattle schools enacted shelter-in-place measures due to ICE presence, ensuring student safety amidst immigration enforcement concerns.
7 months ago
Trump press briefing...
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trump joins White House press briefing as ‘special guest’

President Donald Trump joined Tuesday’s White House press briefing to mark the first anniversary of the start of his second term.
7 months ago