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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

Police investigate a shooting scene in Renton after a suspect shot a woman at an ATM. (Photo: Rento...

Tom Brock

Suspect at large after shooting a woman at an ATM in Renton

Police are searching for a dangerous and violent armed robbery suspect in Renton, who shot a woman in the neck at an ATM.

1 year ago

MyNorthwest Staff

WA among least religious states, new study finds

Washington qualified as one of the least religious and spiritual states in the country, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center.

1 year ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: 5 legendary Seattle Mariners moments that define October baseball at T-Mobile Park

As the American League Divisional Series returns to Seattle, here is one fan's totally biased list of the sounds that built Seattle into a baseball city.

1 year ago

James Lynch

14-year-old in custody after allegedly bringing loaded gun to school

A 14-year-old boy allegedly brought a loaded gun to Spanaway Lake High School.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

WSDOT plans repairs for SR 167 bridge, will open 2 lanes temporarily

WSDOT has announced next steps for repairs regarding the SR 167 bridge that was hit by a truck.

1 year ago

Nate Connors

Weekend road work: Relief for Mercer Island drivers, scattered detours from Everett to Lacey

Weekend road work will impact several routes in western Washington.

1 year ago

Associated Press

Hamas says it accepts some elements of Gaza peace plan after Trump issues ultimatum

Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of President Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip.

1 year ago

Associated Press

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gets 4 years in prison for case involving sex workers, violence and ‘freak-offs’

Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced Friday to four years and two months in prison.

1 year ago

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Chris Sullivan

10 years in the making: New I-5/SR 529 interchange now open

Snohomish County drivers can rejoice, the new on/off ramps from I-5 at SR 529 in Marysville are now open.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

Unprecedented: State cuts Yakima Basin surface water amid three-year drought

In an unprecedented move, Ecology halted surface water use from October 6 to the end of the month in the Yakima Basin.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Labor Mountain fire near Cle Elum grows to nearly 38K acres, 7% contained

The Labor Mountain fire near Cle Elum expands to 37,843 acres, now 7% contained, raising concerns for local communities and wildlife.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Car crashes into apartment building stairway in Mountlake Terrace

A car crashed into the stairway of a Mountlake Terrace apartment building Thursday morning.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

‘The sky’s falling’: Video footage of plywood falling from Seattle construction site near pedestrians

A construction site in Seattle's South Lake Union had large pieces of plywood fall from above, barely missing pedestrians on the sidewalk below.

1 year ago

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MyNorthwest Staff

Harrell seeks second term as Wilson calls for change in latest Seattle mayoral debate

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and mayoral candidate Katie Wilson debated each other Thursday night over various Seattle-based topics with the general election just one month away.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Serial police eluder attempts another escape, K9 and helicopter spoil his plans

A 33-year-old man, known to run from the police, was arrested Tuesday night after he attempted to run from Seattle Police Department officers.

1 year ago

Police are investigating two separate assaults that took place Saturday morning in Pioneer Square. ...

Jason Sutich

3 arrested after violent Spokane-to-Seattle kidnapping, robbery

Three arrests were made Thursday after an attempted armed robbery and kidnapping took a victim from Spokane to Seattle while being held at gunpoint.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Man arrested after posing as Walmart employee to steal beer in Port Angeles

A man was arrested after pretending to be a Walmart employee in Port Angeles in order to obtain more beer, the Clallam County Sheriff's Office reported.

1 year ago

Madeline Ottilie, KIRO 7 News

Federal Way residents react to ‘South Hill Rapist’s’ move to the neighborhood

Kevin Coe, known as Spokane’s ‘South Hill Rapist’, has been released from state custody after more than four decades behind bars and in civil commitment.