Frank Lenzi
Ballmer Group pledges $170 million annually to expand free preschool in Washington
More low-income children will soon have access to pre-kindergarten in Washington. Ballmer Group is putting up $170 million a year for the next 10 years for the state's Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), which provides free preschool to 3- and 4-year-olds.10 months ago
Luke Duecy
Seattle business leaders push for more funding for King County Prosecutor’s Office
Business leaders call for enhanced budget for King County Prosecutor's Office to ensure justice and community safety.10 months ago
Jury awards $28M to family of a United Nations consultant killed in Boeing 737 Max crash in Ethiopia
A federal court jury has awarded more than $24 million to the family of a woman who died in the crash of a Boeing 737 Max jetliner in Ethiopia more than six years ago. The verdict was reached Wednesday on behalf of the relatives of Shikha Garg, a United Nations consultant, after a weeklong trial […]10 months ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Katie Wilson promises transparency and honesty as she nears Seattle mayoral victory
The City of Seattle is moving closer to electing a new mayor after Tuesday's ballot drop shows challenger Katie Wilson's lead growing.10 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Salas Jr., wrongfully convicted for 27 years, set to win Sunnyside School Board seat
Now, following the November general election, Salas Jr. holds a commanding lead for a seat on the Sunnyside School Board.10 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Lynnwood PD: Dumpsters are for trash, not puppies
In a post on Facebook, Lynnwood PD announced an officer found a puppy in a dumpster covered in debris.10 months ago
Jason Sutich
Child deaths under state supervision trending toward WA record
Through the first nine months of 2025, at least 45 children under the supervision of the DCYF have died or suffered near-fatal incidents, nearly a record in WA.10 months ago
Jason Sutich
$79M Bellevue mansion listed as WA’s most expensive home
The most expensive home in the Washington housing market belongs to a Bellevue residence, with a price tag of a whopping $79 million.10 months ago
Associated Press
Epstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls,’ but White House calls release a Democratic smear
Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2011 email that Donald Trump had “spent hours” at Epstein’s house with a victim of sex trafficking and said in a separate message years later that Trump “knew about the girls."10 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Everett Police arrest suspect in murder of beloved landlord Daniel Lytton
The Everett Police Department made an arrest one week after a beloved landlord in Everett was found dead in an alley.10 months ago
Nate Connors
WSDOT projects bring weekday disruptions to Kent, Monroe, and Seattle
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has has a few weekday assignments that could affect your routine.10 months ago
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News
Family concerned that woman’s killer is set to be Santa at Tacoma event
A local family is outraged after discovering that Robert Selland, who was found not guilty of murdering his wife by reason of insanity 14 years ago, is set to play Santa at a Tacoma holiday event.10 months ago
KEVIN FREKING, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
A historic shutdown is nearly over. It leaves no winners and much frustration
The longest government shutdown in history could conclude as soon as Wednesday, Day 43, with almost no one happy with the final result.10 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Study: College graduates facing highest unemployment levels in decades
According to a new study, the unemployment rate for recent college graduates is nearly equal to that of those with only a high school diploma.10 months ago
Frank Sumrall
End of an era? Conrad Lee trails in Bellevue City Council race after 30 years of service
Conrad Lee, a staple in Bellevue government for the past 30 years, trails Naren Briar for Bellevue City Council Position No. 2.10 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Hunt widens lead, while Krishnadasan remains on top in pivotal WA state Senate races
Two legislative districts in Washington, 5 and 26, are on the ballot for this year's general election in Washington, and both races are separated by less than 10 points.10 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Army vehicle flips over in Preston late Monday night
An Army vehicle flipped over on I-90 in King County after a crash late Monday night.10 months ago
JONEL ALECCIA, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows, including in WA
ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday, days after some batches were recalled in an expanding outbreak of infant botulism.10 months ago
Heather Bosch
‘Staying home for Thanksgiving’: Aviation expert warns of post-shutdown travel turmoil
But no matter how quickly the U.S. federal government moves, your Thanksgiving holiday flight is already in jeopardy.10 months ago
James Lynch
Tacoma woman faces 11 animal cruelty charges after 73 neglected cats found in U-Haul truck
A Tacoma woman was charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty on Monday after a total of 73 neglected cats were removed from her U-Haul truck. 10 were found dead.10 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Some tsunami warnings for Washington coast may be delayed
Tsunami warnings that could affect the Washington coast may now take longer to reach the public.10 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Fan-favorite peanut butter dropped by Costco, angering shoppers
Some Costco shoppers are very disappointed after a consumer-favorite product has disappeared from store shelves and online inventory.10 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WA to open new Trader Joe’s store this Friday
Popular grocery store franchise Trader Joe's announced it will open a new location in Lacey on Friday, Nov. 14, among 34 other store openings nationwide.10 months ago
