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millionaires' tax...
Luke Duecy

‘Number one priority’: Democrats celebrate ‘millionaire tax’ passage while Republicans vow pushback as session closes

Washington lawmakers finalize the session, passing the millionaire tax as Republicans prepare to challenge this controversial move.
8 months ago
Downtown Seattle. (Photo: Julia Dallas, MyNorthwest)...
Frank Lenzi

Downtown Seattle has momentum and challenges, according to ‘State of Downtown’ report

Downtown Seattle has momentum, as well as challenges right now. That's according to the State of Downtown 2026 report.
8 months ago
Kent license plate arrest...
Frank Lenzi

Man convicted of 2021 killing at Kent gas station, dumped victim’s body in gutter

A man arrested after shooting three people — killing one — at a Kent gas station in 2021 has been found guilty.
8 months ago
March Muttness...
Julia Dallas

Washington has high chance of winning this year’s March Muttness

Discover why Washington is favored to win the March Muttness contest this year. Insights and analysis await!
8 months ago
Queen Anne affordable housing seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Construction begins on affordable housing project in Seattle’s Lower Queen Anne

Construction is underway on a new affordable housing development in Lower Queen Anne that is backed in part by the Amazon Housing Equity Fund.
8 months ago
Tulip Town Mount Vernon...
MyNorthwest Staff

Tulip Town in Mount Vernon opens early for 2026 season

Experience the vibrant tulips of Mount Vernon starting March 28 at Tulip Town, showcasing the beauty of the Skagit Valley.
8 months ago
othello crash sr 24...
MyNorthwest Staff

SR 410 reopens after downed trees close 10-mile stretch

A 10-mile stretch of SR 410 near Enumclaw was closed due to fallen trees.
8 months ago
carnation tree falls...
MyNorthwest Staff

Man trapped in camper for nearly 2 hours after 70-foot tree falls in Carnation

Emergency crews rescued a man Wednesday night after a large tree fell onto a camper in Carnation, leaving him trapped inside.
8 months ago
Michigan shooting synagogue...
COREY WILLIAMS AND ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says

The suspect in an attack on a synagogue in Michigan is dead, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
8 months ago
Meta glasses...
John Curley Show

‘Classic case of false advertising’: Attorney sues Meta over AI glasses sharing footage overseas

A lawyer critiques Meta’s AI glasses, highlighting privacy issues and claims of false advertising in a new lawsuit.
8 months ago
Federal way fbi most wanted seattle...
Jason Sutich

Federal Way man on FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted captured in Mexico, returned to Seattle

The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that it had apprehended Samuel Ramirez Jr., a Federal Way man recently added to the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted List.
8 months ago
Shoreline life savings scam...
JASON SLOSS, KIRO 7

Shoreline family loses life savings in ‘pig butchering’ scam

One Shoreline family is trying to bounce back after falling victim to an online scam that drained their life savings.
8 months ago
monroe wa windstorm tree...
Jason Sutich

One dead in Monroe after tree falls on vehicle during WA windstorm

One person died in Monroe after a large tree fell onto their vehicle late Wednesday night.
8 months ago
oil price Iran war stocks...
STAN CHOE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oil jumps to $100 per barrel, stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war

With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide on Thursday.
8 months ago
(Man charged with murder after Bellevue hit-and-run, Mark A. Adams. Photo Credit: KIRO 7)...
Charlie Harger

Harger: The courts knew him, the police knew him, Western State Hospital knew him, now a woman is dead

Mark Alexander Adams appeared in a King County courtroom this week, charged with first-degree murder. Prosecutors say he deliberately drove his car into an 88-year-old woman in a Bellevue parking lot, killing her.
8 months ago
Measles cases in Washington seattle world cup...
Frank Lenzi

UW Medicine to start in-house measles testing ahead of World Cup in Seattle

UW Medicine is preparing to offer in-house measles testing ahead of World Cup matches in Seattle, citing concerns that large crowds may accelerate the spread.
8 months ago
the crud...
Chris Sullivan

Who else has struggled through the crud for months?

Many are suffering from the crud, not COVID-19 or flu. Discover insights and experiences as we navigate this health issue together.
8 months ago
millionaire's tax I-645...
MyNorthwest Staff

WA Senate gives final approval to ‘millionaire tax,’ sends it to Ferguson’s desk

The millionaire tax has passed the WA Senate and is now headed to Governor Ferguson for approval.
8 months ago
Kitsap County Sheriff burning SUV crash...
James Lynch

Intoxicated MMA fighter arrested on Silverdale hotel roof after alleged attempted break-in

Kitsap County deputies apprehended an intoxicated man after he allegedly attempted a hotel break-in in Silverdale.
8 months ago
Eastbound I-90 at MP 62...
Julia Dallas

I-90 fully reopens after multiple crashes, spinouts

I-90 has fully reopened eastbound and westbound.
8 months ago
Skykomish sexual contact teacher student...
Luke Duecy

Court docs: Skykomish coach admits to sexual contact with student, begged deputies to ‘put me in jail’

Skykomish School District physical education teacher and coach, Daniel L. Bubar, was charged after admitting to at least 20 sex acts with an underage student.
8 months ago
suspected rapist Kent...
James Lynch

24-year-old suspected rapist arrested by Kent police

A 24-year-old suspect in a Bothell rape case has been apprehended by Kent police, raising community safety concerns.
8 months ago
BP oil...

Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves

The Iran conflict disrupts oil supply, prompting nations to activate reserves amid rising energy prices and investor concerns.
8 months ago
DHS ICE Murray...
KIRO Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports

‘We’ve got to have accountability’: Sen. Murray says ICE reform is needed before DHS funding passes

Sen. Murray emphasizes the need for ICE reform to secure DHS funding amid ongoing Senate negotiations.
8 months ago