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Frank Lenzi

Kitsap County Fairgrounds vandalized: 13-year-old boy taken into custody

A 13-year-old boy was arrested for burglary and vandalism at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds early Tuesday morning.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Seattle’s last 8 p.m. sunset is right around the corner

Enjoy Seattle's sunsets before 8 p.m. this week; next Thursday marks the end of this seasonal delight.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

More Fred Meyer stores closing in western WA, bringing total to 5

Discover the latest news on Fred Meyer store closures in the Puget Sound area and the impact on local communities.

1 year ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle rock pioneer Michael Fisher, founding member of Heart, passes away

Michael Fisher, founding guitarist of Heart, has died. His brother Roger shared the news on social media, mourning this great loss.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

$400M mixed-use development breaks ground at former Seattle Burgermaster site

Construction begins on 796 apartments at the former Burgermaster site in Seattle, transforming the area into a vibrant community.

1 year ago

Luke Duecy

Travis Decker’s DNA found on plastic bags, zip ties used in killings of daughters

There are new details in the search for Travis Decker -- the man accused of killing his three young daughters at a campground near Leavenworth.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Seattle Police investigating fatal head-on crash in Magnolia neighborhood

A fatal head-on collision occurred in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood Monday evening.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

3.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Neah Bay

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck the northern coast of Washington Monday evening.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Microsoft launches formal review into claims its AI was used for Gaza surveillance

Microsoft is beginning a formal review process into claims that its artificial intelligence (AI) technology was used for surveillance in Gaza.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Multiple fires spark along I-90 near Cle Elum, reaches 70 acres

Multiple fires started along I-90 Monday afternoon, spreading towards Cle Elum and prompting a response from local firefighters and state fire assistance.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Washington Little Leaguers return to action today in win-or-go-home matchup

Bonney Lake/Sumner Little Leaguers represent Washington in a crucial LLWS matchup today at 4 p.m. on ESPN.

1 year ago

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Kohberger’s sexist, creepy behavior alarmed university faculty and students before Idaho murders

Bryan Kohberger developed a reputation for being sexist and creepy while attending a criminal justice program in the months before he killed four University of Idaho students in 2022.

1 year ago

Chris Sullivan

Construction isn’t just a season anymore

Discover how ongoing construction affects I-5 and our daily lives, as projects extend beyond traditional seasons.

1 year ago

Heather Bosch

Trump says he’ll eliminate vote-by-mail. Washington’s U.S. senators say not so fast.

Washington’s U.S. senators respond to Trump’s plan to eliminate voting by mail, emphasizing the importance of accessible elections.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

2 Washington Fred Meyer stores permanently closing

Kroger announces the permanent closure of grocery stores in Kent and Everett due to low performance, impacting local shoppers.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Woman arrested after knife attack at Lake City encampment

A 41-year-old woman slashed another with a knife in Lake City, confirmed by Seattle Police. Details on the incident inside.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

Crash blocks all lanes on US 2, at least 4 injured

A serious crash on US 2 has injured at least four, blocking all lanes near milepost 81, according to Washington State Patrol.

1 year ago

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Frank Sumrall

Franklin Pierce Schools ends deal with county sheriff, removes school resource officers

Franklin Pierce Schools and the Pierce County Sheriff's Office are mutually terminating their deal that enlisted school resource officers on the district's campus.