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Frank Sumrall

Bail set at $10 million for suspect in Renton triple homicide case

A suspect was arrested less than a day after three people were killed in a shooting in a Renton neighborhood, the Renton Police Department confirmed.

1 year ago

Heather Bosch

Travel warning: Measles cases at highest since virus was considered eradicated

Over 1,300 measles cases reported in the U.S. this year, raising alarm as rates reach the highest since the virus was deemed eradicated.

1 year ago

Frank Lenzi

2013 fatal police shooting referred to Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office for new investigation

A decade later, the case of Leonard Thomas' police shooting is referred to Pierce County prosecutors for further examination.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

4-year-old in hospital after cougar attack in Olympic National Park

A four-year-old is hospitalized after a cougar attack in Olympic National Park.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Monster truck tire flies into parking lot, crushes Kia at Kitsap County Fairgrounds

A monster truck tire flew out during a show, crushing a Kia at Kitsap County fairgrounds and causing significant damage.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

WA senator presses Trump for modernized weather strategy during CNN appearance

Senator Cantwell proposes a five-point strategy to enhance the U.S. response to weather challenges in a letter to President Trump.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Costco switches from Pepsi to Coca-Cola at food courts nationwide

Discover Costco's shift from Pepsi to Coca-Cola at food courts nationwide and what it means for customers and beverage choices.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

All lanes of I-5 north near Arlington back open after closing due to brush fires

I-5 north is fully closed near Arlington as brush fires impact traffic, according to WSDOT.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Microsoft issues warning after hackers exploit unknown SharePoint flaw

Microsoft alerts users of a cybersecurity flaw in SharePoint that hackers can exploit to access sensitive servers.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Parvovirus warning issued for Seattle’s Magnuson Park dog area

A local veterinarian posted signs at the entrance of Magnuson Park's off-leash dog area warning dog owners of exposure to parvovirus — a highly contagious and fatal disease in dogs that causes severe gastrointestinal issues.

1 year ago

MyNorthwest Staff

700,000 Ford SUVs recalled due to increase of fire

More than 694,000 Ford Bronco Sports and Ford Escapes are actively being recalled due to an increase in fire risk.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Stabbing inside Rainier Valley Safeway sends victim to hospital, motive unclear

A man was arrested after a life-threatening stabbing at Safeway in Rainier Valley. Motive remains unclear.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Trash pickup resumes in King, Snohomish County amid union negotiations

Trash pickup for customers in both King and Snohomish County has resumed, starting Monday, Republic Services confirmed in a press release.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

System-wide ground stop disrupts Alaska, Horizon flights at Sea-Tac Airport

A system-wide ground stop was issued for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) Sunday night after an IT outage disrupted operations across the country.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Three rescued after small plane crashes into water near Mukilteo

A small plane needed to make an emergency water landing Sunday evening near Mukilteo Lighthouse Park.

1 year ago

Tom Brock

Bear Gulch Wildfire near Lake Cushman growing in size

A wildfire burning near Lake Cushman continues to grow in the Olympic National Forest.

1 year ago

Everett police hope to track down a suspect who stole a fire truck and crashed into several vehicle...

Tom Brock

Suspect takes Everett fire truck on high-speed joyride, crashing into more than a dozen vehicles

Someone in Everett went on a wild, ravaging rampage with a stolen fire truck Friday night.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Costco to open new store in WA in August

Costco announced plans to open seven new warehouses globally next month, including one in Washington.

1 year ago

A wildfire burning on a hillside above Lyle, Washington in the Columbia River Gorge has grown to 2,...

Tom Brock

Columbia River Gorge wildfire prompts evacuations, burns at least one home

A wildfire that ignited a hillside above the Columbia River Gorge Friday has forced evacuations and burned at least one home.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Lusty Lady strip club to be reborn as Seattle art venue

The Lusty Lady, the once-famous defunct strip club adorning Seattle's "Flesh Alley," has plans to be converted into an art museum by 2030.

1 year ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle has 12th-longest commute, 5th-worst congestion in nation

Seattle's overall traffic has improved, but the region, and its commutes and overall congestion, still rank among the top 10 worst traffic hotspots in 2025.