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Julia Dallas

Local dog named finalist in World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest

A beloved Tacoma dog shines as a finalist in PEOPLE's World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Father abandons child on Pierce County freeway for being ‘loud and disruptive’

A 34-year-old man faces felony charges after leaving his 4-year-old daughter on a freeway for being disruptive.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Police: Customer tried to pull ‘bikini barista’ through drive-thru window in Lakewood

A customer attempted to pull a "bikini barista" through a drive-thru window in Lakewood.

1 year ago

Washington concealed carry permit Pierce County...

Jason Sutich

Washington sees largest concealed carry permit surge since 2022

More than 713,000 Washington residents now possess concealed carry permits, highlighting a growing trend in personal safety and rights.

1 year ago

KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Northbound SR 99 on-ramp shut down from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday

The northbound SR 99 on-ramp to SR 525 is shutting down for guardrail repairs. Work starts at 8 a.m. and wraps up by 2 p.m.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

New IKEA location coming to western WA—with a twist

Discover the innovative twist of the new IKEA location in western Washington's Redmond.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Issaquah police contain area, arrest suspect wanted for domestic violence

A suspect wanted for multiple felony charges, including domestic violence assault and violating a no-contact order, was arrested in Issaquah earlier this week.

1 year ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Firefighters grateful for multi-agency response, community support in fast-moving Kenmore house fire

A Bothell Police Department officer was quick to jump into action alongside multiple local fire crews as a house fire grew rapidly in Kenmore on Monday evening.

1 year ago

The Christiansen House Bainbridge Island Kingdome...

Jason Sutich

Kingdome designer lists Bainbridge Island home for $4.4M

Explore the stunning Bainbridge Island home by Jack Christiansen, designer of the Seattle's Kingdome, now on the market for $4.4 million.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Operator of drug ring ‘stash house’ in SeaTac receives 3 years prison sentence

A 22-year-old man receives a three-year sentence for running a drug stash house in SeaTac, with 80kg of drugs seized.

1 year ago

7 Microsoft protesters arrested after they occupied president’s office

Police arrested seven people Tuesday after they occupied the office of Microsoft President Brad Smith as part of continued protests over the company's ties to the Israel Defense Forces during the ongoing war in Gaza

1 year ago

Heather Bosch

Kitsap County deputy rescues dog from hot car

A heroic Kitsap County deputy saved a dog left in a hot car amid extreme heat, highlighting the dangers of leaving pets unattended.

1 year ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Renton firefighters respond to person hit by train, traffic delayed

A person was struck by a train in Renton on Tuesday, causing significant traffic delays.

1 year ago

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Ursula Reutin agrees with Southwest’s plus-size policy but rips ‘ridiculous’ seat sizes

Discover insights on Southwest Airlines' new policy for plus-size passengers and its implications for travelers.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Olympia YWCA seeks $100K by year’s end to avoid closure

The Olympia YWCA needs to raise $100,000 by year-end to continue vital community services and avoid closure.

1 year ago

Luke Duecy

Can Travis Decker face the death penalty? Here’s what the law says

Explore the legal implications for Travis Decker in this case of alleged murder and the potential for the death penalty.

1 year ago

Ted Buehner

Labor Day forecast breaks western WA’s longest heat wave of 2025

Enjoy a refreshing Labor Day weekend in western WA as hot weather fades, bringing relief to many residents.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Remains of missing Klickitat County woman found in Oregon storage locker

The remains of a woman from Washington who was missing for a year have been found in a storage locker in The Dalles, Oregon.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Seattle secures record $15M settlement with Uber Eats over worker pay violations

Seattle's Office of Labor Standards reached a record-breaking $15 million settlement with Uber Eats after the city alleged the food delivery service violated multiple worker protection laws.

1 year ago

Associated Press

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

In a heartfelt announcement, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce share their engagement news, celebrating their love story.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Starbucks brings back its beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte one month before fall begins

Despite it still being summer, Starbucks is already ready for the autumn season after launching the return of its famous pumpkin spice latte to the menu.