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Lakewood crash...
MyNorthwest Staff

Police chase through Lakewood ends with motorcyclist killed, passenger injured

A motorcyclist was killed and a passenger was injured after a police chase ended in Lakewood.
10 months ago
molly moon's ice cream northgate location...
Julia Dallas

Molly Moon’s rewards voting with free scoop

Popular ice cream shop Molly Moon's is rewarding civic engagement.
10 months ago
Lakewood police...
Luke Duecy

Father of 7 killed in police chase; family files $26M wrongful death claim against Lakewood

The family of a Ukrainian immigrant and father of seven children has filed a wrongful death claim against the City of Lakewood for $26 million.
10 months ago
Wenatchee machete...
Jason Sutich

Squatters in vacant Chelan Airbnb caught returning to scene of crime

Two suspects were arrested for residential burglary on Oct. 28 after squatting in an Airbnb in Chelan.
10 months ago
listeria nate's fine foods...
MyNorthwest Staff

Multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to Nate’s Fine Foods meals; six dead nationwide

A multi-state outbreak of Listeria has been linked to prepared meals made by Nate’s Fine Foods, Inc., the U.S. Food & Drug Administration confirmed.
10 months ago
stolen dog 17-time felon tacoma police...
Frank Sumrall

Stolen dog kidnapped by 17-time felon found safe by Tacoma Police after missing for months

Buddy, a beloved pet dog who was stolen by a 17-time convicted felon, was found by the Tacoma Police Department.
10 months ago
Washington State Ferry San Juan Island cancelled...
Nate Connors

Washington State Ferries will cancel some Tuesday morning sailings in the San Juan Islands

Riders on the Washington State Ferry inter-island service will need to plan around a few cancellations on Tuesday morning on the Anacortes/San Juans route.
10 months ago
seattle police biting finger...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle Police continue search for man accused of biting off elderly woman’s finger

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) continues its search for a man who viciously assaulted an 88-year-old woman and bit off one of her fingers.
10 months ago
deadly boating accident dog...
Frank Sumrall

Dog found safe days after deadly boating accident that killed a father and son

Last week, a boat overturned on the Bogachiel River, sending the four people into the water. Two people, a 35-year-old adult male and his 7-year-old son, were killed in the accident.
10 months ago
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CALVIN WOODWARD, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.
10 months ago
Washington State Ferry San Juan Island cancelled...
Julia Dallas

Ferry riders plan ahead: Sailings canceled due to low tides

Several Port Townsend and Coupeville Ferry sailings are canceled for low tides this month.
10 months ago
Chains wsp snoqualmie pass...
Chris Sullivan

Winter driving season begins: Studded tires are back, chains required over passes

You should start carrying your chains in your car, just to be ready when the snow hits.
10 months ago
SNAP - seattle...
James Lynch

Seattle council approves up to $8M for emergency food assistance amid SNAP cuts

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's proclamation for a civil emergency in response to SNAP cuts.
10 months ago
tesla...
James Lynch

21-year-old arrested after alleged drive-by shooting caught by Tesla camera

A 21-year-old man is under arrest for an alleged drive-by shooting that was captured by a Tesla camera.
10 months ago
King County general election...
Heather Bosch

No national races, but plenty at stake in the general election

Voter turnout for Tuesday's general election is not expected to break any records but is expected to be typical of an odd or off-year election.
10 months ago
tobacco settlement washington...
Jason Sutich

WA secures additional $66 million following $3.8 billion tobacco settlement

Washington will receive roughly $66 million in a tobacco settlement with company Philip Morris.
10 months ago
vaccines - Redmond company...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Redmond-based vaccine company laying off over 70 workers

A Redmond-based vaccine company is laying off 76 employees.
10 months ago
Tulalip missing woman remains found...
Jason Sutich

‘Heartbroken to confirm’: Remains of missing Tulalip woman found after 5 years

A five-year-old Federal Bureau of Investigation case revealed Friday that human remains of a woman who was reported missing were discovered in June.
10 months ago
snap trump...
Associated Press

Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings

President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after a pair of judges’ rulings required it to keep the food aid program running.
10 months ago
Shoreline couch fire...
Jason Sutich

Shoreline resident’s hospitality backfires as guest sets living room couch on fire

A suspect who overstayed their welcome in a Shoreline residence was arrested after setting a couch on fire when they were told to leave on Sunday.
10 months ago
AG Brown medicaid trump suit...
MyNorthwest Staff

WA AG joins multi-state coalition supporting transgender student-athletes’ rights

Washington’s attorney general is backing Minnesota in a fight over transgender student-athletes.
10 months ago
chinatown shotgun...
Jason Sutich

Thurston County deputies ask for footage of burglary pursuit with shots fired

A burglary near Olympia led to shots being fired, with the Thurston County Sheriff's Office asking for the public's help in obtaining footage of the incident.
10 months ago
seahawks canada frs clipper...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Seahawks partner with FRS Clipper to bring Canadian fans to games

Seattle Seahawks fans based in Canada now have a new way to get to the game after the franchise announced a partnership with FRS Clipper — the fast ferry between Seattle and Victoria, British Columbia.
10 months ago
Amazon OpenAI deal...
Associated Press

OpenAI and Amazon sign $38B deal for AI computing power

OpenAI and Amazon have signed a $38 billion deal that enables the ChatGPT maker to run its artificial intelligence systems on Amazon’s cloud computing services.
10 months ago