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sanctuary jurisdictions seattle wa...
MyNorthwest Staff

DOJ officially designates WA, Seattle as ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’

The DOJ announced it has formally designated Washington as a "sanctuary jurisdiction," claiming its state laws hinder federal immigration enforcement.
1 year ago
hozier t-mobile park concert...
Jason Sutich

Hozier to perform at T-Mobile Park tonight in first Seattle show since 2023

Popular Irish singer-songwriter Andrew John Hozier-Byrne, better known as Hozier, is coming to Seattle's T-Mobile Park for his "Unreal Unearth Tour."
1 year ago
oracle seattle tech layoffs...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle tech layoffs: Oracle cutting 161 jobs amid AI investment push

Oracle announced that the Seattle-based layoffs will occur in October, according to the Employment Security Department.
1 year ago
seattle teenager missing...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle teenager missing since Tuesday, last seen near Green Lake Community Center

A Seattle teenager, Gavin Nickerson, 19, was last seen near the Green Lake Community Center Tuesday at approximately 2:30 p.m.
1 year ago
doordash lynnwood meth...
Frank Sumrall

DoorDash driver crashes car while high on meth in Lynnwood, lights car on fire

A DoorDash driver crashed his car into a tree in Lynnwood after he was allegedly completing an order while high on methamphetamine.
1 year ago
sr 16 tacoma narrows bridge radioactive core...
Frank Sumrall

Eastbound lanes of SR 16 reopened at Tacoma Narrows Bridge after car crashes into ‘radioactive core’

All eastbound lanes of SR 16 are closed at the Tacoma Narrows Bridge after a car crash occurred in a construction zone.
1 year ago
amazon fresh federal way...
Heather Bosch

Amazon expanding same-day delivery of perishable groceries to 2,300 U.S. cities

Amazon said it will provide same-day deliveries of perishable groceries in 2,300 cities by the end of the year — more than double the current number of cities where this service is available.
1 year ago
Ship Canal Bridge...
Chris Sullivan

‘Month of Hell’ on I-5 is just the appetizer — next two years will be brutal

The Month of Hell on I-5 in Seattle is just the beginning. Discover what lies ahead for commuters in this critical period.
1 year ago
Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office is clarifying some of his comments made during last week's "State of...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s chief of staff resigns amid tight race with Wilson

The resignation of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's chief of staff marks a change in local leadership.
1 year ago
bat skagit county...
Frank Lenzi

Bat found in Skagit County child’s bedroom tests positive for rabies

A bat discovered in a child’s bedroom in Skagit County has tested positive for rabies, health officials said.
1 year ago
prisoner who escaped at Sea-Tac...
MyNorthwest Staff

Prisoner who escaped custody at Sea-Tac caught by law enforcement

A prisoner who custody from the Department of Corrections (DOC) while inside the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) was caught.
1 year ago
lake city encampment cleared...
Frank Sumrall and James Lynch

Lake City encampment cleared after 2 shot in park, suspects on the run

The Seattle Police Department is looking for a suspect accused of shooting and killing two people at a north Seattle park.
1 year ago
Injured hiker Aasgard Pass...
Jason Sutich

Injured hiker rescued from Aasgard Pass after overnight mission near Leavenworth

An injured hiker on Aasgard Pass south of Leavenworth was rescued Monday after crews spent the night on the mountain awaiting safe extraction efforts.
1 year ago
unemployment washington...
Frank Sumrall

WA unemployment holds steady at 4.5%, job growth shows signs of slowing

Washington's unemployment rate held steady at 4.5% in July, the Employment Security Department confirmed.
1 year ago
centralia police vehicle...
Julia Dallas

Centralia detective shoots suspect after he allegedly fires at officers

A Centralia Police Department detective shot a man who allegedly fired at officers and threatened a train crew.
1 year ago
coho salmon...
Julia Dallas

Specific, common chemical linked to death of coho salmon in Puget Sound creeks

Explore the link between stormwater pollution and coho salmon deaths in Puget Sound creeks after recent rainstorms.
1 year ago
Pier 55 shooting video...
Jason Sutich

Graphic video captures Seattle Pier 55 shooting of wheelchair-bound man

A newly obtained video capturing the man accused of shooting another man in a wheelchair at Seattle's Pier 55 on July 31 has been released by prosecutors.
1 year ago
Snoqualmie deck collapse...
Jason Sutich

Person, 2 dogs rescued from shed after apartment deck collapses in Snoqualmie

A deck collapse in Snoqualmie left one person and two dogs trapped in a shed, prompting a swift response from the fire department.
1 year ago
utility bill...
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Why your utility bill may be higher this year

The feds say the cost of electricity in Washington state is 12.6% higher than it was last year, nearly twice the increase for the rest of the nation.
1 year ago
John Mateer sports gambling...
Jason Sutich

Former WSU QB John Mateer denies sports gambling allegations

Former Washington State University quarterback John Mateer has denied allegations of his involvement in sports gambling in a Tuesday morning statement.
1 year ago
lottery burien winning tickets...
Frank Sumrall

WA resident wins $1M Powerball prize in Vancouver, Jackpot climbs to $526M

A Powerball ticket holder won $1 million in Monday night’s lottery drawing from a ticket purchased at a Vancouver 7-Eleven.
1 year ago
renton flock cameras automated license plate readers camera...
Nate Connors

Redmond installs automated license plate readers cameras to boost public safety

In the Fall, the City of Redmond launched a campaign to make its city streets safer for pedestrians and drivers by lowering speed limits in high-risk areas.
1 year ago
kingston starbucks...
Frank Sumrall

Kingston Starbucks robbed after thieves tunnel through an adjacent building’s wall

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a peculiar burglary of a Kingston Starbucks.
1 year ago
west seattle power outage...
Frank Sumrall

Nearly 3,000 West Seattle residents lost power Wed morning due to fallen tree

Nearly 3,000 people in West Seattle are without power Wednesday morning due to a power outage.
1 year ago