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Frank Sumrall

Walmart to close King County store by end of October

Walmart announced it is closing one of its stores located in King County.
1 year ago
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James Lynch

‘Stay out of Seattle’: Washington leaders brace for possible federal takeover in Seattle

Seattle's Mayor and Attorney General address concerns over a federal takeover similar to Portland's recent situation.
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Family suing City of Everett after 13-year-old boy was killed crashing into braided cable

The family of a 13-year-old boy who was killed after crashing into a braided cable while riding a scooter is now suing the City of Everett.
1 year ago
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Chris Sullivan

70-year-old driver cited after truck struck SR 167 bridge, repairs will last months

More details about the crash on the SR 167 bridge have been revealed as WSDOT works to repair the damage.
1 year ago
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Chris Sullivan

Say goodbye to the federal electric vehicle tax credit

Thinking of an electric vehicle? You've only got a week left before federal tax credits end, or you'll have to pay full price.
1 year ago
WSDOT crews working on various construction projects throughout the summer. (Photos courtesy of WSD...
Chris Sullivan

Hours of driver delays—what did WSDOT accomplish over the summer?

Explore WSDOT's key accomplishments over the summer despite ongoing construction challenges.
1 year ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Ever seen a 2,000-pound pumpkin? The secret to Washington’s monster gourds

Learn from Geoff Gould how Washington grows colossal pumpkins and the tips for cultivating these massive fruits.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

WATCH: Seattle police arrest multiple teens, seize stockpile of guns

Seattle police arrested multiple teens last week and seized a stockpile of guns, raising community safety concerns.
1 year ago
Bellingham scheme...
Jason Sutich

Former Seattle financial advisor sentenced for stealing $531K from client in wire fraud scheme

A former Seattle financial advisor receives 32 months for stealing $531,411 from a client's trust in a wire fraud scheme.
1 year ago
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Luke Duecy

Protesters persist at Portland ICE facility after federal troops deployed

Hundreds of people gathered outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in Portland on Sunday and protested the Trump administration’s decision to deploy National Guard troops to Portland.
1 year ago
Seattle Raising Cane's Lynnwood...
Jason Sutich

Raising Cane’s to open 2 new Washington locations in 2026

Raising Cane's will open new locations in Seattle's U District and Lynnwood, bringing beloved chicken fingers to Washington.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

Gov. Ferguson signs executive order creating immigration sub-cabinet

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson creates an immigration sub-cabinet to strengthen state policies supporting immigrant rights.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

WA congresswoman leads Democratic doctors’ push to probe Trump admin Tylenol claims

Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. leads a call for investigation into the Trump administration's acetaminophen statements.
1 year ago
Sammamish wire fraud guilty...
Jason Sutich

Everett man pleads guilty to pipe-bombing neighbor’s car, leaving racist voice message

A 54-year-old Everett man pleads guilty to federal felonies related to a pipe bomb explosion that damaged a neighbor's car.
1 year ago
Pierce County wastewater monkeypox...
Jason Sutich

Pierce County wastewater tests positive for monkeypox virus

Wastewater in Pierce County shows positive results for monkeypox, but no patients have been reported.
1 year ago
Pierce King County marijuana bust...
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Alleged marijuana grow ops busted in Pierce and King counties

Co-ringleader arrested in Rainier Beach home amid illegal grow operation investigation.
1 year ago
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Jason Sutich

T-bone collision in Marysville flips SUV on its side, trapping driver

A rollover crash in Marysville prompted an emergency response, trapping a driver in their SUV on Sunday.
1 year ago
Police are investigating two separate assaults that took place Saturday morning in Pioneer Square. ...
Jason Sutich

Police search for black SUV after Capitol Hill shooting leaves woman injured

One woman hospitalized after a Capitol Hill incident involving pepper spray and multiple gunshots on Sunday.
1 year ago
Sound Transit budget deficit delays...
Jason Sutich

Police hunt for red Volkswagen Jetta after light rail hit-and-run in South Seattle

Seattle Police are searching for a red Volkswagen Jetta involved in a hit and run after a train crash in South Seattle.
1 year ago
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Jason Sutich

‘I’m going to kill her’: Man arrested 2 minutes after firing gun at couple in Seattle park

A 41-year-old man shot at a couple in Seattle's park, arrested swiftly. Details on the incident and its implications.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

Brush fire, home shooting preceded fatal hospital shooting in Medical Lake

One hospital employee was killed in a shooting in Medical Lake over the weekend, the Spokane County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
1 year ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

King County restaurants with labor violations to post transgression in 2026

By this time next year, restaurants in King County that have violated labor laws will be required to post the violations alongside their food safety ratings.
1 year ago
Bellingham scheme...
Jason Sutich

Dark web drug dealers in Pierce County admit to distributing 100,000 fentanyl pills

Two Pierce County residents plead guilty to conspiring to sell 100,000 fentanyl pills on the dark web, highlighting the drug crisis.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

Former JBLM soldier sentenced to prison for sexually abusing 4 young children

A former Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) soldier received prison time for sexually abusing 4 young kids.
1 year ago