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USS Nimitz WA Navy decommissioned...
Jason Sutich

Decades-old USS Nimitz departed Washington waters for final time last weekend

A decades-old aircraft carrier for the Navy, the USS Nimitz, will leave Washington's waters for the last time this month with plans to retire the vessel.
8 months ago
recall honda display...
Frank Sumrall

Honda recalls more than 65,000 vehicles over display panel issue

More than 60,000 Hondas are being recalled due to an issue with the vehicle's display panel, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed.
8 months ago
seattle shooting...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle street takeover turns violent as 52-year-old man is assaulted in Belltown

A 52-year-old man was allegedly assaulted during a street takeover in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood over the weekend.
8 months ago
horses rescue firefighters...
MyNorthwest Staff

Firefighters rescue horses after trailer slides off road

Firefighters came to the rescue of some horses after they were trapped in a trailer that had slid off a road on Monday afternoon.
8 months ago
fire restaurant kent...
MyNorthwest Staff

Overnight fire breaks out at Greek restaurant in Kent

Firefighters with Puget Sound Fire extinguished a fire that broke out overnight Tuesday within a Kent restaurant.
8 months ago
Iran war hegseth strikes tuesday...
Associated Press

Hegseth says Tuesday will be the ‘most intense day of strikes’ inside Iran

Iran fired drones towards Saudi Arabia and Kuwait early Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump sent contradictory signals about how long the war could last.
8 months ago
bothell closure i-405...
Chris Sullivan

One more weekend of pain in Bothell upcoming

Drivers survived the first weekend closure of I-405 in Bothell, but an even longer closure is coming this weekend.
8 months ago
WA tap water quality study...
Jasneet Gill, SEATTLE RED

Washington ranks 37th for tap water quality in new national study

While Washington is famous for its lush greenery and rain, a new study suggests the tap water isn’t quite at the top of the class.
8 months ago
WA fentanyl trafficking mexico...
MyNorthwest Staff

Brothers from Mexico sentenced for trafficking more than 30 pounds of fentanyl in western Washington

One of two brothers from Mexico was sentenced on Thursday to 42 months in prison for a multi-year drug trafficking conspiracy involving several pounds of drugs.
8 months ago
Starbucks (2)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Starbucks to close five Seattle locations next month

Starbucks will soon close five Seattle stores, a company spokesperson confirmed Monday. These locations will close in early April: 1730 Minor Ave. 305 Harrison Street 4800 Sand Point Way NE (Seattle Children’s Hospital) 1101 Madison Street 4147 University Way NE “As a standard course of business, we regularly review how our coffeehouses serve their neighborhoods and […]
8 months ago
seattle income tax recession rising costs...
James Lynch

‘I would call it a recession’: Council president addresses Seattle’s rising costs

The Seattle City Council held its inaugural media huddle Monday, an opportunity for news reporters to meet with Councilmembers to ask questions about any topic.
8 months ago
Tumwater pitbull puppies abandoned...
Jason Sutich

7 newborn pit bull puppies found abandoned in a bag on Tumwater roadside

Seven pitbull puppies, believed to be 2 days old, were found abandoned on the side of the road in Tumwater on Monday morning.
8 months ago
Snohomish bike throw arrest...
Jason Sutich

Footage released of suspect throwing bike at deputy during foot pursuit in Snohomish County

Footage was released of a suspect throwing his bicycle at a deputy during an attempt to flee on foot last week in Snohomish County.
8 months ago
ballard u-haul fire...
Jason Sutich

Several U-Haul trucks destroyed in early-morning Ballard parking lot fire

Several U-Haul trucks were destroyed after a fire blazed through a parking lot in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood Monday morning.
8 months ago
fox island elder fraud sentence doj...
MyNorthwest Staff

‘Extremely troubling’: Seattle man sentenced for possession of 1.5K images, 180 videos of child sexual abuse

A registered sex offender in Seattle was sentenced to three years in prison and 15 years supervised release Monday for possessing child sexual abuse material.
8 months ago
Theo Angelis washington state supreme court...
Frank Lenzi

Washington State Supreme Court will soon have first justice of Middle Eastern descent

The Washington State Supreme Court will soon have its first justice of Middle Eastern descent after appointing attorney Theo Angelis to the state’s high court.
8 months ago
Renton valley medical center bomb threat...
MyNorthwest Staff

Bomb threat prompts Renton Police sweep at Valley Medical Center

Authorities clear Valley Medical Center following a fake bomb threat, ensuring safety for patients and staff.
8 months ago
Garbage collector finds human remains at Shoreline park (Photo: KIRO7)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Garbage collector finds human remains at Shoreline park

A garbage collector found human remains at a Shoreline park, raising concerns and prompting an investigation over the weekend.
8 months ago
Kitsap felon arrested...
Jason Sutich

26-time felon arrested with multiple firearms after domestic violence incident in Kitsap County

A Bremerton area man and 26-time felon currently faces assault and illegal firearms possession charges after a domestic violence incident on Sunday.
8 months ago
Skykomish sexual contact teacher student...
Luke Duecy

Skykomish school coach arrested in alleged 2-year sexual abuse of student, court documents say

A 62-year-old gym teacher and coach at Skykomish K-12 School was arrested Friday on suspicion of sexually assaulting a student for two years.
8 months ago
Director of the Seattle Office for Civil Rights, Derrick Wheeler‑Smith (Photo Credit: City of Sea...
Jonah Oaklief

Seattle Civil Rights Director on leave amid slew of HR complaints

Seattle's Civil Rights Director, Derrick Wheeler-Smith, faces HR complaints as city officials confirm his leave.
8 months ago
West Seattle's First Avenue South Bridge. (WSDOT, Flickr Creative Commons)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Three-day closure shuts down northbound 1st Avenue South bridge

All northbound lanes of the First Avenue South bridge are closed for a three‑day repair project.
8 months ago
I-405 repair (Photo: WSDOT)...
MyNorthwest Staff

All lanes of I‑405 reopen in Bothell after weekend ramp removal

All lanes of Interstate 405 in Bothell reopened Monday morning after a weekend closure for ramp removal, part of the ongoing I‑405 expansion project.
8 months ago
Exterior of Harborview Medical Center parking garage...
MyNorthwest Staff

Gut-shot 24-year-old walks into Harborview after Alki Beach ambush

A 24-year-old man walked into Harborview Medical Center early Saturday morning after being shot in the gut.
8 months ago