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apple harvest - washington jobs tariffs...
Julia Dallas

Tariffs could eliminate over 30,000 Washington jobs by 2029, report says

A new report shows Washington faces over 30,000 jobs losses from tariffs.
1 year ago
Seattle hiring police grant...
Jason Sutich

‘Nothing to celebrate’: Former King County prosecutor delivers reality check as SPD consent decree ends

The Department of Justice consent decree over the Seattle Police Department came to an end, and former King County prosecutor detailed what went wrong.
1 year ago
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Aaron Granillo

16-year-old allegedly threatens Sequim HS on TikTok

A teen was arrested after allegedly threatening a school shooting at Sequim High School.
1 year ago
Mayor campaign Seattle bruce harrell katie wilson...
Jason Sutich

Bruce Harrell and Katie Wilson face off tonight in first of 20 mayoral debates

The first mayoral debate between incumbent Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson begins tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Haller Lake Community Club in Seattle.
1 year ago
google damages improper smartphone snooping...
Associated Press

Google facing $425.7 million in damages for nearly a decade of improper smartphone snooping

A federal jury has ordered Google to pay $425.7 million for improperly snooping on people's smartphones during a nearly decade-long period of intrusions.
1 year ago
burning man dead tacoma Vadim Kruglov...
Frank Sumrall

Tacoma resident Vadim Kruglov, 37, ID’d as man found dead at Burning Man

A man who died while attending Burning Man, a week-long, large-scale desert festival, has been identified as a Washington resident.
1 year ago
Capitol Hill shooting chest...
Jason Sutich

Man waving gun at group in Capitol Hill accidentally shoots himself in chest

A 26-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the chest after a confrontation Thursday on Capitol Hill, the Seattle Police Department announced.
1 year ago
rfk jr wa senator cdc health and human services...
KIRO Newsradio with Wire Reports

‘You’re a charlatan’: WA Senator confronts RFK Jr. over ‘perpetrating hoaxes,’ CDC chaos

Washington Senator Maria Cantwell raked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the coals when the controversial Health and Human Services secretary appeared on Capitol Hill to defend his policies.
1 year ago
fishing jumps into river escaping DOC custody...
Frank Sumrall

Man escaping DOC custody caught fishing, jumps into river in attempted getaway

A person on the run after escaping Department of Corrections custody was arrested after a WDFW officer found him fishing along the Stillaguamish River.
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Suspect hides from police in fridge after car crash in Whatcom County

A driver attempted to hide from police after crashing into another vehicle in Whatcom County by hiding in an unplugged refrigerator outside.
1 year ago
most dangerous driver wa Lupulyak...
Frank Sumrall

‘Most dangerous driver in WA’ arrested for 29th time after 135 mph wrong-way chase

The suspect, Andrey Lupulyak, is known by local law enforcement as likely "the most dangerous driver in the state."
1 year ago
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Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News

New food options announced at Lumen Field

The Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for the team’s 50th season and today they gave a preview of the new bites to fuel the 12s at Lumen Field.
1 year ago
Chef Edouardo Jordan - seattle food scene...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Award-winning chef warns of oligarchy in Seattle food scene, says rising costs are killing culture

Seattle chef Edouardo Jordan explained why unique restaurants are struggling to stay afloat in the area.
1 year ago
WSDOT closure fish habitat SR 104...
Nate Connors

WSDOT to close both directions of SR 104 for at least 35 days to restore fish habitat

WSDOT plans a 35-day closure of SR 104 to restore vital fish habitat, impacting traffic between Lake Forest Park and Shoreline.
1 year ago
drug bust seattle Chinatown...
James Lynch

Seattle police bust major drug operation in Chinatown

Seattle Police Department officers busted a major drug operation in the Chinatown-International District.
1 year ago
Border Patrol - Thurston County bear gulch fire...
Heather Bosch

Proposal would restrict immigration agents’ access to firefighters

A proposal introduced by Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier would restrict immigration agents access to firefighters.
1 year ago
ICE detains u.s. citizens...
Jason Sutich

As ICE ramps up Seattle operations, John Curley warns against blocking their efforts

John Curley is warning of the consequences of hindering ICE efforts in Seattle.
1 year ago
Nirvana exhibit MOPOP...
Julia Dallas

MOPOP closes popular exhibit after more than a decade

The Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) in Seattle is closing its popular Nirvana exhibit.
1 year ago
Bear Gulch Fire Lake Cushman containment...
Jason Sutich

Bear Gulch Fire containment drops to 10%, covering more than 9,600 acres near Lake Cushman

The Bear Gulch Fire near Lake Cushman has grown to 9,657 acres and is only 10% contained, as of approximately 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to Watch Duty.
1 year ago
Travis Decker decker manhunt...
Luke Duecy

Bones discovered in hunt for Travis Decker found to be animal remains

The FBI has uncovered potential evidence in the ongoing hunt for Travis Decker, linked to the murder case involving his daughters.
1 year ago
Northshore cellphone rules...
MyNorthwest Staff

Northshore School District enacts student cell phone policy

The Northshore School District enacted a student cell phone policy, following several other Washington districts.
1 year ago
Oracle layoffs Seattle...
Jason Sutich

Oracle to lay off more Seattle employees in second round of cuts in 2 months

Oracle announces another round of layoffs affecting 101 workers in Seattle, per recent WARN filing.
1 year ago
I-90 crash...
MyNorthwest Staff

Lanes on I-90 west open, ramp closed after deadly semi-truck crash

Lanes on I-90 are back open after two semi-trucks crashed.
1 year ago
Eight Snohomish Firefighters were put on leave for refusing to accept a COVID-vaccine leading to a ...
Jason Sutich

Federal court rejects Snohomish firefighters’ COVID-19 vaccine exemption appeal

Ninth Circuit upholds ruling favoring Snohomish firefighters in COVID-19 vaccine exemption case, impacting regional health policies.
1 year ago