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Shawn Garrett

Former Bothell council member pleads guilty in 2024 killing of 20-year-old girlfriend

James McNeal pleads guilty to manslaughter in the tragic case involving his 20-year-old girlfriend in Bothell.
8 months ago
Sound Transit budget deficit delays...
Jason Sutich

Multiple maintenance closures planned for Sound Transit 1 Line this month

Discover the January closures of Sound Transit's 1 Line and how bus replacements will impact your commute and travel plans.
8 months ago
Port of Silverdale Boat Ramp...
Frank Lenzi

Deputies make DUI arrest at Port of Silverdale boat ramp

A Silverdale man faces DUI charges following aggressive actions at the Port of Silverdale boat ramp. Learn more about the incident.
8 months ago
Duvall Monroe delays SR 203...
Jason Sutich

Expect traffic delays on SR 203 for roadway sampling in Duvall, Monroe

SR 203 between Duvall and Monroe will have daily alternating traffic on Wednesday and Thursday while crews conduct roadway sampling for a future project.
8 months ago
WA drug trafficking charges...
Heather Bosch

4 Washington residents charged with drug trafficking conspiracy

Four Washington residents have been charged with drug trafficking conspiracy after they tried to swap 20 pounds of cocaine for crystal meth and cash.
8 months ago
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Julia Dallas

Starbucks faces lawsuit over alleged labor abuse, undisclosed chemicals in products

Starbucks could find itself in hot water amid allegations of labor abuse and chemical misuse. What this means for the company and workers.
8 months ago
WA sexual abuse lawsuit Mulholland...
Jason Sutich

‘Deeply disturbed’: 7 new sexual abuse lawsuits filed against Dr. Mulholland, WA medical centers

Seven new patients filed sexual abuse lawsuits on Tuesday against several WA medical centers and Dr. Mark Mulholland, alleging suspected sexual abuse.
8 months ago
microsoft data ai center...
Aaron Granillo

Microsoft vows to cover costs for AI data centers, reduce water usage

Microsoft said it will pay its own way as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom drives massive energy demands across the country.
8 months ago
illegal ballots pasco...
Frank Sumrall

Pasco woman charged with casting illegal ballots in 2024 election

A woman from Pasco is facing multiple charges after she was accused of casting illegal ballots in the 2024 election.
8 months ago
DUI toxicology wa bill...
Luke Duecy

WA bill aims to speed up DUI cases by allowing more labs to perform toxicology tests

Washington lawmakers are moving to advance a bill that would expand who can legally perform blood and breath analysis and how those results are admitted in court.
8 months ago
Tacoma City Hall death threat...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Tacoma City Hall locked down after former Human Services Commissioner accused of AK-47 death threats

A Tacoma woman is facing felony charges after police say she sent dozens of explicit threats to kill city employees prompting a lockdown of Tacoma City Hall.
8 months ago
I-5 backups wsdot...
Chris Sullivan

Why WSDOT won’t switch express lanes, despite huge southbound I-5 backups

Why won't WSDOT open the I-5 express lanes for a few hours each morning to prevent the 45-50 minute delays out of Lynnwood?
8 months ago
pierce county homicide shot...
Jason Sutich

Pierce County man arrested for pointing 2 guns at partner’s father, stealing car

A man in Pierce County was arrested Sunday for allegedly assaulting his partner's father and stealing his car.
8 months ago
ilwaco fire chief child sex crimes...
MyNorthwest Staff

Ilwaco volunteer fire chief arrested, charged with dozens of child sex crimes

A volunteer fire chief in Ilwaco was arrested and charged late last week for multiple child sex crimes.
8 months ago
SB I-5 express lane delays...
Chris Sullivan

As predicted, loss of SB I-5 express lanes causes huge morning delays

As expected, southbound I-5 drivers were greeted with massive backups out of Snohomish County because of the loss of the express lanes.
8 months ago
tacoma dui police chase...
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

Deputies: 18-year-old accused of DUI after flipping car going 80 mph in police chase in Tacoma

An 18-year-old crashed a stolen car into two parked vehicles early Friday morning after leading Pierce County deputies on a high-speed chase.
8 months ago
January record-warm temperatures dry stretch...
Ted Buehner

January dry stretch could push western WA towards record-warm temperatures

Tuesday is anticipated to be the warmest day with highs climbing well into the 50s, with a few locations perhaps cracking the 60-degree mark.
8 months ago
millionaire's tax ferguson heywood...
Chris Sullivan

The CCA, ferries, and a highway user fee; key transportation discussions this session

Ferguson wants to add $3 billion to the state transportation budget in this short 60-day session. How he wants to do it isn't popular on either side of the aisle.
8 months ago
fidalab seattle overbilling medicare...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle-based FidaLab pays $2M to settle Medicare overbilling case

A Seattle medical testing company agreed to pay $2 million to the government after it was alleged that the company overbilled government health care programs.
8 months ago
seattle burned-out stressed work...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle named one of the most stressed, burned-out cities in the U.S. for work

Seattle is among the most stressed-out, burned-out, anxious cities when it comes to its employment, according to a new study.
8 months ago
fentanyl overdose puppies gold bar...
Jason Sutich

Six puppies saved from suspected fentanyl overdose in Gold Bar

Six puppies were saved from a suspected fentanyl overdose in Gold Bar on Sunday by Sky Valley Fire (SFV) crews.
8 months ago
kirkland 2019 attack sentenced 32 years...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Kirkland stabbing survivor’s attacker sentenced to 32 years after 2019 attack

A man who nearly stabbed a Kirkland woman to death in her home in 2019 has been sentenced to more than 32 years in prison, according to Kirkland police.
8 months ago
pokemon cards everett...
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

$40,000 worth Pokémon cards stolen from Everett gaming store

More than $40,000 worth of Pokémon cards were stolen from Mugu Games during a break-in on Thursday.
8 months ago
fife bridge work I-5...
Nate Connors

Bridge work over I-5 brings late night closures in Fife

The Washington State Department of Transportation is continuing work this week on a new overpass at I-5 in Fife.
8 months ago