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Ship Canal Bridge...
Chris Sullivan

‘Month of Hell’ on I-5 is just the appetizer — next two years will be brutal

The Month of Hell on I-5 in Seattle is just the beginning. Discover what lies ahead for commuters in this critical period.
1 year ago
Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office is clarifying some of his comments made during last week's "State of...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s chief of staff resigns amid tight race with Wilson

The resignation of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's chief of staff marks a change in local leadership.
1 year ago
bat skagit county...
Frank Lenzi

Bat found in Skagit County child’s bedroom tests positive for rabies

A bat discovered in a child’s bedroom in Skagit County has tested positive for rabies, health officials said.
1 year ago
prisoner who escaped at Sea-Tac...
MyNorthwest Staff

Prisoner who escaped custody at Sea-Tac caught by law enforcement

A prisoner who custody from the Department of Corrections (DOC) while inside the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) was caught.
1 year ago
lake city encampment cleared...
Frank Sumrall and James Lynch

Lake City encampment cleared after 2 shot in park, suspects on the run

The Seattle Police Department is looking for a suspect accused of shooting and killing two people at a north Seattle park.
1 year ago
Injured hiker Aasgard Pass...
Jason Sutich

Injured hiker rescued from Aasgard Pass after overnight mission near Leavenworth

An injured hiker on Aasgard Pass south of Leavenworth was rescued Monday after crews spent the night on the mountain awaiting safe extraction efforts.
1 year ago
unemployment washington...
Frank Sumrall

WA unemployment holds steady at 4.5%, job growth shows signs of slowing

Washington's unemployment rate held steady at 4.5% in July, the Employment Security Department confirmed.
1 year ago
centralia police vehicle...
Julia Dallas

Centralia detective shoots suspect after he allegedly fires at officers

A Centralia Police Department detective shot a man who allegedly fired at officers and threatened a train crew.
1 year ago
coho salmon...
Julia Dallas

Specific, common chemical linked to death of coho salmon in Puget Sound creeks

Explore the link between stormwater pollution and coho salmon deaths in Puget Sound creeks after recent rainstorms.
1 year ago
Pier 55 shooting video...
Jason Sutich

Graphic video captures Seattle Pier 55 shooting of wheelchair-bound man

A newly obtained video capturing the man accused of shooting another man in a wheelchair at Seattle's Pier 55 on July 31 has been released by prosecutors.
1 year ago
Snoqualmie deck collapse...
Jason Sutich

Person, 2 dogs rescued from shed after apartment deck collapses in Snoqualmie

A deck collapse in Snoqualmie left one person and two dogs trapped in a shed, prompting a swift response from the fire department.
1 year ago
utility bill...
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Why your utility bill may be higher this year

The feds say the cost of electricity in Washington state is 12.6% higher than it was last year, nearly twice the increase for the rest of the nation.
1 year ago
John Mateer sports gambling...
Jason Sutich

Former WSU QB John Mateer denies sports gambling allegations

Former Washington State University quarterback John Mateer has denied allegations of his involvement in sports gambling in a Tuesday morning statement.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

WA resident wins $1M Powerball prize in Vancouver, Jackpot climbs to $526M

A Powerball ticket holder won $1 million in Monday night’s lottery drawing from a ticket purchased at a Vancouver 7-Eleven.
1 year ago
renton flock cameras automated license plate readers camera...
Nate Connors

Redmond installs automated license plate readers cameras to boost public safety

In the Fall, the City of Redmond launched a campaign to make its city streets safer for pedestrians and drivers by lowering speed limits in high-risk areas.
1 year ago
kingston starbucks...
Frank Sumrall

Kingston Starbucks robbed after thieves tunnel through an adjacent building’s wall

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a peculiar burglary of a Kingston Starbucks.
1 year ago
west seattle power outage...
Frank Sumrall

Nearly 3,000 West Seattle residents lost power Wed morning due to fallen tree

Nearly 3,000 people in West Seattle are without power Wednesday morning due to a power outage.
1 year ago
coast guard kayaker...
Frank Sumrall

‘Chances of rescue have been exhausted’: Coast Guard suspends search for missing 79-year-old kayaker

Crews searched the waters near Ocean Shores and Westport for nearly a full day looking for a 79-year-old woman who vanished while kayaking.
1 year ago
Bear Gulch Fire...
Heather Bosch

Bear Gulch wildfire spreads, firefighters looking forward to cooler, wetter weather

Firefighters monitor Bear Gulch wildfire as cooler, wetter weather approaches, aiding efforts near Lake Cushman.
1 year ago
housing market puget sound...
Julia Dallas

Seattle median home prices rise to highest level in 5 years

Discover the reasons behind the climbing Seattle home prices and what it means for buyers and sellers in the market.
1 year ago
Rainier Beach...
Julia Dallas

Seattle police investigate shooting in South Park

SPD detectives are investigating a recent shooting in South Park, Seattle.
1 year ago
pioneer square...
James Lynch

17-year-old girl pleads not guilty to robbing man in Pioneer Square

A 17-year-old girl faces charges for robbing and assaulting a man in Pioneer Square, pleading not guilty in court.
1 year ago
Bitcoin all-time high crypto...
Frank Lenzi

Estonian nationals sentenced in Seattle for cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme

Two Estonian nationals were sentenced in Seattle for a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.
1 year ago
courthouse - washington man...
Frank Lenzi

WA man headed to prison for 13 years for possessing child sexual abuse material

A Deming, Washington, man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material.
1 year ago