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Frank Sumrall

High school cross-country runner hit by truck in Puyallup

A high school cross-country athlete was hit by a truck during a team run Monday afternoon in Puyallup.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

Seattle ranks among top 5 best cities for foodies in new study

Seattle was ranked the 4th best city for foodies, according to a study by WalletHub.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

$23M overhaul planned for Seattle’s aging monorail station

Seattle’s aging monorail station at Seattle Center is getting a $23 million renovation plan once the World Cup ends.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

Don’t miss this year’s final 3 supermoons

There are three supermoons expected in October, November, and December this year.
1 year ago
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Jason Sutich

Parks Tacoma $8M budget shortfall prompts layoffs, program cuts

Several Parks Tacoma employees were laid off last week as the department faces an $8 million budget shortfall.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

Starbucks workers protest mass store closures, layoffs outside Seattle HQ

Starbucks baristas and local union leaders are planning a protest at the company's headquarters, located in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood, at 12 p.m. Monday.
1 year ago
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Jason Sutich

Seattle woman arrested for allegedly blowing drug smoke in infant’s face

A 39-year-old woman in Seattle was arrested Monday after witnesses reported she blew drug smoke into an infant's face.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

Man admits to shooting USPS driver he believes could have been ‘mafia assassin’

A USPS worker was allegedly shot by a package delivery driver in Everett.
1 year ago
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Jason Sutich

Costco now offering Ozempic, Wegovy in 600 pharmacies nationwide

Weight-loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, will now be available at more than 600 Costco pharmacies nationwide.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

Oakley Carlson’s foster mother speaks out after daughter declared legally dead

Oakley's foster mother, Jamie Jo Hiles, spoke out after her daughter was declared legally dead.
1 year ago
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Jason Sutich

Seattle scientist Mary Brunkow wins Nobel Prize for immune system research

A Seattle scientist, Mary Brunkow, was named among three Nobel Prize winners Monday for their advancements and discoveries related to the human immune system.
1 year ago
Pullman arson standoff...
Jason Sutich

Pullman arson suspect surrenders after standoff at WA-Idaho border

An apartment complex fire in Pullman, believed to be intentionally set, resulted in a police chase across state lines on Sunday night.
1 year ago
I-5 tacoma 3-mile backup...
MyNorthwest Staff

3-mile backup on I-5 in Tacoma after semi-truck crash

An approximate three-mile backup is occurring on I-5 in Tacoma after a semi-truck crashed during Monday morning commute hours.
1 year ago
west seattle...
Jason Sutich

Armed duo robs 7-Eleven in Seattle with dog; 1 arrested, 1 at large

An armed 22-year-old man was arrested Saturday morning after he robbed a 7-Eleven with his dog and another female suspect in Seattle.
1 year ago
missing teenagers renton...
Frank Sumrall

Two teenagers missing from Renton area since Saturday night

The teenagers were last seen on Oct. 4 at approximately 10:30 p.m. near S.E. 172nd Lane and 120th Lane S.E. The missing persons alert was sent out the following night.
1 year ago
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CHRISTOPHER WEBER and JACK BROOK, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon

A federal judge late Sunday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon at all.
1 year ago
Ghislaine Maxwell supreme court...
Associated Press

Supreme Court rejects appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein.
1 year ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle police say van with kids inside catches fire after man rams it

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) said a 25-year-old man was arrested for allegedly ramming his SUV into a van with a family inside on Saturday evening.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

WSU researchers make breakthrough in easing alcohol withdrawal symptoms

A new WSU study found that by targeting a certain part of the brain, scientists were able to lessen debilitating withdrawal symptoms.
1 year ago
People demonstrated outside Portland’s immigration detention facility Friday after the Trump admi...
Associated Press

California governor says Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon

President Donald Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon after a judge temporarily blocked his administration from deploying that state’s guard to Portland, California’s governor said Sunday.
1 year ago
Police say a driver in north Seattle, enraged over a blocked road, rammed an SUV into a mini van wi...
Tom Brock

Man arrested for ramming family’s van in fiery crash

A road rage incident in north Seattle ended with a family of four having to escape their burning mini van.
1 year ago
Nirvana album cover lawsuit...
Jason Sutich

Federal court permanently dismisses Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ album cover lawsuit

A federal judge has dismissed Spencer Elden's lawsuit with prejudice over Nirvana's "Nevermind" album cover Tuesday.
1 year ago
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Katrina Guischard

‘Tell your kid, ‘No’: Teachers push back on gentle parenting trend

We've discussed the pushback against "gentle parenting" among parents and experts before, but now teachers are speaking out about this approach.
1 year ago
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Tom Brock

More than a dozen arrests in Spokane-area child sex ring

The Washington State Patrol says a multi-agency investigation into the sexual abuse and exploitation of children has resulted in the arrests of 13 people in Spokane County.
1 year ago