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Heather Bosch

Study: Wildfire smoke may increase the risk of pre-term births

Researchers theorize that inhaled wildfire smoke particles can enter a woman's bloodstream and interfere with the development of the placenta.

10 months ago

Ted Buehner

Heavy rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, pummelled Seattle Wednesday evening

Hail, thunder, lightning, strong gusts of wind, and rain struck Seattle Wednesday evening.

10 months ago

Associated Press

12 dead after engine fell off UPS plane that crashed and exploded in Kentucky

A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball Tuesday while taking off from the company’s global aviation hub in Louisville, Kentucky.

10 months ago

Julia Dallas

Seattle Public Schools names new superintendent

Ben Shuldiner was voted in unanimously to become the next Seattle Public Schools superintendent.

10 months ago

Jason Sutich

Seattle sandwich chain closes remaining stores, has business license stripped

Homegrown sandwich shop in Seattle, along with its Mercer Island location, locked its doors Tuesday and had a notice taped to the window indicating its closure.

10 months ago

Jason Sutich

Louisiana handgun stolen 8 years ago found with Seattle sex offender

A 47-year-old felon was arrested in North Seattle after officers found a firearm in his possession that was reported stolen nearly eight years ago in Louisiana.

10 months ago

Julia Dallas

All westbound lanes of US 2 at SR 204 back open

All westbound lanes of US 2 at State Route 204 (SR 204) at milepost 2 were closed.

10 months ago

Frank Lenzi

Redmond Police temporarily shut down ‘Flock’ license plate reader program

Redmond Police are temporarily shutting down their "Flock" license plate reader program after a Redmond City Council recommendation.

10 months ago

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets

The FAA announced that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.

10 months ago

Charlie Harger

Sistek: NOAA denies Hurricane Hunter flight for WA storm as La Niña boosts Seattle snow chances

A Hurricane Hunter flight won’t be tracking this week’s West Coast storm, according to NOAA. Seattle weather blogger Scott Sistek says that despite the denial, La Niña is giving the region a good shot at snow this winter.

10 months ago

Jason Sutich

Deputies rescue kitten in Pierce County after confronting hatchet-wielding suspect

A kitten needed rescue when two shoplifters were arrested in Pierce County after threatening Safeway employees with a hatchet last week.

10 months ago

Jason Sutich

Knife-wielding man bites, spits on officers after Queen Anne SWAT standoff

A suspect engaged in a lengthy standoff with the Seattle police SWAT team on Tuesday, leading to the suspect spitting on officers in Queen Anne.

10 months ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Voters approve Prop. 2, giving small Seattle businesses a tax break

A sizable shift in how Seattle’s business taxes will operate is coming after the expected passage of Prop. 2.

10 months ago

LISA MASCARO AND MARY CLARE JALONICK

On Day 36, the government shutdown is now the longest ever and Trump wants the filibuster ended

The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever and disrupting the lives of millions of Americans.

10 months ago

MyNorthwest Staff

All lanes on southbound I-5 south of Bridgeport reopened after crash

A significant crash occurred early Wednesday morning on southbound I-5, causing delays for morning commuters.

10 months ago

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Frank Sumrall

Mercedes Rinck reelected to Seattle’s Position 8 over Savage

Alexis Mercedes Rinck, the incumbent, defeated challenger Rachael Savage to retain her seat, the city-wide Position 8, on the city council.

10 months ago

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Frank Sumrall

Dionne Foster ousts Sara Nelson for Seattle City Council Position 9

Dionne Foster has defeated incumbent Sara Nelson 57.9% (64,970 votes) to 41.7% (46,726 votes), according to King County voting data, for position 9, a city-wide seat, among the city council.

10 months ago

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Frank Sumrall

Erika Evans clinches victory over Ann Davison for Seattle City Attorney

Former federal prosecutor Erika Evans secured a victory over incumbent Ann Davison to become the newest Seattle City Attorney in this year's general election in Washington.

10 months ago

Julia Dallas

Dave’s Hot Chicken to add another location in Seattle

Dave's Hot Chicken is planning to expand to West Seattle.

10 months ago

Luke Duecy

Tech Talk: After officer admits to using AI for police reports, Seattle’s OPA urges SPD to create official AI policy

The debate over artificial intelligence has flared up again in Seattle after a SPD officer used multiple AI programs to help write key internal reports.

10 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Foster, Mercedes Rinck, Lin take early leads in critical Seattle city council races

Two newcomers — Dionne Foster and Eddie Lin — took early leads for seats on the Seattle City Council while Alexis Mercedes Rinck eyes a reelection bid for Position 8.