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Kirkland mother and daughter stabbed...
Frank Lenzi

‘You ruined my life’: New details released about stabbing of Kirkland mother and daughter

A mother and her adult daughter were stabbed inside their Kirkland apartment Thursday night. The mother died, police said.
1 year ago
Washington gas prices...
Jason Sutich

WA now ranks as 2nd most expensive state for gas, 43% higher than national average

Washington residents face gas prices 43% above the national average, making it the second most expensive state for fuel.
1 year ago
Everett rage room opening ismash...
Jason Sutich

Break things on purpose: ‘Rage room’ company plans to open its first WA location

iSmash announces the opening of its first Everett "rage room," offering a unique way to relieve stress in Washington.
1 year ago
woodinville smash-and-grab pot shop...
MyNorthwest Staff

For the fourth time in two weeks, a Woodinville pot shop was burglarized

A Woodinville pot shop was broken into overnight Wednesday for the fourth time in two weeks.
1 year ago
earthquake waterville...
Frank Sumrall

2.5-magnitude earthquake strikes near Lake Chelan Tuesday evening

A 2.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Lake Chelan Tuesday evening. The earthquake occurred 2.5 miles northwest of Waterville at 7:41 p.m.
1 year ago
I-5 on-ramp semi-truck...
MyNorthwest Staff

I-5 on-ramp reopened after semi-truck got stuck Wednesday morning

A southbound ramp on I-5 in Seattle has reopened after traffic was completely blocked during morning commutes Wednesday following a semi-truck accident.
1 year ago
smash-and-grab seattle tobacco shop owner fires shots...
Frank Sumrall

Owner fires shots at robbers after tobacco shop targeted twice in 48 hours

For the second time in barely 48 hours, a Greenwood shop owner has been victimized by robbers who gained entry by smashing a car into his business.
1 year ago
tacoma officer-involved shooting...
Frank Sumrall

7-year-old boy found in Tacoma after going missing Tuesday night

The Tacoma Police Department successfully found a missing 7-year-old boy after asking the public for help earlier Wednesday.
1 year ago
bank fraud scheme western wa...
Jason Sutich

Seattle gang member with decade-long trail of shootings gets 4 years for latest crime

A South Seattle gang member faces four years in prison for a firearm tied to multiple shootings and violence.
1 year ago
vaccination rates...
Heather Bosch

Washington ranks high for vaccination rates

Discover how Washington ranks among states for vaccination rates and its impact on public health and safety.
1 year ago
Katie Wilson seattle mayor john curley...
Julia Dallas

‘Disappointing’: John Curley says Katie Wilson endorsement allegations are ‘a big deal’

Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson faces allegations that could jeopardize her campaign's success and public perception.
1 year ago
street cameras seattle...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle to have more street surveillance cameras after council vote

The Seattle City Council voted to expand the city's street camera system Tuesday after hours of public comment.
1 year ago
Pierce County Library data breach lawsuits...
Jason Sutich

2 class action lawsuits filed: Library breach exposes over 335,000 WA residents’ data

Court filings reveal negligence claims after a breach exposed over 335,000 records at the Pierce County Library System.
1 year ago
Photo: Deputies investigate a Fall City mass shooting....
Frank Sumrall

Hearing for Fall City teen accused of killing family delayed again

A judge denied a request to extend a hearing by a year for a teen accused of murdering his family in Fall City.
1 year ago
Valley Medical Center King County (1)...
Aaron Granillo

Voters to decide on levy increase for Valley Medical Center

South King County voters consider Proposition 1 for Valley Medical Center funding to enhance healthcare services and facilities.
1 year ago
keith swank pierce county sheriff social media...
Frank Sumrall

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank under state investigation over controversial social media posts

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission announced it is investigating Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank and his social media.
1 year ago
King County K-9 mouse...
Julia Dallas

Not your average K-9: Mouse joins King County with rare skill

A King County K-9 is one of four dogs in the state with this special skill.
1 year ago
teen missing seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Teen missing from Seattle for over a week

A teen boy has been missing from Seattle for over a week.
1 year ago
Green Hill School sexual intercourse with inmate...
Jason Sutich

Green Hill School employee pleads guilty to sexual intercourse with inmate, drug smuggling

A former Green Hill School employee pleaded guilty last week to charges that she had sexual intercourse with an inmate and smuggled drugs into the facility.
1 year ago
I-5 dupont knife attack teen...
MyNorthwest Staff

Occupants flee after stolen cars plunge down 200-foot embankment

Authorities are investigating after two stolen cars plunged down an embankment near Eatonville.
1 year ago
burien stabbing two dead...
Jason Sutich

2 dead, 1 critical after stabbing at Burien apartment complex near Highline High School

Two people are dead, and another individual is critically injured after a stabbing in a Burien apartment complex Monday night, KIRO 7 confirmed.
1 year ago
microsoft in-office puget sound...
Frank Sumrall

Microsoft announces in-office mandate for Puget Sound employees in 2026

After previously mulling over the idea in the summer, Microsoft has ruled that its employees must work in the office three days per week starting in 2026.
1 year ago
Seattle security guard felon...
Jason Sutich

13-time convicted felon pulls gun on QFC security guard in South Seattle

A 54-year-old, 13-time convicted felon possessing various narcotics was arrested for pulling a gun on a South Seattle security guard Sunday.
1 year ago
K9 Quinn Rice Krispie treat Cocaine Burien...
Jason Sutich

K9 Quinn sniffs out pounds of cocaine hidden inside Rice Krispies Treats

With the help of K9 Quinn, a drug trafficking operation near Burien that used Rice Krispies Treats wrappers to smuggle cocaine was put to rest on Sept. 4.
1 year ago