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MyNorthwest Staff

Baby sleep supplement recalled over undeclared alcohol content

A baby sleep supplement is being recalled after undeclared alcohol content was found in the product.
30 days ago
Aurora Avenue child exploitation trafficking...
MyNorthwest Staff

7 men arrested in SPD Aurora Avenue prostitution bust

Seven men were arrested in a Seattle Police Department (SPD) prostitution bust on Aurora Ave. N.
1 month ago
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James Lynch

Pregnant motorcycle passenger seriously injured in Bremerton crash

A pregnant woman was seriously injured, and a motorcyclist was killed in a collision in Bremerton Wednesday night, according to Bremerton police.
1 month ago
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James Lynch

ChapStick theft leads Bellevue police to handgun and explosive in stolen car

A Bellevue shoplifting investigation that began over a tube of ChapStick escalated into an arrest involving a firearm and an explosive device.
1 month ago
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Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News

Shelter takes in 44 cats after owner’s death in Sumner

Metro Animal Shelter is now caring for 44 cats that were taken from an apartment in Sumner after their owner died — and they need your help.
1 month ago
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Luke Duecy and Frank Lenzi

Seattle begins encampment cleanup as property owners pursue claim against city

Seattle crews are clearing a homeless encampment after a recent shooting and years of safety complaints.
1 month ago
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Jason Sutich

Starbucks reportedly eyes Chipotle acquisition that would reconnect CEO with former company

Starbucks is reportedly exploring a deal to acquire Chipotle Mexican Grill, a potential combination of two of the largest restaurant businesses in the U.S.
1 month ago
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Jason Sutich

Independent journalist probes alleged food stamp fraud in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District

Independant journalist Nick Shirley is in Washington probing individuals and businesses in Seattle that may be engaging in food stamp fraud.
1 month ago
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MyNorthwest Staff with Wire Reports

Matthew Ingalls, accused of initiating alleged Cornell fraternity sexual assault, believed to have lived in Tacoma

Matthew Ingalls, the man accused of initiating an alleged sexual assault at Cornell University, is believed to have lived in Tacoma.
1 month ago
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Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News

Man found guilty of trying to kidnap Lakewood bikini barista

A jury found a man guilty this week of trying to kidnap a bikini barista worker.
1 month ago
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Brooke Griffin, KIRO 7 News

Teenage suspect in Bite of Seattle shooting appears in court

New evidence brought by prosecutors at Thursday’s status hearing for the case shows the teenager’s gun may not have shot any of the dead or surviving victims.
1 month ago
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Aaron Granillo

King County names FBI veteran as first taxpayer watchdog

King County has tapped a former FBI agent and veteran government watchdog to lead its first inspector general's office.
1 month ago
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Charlie Harger

Raising Cane’s is headed to Lakewood, steps from Chick-fil-A. Construction could start this month

Pierce County is about to get its first Raising Cane's. State records show construction could start this month on the chain's Lakewood restaurant.
1 month ago
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Jason Sutich

Xbox launches XP division to expand franchises into movies, merchandise and theme parks

Microsoft's Xbox department announced the creation of XP on Thursday, a new Xbox division focused on deepening connections with players.
1 month ago
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REBECCA SANTANA, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vance says Microsoft is being suspended from program to apply for green cards for H-1B visa workers

President Donald Trump’s administration is suspending tech giant Microsoft from a program to apply for green cards for workers who come to the U.S. to live and work using an H-1B visa as it accuses the company of fraud.
1 month ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Everett crash causes 7-mile backup, 40-minute delays on southbound I-5

A crash is causing a seven-mile backup and a 40-minute delay on southbound I-5 between Arlington and Everett.
1 month ago
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Frank Sumrall

Woman shot in chest inside Milton home, suspect at large

According to the Milton Police Department, multiple bullets tore through a home early Thursday morning, hitting the woman once in the chest.
1 month ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Everett man accused of stealing tug, crashing at John Wayne Airport

An Everett man is accused of stealing an airport vehicle and crashing it on the tarmac in Southern California.
1 month ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Costco to pay Washington shoppers $14M to settle email lawsuit

Costco is paying Washington shoppers more than $14 million to settle a lawsuit over allegedly misleading marketing emails.
1 month ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Puget Sound Energy customers weigh in on proposed double-digit energy rate increases

Washington’s largest utility company, Puget Sound Energy, is asking state regulators to approve a $1.5 billion increase in customer rates.
1 month ago
Kelly McGinness...
James Lynch

Cold Case Project: Seeking answers in the 1983 disappearance of 18-year-old Kelly McGinness

This week’s Cold Case Project revisits the disappearance of Kelly McGinness, who was 18 when she went missing in 1983.
1 month ago
WSDOT...
Chris Sullivan

From potholes to 9 million toilet flushes: WSDOT maintenance crews’ busy summer

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has about 1,500 maintenance workers who fall into that category.
1 month ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Thurston Co. reports first flu-related death of the season

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) was notified of the county’s first flu-related death of the season.
1 month ago
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Frank Lenzi

‘His house was all engulfed’: 911 calls reveal search for man found dead after Chelan Hills Fire

Newly released 911 calls reveal the frantic search for Robert Lister, 69, who was found dead after the Chelan Hills Fire broke out on July 4.
1 month ago