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Jason Sutich

Kroger announces closure of Mill Creek QFC this fall, affecting 76 employees

Kroger files for closure of Mill Creek QFC, affecting 76 employees and the community this fall.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

Head-on collision involving multiple vehicles in Tukwila, two hospitalized

A head-on collision in Tukwila sends two to the hospital in serious condition, as reported by Washington State Patrol.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

One dead, one hospitalized after motorcycle strikes pedestrian in Interbay

A man died and a woman was hospitalized after a motorcycle struck a pedestrian in Interbay, according to Seattle Police.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

‘Evil has many faces’: Victims’ families speak at Kohberger sentencing, police release documents

A judge is expected to order Bryan Kohberger to serve four life sentences without parole for the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students nearly three years ago.
1 year ago
Frank Sumrall

Blue Angels under fire after Seattle woman links air shows to pet cat’s death

A Seattle woman has decided to sue the U.S. Navy, claiming the Blue Angels were responsible for her cat's death.
1 year ago
Frank Sumrall

Houseboat taking on water near Seattle’s Gasworks Park, Seattle Fire on scene

The Seattle Fire Department is responding to reports of a houseboat taking on water near Gasworks Park off of Northlake Way.
1 year ago
Frank Sumrall

Registered sex offender faces 10 felonies for cutting utility wires, selling scrap

A man registered as a sex offender has been accused of cutting fiber-optic lines in Renton and Bellevue, stealing wires and reselling the scrap copper to a business in Tacoma.
1 year ago
Ted Buehner

Seafair Torchlight Parade debuts new location, kicks off Saturday

This Saturday is the Seafair Torchlight Parade in its new location, celebrating tradition and community spirit.
1 year ago
Frank Sumrall

‘Oregon found population segment not yet taxed’: Jake and Spike sound off on new permits for paddle craft

Beginning January 1, 2026, all kayaks, rafts, and stand-up paddleboards will require a permit in the state of Oregon.
1 year ago
James Lynch

Seattle sees surge in knife-involved assaults

Seattle police report a rise in knife-involved assaults as summer crime increases due to more public confrontations.
1 year ago
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Heather Bosch

Seattle’s median home sale price reaches eye-popping new high

The greater Seattle area now ranks third nationally for median home sale prices, reaching an all-time high of $766,725.
1 year ago
James Lynch

King County’s new public safety tax puts county among highest taxed in WA

King County Council passes new public safety tax, raising concerns over tax burden while aiming to improve criminal justice funding.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

Washington’s largest 24/7 EV charging facility breaks ground in Redmond

Redmond marks a milestone with the construction of Washington's biggest 24/7 electric vehicle charging station on four acres.
1 year ago
Frank Lenzi

Ahead of sentencing, prosecutors want 99 years tacked on to Kohberger’s no-contact orders

Bryan Kohberger faces extended no-contact orders amid sentencing for the 2022 University of Idaho student killings.
1 year ago
Frank Sumrall

Burdoin Fire burns 11,000 acres in Columbia River Gorge, 0% contained

The Burdoin Fire in the Columbia River Gorge has scorched nearly 11,000 acres in Klickitat County, forcing a portion of Highway 14 to close.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

Kent PD searching for missing autistic teen last seen Monday morning

Kent Police request public assistance in locating a 13-year-old boy missing since Monday morning near Pacific Highway.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

DreamPark opens in Seattle: Step into a VR-powered mixed-reality adventure

Discover DreamPark in Queen Anne, offering a unique mixed-reality entertainment experience for all ages.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

Trump weighs in on Kohberger plea deal, pushes for motive explanation

President Trump calls for a thorough explanation of Kohberger's motives behind the brutal killings in his plea deal discussion.
1 year ago
Frank Sumrall

Thief’s appetite for hot-n-ready pizza leads Lynnwood police to arrest

Police arrested a person who stole someone's wallet after the suspect used the credit card to make several nearby purchases, including a couple of pizzas from Little Caesars.
1 year ago
Frank Sumrall

‘A disturbing pattern’: Everett bar owner sentenced to 109 years for rape, child porn

A former Everett bar owner was sentenced to 109 years in prison after he was convicted of raping multiple customers and other people he was familiar with.
1 year ago
KIRO 7 News Staff

18-year-old sentenced to 10.5 years in shooting death of Tacoma father

The shooter, 18-year-old Chase Andrew Wilcox, struck a plea deal after admitting to shooting Murphy eight times.
1 year ago
Paul Holden

Experience the power of glass at Dale Chihuly’s glassblowing studio

Explore the artistry of Chihuly at his renowned glassblowing studio in Seattle, celebrating creativity and craftsmanship.
1 year ago
Chris Sullivan

Is this our life for the next month on I-5?

The Month of Hell begins on I-5. Discover what the construction means for commuters during this challenging time.
1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff

SPD responds to man refusing to come down from awning in Belltown

Seattle Police dealt with a man refusing to come down from a awning in Belltown.
1 year ago