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Cal Anderson Park...
James Lynch

Cal Anderson Park shooting leaves man injured, suspect in custody

Seattle police are investigating a late-night shooting at Cal Anderson Park that left a 49-year-old man wounded.
25 days ago
bellevue gas theft...
James Lynch

‘The first incident of its kind in the area’: Gas theft sparks car fire at Bellevue apartment complex

Bellevue police are investigating a gasoline theft that went dangerously wrong, sparking a car fire at an apartment complex over the weekend.
25 days ago
Pierce County homicide shot...
Jason Sutich

Detectives investigate after victim found shot in Pierce County shed

A homicide investigation is underway in Pierce County after a victim was found on the floor of a shed with apparent gunshot wounds on Monday.
25 days ago
wa meth broker fentanyl...
Jason Sutich

Drug broker sentenced to 12.5 years for shipping ‘highly pure’ meth, fentanyl to western Washington

A Phoenix man with prior convictions for drug trafficking was sentenced to 150 months for acting as a broker for massive amounts of meth headed to Washington.
25 days ago
Neighbors hope a judge will temporarily close Denny Blaine Park due to public masturbation and othe...
Nia Bliss, KIRO 7 News

Neighborhood group claims ‘illicit activity’ caught on camera at Denny Blaine Park again

A neighborhood group claimed a weekend event at Denny Blaine Park brought in a large crowd and lewd acts.
25 days ago
Capitol Hill james beard chef...
MyNorthwest Staff

Chef with ties to James Beard winners to open Parisian-inspired bistro in Capitol Hill

Ash Stockham, a head chef under several James Beard Award winners and nominees, is opening a Parisian-inspired bistro in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
25 days ago
mukilteo hit-and-run fatal crash...
Jason Sutich

All lanes of southbound SR 525 reopen in Mukilteo after fatal hit-and-run motorcycle crash

All lanes of southbound SR 525 are fully blocked south of Beverly Park Road in Mukilteo following a fatal hit-and-run collision on Tuesday.
25 days ago
Deception Pass SR 20 closures...
Chris Sullivan

19 days of closures to start Monday on SR 20 near Deception Pass

WSDOT will activate temporary traffic signals on SR 20 at Campbell Lake Road. They will allow one direction of travel through the construction zone for 19 days.
25 days ago
Storms haze seattle fire...
Meteorologist Nick Allard, KIRO 7 News

WEATHER: Storms and fire danger, some haze possible

We have another nice summer day ahead, but there will be a few changes to watch as we head into Wednesday and Thursday.
25 days ago
seattle e-scooter minivan...
Jason Sutich

Man on electric scooter dies after being struck by minivan in North Seattle

A 37-year-old man died early Tuesday morning after being struck by a minivan while riding an electric scooter.
25 days ago
Denny Way...
Paola Tristan Arruda, KIRO 7 News

Traffic patterns have changed on Denny Way as part of Route 8 project

One of Seattle’s busiest corridors has entered the final phase of a project designed to bring a new bus-only lane to Denny Way.
25 days ago
shooting bullets south seattle neighborhood...
James Lynch

Triple shooting at party in Seattle short-term rental under investigation

Seattle police are investigating a triple shooting that happened early Monday morning at a party in a short-term rental home in lower Capitol Hill.
26 days ago
A person types on an illuminated computer keyboard. (Photo: Sean Gallup, Getty Images)...
MyNorthwest Staff

‘Trying to steal every last cent’: Final defendant convicted in $6.8M COVID-19 fraud scheme

The final defendant of a fraud scheme was convicted of submitting fraudulent applications that sought more than $6.8 million in COVID-19 benefits.
26 days ago
Rainier Beach shooting arrest...
Jillian Raftery

A ride home could have been the difference between life and death in Rainier Beach shooting, documents reveal

The family of a Rainier Beach High School student is preparing to sue the school district over his murder at a bus stop after class.
26 days ago
cats tacoma rescue boat...
Julia Dallas

‘This is strange’: 23 more cats rescued from abandoned Tacoma sailboat

Twenty-three more cats were rescued from an abandoned sailboat in Tacoma — bringing the total to 54.
26 days ago
bellevue road closures...
MyNorthwest Staff

Drivers beware: Road closures hit I-405 in Bellevue this week

Drivers heading through Bellevue this week will want to plan ahead.
26 days ago
I-5...
James Lynch

Police: Woman killed on I‑5 after jumping from moving vehicle in Federal Way

A 33-year-old Seattle woman was killed on I-5 early Monday morning.
26 days ago
Amtrak...
James Lynch

Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland suspended this week

Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland is suspended through Friday due to a track obstruction caused by an earlier warehouse fire.
26 days ago
Lake Wilderness toxic algae closed...
Jake Renn, KIRO 7 News

Lake Wilderness waters test positive for toxic algae, officials recommend staying away

Last week, Aug. 7, King County Public Health officials put out a formal warning against swimming in Lake Wilderness.
26 days ago
wildfire aid...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Ferguson signs amended wildfire proclamation as state seeks additional federal aid

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an amended emergency proclamation Monday for Washington's wildfire disaster.
26 days ago
kent copper wire theft...
Charlie Harger

Harger: A Kent business lost $90,000 to copper wire theft. The accused got $113.40 at a recycler. He didn’t show up for court

$113.40. That's what the copper was worth at the recycler. The business it came from has lost more than $90,000. Merry Christmas.
26 days ago
mattawa irrigation canal dies grant county...
Jason Sutich

18-year-old Mattawa man dies after car gets stuck in Grant County irrigation canal

An 18-year-old Mattawa man died on Sunday after he drove his car into an irrigation canal and was swept away by the rushing waters.
26 days ago
WA crime-fighting grant...
KIRO 7 News Staff

DOJ to disperse more than $8M in ‘crime-fighting grants’ across western Washington

Washington will receive more than $8 million in "crime-fighting grants" from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.
26 days ago
Rainier brewery seattle sale...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Old Rainier Brewery in Seattle hits market for $29 million

An iconic piece of Seattle history could be yours for $29 million as the Old Rainier Brewery in SoDo is up for sale, according to a listing by Northmarq.
26 days ago