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
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle council passes ‘groundbreaking’ policy that bars retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices
The Seattle City Council passed a policy Tuesday that prohibits retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices.23 days ago
Gee Scott
Gee: Wait, what?! I thought socialism was bad
Explore why some conservatives support Trump's socialism proposal and its implications for married couples and families.23 days ago
Frank Lenzi
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s budget proposal: $50 million in cuts, no major new taxes
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveiled a $9.1 billion budget proposal for 2027-2028 Tuesday that includes $50 million in cuts but no major new taxes.23 days ago
Julia Dallas
Starbucks’ new Snoopy cups revamp viral bear cup chaos
Starbucks came out with a Peanuts collection for fall, complete with a glass Snoopy cup for cold drinks.23 days ago
Jason Sutich
Amazon says it gave delivery partner 30 days’ notice before layoffs after partner claimed it only had 1 day
A package delivery service in Washington laid off 120 employees Monday and closed its business after its only client, Amazon, ended its contract.23 days ago
Jason Sutich
Tacoma youth facility closing after $3 million in losses, laying off 92 employees
A youth residential facility in Tacoma will close later this year and lay off 92 employees after recording $3 million in operational losses since 2020.23 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Topgolf returns to Everett Mall redevelopment plans after being dropped earlier this year
Topgolf has returned to the redevelopment plans for Everett Mall yet again, joining a growing list of tenants at the shopping center.23 days ago
Jason Sutich
Pedestrian killed by train in Marysville as city marks 4th rail-related incident in September
The Marysville Police Department is currently investigating a fatal train and pedestrian collision on Monday in Marysville that left a 45-year-old man dead.23 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
PeaceHealth cutting 150 Washington jobs as IT work outsourced to India
PeaceHealth, a not-for-profit Catholic healthcare system operating in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, told the state it’s cutting 150 jobs statewide.23 days ago
Frank Lenzi
Seattle World Cup matches deliver $889 million impact, but hospitality results are mixed
The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated $889 million in economic impact for Seattle and King County, exceeding a revised forecast.23 days ago
Brooke Griffin, KIRO 7 News
Seattle police detail what did and didn’t work during response to Bite of Seattle shooting
Seattle police officials detailed what they said went right and wrong in the city’s response to the mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle this summer.23 days ago
Charlie Harger
A mom meets her son every Sunday at 12th and Jackson. Nine Puget Sound mayors will hear families like hers in Kent
At least nine Puget Sound mayors will gather in Kent on Oct. 8 for a community conversation on Washington's fentanyl crisis.23 days ago
Manda Factor
Seattle gas prices hit $5.73 as diesel surge squeezes farmers
Diesel prices are reaching record highs across much of the country, squeezing farmers during harvest and threatening to push costs through the food supply chain23 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Microsoft cuts 300 more Washington jobs as gaming division continues its restructuring
Microsoft is cutting about 300 Washington jobs as the company continues restructuring its gaming division.23 days ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Tacoma gets new Irish-American pub after nearly two years of renovations
A long-awaited new spot is opening in Tacoma’s Proctor neighborhood. The Snug Family Pub makes its debut Tuesday after nearly two years of renovations.23 days ago
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News
Eagle Falls claims 13th victim, man found unresponsive in water
A man died over the weekend after being found unresponsive at Eagle Falls in Index, according to emergency responders from Sky Valley Fire.23 days ago
Nia Bliss, KIRO 7 News
Court date set for man accused of hoarding over 40 dogs
Marysville officers discovered 42 West Highland Terriers in a cramped utility trailer on Aug. 31. Officers also rescued two other dogs of an unknown breed.23 days ago
Ted Buehner
The fall equinox arrives today, and fall-like weather is right behind it
The fall equinox is today at 5:05 p.m. The fall equinox is also known as the autumnal equinox, and the following day is the first full day of fall.23 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Kingston’s new ferry ticket kiosk cut the line-cutting. Now it needs to fix the GPS problem
The Washington State Ferries put in a new ticket kiosk approaching the Kingston dock earlier this year to help ease congestion and line cutting.23 days ago
Jason Sutich
Convicted child rapist pleads guilty to enticing 2 more minors for sexual abuse in Snohomish County
A registered sex offender living in Snohomish County pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of enticement of a minor for his sexual abuse of two 14-year-old teens.24 days ago
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News
Eagle Falls claims 13th victim, man found unresponsive in water
A man died over the weekend after being found unresponsive at Eagle Falls in Index.24 days ago
Frank Lenzi
Bite of Seattle shooting report reveals elected officials distracted police from getting information out
A finding in SPD's after-action report on the July 26 Bite of Seattle shooting confirms officials distracted officers from getting information out.24 days ago
