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Eric Thomas, KIRO 7 News

Whidbey Island residents could be without power for days, PSE says

Puget Sound Energy warns Whidbey Island residents of days without power due to severe weather and high winds.
8 months ago
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‘A welcome thing’: Trump signs order that would reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug

President Trump’s executive order reclassifies marijuana, enhancing medical research opportunities and shifting federal drug policy.
8 months ago
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Jason Sutich

Bear mace, machete couldn’t stop dog attack in Kitsap County that injured 7

A vicious dog attack injured seven people and killed another owner's pet dog in Kitsap County on Wednesday.
8 months ago
Skykomish...
James Lynch

Entire Washington town without power as crews trudge through rough terrain

Skykomish residents endure continued outages as crews work tirelessly to restore power after a week of intermittent issues.
8 months ago
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MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

WA native Greg Biffle among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash

NASCAR driver and Washington native Greg Biffle was aboard a plane that crashed Thursday morning in North Carolina, a close friend of Biffle's wrote on Facebook.
8 months ago
Seattle police SPD...
Frank Lenzi

Seattle man charged with hate crime for allegedly threatening synagogue

A Seattle man is facing a hate crime charge after prosecutors say he left threatening, antisemitic voicemails at a Capitol Hill synagogue.
8 months ago
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Luke Duecy

Storm leaves Camano Island in the dark as thousands lose power

Downed trees and power lines have left the community of Camano Island in the dark.
8 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson names leaders for Human Services, Education, and Transportation

Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson continues to establish her leadership team moments before her tenure kicks off Jan. 1.
8 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

Fatal three-car crash shuts down SR 28 in Grant County

SR 28 is blocked in Grant County due to a fatal three-car crash early Thursday morning.
8 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

Woman killed in Spanaway house fire, Pierce County investigating

A woman died in a house fire in Spanaway Wednesday, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue confirmed.
8 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

More than 50,000 remain without power across western WA after series of storms

Rough winds hit western Washington Tuesday night, leaving nearly 60,000 people still without power, as of Thursday morning.
8 months ago
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Jack Bilyeu, KIRO 7 News

2 teens escape Spanaway home nearly split in half by fallen tree

In Spanaway, high winds and the saturated ground brought a massive tree down on a home, nearly crushing a teen.
8 months ago
White River Bridge (2)...
Chris Sullivan

Bridge strikes, project delays mark tough year for Washington transportation

Explore the negative aspects of transportation in 2025, highlighting bridge strikes and their impact on road safety.
8 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

142 mph winds recorded in Coldwater Ridge during windstorm

AccuWeather recorded an even stronger gust of wind in Coldwater Ridge — a gust of 142 mph.
8 months ago
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JOSH BOAK, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel

President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats.
8 months ago
Marshland Orchards...
Frank Lenzi

‘I’m still underwater out there’: Maltby-area farmer still has 5 feet of water in barn after floods

A Maltby-area farmer still has five feet of water in his barn along Marsh Road after last week’s flooding.
8 months ago
SUV damaged in storm wind...
Frank Lenzi

‘It scared the you-know-what out of me’: Wind rips off part of KIRO reporter’s SUV

A KIRO Newsradio reporter got a bit of a jolt while covering the aftermath of Wednesday's windstorm that left thousands of customers without power across WA.
9 months ago
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Julia Dallas

Edmonds/Kingston ferry route resumes service after train blocked road at terminal

The Edmonds/Kingston ferry route is back in service.
9 months ago
Aberdeen building...
Julia Dallas

Part of building collapses in Aberdeen

A part of a building collapsed in Aberdeen on Wednesday morning, raising safety concerns and prompting investigations.
9 months ago
Bondi beach Seattle vigil...
Jason Sutich

Seattle Jewish community to hold vigil for victims of antisemitic attack in Bondi Beach

A community vigil will be held today at a synagogue in South Seattle to honor the victims of the antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Australia.
9 months ago
Everett drug trafficking felonies guns...
Jason Sutich

Everett man sentenced to 15 years for 8 federal felonies involving drug trafficking, guns

An Everett man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday for eight federal felonies that involved drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms.
9 months ago
white christmas...
Charlie Harger

Sistek: Western WA’s weather nightmare finally easing; White Christmas ‘not zero’ chance for Seattle

December 2025's severe weather in western Washington shows signs of relief, raising hopes for a White Christmas in Seattle
9 months ago
Bobby Flay Muckleshoot Casino...
Jason Sutich

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay expands burger chain to Muckleshoot Casino

Bobby's Burgers, a nationwide burger chain co-founded by renowned chef Bobby Flay, has announced that its first WA location will come to the Muckleshoot Casino.
9 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Pacific levee breach: Evacuees likely can’t return until the weekend as another storm approaches

Hundreds evacuated in Pacific as levee breach prompts ongoing emergency orders. Community faces uncertain future.
9 months ago