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Jason Sutich

‘The money of someone I loved’: Former attorney gets 2 years for stealing more than $1.5M from Port Townsend woman’s estate

A former Washington attorney was sentenced to two years in prison for wire fraud for his theft of more than $1.5 million from an estate he was hired to probate.
27 days ago
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Tom Brock

Search for missing plane ends after aircraft wreckage located near Tonasket

Authorities launched a search for a missing small plane Saturday, that may have disappeared while flying over northeast Washington.
27 days ago
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Tom Brock

Drive-by shooting at south Seattle nightclub leaves one dead, one injured

Seattle police are searching for a murder suspect after a drive-by shooting in south Seattle left a man dead and a woman hurt early Sunday morning.
28 days ago
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Luke Duecy

The Spin: Washington State Ferries’ ‘People First’ message puts workers ahead of stranded passengers

When a disruption hits Washington State Ferries, the public wants to know what happened, how long it will last, and what officials are doing to help.
28 days ago
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Nate Connors

Seattle highway closures, southbound I-405 shutdown in Bothell mean weekend detours

Drivers traveling through Seattle and Bothell should plan for highway and ramp closures.
29 days ago
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James Lynch

25 years after federal prosecutor Tom Wales’ killing, investigators say the case is still active

For 25 years, investigators have been pursuing the killing of Tom Wales, an assistant U.S. Attorney shot at his desk in his home in Seattle.
29 days ago
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James Lynch

‘Not a problem that can be solved immediately’: Gov. Ferguson pledges to address ferry crew wage gaps

Gov. Ferguson said he’s committed to working with the union representing Washington State Ferries engine-room crews on wage gap concerns.
29 days ago
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KIRO Newsradio staff

Museum of History & Industry workers vote to unionize

Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) workers have voted to unionize.
29 days ago
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KIRO Newsradio staff

‘It could be a rough flu season’: Snohomish County reports first flu-related death this season

Snohomish County is reporting its first flu-related death of the season.
29 days ago
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Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News

Delivery driver shot at through apartment door in Monroe

The Monroe Police Department said someone shot through an apartment door while a delivery driver was outside.
29 days ago
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James Lynch

Suspect arrested in connection with Facebook Marketplace shoe robbery

A suspect was arrested Thursday after he allegedly robbed a person at gunpoint during a Facebook Marketplace shoe sale in June.
29 days ago
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Katrina Guischard

Puberty is awkward. Here’s why experts say parents should keep talking

If you’re parenting a tween or teen, you may already know one thing: Puberty can be awkward … for everyone.
29 days ago
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Julia Dallas

Man charged after allegedly setting clothes, ‘wet floor’ sign on fire in Tacoma Burger King

A man allegedly set his clothes and a "wet floor" sign on fire in a Tacoma Burger King on Wednesday.
29 days ago
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Luke Duecy

Mama Celeste frozen pizza discontinued after more than 60 years, ending a nostalgic era

Mama Celeste frozen pizza has officially been discontinued after more than six decades, closing a chapter for a brand that helped make frozen pizza a household staple.
29 days ago
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Luke Duecy

Washington millionaires tax debate: Initiative 645 contrasts $3B in revenue v. fears of broader taxes

Supporters and opponents of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires clashed Thursday night in a televised debate.
29 days ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Power restored for 6,000 customers in north Seattle and Shoreline

Thousands of Seattle City Light customers in North Seattle were without power early Friday morning.
29 days ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Amazon layoffs hit hundreds in retail; Seattle impact unclear

Amazon laid off hundreds of employees within its retail division earlier this week.
29 days ago
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Manda Factor

‘Water for Elephants’ brings circus spectacle and found family to Seattle’s Paramount

"Water for Elephants," playing at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre through Sunday, brings that world to life through theatrical storytelling and circus feats.
29 days ago
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JIM LITKE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86

Mike Ditka, who won NFL titles as a player and coach with the Chicago Bears, has died. He was 86. Ditka’s family announced the death on Friday in a statement.
29 days ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

One eastbound SR 18 lane reopens near I-90 after Friday morning crash

One lane of eastbound SR 18 has reopened following a crash on Friday morning. The collision occurred just west of I-90 (milepost 27).
30 days ago
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Chris Sullivan

Only northbound I-5 on-ramp between Mercer Street and U-District reopens early

The Harvard Avenue E on-ramp to northbound I-5 reopened to traffic about 4:45 a.m. Friday morning, about three days ahead of schedule.
30 days ago
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Julie Berg, KIRO 7 News

Edmonds police investigate scams involving fake Microsoft and FTC agents

The Edmonds Police Department (EPD) is investigating a “sophisticated scam” in which fraudsters impersonate representatives from Microsoft and the FTC to take large sums of cash from victims.
30 days ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Thurston Co. reports flu-related death from last influenza season

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) was notified of a flu-related death on Oct. 7.
30 days ago
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Paul Holden

Jimothy Jaunt, Halloween Train, all-day scavenger hunt, and more this weekend in the Seattle area!

Another weekend is here, and that means it is time to fall into some fun in the Seattle area.
30 days ago