Julia Dallas
Capitol Hill DSHS building cleared for reoccupancy after being evacuated
Seattle Fire Department confirms Capitol Hill DSHS building is safe for reoccupancy after recent evacuation.8 months ago
Nate Connors
New Year brings weekend disruptions to 1 Line, Montlake Boulevard
New Year weekend disruptions impact Sound Transit's 1 line and Montlake Boulevard in Seattle.8 months ago
Julia Dallas
WA homeowners impacted by flooding urged to apply for disaster assistance
Governor Ferguson urges flood-impacted homeowners to seek state disaster aid for recovery and support.8 months ago
Julia Dallas
2 people dead, 1 in hospital after crash in Everett
A tragic accident in Everett on Friday resulted in two fatalities and one hospitalized. Details on the ongoing investigation inside.8 months ago
Julia Dallas
Driver arrested for DUI after passing out with child in back seat
A driver passed out with a child in the back seat, leading to DUI arrest.8 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Firefighter injured as Marysville house fire destroys home, RV on New Years
A firefighter with the Marysville Fire District was injured while fighting a house fire early Thursday.8 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Person dies Friday after falling off dock in Seattle
A person died after falling off a dock in Seattle Friday morning. The Seattle Fire Department first reported the incident just before 8:30 a.m. Friday.8 months ago
Jason Sutich
Large apartment fire near Spanaway forces 14 to evacuate
Fourteen people were forced to evacuate an apartment building after a large structure fire in Spanaway on Thursday.8 months ago
Heather Bosch
Violent crime spree spans 3 counties, ends with suspect dead
A crime spree culminates in Everett, leaving a suspect dead and raising community safety concerns.8 months ago
JAMEY KEATEN, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire
Investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort on New Year’s Eve.8 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Man arrested near Space Needle after carrying shotgun during New Year’s Eve celebration
The SPD arrested a man during the New Year’s Eve celebration under the Space Needle after it was reported that he was carrying a partially-concealed shotgun.8 months ago
Jason Sutich
$9.3B lost to crypto scams. Here’s how to avoid being a victim in 2026
In Washington alone, $141 million was lost to crypto kiosk scams in 2023. On a larger scale, the FBI reported that nearly $9.3 billion in crypto losses occurred nationwide in 2024.8 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Vehicle strikes power lines on US 101 in Lilliwaup, blocking highway for seven hours
A driver hit several downed power lines on US 101, causing the vehicle to get stuck in the air and blocking the highway for several hours.8 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Fire destroys storage facility in University Place, multiple roads closed Friday morning
A fire broke out at a storage facility in University Place, causing the closures of 70th Avenue and 24th Street early Friday.8 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington’s new laws for 2026: Minimum wage hike, nicotine tax, more worker protections
Washington ringing in a new year also means new laws will be implemented beginning Jan. 1. Read to see the state's most significant changes.8 months ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
Seattle’s New Year’s Day monolith still fascinates 25 years after sudden appearance
A mysterious metallic monolith was discovered at Magnuson Park on Jan. 1, 2001, quickly becoming one of Seattle’s strangest public art moments.8 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Six vehicles involved in I-5 crash in Tacoma early New Year’s Day
A crash involving six vehicles occurred on I-5 in Tacoma just before 1 a.m. on New Year's Day. Nine people were involved in the crash in total.8 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Firework explodes inside car in Gold Bar on New Year’s Eve, two seriously injured
A large firework exploded within a car in Gold Bar on New Year's Eve, Sky Valley Fire confirmed, sending two people to the hospital.8 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Man shot and killed in Tacoma’s east side early New Year’s Day
A fatal shooting occurred in Tacoma in the early hours of New Year's Day, the Tacoma Police Department confirmed.8 months ago
Frank Sumrall
US 2 reopens between Skykomish and Stevens Pass on New Year’s Day
US 2 will reopen between Skykomish, milepost 50, and Stevens Pass, milepost 64, Thursday, New Year's Day.8 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Fog strikes Seattle ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations
A dense fog advisory has been issued for Seattle's Belltown neighborhood on New Year's Eve.8 months ago
Jason Sutich
Pierce County Library System announces updated hours with more weekend availability
Pierce County Library enhances hours, offering more weekend access to serve the community better. Discover the new schedule!8 months ago
Jason Sutich
Redmond officers display act of kindness for homeless shoplifting suspect
Officers in Redmond gift a coat to a homeless shoplifting suspect, highlighting compassion in law enforcement.8 months ago
