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Heather Bosch

WA businesses: Americans will end up paying for tariffs

Washington businesses are feeling the impact from sweeping tariff's put in place by President Donald Trump.
1 year ago
The Kent-headquartered company known as Blue Origin launched a crypto billionaire and five other pe...
Tom Brock

Blue Origin launches 34th New Shepard rocket into space

Jeff Bezos's Kent-based rocket technology company Blue Origin launched a crypto billionaire and five others into space Sunday morning.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

Seattle gears up for driverless cars

As Seattle gets ready for driverless cars, a working group with the transportation department presented their findings.
1 year ago
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Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7

Towing attempt gone wrong: SUV rolls into University Place restaurant twice

A vehicle crashed twice into a University Place restaurant early Wednesday morning.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

Amazon cites AI for Q2 profit jump

Amazon saw an increase in profits in Q2 compared to 2024.
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Rep. Baumgartner pays tribute to Spokane hall of famer Ryne Sandberg

Washington Congressman Michael Baumgartner paid tribute this week to Ryne Sandberg, the Spokane native and Hall of Fame second baseman.
1 year ago
This pickup became wedged between vehicles on I-5 in Fife, after the driver tried to outrun state t...
Tom Brock

Washington State Patrol “Smokey” aircraft tracks down reckless driving suspects

A Washington State Patrol law enforcement aircraft helped arrest two reckless drivers overnight.
1 year ago
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders says this DUI suspect refused to obey commands and assaulted ...
Tom Brock

Thurston County sheriff assaulted during DUI arrest

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders says he was assaulted by a DUI suspect who threw a drink in his face and grabbed him by the throat.
1 year ago
Fatal crash involving fire engine...
Frank Lenzi

One dead after crash involving fire engine in North Seattle

One person is dead after a crash involving a vehicle and a fire engine, Seattle Police said. The collision occurred near North 128th Street and Aurora Avenue North. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. According to KIRO7 News, a Seattle Fire Department ladder truck was making a […]
1 year ago
Image: Starbucks founder and former CEO Howard Schultz testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C...
Frank Lenzi

Howard Schultz encourages Starbucks workers to support new leadership’s plan

Amid declining sales, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is urging employees to support the company’s new leadership and turnaround plan.
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

‘Want more speed cameras?’ Bellevue asks residents for feedback

Bellevue is inviting community members to provide feedback on a proposal to expand its speed safety camera program, aiming to eliminate serious traffic crashes.
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Microsoft lists dishwashers, roofers among jobs least threatened by AI

A recent Microsoft report highlights a growing divide in job security between blue-collar workers and desk-based employees amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). 
1 year ago
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John Curley Show

‘A big fat lie’: Burien council member slams DESC-run facility over lack of treatment

A Burien City Council member voiced her frustrations with a DESC-run shelter over a lack of treatment.
1 year ago
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Frank Lenzi

Reported sighting of Travis Decker near Snoqualmie Pass, but nothing found

Reported sighting of Travis Decker near Snoqualmie Pass, but nothing found
1 year ago
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Luke Duecy and Frank Lenzi

Local ports watching tariff trade deals closely

Local ports watching closely now that tariff trade deal deadline arrives
1 year ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Harrell defends record on crime, homelessness as mayoral election nears

Incumbent Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" to address the key issues of homelessness and crime.
1 year ago
Bellevue police homicide connection...
MyNorthwest Staff

Bellevue police seek public’s help locating homicide suspect

The Bellevue Police Department is looking for a homicide suspect.
1 year ago
Remains found in Mountlake Terrace...
Frank Lenzi

Snohomish County needs your help to identify human remains found near Mountlake Terrace

Snohomish County investigators are asking for help identifying human remains found near Mountlake Terrace.
1 year ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Nothing quite like it’: Hydroplane champion captures rush of Seafair races

The roar of hydroplane engines returned to Lake Washington Friday as the Apollo Mechanical Cup kicked off Seafair weekend.
1 year ago
Buoy vs bear...
Frank Lenzi

VIDEO: Seattle Kraken mascot Buoy has close call with bear

Buoy, the Seattle Kraken's mascot had a close encounter with a bear while fishing in Alaska.
1 year ago
Port of Everett boat fire...
Jason Sutich

Boat catches fire at Port of Everett; 4 people and dog safely escape

A boat harboring four people and a dog caught on fire at the Port of Everett at approximately 10:35 a.m. Friday, the Everett Fire Department confirmed.
1 year ago
Tacoma on foot police chase...
Jason Sutich

Foot chase in Tacoma ends in arrest after drug use reported in parked vehicle

Two individuals in Tacoma were reportedly using drugs in a vehicle while parked on the side of the road, prompting a police chase with officers.
1 year ago
Narcan naloxone...
Frank Lenzi

Washington health department launches ‘Naloxone Finder’

The Washington Department of Health has launced a "Naloxone Finder" also known as Narcan.
1 year ago
Lummi Nation officer shot bodycam footage...
Jonah Oaklief

Bodycam captures ambush on Lummi Nation officer, shot 7 times

New body camera footage released this week shows the harrowing moments just before a Lummi Nation Police Department officer was shot seven times early Monday morning.
1 year ago