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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak diarrhea...
Julia Dallas

At least 1 WA resident sick from ‘explosive’ diarrhea parasite surge; Taco Bell under investigation

Cyclosporiasis, a disease that causes "explosive" diarrhea, has been confirmed by the CDC to have sickened at least one person in Washington.
25 days ago
Parkland beating July 4th...
Frank Lenzi

2 suspects sought after man viciously attacked at Parkland apartment complex on July 4

Pierce County deputies are searching for two suspects who viciously beat a 37-year-old man at a Parkland apartment complex on July 4.
25 days ago
king county veteran fraud inmate...
Jason Sutich

King County inmates used jail phones to target ill veterans in fraud scheme

A former King County Jail inmate and his accomplice were convicted Monday for a scheme to target seriously ill veterans for fraud. 
25 days ago
Portland naked kidnapping...
Jason Sutich

Naked man arrested after allegedly attempting to abduct 7-year-old girl at Portland park

A naked man was arrested after attempting to abduct a 7-year-old girl on Saturday at Portland's Tom McCall Waterfront Park, but was stopped by a bystander.
25 days ago
6-year-old boy dies bellingham beach...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

6-year-old boy dies after driftwood log falls on him at Bellingham Beach

A 6-year-old boy died after being crushed by a falling log in Whatcom County.
25 days ago
diesel spill elliot bay...
Luke Duecy

Up to 5,000 gallons of diesel spills into Elliott Bay at Seattle’s Vigor Shipyards

State environmental officials are responding to a diesel spill in Seattle's Elliott Bay after thousands of gallons of fuel leaked during a Navy ship operation at Harbor Island.
25 days ago
kidnap suspect pike place market felony...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Why is this guy not on a 72-hour psychiatric hold?’: Attempted baby kidnapping suspect won’t face felony charges

No felony charges will be filed against a man arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap a baby last week at Pike Place Market.
26 days ago
inquest seattle police shooting...
Eric Thomas, KIRO 7 News

Inquest begins into deadly Seattle police shooting

An inquest has begun into the death of Ryan Smith, the man shot and killed by Seattle police in 2019, to determine whether it was what the court deems "justified homicide."
26 days ago
blood supply shortage red cross western washington...
Ted Buehner

Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage in western Washington

In June, the national blood supply fell close to 25% as donations declined. This drop came as hospital demand for blood increased with the start of the summer trauma season.
26 days ago
body missing hiker twin sisters mountain whatcom...
MyNorthwest Staff

Body of British Columbia hiker missing for 2 weeks found near Twin Sisters Mountain

The body of a missing hiker from British Columbia was found Sunday, the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
26 days ago
snake missing auburn...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Are you missing your snake? The Auburn Police Department may have it

In a post to Facebook, the Auburn Police Department put out a call for anyone in the area missing their snake.
26 days ago
Walla Walla Ferry...
Chris Sullivan

Don’t get turned away at the Kingston Ferry, you need a ticket first

He did not know that there is now a ticket kiosk about a mile west of the toll booth in Kingston. You are required to get a ticket at that kiosk before getting into the ferry line down to the toll booth and terminal.
26 days ago
seattle sex offender sentence...
Jason Sutich

‘Living amongst citizens’: Unregistered sex offender in Seattle sentenced to 3+ years for ‘ghost gun’

A man was sentenced to prison for illegally possessing a loaded "ghost gun" after he was living in Seattle as an unregistered sex offender.
26 days ago
Federal Way Mayor...
Frank Lenzi

‘It was cartoonish’: Federal Way mayor shares how city slashed car theft 80% in three years

Car thefts in Federal Way have plummeted 80% since 2023, a decline Mayor Jim Ferrell ties directly to reinstated police pursuits.
26 days ago
Albertsons...
Jillian Raftery

‘Pharmacies are supposed to be the last line of defense’: Albertsons on trial for allegedly fueling Washington’s opioid crisis

One of Washington's largest pharmacy networks, Albertsons, is on trial, regarding the opioid crisis.
26 days ago
FAFSA...
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Gov. Ferguson looks to make FAFSA form a high school graduation requirement

Governor Bob Ferguson plans to propose a requirement for all graduating high school students in Washington to fill out financial aid forms.
26 days ago
I-5 north crash...
MyNorthwest Staff

2 lanes reopen on I-5 north after crash involving semi-truck

Two left lanes have reopened after all lanes were blocked on I-5 north due to a crash involving a semi-truck.
26 days ago
woodinville laundering bank...
Jason Sutich

Woodinville man charged with stealing, laundering $440K from banks he worked for

A Woodinville man was indicted for 30 federal felonies related to his scheme to steal from financial institutions where he worked.
26 days ago
Papa Murphy's stores close...
MyNorthwest Staff

Papa Murphy’s to shutter up to 50 underperforming stores amid restructuring

One of the largest pizza chains in the country is preparing to close up to 50 Papa Murphy's locations as its parent company eliminates underperforming stores.
26 days ago
oil prices...
Manda Factor

Oil prices climb 4% as Russian refinery attacks and Middle East tensions rattle energy markets

Oil prices rose 4% to start the week, climbing to around $74 a barrel as escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Ukrainian attacks.
26 days ago
costco Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter plant...
Frank Sumrall

Costco warns customers that recently purchased plants may be infested with dangerous, invasive pest

Costco is warning customers who recently purchased a desert willow plant that it could be infested with an invasive pest.
26 days ago
Lululemon retail theft...
Charlie Harger

Six organized retail theft suspects in King County court Monday as Washington leads nation in shoplifting

Six defendants accused of organized retail theft were arraigned in King County court Monday.
26 days ago
quincy lakes fire evacuation...
Jason Sutich

Quincy Lakes Fire burns 280 acres, triggers ‘Go Now’ evacuation order

A Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation order has been initiated in the Ancient Lakes near Quincy after a fire broke out on Saturday.
26 days ago
bison yellowstone viral video attack...
Luke Duecy

‘Just bad luck’: Photographer explains how Yellowstone bison attack unfolded

A Washington man is recovering after being injured in a bison attack at Yellowstone National Park's Bridge Bay Campground.
26 days ago