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UW nazi salute...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Hundred UW students, professor chase self-professed Nazi sympathizer after lecture interruption

University of Washington officials say a man who disrupted a lecture in Kane Hall with Nazi salutes and slurs on Wednesday is not affiliated with the school and has been banned from campus.
1 year ago
seattle mayoral debate Harrell Wilson social media...
Julia Dallas

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell accuses opponent Katie Wilson of darkening photo

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has accused his opponent, Katie Wilson, of darkening a photo of him used to promote a debate watch party.
1 year ago
Trump energy cuts washington...
Heather Bosch

Trump admin. cancels more than $1B in funding for WA energy projects

The Trump administration is canceling $1.1 billion of support for 11 energy and manufacturing projects in Washington State.
1 year ago
Seattle Police pioneer square scooter shooting...
Jason Sutich

Man stabbed in Capitol Hill attempted carjacking spree, suspects at large

An attempted carjacking in Capitol Hill left a man with a stab wound to his leg on Tuesday night.
1 year ago
tacoma police bust...
Julia Dallas

‘The largest we’ve had’: Tacoma police make record-breaking narcotics seizure

Tacoma police seized more than 90 pounds of drugs as part of an ongoing investigation into a narcotics trafficker
1 year ago
National Guard Trump Portland...
Luke Duecy

As National Guard deployment to Portland delayed, former AG Rob McKenna says it may be illegal

As the deployment of 200 National Guard troops to Portland has been postponed, Rob McKenna said he won't be surprised if a federal judge declares it illegal.
1 year ago
Washington wildfire...
Frank Lenzi

October arrives, but Washington’s wildfire season continues

Washington’s wildfire season is far from over. Dave Upthegrove toured the Labor Mountain fire area, one of the major wildfires still burning in the state.
1 year ago
World Naked Bike Ride Trump...
Jason Sutich

Emergency naked bike ride planned in Portland to protest Trump’s National Guard deployment

President Trump announced that he will deploy 200 National Guard troops in Portland, and organizers of the naked bike ride planned an emergency event.
1 year ago
south hill rapist kevin coe dies...
Aaron Granillo

WA to release Spokane ‘South Hill Rapist’ from custody

Kevin Coe, the man known as Spokane’s "South Hill Rapist," is expected to be released from state custody after more than four decades behind bars and in civil commitment.
1 year ago
Pierce County stolen gas...
Jason Sutich

2 Pierce County men charged in 10,000-gallon diesel theft from unmanned fuel station

Two Pierce County men were charged with felonies Monday after allegedly stealing more than 10,000 gallons of diesel gasoline from an unmanned fuel station.
1 year ago
south sound ranches hay fraud...
Madeline Ottilie, KIRO 7 News

South Sound ranches targeted with fraudulent purchases of hay, losing thousands of dollars

South Sound ranches are losing thousands of dollars to a unique crime: thieves ordering up hundreds of bales of hay, only for the charges to be reported as fraud.
1 year ago
Thurston County SWAT high-risk search warrant...
Jason Sutich

Lacey man arrested after strangling person met on phone app

A Thurston County suspect was arrested Tuesday after strangling an individual that was met online through a phone app.
1 year ago
seattle seahawks garage sale...
MyNorthwest Staff

Game-worn jerseys, Super Bowl keepsakes featured in Seattle Seahawks 50th anniversary garage sale

The Seattle Seahawks are hosting a special garage sale at Lumen Field to mark 50 years of Hawks football.
1 year ago
combat fitness requirements military women...
Heather Bosch

Are combat fitness requirements really lower for women?

Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth raised eyebrows this week when he said in a speech to military generals that fitness standards for combat must "return to the highest male standard."
1 year ago
ballpark app mlb seattle mariners tickets...
Chris Sullivan

Avoiding traffic jams while racing to the stadiums with 100,000 fellow fans

Tips for dealing with traffic Sunday during the Seattle Mariners and Seattle Seahawks games.
1 year ago
King County (2)...
James Lynch

King County prosecutor’s office expands efforts to prevent school violence

King County prosecutors now have more options for high-risk students and to prevent school violence.
1 year ago
Mariners Cal Raleigh home run ball...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘There’s still good people out there’: Mariners fan who caught Cal’s ball reunites with kid he gave it to

Mariners fan Glenn, Marcus, and Marcus' dad were able to reunite on "The Gee and Ursula Show" to share their experiences of that night.
1 year ago
White River Bridge (2)...
Heather Bosch

Bridge closure hurting business? Disaster funds are available

Restaurants, shops, and other businesses impacted by the White River Bridge closure can apply for up to $2 million in loans.
1 year ago
pierce county motorcycle crash drunk...
James Lynch

9 Pierce County deputies move to police department for better pay

Eleven Pierce County deputies are making the lateral move to the Tacoma Police Department.
1 year ago
staffing spog seattle protest...
MyNorthwest Staff

Christian group sues Seattle, Mayor Harrell after May event violently disrupted

The organizers of a Christian rally are suing Seattle and Mayor Bruce Harrell after a May event turned violent.
1 year ago
wildfire smoke...
Frank Lenzi

Wildfire smoke exposure may affect fertility, study finds

A new study from UW Medicine finds that wildfire smoke exposure may affect fertility.
1 year ago
Government shutdown (1)...
Luke Duecy

Amid political bickering, local workers and businesses could suffer from U.S. government shutdown

During a government shut down, many others deemed "essential workers," will be forced to work without pay until the shutdown ends.
1 year ago
Portland ICE protests...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

KIRO Newsradio reporter says Portland ICE protests ‘not exactly what you see in the media’

KIRO Newsradio reporter Luke Duecy was at the scene of the Portland ICE protests and said the violence was less threatening than portrayed.
1 year ago
issaquah hatchery false emergency reports...
Frank Sumrall

Issaquah hatchery volunteer arrested for multiple false emergency reports

A 21-year-old volunteer with the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery was arrested for allegedly making a string of false emergency reports from late July through September.
1 year ago