Frank Sumrall
Tightest primary races in King County, WA Legislature
King County residents voted to narrow down the races for King County executive and five positions on the County Council during the primary election. Additionally, nine state-level legislative seats were on the ballot.1 year ago
Jason Sutich
Washington teams dominate as Little League World Series dreams stay alive
Two Washington teams remain in the Little League World Series: the Bonney Lake-Sumner baseball team and the Mill Creek softball team.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle primary election results: Incumbents, including Mayor Harrell, stumble out of the gate
Results from the 2025 Washington state primary were being tallied and recorded Tuesday night as voters decided the races for Seattle mayor, Seattle city attorney, spots on the Seattle City Council, and the Seattle School Board.1 year ago
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News
‘They had each other:’ WA newlyweds killed in head-on crash; family raising money to bring them home
A young couple with ties to Western Washington was killed in a crash, just 22 days after getting married.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Tacoma Fred Meyer closure sparks community outrage
After Fred Meyer announced plans to close a Tacoma location, the union representing the store's workers is raising concerns.1 year ago
Jonah Oaklief
Gun violence down 25% in South King County, thanks to ‘two-prong approach’
King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion and mental health counselor Katya Wojcik talk about a decrease in gun violence in King County.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle proposes new bills to cut red tape, revive vacant storefronts
To bring more life back into some of Seattle's vacant storefronts, leaders introduced two bills.1 year ago
Frank Lenzi
WSP working to reduce firearms forensics backlog
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is taking steps to reduce a growing backlog in firearms forensic analysis by expanding lab capacity and training new forensic scientists, officials said.1 year ago
Jason Sutich
Seattle council members propose more than 100 changes to Harrell’s ‘One Seattle’ plan
Seattle City Council members have proposed more than 100 amendments on Monday to Mayor Bruce Harrell's One Seattle plan, according to The Seattle Times.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington locations among first to debut new Panda Express menu item
Locations in Washington are among the first to debut a new Panda Express menu item.1 year ago
Frank Lenzi
Close call for Lake Tapps woman
A Lake Tapps woman had a close call when she spotted an unfamiliar car in her driveway, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Crash on I-5 south by I-90 cleared
A crash was blocking lanes on I-5 south.1 year ago
James Lynch
Man charged for allegedly shooting man in wheelchair at Seattle pier
A suspect is in custody after a man was shot in downtown Seattle on Thursday.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle, Portland could face lawsuits from DOJ over impeding ICE enforcement
Seattle and Portland are among a list of jurisdictions that could face legal action from the DOJ regarding ICE.1 year ago
Jason Sutich
Seattle man sentenced for threatening to kill probation officer, lying to buy gun
A 40-year-old Seattle resident was sentenced to 18 months in prison Monday for threatening to kill his probation officer and lying to purchase a firearm.1 year ago
Heather Bosch
Voting in today’s primary election
As of Monday morning, only 15.5% of registered King County voters had turned in their ballots for the Washington primary.1 year ago
Jonah Oaklief
Seattle tech worker pleads not guilty in deadly arson case
A Seattle tech worker accused of setting fire to a woman’s home and burning her to death pleaded not guilty Monday to first-degree murder and second-degree arson.1 year ago
Frank Lenzi
ICE office vandalized in Yakima
A federal ICE building was vandalized in Yakima.1 year ago
Associated Press
Titan sub disaster was caused by weak safety and oversight, Coast Guard says
The Coast Guard said the Titan sub disaster was caused by weak safety and oversight.1 year ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
It’s primary election day — here’s what you need to know
Primary election results will be released on August 5.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Alaska Airlines adds nonstop flights from Sea-Tac to Iceland and London
Seattleites will soon have more options for international travel, with Alaska Airlines announcing a major expansion of its long-haul routes, according to KIRO 7.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Starbucks ending pick-up store format, up to 5 closures expected in Seattle
Starbucks plans to eliminate its mobile-order-only Pick Up store concept by 2026, a move that could impact up to five locations in the Seattle area.1 year ago
Jason Sutich
WA wineries hit by 18% sales decline over past 3 years
Wine sales in Washington have recorded a substantial drop in recent years, down more than 18% since 2021, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal.1 year ago
