MARK THIESSEN, The Associated Press
Alaska’s Fat Bear Week kicks off with online voting to crown the most oversized ursine
The portliest brown bears on the Alaska Peninsula will battle it out to see who will be named the fattest of them all in the wildly popular online voting contest called Fat Bear Week.11 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Cathay Pacific brings Hong Kong flights back to Sea-Tac
After a long pause spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cathay Pacific is once again offering nonstop flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Hong Kong.11 months ago
James Lynch
Teen accused of planning mass shooting to stay in custody, judge says
The 13-year-old boy who Pierce County prosecutors say was planning a mass shooting will remain in custody, at least for now.11 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Suspect missing after man seriously injured in West Seattle shooting
A 31-year-old man is in serious condition following a shooting that took place Monday afternoon in West Seattle11 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Labor Mountain fire closes Blewett Pass, triggers evacuations
A fast-growing fire in central Washington threatens communities and disrupts travel with urgent evacuations in place.11 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Go in with your eyes open’: Gee and Ursula on declining faith in college
During "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio, co-hosts discussed the growing skepticism surrounding the value of a college education.11 months ago
Heather Bosch
Seattle Mariners ‘magic number’ to win division title is 3
"There's a buzzword called a magic number," Lefko said. For the Seattle Mariners, their magic number is down to 3.11 months ago
Charlie Harger
Local sailor works alongside Japanese, South Korean forces in major Pacific training
A young sailor from Seattle found himself in the middle of an important international training mission this month, working alongside Japanese and South Korean naval forces in the Pacific Ocean.11 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington pushes back against national forest development plan
A coalition of eight states, led by Washington and California, is urging the U.S. Forest Service to drop its plan to repeal the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.11 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Ventilation failure forces Light Rail shutdown between stations
Link light rail service was briefly suspended early Monday morning after a malfunction was discovered in the emergency ventilation system between Westlake and the University District stations.11 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Ursula warns that Trump’s H-1B Visa policy will ‘hurt us all’
President Trump has announced a new policy imposing a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applications, a move he says will protect American jobs.11 months ago
Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday
ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.11 months ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
MLB fans report tickets stolen and resold as Ballpark app troubles grow
Some MLB fans have arrived at ballparks this month to discover their digital tickets missing and already resold on platforms such as SeatGeek and StubHub.11 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Head of Deutsche Telekom tapped as T-Mobile’s next CEO in leadership shakeup
T-Mobile has announced that Srini Gopalan will be promoted to CEO on November 1, succeeding Mike Sievert, who will move into the role of Vice Chairman11 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sheriff Sanders warns major budget cuts will threaten public safety services
In a direct message to residents, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders took to social media this week to announce significant budget challenges facing his office, warning that proposed cuts could severely impact public safety services.11 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Costco recalls 3,000 pounds of Kirkland Ahi Tuna poke over Listeria risk
More than 3,000 pounds of Ahi Tuna poke are being recalled from Costco stores due to potential listeria contamination.11 months ago
Associated Press
Gunman killed in early morning shooting at an Amazon facility in Georgia
A suspected gunman has been killed at an Amazon facility in the west Georgia city of Columbus, according to authorities.11 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Police searching for missing person in Mukilteo
The Mukilteo Police Department is searching for a missing person, and is now asking the public for help.11 months ago
Frank Sumrall
‘We need a contract’: Starbucks workers rallying at Reserve Roastery
Baristas, elected officials, and community supporters are planning to rally at Seattle's Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Monday at 12 p.m., demanding a fair contract.11 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Army identifies 4 Night Stalkers killed in helicopter crash near Olympia
The U.S. Army has identified four soldiers killed in a tragic helicopter crash that occurred approximately 20 miles west of Olympia.11 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
One dead, one critically injured in Sunday Tacoma shooting, suspect on the loose
The Tacoma Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that took place Sunday afternoon in South Tacoma.11 months ago
Tom Brock
Driver dozes off, slams into fire truck on I-5
The driver of a car the slammed into a fire engine on I-5 Sunday morning says he fell asleep at the wheel.11 months ago
Tom Brock
Hit-and-run suspect struck and killed hours after wrong-way crash on I-5
A wrong-way driver on I-5 who took off from a crash Friday night, was killed several hours later when he was hit by an SUV.11 months ago
