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Kristina Liutova Sloane Stephens...
Frank Lenzi

Redmond’s Kristina Liutova reaches Edmond Open final, falls to Sloane Stephens

Redmond’s Kristina Liutova reached the Edmond Open W100 final in Oklahoma on Sunday after returning for the first time since her first-round U.S. Open loss.
18 days ago
burning car rescue arlington...
Frank Lenzi

VIDEO: Deputies rescue man from burning car near Arlington, revive him with CPR

Two Snohomish County sheriff’s deputies rescued a man from a burning car, then performed CPR after he stopped breathing.
18 days ago
Savannah Bananas perform a routine during a game against the Party Animals at Memorial Stadium on A...
REGAN GALLO-FENZ, MYNORTHWEST STAFF

Banana Ball returns to T-Mobile Park in 2027: Ticket lottery closes Oct. 31

Seattle baseball fans have until Oct. 31 to enter the lottery for a chance to catch some Banana Ball at T-Mobile Park.
18 days ago
wa ai tech workplace jobs...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘There are winners, there are losers’: WA economist puts AI’s workplace impact in the context of earlier technology shifts

Explore how AI is reshaping jobs in Washington as the chief labor economist analyzes its effects on the tech industry and workforce trends.
18 days ago
vancouver beauty school 87-year-old crash...
REGAN GALLO-FENZ, MYNORTHWEST STAFF

87-year-old driver crashes into Vancouver beauty school with 50 students inside

An 87-year-old woman crashed her car into a Vancouver beauty school with roughly 50 students inside over the weekend.
18 days ago
Seattle rv parking vote...
Luke Duecy

Seattle RV parking vote raises questions about towing, Homestead Act protections

Seattle City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a package of legislation restricting where people living in recreational vehicles can park overnight.
18 days ago
pierce county death father...
Regan Gallo-Fenz, MyNorthwest Staff

Pierce County father arrested in connection with son’s fentanyl death nearly 20 months later

Kyler Lawrence is in custody in connection with the fentanyl death of his son. The incident dates back to March 2025 when it happened at the family's home.
18 days ago
Kitsap County scam...
Julie Berg, KIRO 7

Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office warns of law enforcement impersonation scams

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public warning regarding phone scams involving callers who impersonate law enforcement officers.
18 days ago
costco tequila lawsuit...
Michael Strite

Seattle judge dismisses Costco tequila lawsuit, citing Mexico’s authority over the spirit

A class action lawsuit over Costco's Kirkland Signature tequila was dismissed by a Seattle federal judge Friday.
18 days ago
Seattle lease downtown...
Regan Gallo-Fenz, MyNorthwest Staff

For the first time in 5 years Downtown Seattle leases see an uptick

Third-quarter results from CBRE show Downtown Seattle has seen positive leasing activity since 2021. The bottom line? Occupancy finally outpaced vacancy.
18 days ago
car crashes into tesla Redmond apartment...
Michael Strite

Tesla crashes into Redmond apartment complex, displacing residents

The Redmond Fire Department had a busy Sunday afternoon when a car crashed into the Onyx Apartments.
18 days ago
olympia berry farm spooner...
Manda Factor

Olympia’s Spooner Berry Farms signs lease to relocate longtime berry stand

Spooner Berry Farms secured a new location for its longtime berry stand in Olympia, giving the business a path forward after it left a city-owned park.
18 days ago
woodinville restaurant steak...
Luke Duecy

Woodinville’s wine-country dining scene welcomes new steak, seafood restaurant

Woodinville welcomes a new dining gem, blending steak and seafood to create an unforgettable culinary experience.
18 days ago
SR 164 enumclaw fatal crash...
Jason Sutich

Two drivers killed in head-on crash on SR 164 near Enumclaw

Two people died after a collision on SR 164 near Enumclaw that closed the road in both directions for more than four hours early Monday morning.
18 days ago
montlake pedestrian bridge sr 520...
Nate Connors

Montlake pedestrian bridge closes for a week at SR 520

Pedestrians and bicyclists at Montlake will need to navigate a detour crossing over SR 520 for a full week, beginning Monday, Oct. 19, at 7 a.m.
18 days ago
Sound Transit budget deficit delays...
Michael Strite

Sound Transit to host community forum after Ballard light rail delayed to 2042

Sound Transit is encouraging Seattle residents to speak up about the proposed light rail extension to the Ballard neighborhood.
19 days ago
SR 18 crash tiger mountain...
Frank Sumrall

All westbound SR 18 lanes reopen after crash near Tiger Mountain summit

All westbound lanes of SR 18 were blocked at I-90 in Snoqualmie for nearly an hour due to a crash near the Tiger Mountain summit.
19 days ago
bird flu...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Yakima resident tests positive for bird flu

A person in Yakima County has tested positive for avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, according to the Yakima Health District and Washington State Department of Health.
19 days ago
Grays Harbor County Bus Crash...
KIRO 7 News Staff

One dead, two injured after head-on crash with transit bus in Grays Harbor County

One person is dead after colliding head-on with a transit bus in Grays Harbor County, Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Katherine Weatherwax confirmed Sunday night.
19 days ago
Police tape runs across a crime scene. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)...
Tom Brock

Tacoma police investigate downtown shooting that left a teenager dead

A shooting early Sunday in downtown Tacoma has taken a teenager's life.
19 days ago
kids consequences accountability...
Katrina Guischard

Stop rescuing your kids? Psychiatrist says raising kids with accountability starts with small consequences

Parents, how many times have you rescued your kid’s forgotten homework, packed the lunch they forgot, or rushed a jacket to school because they were cold?
20 days ago
Firefighters prevented a smoky commercial fire from spreading to other businesses in Edmond's Westg...
Tom Brock

Fire heavily damages gyro shop in south Everett

Fire crews prevented a smoky fire from spreading at a business in the Westgate neighborhood of Edmonds Saturday morning.
20 days ago
Demonstrators hold up banners as they march across the Memorial Bridge during a No Kings protest in...
MyNorthwest News Staff and Associated Press

No Kings protests and marches in Seattle and across the country encourage early voting

The city of Seattle's Transportation Department issued a warning to drivers Saturday to expect delays due to a "No Kings" rally and march through downtown Seattle.
20 days ago
Georgetown cabaret shooting...
James Lynch

Reward now $15,000 in deadly Georgetown cabaret shooting

The reward for information leading to an arrest and charge in a deadly shooting at Kitten’s Cabaret in Georgetown has increased to $15,000.
21 days ago