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Seattle sushi illness...
Jason Sutich

7 sickened with gastrointestinal illness after dining at Seattle sushi restaurant

Seven cases of gastrointestinal stomach illnesses were reported after eating at a downtown Seattle Sushi restaurant, Sushi%AYCE/All You Can Eat.
1 month ago
Washington GDP growth...
Manda Factor

Washington posts fastest GDP growth in the U.S. to start 2026

Washington's economy grew faster than any other state's in the first three months of 2026, fueled largely by its outsized technology sector.
1 month ago
wsp trooper death charges...
KIRO Newsradio and MyNorthwest Staff

No charges in death of WSP Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting, struck by two vehicles on SR 509

No charges will be filed in the death of Washington State Trooper (WSP) Tara-Marysa Guting, 29, who was struck by two vehicles while investigating a crash on the State Route 509 on-ramp at Port of Tacoma Road last December.
1 month ago
bellevue rabbi house fire...
Frank Sumrall

Bellevue rabbi rescues family, counselors from house fire

A Bellevue rabbi and his family are safe after waking to a house fire over the weekend.
1 month ago
cal anderson park viral video...
Eric Thomas, KIRO 7 News

Viral video shows weekend attack at Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park during Pride

A viral video is making the rounds, showing a violent attack at a Pride event this past weekend near Cal Anderson Park.
1 month ago
lambdin fire walla walla evacuations...
Frank Sumrall

Lambdin Fire grows to 13,300 acres, “Go Now” evacuations in effect in Walla Walla

The Lambdin Fire started at approximately 10:30 a.m. Monday along Highway 12 near the Wallula Junction in Walla Walla, growing to more than 13,000 acres.
1 month ago
homeless king county seattle we heart seattle...
Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News

$1B spent on King County homelessness organization as unhoused population grows

It comes as KCRHA’s $1 billion in spending has only resulted in more people experiencing homelessness, according to the most recent Point in Time Count.
1 month ago
transgender supreme court...
MARK SHERMAN, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people.
1 month ago
wsdot summer construction I-5 I-405 SR 99...
Nate Connors

WSDOT’s summer construction season brings closures to I-405, I-5, SR 99, SR 522, and more

The busy construction season is in full swing across Washington, with warm, dry weather allowing WSDOT to make progress on summer projects.
1 month ago
person pumping gas...
Chris Sullivan

Celebrate America’s 250th with higher gas taxes and work zone speeding fines

It's time to celebrate America's 250th birthday, and what better way than paying more in taxes and fees.
1 month ago
I-405 crash...
MyNorthwest Staff

2 lanes reopen after crash on southbound I-405

Two lanes have reopened after a crash blocked all southbound lanes on I-405 at SR 527.
1 month ago
AG Brown medicaid trump suit...
MyNorthwest Staff

AG Brown joins 23-state coalition suing Trump administration over Medicaid rule

Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday over Medicaid work requirements.
1 month ago
tacoma explosion...
Julia Dallas

Explosion in electrical room forces evacuation of 8 Tacoma apartment buildings

Eight buildings in Tacoma were evacuated Sunday after an explosion in an apartment complex.
1 month ago
King County jail death Correctional jail dies Facility...
Jason Sutich

26-year-old man dies at King County Jail 2 weeks after booking

A 26-year-old man in custody at the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle died on Friday, two weeks after he was placed in jail.
1 month ago
supreme court gender-affirming care shelter washington...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Supreme Court taking up case challenging Washington’s youth shelter, gender-affirming care law

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to take up a challenge to Washington’s youth shelter law involving gender-affirming care and parental notification.
1 month ago
missing 15-year-old girl...
Manda Factor

Olympia family pleads for help finding missing 15-year-old girl gone two weeks

The family of a 15-year-old Olympia girl who has been missing for more than two weeks is pleading for the public's help to bring her home.
1 month ago
supreme court mail ballots...
MARK SHERMAN, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.
1 month ago
Seattle police teen shot restaurant...
Jason Sutich

Armed suspects linked to 3 Seattle robberies within 30 minutes

Three robberies occurred within 30 minutes of each other on Friday in Seattle, with law enforcement believing each robbery was connected.
1 month ago
ATM jackpotting venezuela...
Manda Factor

Venezuelan men sentenced in ATM “jackpotting” scheme that hit Seattle banks, tied to Tren de Aragua

Two Venezuelan men were sentenced Thursday to 78 months in federal prison for their roles in a sprawling conspiracy that used malware to steal millions of dollars from ATMs across the U.S., including in Washington.
1 month ago
Seattle home expensive price...
Jason Sutich

Most expensive home in Seattle cuts asking price from $75M to $45M

The most expensive home in Seattle just took a massive price cut, slashing its asking price by 40% after it was originally listed for $75 million.
1 month ago
UW university of washington exploiting dining manager...
Luke Duecy

Former UW dining manager charged with sexually exploiting two Washington teens

A former UW dining manager is facing six felony charges after prosecutors said he groomed and sexually exploited two teenage girls from Benton and Pierce counties.
1 month ago
A map of a 5.5 magnitude earthquake that struck off the Oregon coast. (Photo courtesy of United Sta...
Frank Sumrall

No tsunami threat after 5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off Oregon coast

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake under the Pacific Ocean struck near the Oregon Coast at 4:35 a.m. Monday.
1 month ago
winthrop hamilton fire...
Frank Sumrall

Hamilton Fire forces Winthrop evacuation before crews stop its progression

The Hamilton fire broke out Sunday morning. Strong winds pushed the flames east, forcing an immediate evacuation of downtown Winthrop.
1 month ago
Xbox layoffs new ceo...
Frank Sumrall

Microsoft raises Xbox prices amid looming summer layoffs

Microsoft is raising the prices on its Xbox consoles starting August 1, with the cheapest version climbing to $500.
1 month ago