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popular pie...
MyNorthwest Staff

Washington’s most uniquely popular pie might not be what you think

Explore the surprising popular pie that could steal the Thanksgiving show this year.
9 months ago
Tacoma gas line...
MyNorthwest Staff

Tacoma neighborhood no longer under shelter in place after gas line hit

Tacoma neighborhood asked to shelter in place due to gas line damage from construction crew. Stay safe and informed.
9 months ago
Seattle police SPD...
Luke Duecy

Police arrest 7-time felon in major Belltown drug bust amid safety concerns

Seattle police arrest a seven-time felon in a significant Belltown drug bust, recovering cocaine and a stolen firearm.
9 months ago
WSDOT pedestrian I-5 killed dies...
Jason Sutich

30-year-old man dies while attempting to walk across I-5

A collision on southbound I-5 killed a 30-year-old man who was walking across the freeway Wednesday morning, prompting hours-long delays throughout the area.
9 months ago
Pierce County shooting (1)...
Julia Dallas

Pierce County authorities seek public’s help in gathering more evidence of shooting near school

Three schools in Pierce County were placed on lockdown after a shooting incident nearby on Wednesday.
9 months ago
Chinatown felon arrest machete...
Jason Sutich

Convicted felon armed with machete arrested on multiple warrants in Chinatown

A 30-year-old felon was apprehended in Chinatown while armed with a machete during proactive police patrols on Tuesday morning.
9 months ago
thanksgiving what's open closed...
MyNorthwest Staff

What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day in WA?

The holiday season has officially arrived, which means making last-minute trips to stores to pick up those final items. Read below to see what stores are open and closed for Thanksgiving Day. 
9 months ago
lake chelan...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

80 years later, Lake Chelan still holds 9 victims from WA’s worst school bus tragedy

Discover the impact of Washington's deadliest school bus tragedy and its legacy 80 years later in Lake Chelan.
9 months ago
transportation secretary holiday travel pajamas...
Frank Sumrall

Don’t wear PJs: Transportation Secretary calls for civility amid holiday air travel surge

With nearly 6 million people expected to fly, the transportation secretary is calling for all holiday travelers boarding planes to dress "with some respect."
9 months ago
Ballard Sip and Ship close...
Jason Sutich

Historic 23-year-old Ballard coffee shop to close on Christmas Eve

After 23 years serving coffee and providing mailing services in its Ballard location, Sip and Ship will close on Dec. 24.
9 months ago
daycare shooting seattle...
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Parents demand change following shooting outside Seattle daycare during pickup

A shootout outside a West Seattle daycare last week has left parents and businesses concerned about gun violence in the area.
9 months ago
thanksgiving cooking fires...
Heather Bosch

Thanksgiving is the No. 1 day in the U.S. for cooking fires

Food that is left cooking while unattended can lead to a fire. Officials said more home cooking fires happen in the U.S. on Thanksgiving than on any other day.
9 months ago
energy shortages...
John Curley Show

WA Policy Center warns: Wind and solar can’t meet peak demand, energy shortages loom

A report highlights potential energy shortages in Puget Sound due to reliance on wind and solar during extreme conditions.
9 months ago
Big Oil lawsuit...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Lawsuit says Big Oil’s decades of climate deception fueled Washington’s soaring home insurance costs

A federal lawsuit reveals how climate deception by Big Oil drives up home insurance costs in Washington, impacting homeowners.
9 months ago
olympic pipeline leak SEA...
Frank Sumrall

Pipeline that supplies fuel to SEA back online; second line remains shut off

Crews working on the Olympic Pipeline have found the cause of its leak after more than a week.
9 months ago
green crabs...
Aaron Granillo

First invasive green crabs found in Skagit Bay

An invasive species has reached Skagit Bay for the first time. Researchers confirmed the presence of European green crabs in the northern Whidbey Basin.
9 months ago
Seattle police SPD...
Jason Sutich

Seattle police arrest suspect ‘exposing civilians to fentanyl’ in Chinatown

A 30-year-old man was arrested for openly using fentanyl, which was exposed to nearby civilians in the Chinatown-International District on Thursday.
9 months ago
UW AI...
Julia Dallas

PETA’s federal complaint claims conflicts of interest on UW animal board; University denies allegations

PETA's federal complaint against UW raises concerns about conflicts of interest in animal welfare oversight.
9 months ago
US 2 crash (1)...
Julia Dallas

US 2 reopens after head-on crash near Nordic Center

US 2 is now open east of Stevens Pass. Stay informed on road conditions and travel alternatives for your journey.
9 months ago
AG Brown medicaid trump suit...
Frank Sumrall

AG Brown: HUD’s new housing the homeless policies ‘put lives at risk’

Washington is among 20 states suing the Trump Administration over changes to how federal funding can be used to house the homeless.
9 months ago
Dome Home Port Orchard Nuclear Engineer...
Jason Sutich

Nuclear engineer’s dome-shaped home listed for sale in Port Orchard

A Port Orchard home, initially designed by a nuclear engineer, found new life after the unfinished shell was revitalized into an architectural anomaly.
9 months ago
Mt. Rainier biker rescue...
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

‘Lucky to be alive’: Dirt biker shares rescue story after trail collapse near Mt. Rainier

A Puyallup man said he’s lucky to be alive after surviving a nearly 200-foot fall down a cliff near Mount Rainier.
9 months ago
wa gas prices...
Jason Sutich

Gas prices drop 21 cents in WA, still 37% higher than national average

Gas prices across Washington have fallen 21 cents per gallon since October, although WA continues to rank among the top three worst states to fill up your tank.
9 months ago
Steilacoom fatal crash train...
Frank Sumrall

Fatal crash between train and vehicle in Steilacoom minutes after pair reported missing

At approximately 11 p.m. Monday, a freight train struck a vehicle with two people inside near Union Avenue, the Steilacoom Police Department confirmed.
9 months ago